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US Marine Corps
A special unit of the US Military whose predominant role is in special national and international missions.
3,276 Questions
What are the colors of the US Marine Corps?
Red; 1st battalion. Gold; 2nd battalion. Blue; third battalion.
Where is the tomb of the unknown soilder located and what is it?
The tomb of the unknown soldier is a building in the Arlington Cemetary for the military. It is dedicated to all soldiers who died without being accounted for. It is constantly under guard by ceremonial marines.
Is there a list of Korea Marine Silver Star recipients?
Go to website:
http://www.homeofheroes.com/members/04_SS/siverstar.html
That particular page is Marine Corps Korean War Silver Star recipients
List of Marines who served on Iwo jima?
No single list of the 70,000 who served on Iwo Jima exists.
Holland "Howlin' Mad" Smith commanded the landing.
Sgt. Michael Strank, Cpl. Harlon Block, PFC Franklin Sousley, PFC Rene Gagnon, PFC Ira Hayes and Navy Corpsman PM2 John Bradley are all known to have been there since Joe Rosenthal of the Associated Press is known to have taken their picture at the top of Mount Suribachi.
Twenty-two Marines can be readily named from the list of Medal of Honor winners.
John Basilone who won the Medal of Honor at Guadalcanal died on Iwo Jima,
What did the Woman's Army Corp do?
a great many. technical, medical, administrative, drivers, supply and many other positions, freeing men for field duty............
What was the established year of the US Marine Corp?
The predecessor of the US Marine Corps is the Continental Marines, formed on 10 November, 1775. The Continental Marines fought in the War for Independence, and eventually transformed into the Marine Corps upon creation of the United States of America as a national entity.
How many soldiers have been killed in the Iraq war?
Allies:
Iraq (Post-Saddam)
Iraqi Security Forces (post-Saddam)
Killed: 16,623
Wounded: 40,000+
Coalition Forces
Killed: 4,805 of which US - 4,487, UK - 179, Other 139
Wounded: 32,753+ of which US - 32,226, UK - 315 UK, Other - 212
Injured/diseased/other medical: 51,139 of which US - 47,541, UK - 3,598
Contractors
Killed: 1,554
Wounded & injured: 43,880
Awakening Councils
Killed: 1,002+
Wounded: 828
Totals
Total dead: 24,219
Total wounded: 117,961
Iraq (under Saddam)
Combatant dead (invasion period): 7,600-11,000
Insurgents (post-Saddam)
Killed: 21,221-26,405 (2003-2011)
Detainees: 12,000 (Iraqi-held)
Total dead: 28,821-37,405
What percentage of US Marines are gay?
6.4%
there are approximately 12,951 women in the marine corps out of 202,786 or 6.4%, with another 5,334 women in the marine corps reserve out of 95,199 or 5.6%.
if you combine the two numbers there are 18,285 female marines out of 297,985 or 6.1%
these statistics are accurate as of Sept 30, 2009 and courtesy of the Department of Defense.
How many US Marines served in Vietnam?
For "a starter", recommend obtaining the book titled, "VIETNAM ORDER OF BATTLE", By Shelby L. Stanton. A second publication, originally founded by retired COL Harry Summers (1932-1999), is a magazine established in the late 1970's, titled "VIETNAM"; this publication OFTEN supplys advertisements concerning "lists" for war historians.
Where can you find the names of people who served in the Vietnam War?
Unfortuantely you can't because at the end of the war the Vietnam Government denied there were any POWs. It was said by some that the Vietcong moved the POWs weekly from one rice patty to another. By the time the American Government withdrew their troops out of Vietnam it was difficult to get back in to find any POWs. It has been told that there were some vets who did try to find POWs (secret missions), but as I said before, the Vietcong moved any possible POWs often and none were ever found. I believe there were POWs. Marcy
How many people die in the marines a year?
Eventually all of them die, but I believe you are referring to War deaths.
- Revolutionary War = 49
- War of 1812 = 45
- Mexican War = 11
- Spanish American War = 6
- World War I = 2,461
- World War II = 19,733
- Korean War = 4,267
- Vietnam War = 13,095
- Persian Gulf War = 24
- Operation Iraqi Freedom = 851 (As of dates: Oct. 7, 2001 to Feb. 6, 2010)
- Afghanistan = 109 (As of dates: Oct. 7, 2001 to Feb. 6, 2010)
What foods did Canadian soldiers eat at Vimy Ridge?
Soldiers were given hardtack, a biscuit that was so hard that the men had to soak it with water before being able to eat it. they also ate canned meat called Bully beef, and plum and apple jam that the men claimed was turnips and rhubarb.
Who was the youngest Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps?
The U.S. Marine Corps' first sergeant major was Archibald Sommers, appointed on January 1, 1801. This was originally a solitary post, similar to the modern Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, but by 1899 there were five Sergeants Major. The title was abolished in 1946, but re-introduced as a rank in 1954. The post of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was established in 1957, as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
The first person to hold the newly established Rank of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was Wilbur Bestwick, who held the billet from 23 May, 1957 to 1 September, 1959.
How do you get married at seventeen?
Check your states laws. some states like South Carolina will let you get married at 17. otherwise you must be emancipated. and to be emancipated you have to get a lawyer to prove to a judge that your parents are unfit to continue raising you. you can't just show up and say "they won't let me do what i want". It doesn't work that way. get online and search emancipation in your state and check out the laws. I've done it before. i got pregnant when i was 17 and my guardian was trying to force me to have an abortion which the judge saw as child endangerment. I was granted emancipation and moved out and had my baby. so good luck with what your trying to do.
How do you become a sniper with out being in the army?
Yes, as a US Marine; or the FBI, the CIA, as well as other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies
Which uniform items are authorized for wear with civilian attire?
Dress uniforms, and those uniforms authorized for wear off military installations (uniform of the day, BDU's, etc.).
What is the highest nco rank in the marine corps?
Sergeant Major is E9 which is the highest NCO "pay grade" in the marines. Command Sergeant Major is E9 as well but has more seniority than just a Sergeant Major. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is also E9 but has the most seniority of any NCO in the marines. E9 means that you are enlisted and you are rank 9. E9 is used to represent the pay grade.
What is the oldest you can be to join merchant marines?
27
>2. Call your local recruiter and ask about age restrictions .
carrier warfare and amphibious warfare
Why are the navy seal called seals?
The navy is always in the water like seals that is why they are the navy seals the say the have the seal's edge in warfare
Why did the united states send marines to nicaragua?
First, in 1925 Coolidge withdrew the marines from Nicaragua but then sent them back on 1927 to counter a revolution.
What types of jobs are available in the Marine Corps?
well, that largely depends on what your MOS was while active duty. Nine times out of ten there is a civilian eqivalent to your military job once you get out.
What are the ranks in the Canadian coast guard?
the non officer ranks in the Canadian coast guard go from a 1 to a 7 in three departments logistics (std) engineroom (eng) and deck (ded) a one is an entry level position a 2 is an experienced hand a 3 is a lead hand a 4 and5 is a intermediate position specialist tech,carpentor,crane&winch operator and a 5 or a 6 is a supervisor I have never seen a level 7 so i don't know what position it is.
When was the rank of sergeant major established?
16th Century Europe, but in the U.S. the first official U.S. use of the term was in 1776, when a sergeant major was appointed to the headquarters of each infantry battalion of the Continental Army.
