To signify that all Marines, no matter what they do, are, primarily, rifleman.
The above "answer" does NOT answer the question asked. The answer is 1960.
1959
gunnery sergeant... abbreviated GySgt
The crossed rifles on the enlisted rank insignias represent that "Every Marine is a rifleman". Unlike the other branches of the military, all Marines (regardless of their assigned job) receive infantry training-including female Marines. This means that any Marine is qualified to provide security when needed. It aslo means that they are one step closer to being a NCO becase Lcpl a rank that is not a NCO that has the cross rifles, and it is one rank away from a NCO because a Cpl Has Cross rifles too. there should not be a big difference between a Cpl and a Lcpl
That is the Garand M1 rifle (Or at least a very close facimile of one.)
the lesser known E9 rank is Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
Actually, a grade 5 private is Marine lingo for someone who countinually loses rank.
A Marine SSgt. Three chevron pointing up one rocker on the bottom and crossed rifles in the middle.
Enlisted - Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps . Officer - Commandant of the Marine Corps .
The 3rd rank achieved by an enlisted Marine in the US Marine Corps is the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl). This rank is typically attained after serving for a specific period of time and meeting certain qualifications and requirements set by the Marine Corps.
Jeff Cooper was a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps.
In the United States Marine Corps, the rarest E9 rank is Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9). This rank is the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps and is only achieved by a small percentage of enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, expertise, and experience in their military career. Master Gunnery Sergeants typically serve in specialized roles and are considered subject matter experts in their field.
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