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  2. 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 ...

  3. History of the United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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    The history of the United States Marine Corps ( USMC) begins with the founding of the Continental Marines on 10 November 1775 to conduct ship-to-ship fighting, provide shipboard security and discipline enforcement, and assist in landing forces. Its mission evolved with changing military doctrine and foreign policy of the United States.

  4. List of United States Marine Corps battalions - Wikipedia

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    Transportation Support battalions. Transportation Support battalions provide the MEF with motor vehicle (truck) transportation and throughput support for the distribution of supplies, personnel, and equipment. The battalions consist of a headquarters and service company and three truck companies. Battalion Name.

  5. 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 ...

  6. Flag of the United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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    The Color Guard of the U.S. Marine Corps at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. in June 2007. The official flag is scarlet with the Corps emblem in gray and gold. It was adopted on 18 January 1939, although Marine Corps Order 4 had established scarlet and gold as the official colors of the Corps as early as 1925. [1]

  7. Uniforms of the United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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    An illustration of U.S. Marines in various uniform setups. From left to right: A U.S. Marine in a Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform with full combat load c. late 2003, a U.S. Marine in a (full) blue dress uniform, a U.S. Marine officer in a service uniform, and a U.S. Marine general in an evening dress uniform.

  8. List of United States Marine Corps installations - Wikipedia

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    32°44′31″N 117°11′50″W. /  32.74194°N 117.19722°W  / 32.74194; -117.19722  ( Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego) Mountain Warfare Training Center. Bridgeport. California. 38°21′33″N 119°30′45″W. /  38.35917°N 119.51250°W  / 38.35917; -119.51250  ( Mountain Warfare Training Center) Marine Corps ...

  9. United States Marine Corps Aviation - Wikipedia

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    The United States Marine Corps Aviation ( USMCA) is the aircraft arm of the United States Marine Corps. Aviation units within the Marine Corps are assigned to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, as the aviation combat element, by providing six functions: assault support, antiair warfare, close air support, electronic warfare, control of ...

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