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If the medal is documented in your DD214, you may be entitled to wear it. You will have to consult the specific regulations. Most medals can be worn, but after the Marine medals.
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Why was the US Marine Corps and Navy established?
In 1798, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps were created
Is a navy serviceman a marine or are they both different?
They are both VERY different. A Navy servicemen is in the Navy. A Marine is in the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps is just a department of the Navy.
When was Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society created?
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society was created in 1904.
In 1798 the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps were created.?
In 1798, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps were created
How many sections of the navy are there?
The US Navy and Marine Corps are both parts of the US Navy. Then there's shore establishments, HQ's and Operating units if I'm correct. If you want a more simple answer- The Navy, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and the Marine Corps.
What is a separate service within the navy department?
United States Marine Corps .
What ribbons don't I rate if I switch from Marine Corps to Navy?
First of all, why do such a thing? Second, you rate to wear all ribbons you earn as a Marine.
Are the marine corps still paid by the dept of the navy?
The Marine Corps by Title X US Code is still a part of the Dept of the Navy.
Why is the Marine Corps senior to the Navy?
The Marine Corps is not senior to the Navy, nor is the Navy senior to the Marine Corps. The USMC is a branch of the US Military under the jurisdiction of the Navy. Basically, the Marines conduct landing operations on coastal areas, working WITH the Navy, who mainly stays on the ships and in the air. If however the question regards parade marching position, then yes, the Marine Corps does take precedence by tradition over the Navy.
What military branch were the corps from?
The Marine Corps are subordinate to the Department of the Navy.
What is the most common misconception about the US Marine Corps?
That the Marine Corps is subordinate to and part of the US Navy.
When did the marine corps become their own service?
Technically, they never have. The Marine Corps is still a department of the Navy.
