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Riggers belt regulations change again

30 Mar 2001 | Cpl. W.A. Napper Jr. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar-EMS

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. -- The Commandant of the Marine Corps signed a Marine Administrative Message today, advancing the progress of the Corps' new martial arts system one step further.

According to MARADMIN 143/01, as of May 1, the green riggers belt is no longer available for optional wear with the utility uniform.  The belt is now part of the martial arts system and is the third level of qualification for Marines. The message encourages Marines to keep their belts for when they qualify in the system.

The system, which replaces combat line training, is built on a five-tier system of qualification. Once Marines complete the initial level and qualify, they will be authorized to wear a tan-colored riggers belt. Following that are gray and green belts. According to Capt. Daniel Dukes, Education Command secretary-recorder, if Marines wish to advance in their martial arts training, they must first qualify as an instructor.

Upon instructor qualification they will then rate to wear a brown strip on their green belt. Following their green belts Marines can earn their final two -- brown and black.
Dukes said one of the main reasons MARADMIN 143/01 was delayed was because of difficulties with having the dyes settle in the belts, which slowed production.

The recruit depots have been qualifying their recruits in the new martial arts system since January.

POLICY

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PLANNING

ISO14001 requires that an environmental management system is planned properly. It requires the organization to consider the following carefully: Environmental Aspects; Legal and Other Aspects; Objectives and Targets; and an Environmental Management Program.

IMPLEMENTATION

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CHECKING

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REVIEW

The management review process ensure that information is collected to enable management to carry out proper review. Top management review the need for changes to policy, objectives and targets, and ensure that a commitment to continual improvement is being demonstrated.

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