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Q: Why are the Marines referred to as the 'Infantry of the Navy'?
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Does the navy have infantry?

Marines are typically linked to the Navy - often as a separate force within the bureau responsible for the maintenance of the Navy, but sometimes as an actual part of the Navy itself. The term 'Marines' isn't exclusive to that type of infantry - just as frequently around the world, they can be found with the designation of 'naval infantry' or similar.


Can a woman be infantry in any branch of the us military?

No. Infantry is only an Army organization, not Navy, Air force, Marines, or Coast Guard.


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The Marines dont have an airborne infantry. Only the Army.


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Peleliu had 1,252 Marines and Navy Corpsmen killed from the 1st Marine Division and another 542 soldiers from the 81st Infantry Division, US Army. The Japanese 14th Infantry Division lost 10,695 killed.


Why did the US Marines begin?

The Corps was created as the Continental Marines in 1775 to provide Naval Infantry for the US Navy and to project Naval Power to the four corners of the earth. It was a tough task since the Navy did not own a Ship of the Line at the time.


What is difference between royal marines and navy?

The Royal Marines are a part of the Navy. They're the "go anywhere" amphibious infantry. They are also part of Britain's Rapid Reaction Force and considered by many to be among the top combat infantry soldiers in the world.


What infantry is better seals army rangers or marines?

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Do other countries have a marine corps?

Many have Marines.... not a whole corps worth, though. In some countries, they're referred to as Naval Infantry.


Were there infantry soldiers figthing in Pearl Harbor?

Pearl Harbor as well as all other Navy bases have Marines assigned to them. The Infantry forces of both the US Army and the USMC have weapons which they can use against aircraft.


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Spanish Navy Marines was created in 1537.


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