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  2. United States Marine Corps rank insignia - Wikipedia

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    Various Marine and Navy rank insignia (as well as other devices) left at the summit of Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. United States Marine Corps rank insignia are the devices worn by officers in the United States Marine Corps, in order to provide distinction from other ranks. Different styles of rank insignia are worn on different uniforms of the ...

  3. Ranks and insignia of marine forces - Wikipedia

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    Warrant Officers (WO) and Chief Warrant Officers (CWO) in the US Military rank below officers but above officer candidates and enlisted servicemen. The first warrant officer rank, WO1 does not have a "commission" associated with it, instead having a "Warrant" from the Secretary of the Army. Warrant officers are allowed the same courtesies as a ...

  4. Military rank - Wikipedia

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    Military ranks are a system of hierarchical relationships, within armed forces, [1] police, [2] intelligence agencies or other institutions organized along military lines. The military rank system defines dominance, authority, and responsibility in a military hierarchy. It incorporates the principles of exercising power and authority into the ...

  5. List of comparative military ranks - Wikipedia

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    Comparative military ranks of World War I. Comparative officer ranks of World War II. World War II German Army ranks and insignia. Military ranks of the Luftwaffe (1935–45) Corps colours of the Luftwaffe (1935–45) Uniforms and insignia of the Kriegsmarine. Japan - army ranks of the Japanese Empire during World War II.

  6. Badges of the United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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    Insignia and badges of the United States Marine Corps are military "badges" issued by the United States Department of the Navy to Marines who achieve certain qualifications and accomplishments while serving on both active and reserve duty in the United States Marine Corps . As described in Chapters 4 and 5 of Marine Corps Uniform Regulations ...

  7. United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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    As outlined in 10 U.S.C. § 5063 and as originally introduced under the National Security Act of 1947, three primary areas of responsibility for the U.S. Marine Corps are: Seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and other land operations to support naval campaigns; Development of tactics, technique, and equipment used by amphibious landing ...

  8. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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    The sergeant major of the Marine Corps (officially abbreviated to SMMC) [2] [3] is a billet, as well as a unique enlisted grade of rank, and is designated a special paygrade above E-9. The position also has a unique non-commissioned grade of rank insignia, in the United States Marine Corps. The holder of this rank and position is the most ...

  9. Comparison of United Kingdom and United States military ranks

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    Royal Marines officers may hold the rank of lieutenant-general, serving in Ministry of Defence or joint forces positions. Royal Marine officers may reach the full rank of general, for example General Gordon Messenger. At various times (1775-1981) the O-7 rank in the USN has been called Commodore and briefly once, Commodore Admiral.

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