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In comparison to the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Marine Corps remains a very small force with a limited but specific role. When at its peak at the end of WWII, it had six Divisions and six Air Wings. Post war, its authorized strength was Three Divisions and Three Wings, and such other forces as may be required. It only exceeded those numbers during a brief period during the Vietnam War. In truth, even without a role in the Nuclear Realm, the number of General Officers is about the same as it was at the end of WWII. Smaller yes. Leaner Yes. Top heavy, YES. There are 82 Generals in the Marines with 202,000 Marines, compared with 306 Generals in the Army with about 550,000 Soldiers.
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When did the marine corps memorial become a historic place?
The memorial was officially dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on November 10, 1954, the 179th anniversary of the Marine Corps. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued a proclamation that a Flag of the United States should fly from the memorial 24 hours a day, one of the few official sites where this is required.
Confederate general at chickamauga?
General Bragg was the over all commander of the Army of the Tennessee. However, General Longstreet's Corps had been sent from Virginia and arrived on the eve of the Battle of Chickamauga on 17 Sept 1863, which was only a few months after the loss at Gettysburg. General Longstreet had given an order for General Hood to attack at the same time that General Wood shifted his men that left a hole in the Union line. This resulted in a break-through of the Union line and a collapse of the entire Union right wing.
What is the marine motto?
Marine Corps Motto: (excerpt from Warrior Culture of the U.S. Marines, copyright 2001 Marion F. Sturkey) The Marine Corps adopted Semper Fidelis as its official motto in 1883 (Semper Fidelis is also the title of the official musical March of the Marine Corps). Translated from Latin, Semper Fidelis means "Always Faithful." U.S. Marines use an abbreviated verbal version, "Semper Fi," to voice loyalty and commitment to their Marine comrades-in-arms. Previous mottos of the Marine Corps were (1) To the Shores of Tripoli, adopted in 1805; (2) Fortitude, adopted in 1812; (3) From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli, adopted in 1848; and (4) By Sea and by Land, adopted in the 1850's.
Did us marines serve under army command during world war 1?
No,but the opposite occurred. " One of the few active units organized on foreign soil, the 2nd Infantry Division was born on October 26, 1917, at Bourmont France and received extensive training from French Army veterans. At the time of its activation, the Indianhead Division was composed of one brigade of U.S. Army Infantry, one brigade of U.S. Marines, an artillery brigade, and various supporting units. During "The Great War", the division was commanded twice by Marine Corps generals: Brigadier General C.A. Doyen and Major General John A. Lejeune. This was the only time in U.S. military history that Marine Corps officers commanded an Army Division. The 2nd Infantry Division drew its first blood in the nightmare landscape of Belleau Wood and contributed to shattering the four-year-old stalemate on the battlefield during the Chateau-Thierry campaign that followed. The Division won hard fought victories at Soissons and Mont Blanc, for which it was awarded the French Fourragere. Finally the Indianhead Division participated in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, which spelled the end of any German hope for victory"
What is one of the battles the Marines fought in before the Vietnam war?
The greatest battle in US Marine Corps history will always be "The Battle for Iwo Jima"; and their flag raising there. For decades, the US public always believed that the statue of Marines/and one Sailor raising the flag was a WWII memorial; only in the last 10 or so years did the public learn (or realize) that that was a statue dedicated to the US Marine Corps. The issue came up when somebody said, "hey we gotta build a memorial to WWII vets, there ain't one!" The reply was, "...oh yes there is, the one with the Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima!" After some research, "...guess that's not for all WWII vets, it's strictly for the Corps." So the US public had a WWII memorial built a few years back.
What has the author James R Dickenson written?
James R. Dickenson has written: 'We Few' -- subject(s): Biography, Campaigns, Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945, Officers, United States, United States. Marine Corps, United States. Marine Corps. Special Officers Candidate School, World War, 1939-1945
What are some of the differences between the Navy and Marines?
