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Marine Corps Overview
The Marine Corps was founded Nov. 10, 1775 when the Continental Congress order
two battalions of Marines be created to serve during the Revolutionary War.
They further resolved that this force be acquainted with maritime operations
in order to serve aboard naval vessels. Thus, the United States Marine Corps
has always been an expeditionary naval force ready to defend the nation's interests
overseas.
Official Marine statements include:
"We are warriors, one and all. Born to defend, built to conquer. The steel
we wear is the steel within ourselves, forged by the hot fires of discipline
and training. We are fierce in a way no others can be. We are Marines."
"In the Marines, everyone-sergeant, mechanic, cannoneer, supply man, clerk,
aviator, cook-is a rifleman first. All speak the language of the rifle and bayonet,
of muddy boots and long, hot marches. It's never us and them, only us. That
is the secret of the Corps." - Col. Daniel F. Bolger, U.S. Army, DEATH GROUND:
TODAY'S AMERICAN INFANTRY IN BATTLE
The saying goes, "Every Marine a rifleman first." This quickly demonstrates
the Marines' intense focus on warfare. Their well-known slogan, "The Few, The
Proud, The Marines," expresses the Marine Corps' intense focus on values. Warriors
with values - this defines the Marine Corps.
The Verdict: Of all the branches, none are as proud as the Marines. Marines
are a highly exclusive, highly motivated bunch. Those who become Marines do
so because they want to, not because of benefits or other reasons. If you don't
like the idea of running and shooting a gun, do not join the Marines! On the
other hand, if you like missions on land and sea (and even in the air), if you
place values and honor above yourself, accept large mental and physical challenges
constantly, and would be excited to be among the first "on the scene," you may
be Marine material.
