Marine Corps
Semper Fidelis organization
The Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces specializing in amphibious operations and rapid deployment.
Marines serve as an expeditionary force, often the first to arrive in combat zones.
The corps maintains its own infantry, aviation, and logistics capabilities while operating under the Department of the Navy.
He enlisted in the Marine Corps right out of high school.
Vehicles under unified command
- landing craftShip-to-shore military vessel
- destroyerOne that ruins completely
- carrierOne that transports
- shipboardOn a vessel
seaman · admiral · port · deployment · ship-to-shore · beach landing · Iwo Jima · Inchon
Ground combat troops
- amphibiousOperating on land and water
- expeditionaryOf forces sent abroad
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- regimentColonel-led military unit
platoon · squad · combat · deployment · rifleman · sergeant · lieutenant · captain
Prescribed course of treatment
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- drillHole-boring device
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
regulation · structure · uniformity · strictness · authority · protocol · decorum · inspection
Kinship among men
- unit cohesionGroup's internal solidarity
- comradesClose allies in cause
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
solidarity · teamwork · trust · morale · unity · fraternity · squad · platoon
Exceptional courage under duress
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- braveryBoldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
Medal of Honor · Navy Cross · sacrifice · combat action · Purple Heart · Fallujah · distinguished service
Covert military missions
- commandosElite assault troops
- direct actionConfrontational political tactics
- special missionsSensitive, non-standard military tasks
- scout sniperRecon-trained long-range shooter
fleet
Vehicles under unified command
- landing craftShip-to-shore military vessel
- destroyerOne that ruins completely
- carrierOne that transports
shipboard · seaman · admiral · port · deployment · ship-to-shore · beach landing · Iwo Jima · Inchon · expeditionary
infantry
Ground combat troops
- amphibiousOperating on land and water
- expeditionaryOf forces sent abroad
- battalionMid-sized military unit
regiment · platoon · squad · combat · deployment · rifleman · sergeant · lieutenant · captain · general
regimen
Prescribed course of treatment
training · regulation · structure · uniformity · strictness · authority · protocol · decorum · inspection · physical training
brotherhood
Kinship among men
- unit cohesionGroup's internal solidarity
- comradesClose allies in cause
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
loyalty · solidarity · teamwork · trust · morale · unity · fraternity · squad · platoon · jarhead
heroism
Exceptional courage under duress
fortitude · Medal of Honor · Navy Cross · sacrifice · combat action · Purple Heart · Fallujah · distinguished service
special operations
Covert military missions
- commandosElite assault troops
- direct actionConfrontational political tactics
- special missionsSensitive, non-standard military tasks
- militarysoldiers, army, troops, officers, navy
- U.S. MilitaryArmy, Air Force, Space Force, Pentagon, Department of Defense
- US MilitaryArmy, Air Force, Pentagon, West Point, Annapolis
- naval warfarenaval battles, naval battle, battleship, destroyer, sea battles
- MarinesUSMC, leathernecks, Semper Fidelis, devil dogs, leatherneck
- military unitsarmy, battalion, squad, brigade, company
Marine CorpsAir Force
Aerial military branch
Army · Coast Guard · Space Force · naval aviation · ground forces
Marine Corpscivilian population
Peace Corps · civilians · civilian workforce · non-combatants · private sector
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