Technically, Marine Corps Officers are Naval Officers. In the US, the Marine Corps is one of five branches of the uniformed armed forces. The Marine Corps is under the Department of the Navy for operational control.The Navy uses the more or less traditional naval officer ranks. The Marine Corps uses a ranking structure similar to the Army (and Air Force).With a few exceptions, Naval Officers are trained in vessel operations and are groomed for command of vessels.Marine officers are trained as small-unit amphibious operations. All Marines hold a primary MOS or rating as a riflemen, This is due to the Marine Corps' belief that every Marine is a rifleman first, specialty second. They are Naval bourne Infantry.Marine officers for command of Marine units, Navy officers command naval units. Marines stationed on naval vessels answer to their Marine Commanding Officer (Marine CO), who answers to the vessel's commanding officer ("Ship's Captain") through the Chain of Command.Pay scale for all branches is the same.Table of comparative ranks (some not in place):O-1, Gold Bar: 2nd Lieutenant (Marine) --- Ensign (Navy)O-2, Silver Bar: 1st Lieutenant (Marine) --- Lieutenant, Junior Grade (Navy)O-3, Silver Double-Bar: Captain (Marine) --- Lieutenant (Navy)O-4, Gold Oak-leaf: Major (Marine) --- Lieutenant Commander (Navy)O-5, Silver Oak-leaf: Lieutenant Colonel (Marine) --- Commander (Navy)O-6, Silver Eagle: Colonel (Marine) --- Captain (Navy)O-7, Silver One-Star: Brigadier General (Marine) --- Rear Admiral (Navy) or Commodore (Navy)O-8, Silver Two-star: Major General (Navy) --- Rear Admiral, Upper Half (Navy)O-9, Silver Three-star: Lieutenant General (Marine) --- Vice Admiral (Navy)O-10, Silver four-star: General (Navy) --- Admiral (Navy)O-10*, Silver'five'-star: Fleet admiral (Navy)* Is not currently used, replaced with the Joint Chiefs of StaffCommandant of the Marine Corp (Marine) and Chief of Naval Operations (Navy) are not ranks but job positions. They are generally filled by an officer in the rank of O-10 for their respective branches.
When and where is the Marine Corps Birthday Ball for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma?
This depends what squadron you are attached to. For example Mals-13 has had a few birthday balls in Las Vegas. Usually around the 10th on November.
How many marine reserves are there in south Australia?
Australia doesnt have a marine corps, as such the number marine reserves would be, at best, only the few that are marine reservists in other countries here on holiday.
What ship is named after a famous Marine Corps officer?
There are many ships named after famous Marine Corps officers. Try being specific.. any time region you are looking for? A few ships are, USS Edson DD-946, USS O'Bannon DD-987, USS Shoup DDG-86, USS Vandegrift FFG-48 and USS Lewis B Puller FFG-23
Where can one find the locations of Marine Corps recruiting stations?
One can meet with US Marine Corps recruiters from the following sources: Marines, Military, US Military, MARSOC - Marine Corps, Marine Spot, Today's Military, Marine Corps Recruit, to name a few.
What has the author Ronald J Brown written?
Ronald J. Brown has written: 'Counteroffensive' -- subject- s -: American Participation, Campaigns, History, Korean War, 1950-1953, United States, United States. Marine Corps 'Whirlybirds' 'A few good men' -- subject- s -: United States, United States. Marine Corps. Regiment, 5th 'A brief history of the 14th Marines' -- subject- s -: History, United States, United States. Marine Corps. Marines, 14th, United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 14th 'With Marine Forces afloat in Desert Shield and Desert Storm' -- subject- s -: History, Persian Gulf War, 1991, United States, United States. Marine Corps
Type of aircraft Marine Corps uses?
Helicopters like the Sea stallion and chinook and a few jets but they are mainly a ground and sea force
What was the size of the USMC during world war 2?
The Marine Corps reached a peak strength of over 700,000. There were six Marine Divisions, all infantry, and all fought in the Pacific. There were also a few Air Wings, and some tank battalions. The WWII Marine Corps was about one-tenth the size of the US Army, and fielded about one-fifteenth as many divisions.
How many people in Royal Marines Brigade?
The Royal Marines 3 Commando Brigade normally has about 7,000 men. Don't expect to ever see it all together employed at any time. It is routinely put together in much the same way that a Marine Expeditionary Unit is. That is as customized and mission specific unit based on a specific contingency or mission.
What are the differences between the Marines and the Navy?
The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy, but there are alot of differences. One for example is the ranks. Our ranks go from Pvt.-Sgt Maj. Theirs is Seaman- Cheif Petty officer. Also their officer ranks are different, OUr captain rank is their Lt. rank, our Col. rank is their Cpatain rank. Another difference is the Navy is mainly sea and somethimes air, and the Marine Corps can do things in the air, on land and sea. Also the Marine Corps is known for their first to fight. The Navy doesn't do that. The Marine Corps is also the Few, the Proud, the Marines. Semper FI!!
Which officers did not command d-day forces?
General McArthur, Admiral Kincaid,Admiral Fletcher, and a few thousand more officers did not command forces on D-Day
