Many films and books mention the US Marine Corps as the most prepared and combat-ready part of the American army. The main task of the corps is to protect the states from the sea. It is located on the front line of defense, it includes armored, artillery, sniper and aviation units. Marines are subordinate to the US Navy. The number is about 200 thousand people. Only special units are better prepared than them.
History of the US Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps has been keeping its chronicle since November 10, 1775. Congress, by resolution, authorized the creation of two battalions to serve on the ships of the Continental Fleet. Officially, the Marine Corps was established by the Fifth US Congress in 1798. At present, the Marine Corps, in addition to protecting the coast, serves as a rapid reaction force. Official name: United States Marine Corps (USMC) - United States Marine Corps.
Among the state army, this is the smallest unit, but more than any marine corps in other countries. Even in peacetime, there are three divisions and three air wings, not counting parts of reinforcement and service. One more division and wing are in reserve.
The corps includes the forces of the Marine Corps of the Pacific Fleet and the Atlantic.
Emblem and motto of the case
The US Marine Corps is famous for its loyalty and dedication, therefore their motto sounds like “Semper Fidelis” (abbreviated as “Semper Fi”), from Latin it is translated “Always true”. Under the same name, there is a corps march. And for recruiting recruits they use a more sonorous and vivid motto: “The Few, The Pround, The Marines”.
The emblem of the hull has not changed since 1868 and represents the globe, anchor and eagle, as well as the inscription in the circle "Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps". An anchor means maritime origin and adherence to maritime traditions, the globe means readiness to carry out any combat mission anywhere in the world, and a proud eagle with a crest (which lives almost all over the earth, not an eagle from North America), covers its western hemisphere with its wings. and in the beak compresses the tape with the motto of the case. The form of the US Marine Corps also gives a thirst for tradition with its color.
The hull also has a seal, but instead of an eagle with a crest, an eagle is scarlet with gold and blue. These colors are basic to the flag of the hull. US Marine Corps watch is made with the emblem of the case on the cover.
Organization of the corps
Currently, marine divisions are stationed in California, North Carolina, Okinawa (Japan) and the reserve in Louisiana of New Orleans. The main unit of the corps is a regiment of 3-4 battalions, plus service and reinforcement units. In the division there are 3-4 regiments, for special combat missions from 1-2 regiments a brigade can be formed. In many films about the corps, such names as "Alpha", "Bravo", "Delta", etc. are mentioned. In fact, these are the names of companies in the battalion. A - Alpha, B - Bravo, C - Charlie, D - Delta, E - echo.
The organization of troops is not very different from the Russian one. The company consists of three to four platoons. Three guns, one weapons, a medic, a clerk, corporal, coach, sergeant, first lieutenant and captain as commander. This is a gun company. A platoon consists of three sections, a medical officer, a sergeant, and a lieutenant.
There is such a thing as a squad-team, which consists of three fire groups and a corporal. The smallest combat unit is a battle group of a commander, machine gunner, assistant machine gunner and gunner.
The US Marine Corps has its own intelligence. She was ignored for a long time, but the level of her training allows her to be put on a par with special forces. She underwent strong changes at the end of the last century. Platoons for deep reconnaissance were created, their number is 23 people. The main reconnaissance groups remained groups of four people (in many computer games you can find such connections, they include a sniper, a demoman with a walkie-talkie, a machine gunner and an attack aircraft).
Two reconnaissance battalions are stationed at Camp Lejouin and at Camp Butler. Among units there is a division of tasks. Small groups conduct reconnaissance of the area to a depth of 10 km, then power reconnaissance companies go into the course, and they also carry out sabotage. The power intelligence company includes 200 people, whose commander is a military officer with the rank of colonel.
The company consists of six operational platoons of 20 people. Their activities are supported by a staff platoon consisting of an administrative department, an operational department, a military training and parachute equipment department, a logistics and support department, a transport and weapons department, and a communications department.
Corps Scout Training
In every film about the American army there are shots about the training of soldiers, often it is shown incredibly difficult, which not everyone can withstand. Let's find out how corps intelligence units are preparing.
