US Marine Corps

You read the Promotion Orders:

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence of LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MI. In view of these qualities and his/her demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army, he/she is, therefore, promoted from CURRENT RANK to PROMOTED RANK. MOS XXXX is awarded as his/her primary MOS on the effective date of promotion. Promotion is effective 01 MONTH YEAR with a date of rank of 01 MONTH YEAR.

The 1998 recruit failure rate was 13.5% and had been reduced to 11.7% percent by 2006. Air Force recruits have the lowest current (2006) failure rate and the Navy has the highest failure rate.

It seems to be the most life-changing of the US Military branches. The support and inter-dependence of one Marine for another is truly awe inspiring. If you want a career or a life, it may be the right choice. If you are looking more for a 'job' then other services would be a better fit with the same financial benefits.

Corporal is the first rank considered NCO or non commisioned officer. What they do in the Corps depends on what military occupational specialty they hold. Typically the corporal will be supervising those beneath him, or enforcing orders issued by those above him.

Yes, they do. It is their way of desensitizing you and you'll get used to it after a while. However, on ships you have privacy while showering.

Semper Fi, or "Semper Fidelis", is the the Marine Corps motto. Semper Fidelis is the Latin term for "Always Faithful.

You can buy it at Cookies, Pay-Half, MAYBE at Wal-mart, K-Mart, and Target.

Postal uniforms that are still in good condition can be donated to new letter carriers that take time to acquire a full complement of uniforms. Maybe I should start a network to facilitate this idea.

The US flag has 50 stars that represent the 50 states .

the essential requirements for the automatic marine machinery

We say a lot of things to each other so you'd have to be more specific. "Err" can be a greeting or a kind of acknowledgement. "Hoorah" is also used. "Errah" is another form of 'Hoorah'. We also say "Kill" which can be an acknowledgement as well. "Semper Fidelis" or just "Semper Fi" is also a term that is frequently used. It is our official motto which in Latin says "Always Faithful".

Depends on what the future holds, and also what you do. Both services deploy frequently... rotations might be more commonplace in the Marines, as it has a much smaller force to draw from. Both forces have units which deploy regularly, and they both have units which don't deploy at all. If your purpose of enlisting is simply looking for "action", you may want to reconsider it.... after three tours as a Combat Medic in the Army, I can tell you firsthand your eagerness for "action" will wane very quickly.

No... doesn't it seem a bit of a redundant question? The Rangers are an element of the Army... to serve in an Army unit, you have to be in the Army. Don't really see any other way to go about it. If you're just interested in the school, you can go through it without being in the Army... but you'd still have to be serving in some branch of the military.

My Father has this same sword. I noticed the Star of David also, but did you notice right below the Star of David in tiny lettering it says "China". Does yours have that engraving? How odd that a sword that is engraved " United States Marine Corps" has engraved in tiny lettering "China". I would hate to think the sword was made in China, but that's what it looks like. If so, how sad our country "outsourced" the manufacturing of our own military items.

yes i was drafting to the marine corps 1/29/1970

I am in the process of joining the Army as a Chaplains Assistant... It is only disqualifying if it prevents wearing of footwear or prevents running, walking, jumping, or marching. Or feel pain when walking :D

Hope this helps

Garrett

gmanintex@gmail.com

P.S I have club feet in both Bilateral... I had a mid foot release in first grade and so long as you are able to be active it shouldn't be an issue... be sure to bring all your medical stuff though and as much physical activities as you can list

Surely the question is asked in jest.

The Air Force Boot Camp is easier.

"It depends on how long they have been in

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It may also depend on how many dependents, but basically a Sergeant in The Marine Corps makes more than the PFC who just gets a measly $1100 a month, roughly. Can you say Thanks for the drilling, Uncle Sam.

It depends on how many stars, what kind of stars, and how many ribbons you have...

