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This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).
United States Marine Corps - Latin: Semper Fidelis (adopted in the 1880s; prior motto was Latin: Per Mare, Per Terram, lit. 'By Sea By Land', the same motto as the Royal Marines) [12]: 112 Marine Corps Embassy Security Group - In Every Clime and Place [13]: 13 1st Marine Division - No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy [14]: 44
The acronym is believed to have originated in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. [citation needed] Time magazine used the term in their June 16, 1942, issue: "Last week U.S. citizens knew that gasoline rationing and rubber requisitioning were snafu."
Korps Mariniers (Netherlands Marine Corps): Qua patet orbis (Latin for "as far as the world extends") M-Squadron : Semper paratus pro justitia ( Latin for "always ready for justice") Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force): Parvus numero, magnus merito ( Latin for "small in numbers, great in deeds")
The culture of the United States Marine Corps is widely varied but unique amongst the branches of the United States Armed Forces. [1] Because members of the Marine Corps are drawn from across the United States (and resident aliens from other nations), [2] it is as varied as each individual Marine but tied together with core values and traditions passed from generation to generation of Marines.
President-elect Trump has selected retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to be secretary of defense -- and he is eminently quotable. 19 unforgettable quotes from legendary Marine General James 'Mad Dog ...
She knew his unit, Charlie One-Six (C Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment), was called Suicide Charlie because they felt they were always being dangled out as bait for the Taliban. Debbie sent them box after box of goodies, snacks, toiletries, boxers, cigarettes, socks and Ziploc bags.
Oorah is a battle cry common in the United States Marine Corps since the mid-20th century.. Several anecdotes attributed the phrase to John R. Massaro's time as a gunnery sergeant in the Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division, in the mid-1950s. [1]