The United States Marine Corps

Throughout History The Marine Corps has had a very long and distinguished history of their remarkable service to the world. Marines have been known to uphold the highest moral character with or without having their uniforms on. From that, their foundation of Honor, Courage and Commitment becomes indisputable and very evident in every single Marine.The three Corps Values: honor, courage, commitment make up the bedrock of the character of each individual Marine. They are the foundation of his Corps. These three values, handed down from generation to generation, have made U.S. Marines what they are today. The U.S. Marine Corps: the most respected and revered fighting force on earth.

Men have gone to war in ships and boats or battle canoes since history began. They been able to do everything, but when coming to a shore where the enemy blocks every way to get in and organized with a mutual supporting arms, the Marines are the ones to come in. In 1896 proposed that the corps be organized in 6 battalions The Marines would say back in the day “if only I could see in the dark and the enemy could not everything would be different”, we have breached the cloak of night we can drop a bomb from an aircraft high in altitude and get very close to the target, it has killed many enemys and less risks for our Marine pilots. Also the Marine Corps are known to do the job cheaper, also known to do more work but less pay. The Marines always try to find ways to save money.

have so consistently stood by the Marines in theirs times of trial. Performance is what it is all

The Marine Corps does two things: make marines and win our nation’s battles. Winning battles depend on how well we make marines. Those who have earned the title have been polished and honed by attentive mentoring. We have to remember that to sustain the transformation

The Marines are a highly mobile amphibious attack force. Marines are trained to attack from the water and establish a beach head, an area of control on foreign soil. After the Marines take territory, other armed forces such as the US Army move in to maintain control, while the Marines move on. Marines are mobile, lightweight, and very rapid. I would compare the Marines to the head of the spear, wedging in to get a foothold and racing ahead once the land has been secured. In addition to acting as a lightweight attack force from the ocean, Marines are also perfectly capable of taking territory on land. Marines are trained for rapid deployment, and are often the first US military personnel on site. Marines also guard American embassies overseas, providing embassy security and safety. In volatile areas, being a Marine embassy guard is a very risky job.

The Marine Corps. Demand alertness at all times. Building the Marine’s confidence and teaching them the attitudes of group loyalty and

The Marine Corps has a twelve week required boot camp. When the New Marines, also known as Pullies, first arrive to either Paris Island or Sand Francisco, they have one scripted phone call to allow their families to know that they made it safely. For the first two weeks the new Pullie, cannot have outside communications to family or friends. When those two weeks are up they are then aloud to send letters, but they have to earn the credits to purchase the stamps and such needed. At the end of the eleventh week the Pullies go through what is called Hell Week, where they are not allowed to sleep for two days and nights, and still much preform at maxim compasity. When they are finished with their boot camp training they are allowed to see their family for a short amount of time before they graduate. After their graduation they have a ten day leave before they have to eather be deployed or continue on to a Marine Occupations Specialty School, MOS school.

First off i would like to state a well known quote known by all Marines, "Non Commissioned Officers (NCO's) are the backbone of the United States Marine Corps." Without the NCO's the Marine Corps could not function. This quote alone holds a great deal of history as well as gives a brief discription of what a Marine NCO truely is.

“There are only two kinds of people who understand Marines: Marines and the enemy. Everyone else just has a second-hand opinion.” (Gen William Thornson, U.S. Army) For decades, the United States Marine Corps has established an identity as a unique and fearless war fighting machine.

Why does America still have a need for a Marine Corps? Since 1775, the Nation has called upon the Army and Marines to defend its borders and protect its shores. On June 14, 1775, the Continental Army formed a militia to fight in the American Revolutionary War; before the United States was even established as a country. The Army’s mission is to fight and win the Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations in support of combat commanders. Then just five months later on November 10, 1775, out of a bar in Pennsylvania called the “Tun Tavern” two battalions of Continental Marines formed to protect the Nations naval fleet. Since then They have continually reviewed their mission in the context of this uncertain world, adapting to the changing security needs of the Nation while preserving the core values and professional capabilities that make Marines succeed in war, peace, and at the front door of conflict.

Standing at attention, dress blues, crisp and clean, waiting instruction, and following every order given by the drill instructor to the exact point. Giving instruction making sure your platoon is prepared and ready for any situation. That is why I want to be a Marine Corps officer. Being a Marine is one of the greatest career options anyone wanting to join the military will ever make. Ever branch of the military is tough; however, Marines are just a little bit tougher. Being a Marine lets you walk around with a certain swagger, you know that you are one of the bests that why you joined the few and the proud. Being able to give instruction over other Marines means you are just that much more responsible, respectful

The formidable force known throughout the world today for their courageous acts of bravery, started out from two battalions raised with the early continental navy on November 10th 1775. These battalions were started for amphibious landings with the naval fleets, the first of which was conducted by Captain Samuel Nicolas who later on became the Marines first Commandant. After the Revolutionary War though, the Marines were disbanded as the naval war ships were sold to deal with the crippling debt the new nation had gained fueling its Armies and Navies during the 8 years of fighting for independence from the British Empire. Almost 20 years afterwards the USMC (United States Marine Corps) was reinstated and have seen almost every major and minor engagement that has involved the United States of America’s assets and people (USMC History Division Web).

The United States Marine Corps is one of the most deadly task forces in the military. The United States Marines are a branch of the Navy and they operate in close with them at sea. The United States Marine Corps has a unique mission, they serve on the Navy’s ships, protect United States Naval bases, guard United State Embassies, and provide and quick and ready strike force to protect any of the United States interests.

The Marine Corps is not just an organization but instead it is a mindset, a spirit if you will,

Everyday a man screams him self blue in the face to make them a trained killer, teaching them the most valuable assets, so they can come home to their the loved ones. This all a very complex process and nothing feels better than finally receiving that Eagle Globe and Anchor and earning the title, United States Marine. That sense of accomplishment and self-gratification cannot ever be measured by mathematics or science because it’s personal and differentiates from man to man.