Marine Raiders

Early in World War II, the Marine Raiders were formed and divided into two outfits, one battalion under Evans Carlson and one under Merrit Evers. The latter raised itself above even the Marine Corps standards in adherence to regulation. Carlson, on the other hand, during a separation from the Marine Corps, had visited China and seen how Mao Dz Dung treated his troops. Carlson adopted the methods of the communists (the word never appears) and had his men and officers undergo the same training and live in the same areas. Carlson also held what amounted to military group therapy sessions in which anyone could ask questions or make proposals.