Marine Corps Drill history

[unleashd]

This may be the wrong location for this post but I can't think of a more applicable location.

I'm trying to find some basic information on the history of drill in the marine corps. All I can find is that our drill was based on the Armies "Blue Book" during the first Century of the Corps. I know the information is out there somewhere but I am unable to locate it. I just need to find some basic facts on when/who we created and started using our "Drill and Ceremonies manual" and maybe info about any major changes to it if you have the information readily available. I wouldn't ask if I hadn't already spend the last 2 days googling the information but I'm desperate at this point . If any Marine historical geniuses would like to respond I would greatly appreciate it.

[sgt.lane]

E-6 in two years whatever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Echo_Four_Bravo]

For those not wanting to look at his profile... here you go!


unleashd
Join Date: 10-11-06
Age: 25

Last Activity: 10-11-06 03:05 PM

Rank:
E-6
What date did you graduate bootcamp?:
December 10, 2004
What was your bootcamp platoon number?:
2029
Year Entered Marine corps:
2004
Year Exited Marine Corps:
Still in Service
Group Memberships :
unleashd is not a member of any public groups

[bigdog43701]

SSgt in 2 years.....BS!!!!!!!!

[unleashd]

I set it to E-4 that is my current rank ... not sure how it changed on me. I appologize for the mistake.