US MarinesThe US Marines is the only branch whose primary mission includes all three: land, air and sea.US Marines protect the President and former Presidents, embassies around the globe, nuclear weapon sites as well. US Marines pride themselves on creating discipline, leadership and motivation. US Marines have deployed to every ocean and covered such diverse operations as disaster relief in Guam to drug-interdiction along the U.S. border. Operations other than war have come to dominate the US Marines operations that the US Marines has significantly expanded traditional training resulting in the employment of new non-lethal methodology.
The US Marines works directly for the presidentThe US Marines is also the only branch that works directly for the US President. (The others work for Congress). Therefore, the US Marines can be deployed within 24 hours anywhere around the world.Since the end of the Cold War the US Marines has increasingly been called upon to respond to a growing number of unconventional crises around the world. The US Marines Corps' focus on littoral warfare, its forward deployed presence, and rapid crisis response capability, make the US Marines the natural force of choice to turn to... ... This has led some to call the US Marines the Nation's 911 force. Instead of large-scale conventional war (as the historical past), the American military strategy has focused increasingly on low intensity conflict and "military operations other than war". Correspondingly, US Marines find themselves conducting these operations with the other services in a joint task force command. About the US MarinesMarines are warriors. Comprised of smart, highly adaptable men and women, the Marine Corps serves as the aggressive tip of the U.S. military spear. Ours is a smaller, more dynamic force than any other in the American arsenal, and the only forward-deployed force designed for expeditionary operations by air, land, or sea. It is our size and expertise that allow us to move faster. Working to overcome disadvantage and turn conflict into victory, we accomplish great things, and we do so together.In the Marine Corps, there is a motto that describes our commitment to each other, our organization, and our country. It is Semper Fidelis or "Semper Fi." Translated from Latin, it means "Always Faithful." US Marines Values: Honor, Courage, and Committment
The qualities of maturity, dedication, trust and dependability commit the US Marines to act responsibly; to be accountable for their actions; and to fulfill their obligations. COURAGE is the mental, moral and physical strength ingrained in the US Marines. Courage is the ability of a US Marines to do the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons. It carries the US Marines through the challenges of combat and aids them in overcoming fear. It is the inner strength that enables a US Marine to do what is right; to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct; to lead by example; and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure. COMMITTMENT is the spirit of determination and dedication found in US Marines. It leads to the highest order of discipline for individuals and units. It is the ingredient that enables 24-hour-a-day dedication to the US Marines and country. It inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor.
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