This looks like, as MTM has implied, that it's influenced by "Starship Tropers".
The film (IMO) is execrable. The book, however, by Robert Heinlein is a completely different kettle of fish. Controversial, but thought provoking and one of my favourite books, by one of my favourite authors.
It has previously made the USMC reading list:
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For a book written in 1959, it stands the test of time quite well and Wikipedia seems to have a fair and balanced discussion of it:
Starship Troopers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There are other interesting ideas in it for a 55 year old book, other than inserting Marines from space, including powered armour, night vision goggles and women in combat roles (though in this case, not the Marines).