In general...stars are worn in the middle of the medal. If you have more than one star, place them horizontally and in the middle of the medal in order of precedence. (examples: 2 stars the center line will be in between the two stars, 3 stars the center line will be the middle star).
Note: stars are placed with 1 point up and 2 points down

If you have overlapping medals, just push stars to the left until all are visible. If they cannot all be seen when placed horizontally, you can place them vertically.

hope this helps

Semper Fi

You should be able to run 5 miles in under 40 minutes in 90 degree weather with all ur battle gear on, able to do over 100 push ups in a row over 100 crunchs, and over 100 grass drills or hit-its, that's just boot camp, you should never give up, they will look for leadership and people that will push no matter the scenario. There is no true way to be prepared if you can do those things I named at the top you should be able to get passed the first week, though you will be doing everything with few hours of sleep every few days, and not much food or water, you have to be the best out of the best extreme marksmanship and ability to accuratily take down targets with in seconds of seeing them and working together and being brave is what gets you there. Into the Marines going over sea's, but there is so much more that needs to be done, give it a try it will straighten you out.

Delta is a harder selection process but that's because it is a Tier 1 unit. The Navy seals have their own Tier 1 unit 'DEV GRU' who are as good as Delta. 'DevGru'` is the elite counter terrorism cadre of the NAVY and was responsible for the mission to kill osama bin laden.

If it's a shore based enemy...the Marines are sent in. If it's a 100% land battle far from the ocean...then it's the army's jurisdiction. Un-officially...the Marines have had a tougher duty by the very nature of securing hostile beach-heads. Consequently, their training (used to be) legendary for toughness. Translation: US Marines "used" to be the equivalent of "shock troops" in the US military...the toughest US fighting men alive.

Are you serious? Marines vs Green Beret even if you said marine recon that would still be a silly question. Now in todays military the marines have there own special forces program that is mirrored after the green berets because the marines where loosing there best men to the seals so they started there own program. but, it is new and still in the working out the kinks stage but, in a decade we can compare but, they are still to young to put it in a sf, seal, delta category.

This list represents the weapons used by all the forces in World War 2.

The Marines used the Browning BAR, the M1 Garand or Carbine depending on whether they fought in the Pacific or Europe. Officers carried Colt 45 pistols (but trust me they used the rifles too in the Pacific) They used the flame throwers and the large artillery. They used automatic machine guns and this saved many Marines. They also had bayonets and the Bowie Knife.

Small Arms

Browning M1917

Browning M1918 (BAR)

Browning M1919A4

Browning M2HB

Colt M1911

Colt M1903 Pocket Hammerless

Enfield Rifle

French 75mm

Johnson M1941 LMG

Lahti L-39

Lebel Model 1886

M1 Carbine, .30 Cal

M1 Garand, .30 Cal

M1 / M1A1 Flamethrower

M1A1 Bazooka

M1 Thompson (Tommy Gun)

M1917 Enfield (American Enfield)

M2 (M2-2) Flamethrower

M3A1 "Grease Gun"

Marlin M1917/M1918

Smith & Wesson Model 67

Springfield M1903

Ithaca M37 Featherlight

Land Systems

GMC "Deuce and a Half"

JEEP

LVT Amphibious Carrier

M22 Locust

M3/M5 General Stuart

M3 Lee / Grant

M4 Sherman

M2/M9 Halftrack

M3 Halftrack

M24 Chafee

M26 Pershing

M10 Wolverine

M12 SPG

M18 Hellcat

M19 Twin 40mm

M36 Jackson / Slugger

M37 Gun Motor Carriage

M7 Priest

M8 Greyhound

Sherman Calliope

Sherman Jumbo

T28 Super Heavy Tank

T29 Heavy Tank

T30 Heavy Tank

WC54 3/4 Ton Ambulance

Artillery

M1 / M2 / M59 Long Tom

M101 105mm

M1A1 Pack Howitzer

M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun

M3 105mm

Mortar, 60mm M2

Mortar, 60mm M19

Mortar, 81mm M1