To get on such training, you must first serve in the US Marine Corps 3-5 years, be in the rank of corporal and have an excellent characterization. Then you need to go through testing, which includes a cross for three miles, a set of physical exercises for a while and an obstacle course, all this needs to be passed twice. Then comes swimming in clothes and shoes. The distance is 500 yards, you need to overcome it in the allotted time in 17 minutes. This is followed by a ford transition with a rifle in hand, and at the end - a march with a backpack for two and a half hours. Immediately after this - a written examination for professional competence and interviews with intelligence veterans. By the way, instead of the interview, Russian speckled berets of Russia organize an exam in hand-to-hand combat, where the candidate, exhausted by the tests, must withstand the veteran's full strength. Exam from 15-20 applicants pass only 3-4 people.
In the ranks of the intelligence remain the strongest and most persistent. The preparation lasts two years and includes five phases. Individual training lasts 6 months, includes the main base of knowledge and skills. They include various tactics of the marine corps, patrol and guarding techniques, a course of airborne training, a school of combat swimmers, a course of survival and behavior in captivity. They learn to resist the methods of interrogation, organize other prisoners, teach how to organize an escape, as well as survival in the wild.
Further, future intelligence officers undergo army ranger courses, mountain training, rangers, medical training and much more. In addition to purely practical survival skills, they study foreign weapons, long-range radio communications, and learn to direct aircraft. After examinations, fighters join one of the power intelligence companies.
Marine equipment, NATO uniform
US Marines differ in form from other parts of the army. True to marine traditions, the hull wears a blue uniform. They do not have standard stripes and the flag of America; they have rare name tapes. There are several types of shapes.
In general, military clothing used in NATO is very popular in other countries. Many people prefer US marine boots instead of domestic ones. If you put together samples of different countries, then, as a rule, in terms of quality, you can immediately highlight that this is a form of NATO. The US Marine Corps uses exactly this form.
Dress Uniform - the official form, or dress, which is worn for holidays and various events. Has the color of the American flag. Usually it is dominated by blue or blue with white. This form can often be found on campaign posters, in connection with this it is used by recruiters. A dagger is also worn with the uniform.
Service Uniform is a service green uniform worn in its part. It dresses most of the military personnel of the corps.
Utility Uniform is a field form of the US Marine Corps, worn in the location of the unit, in exercises and in combat. It includes camouflage pants, a jacket, boots, a belt and a T-shirt. There are colors for different types of terrain. In the summer, the sleeves of the jacket are rolled up just above the elbow. If all the military of America roll camouflage out, then the Marines roll the bright side and make a neat cuff. An octagonal cap or panama hat with the emblem of the body is put on his head. Previously, a metal emblem was used, but now it is simply embroidered.
US Marine Corps
By its organization, the corps consists of the forces of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets (ground forces and aviation), reserve troops, naval teams, ground guard units, support and training units. In addition to the three divisions, there are three rear service groups, as well as reinforcement units and three air wings.
The division is the largest corps formation, numbering 19,000 people. The division is armed with 70 Abrams tanks. This is a tank that Americans consider the best in the world. Also in service are self-propelled howitzers M110 and M109 and towed howitzers M198. Of the weapons, there are 81-mm and 60-mm mortars, anti-tank missile systems "TOU" and "Dragon". From vehicles there are still floating armored personnel carriers and cars. In addition to technology and a variety of small arms, a knife of the US Marine Corps is very popular among cold steel lovers.
In addition to the headquarters and the marine regiments themselves, the division includes: an artillery regiment, a tank battalion, a light motorized infantry, reconnaissance battalion, a battalion of amphibious armored personnel carriers and an engineer.
The formations of the marines in the form of units can be organized military forces with up to 90,000 marines, provided with weapons, food and fuel for 60 days of hostilities.
Regiment, battalion, expeditionary brigades and detachments
Units in combat service are combined into expeditionary brigades with a total number of 3,000 to 20,000 infantry corps. They are provided with everything necessary for thirty days of a campaign and military operations. Also for raids and operations there are expeditionary units of 1,500-3,000 people with security for 15 days. Expeditionary forces are delivered to the operation zone on landing ships.
The Marine Corps Regiment — a standard formation — includes three US Marine Corps battalions, a headquarters, a staff company, and an anti-tank platoon with the Tou missile system in service. The artillery regiment fulfills the task of providing fire support for the main forces and includes a headquarters, staff battery, five artillery divisions, and a tool reconnaissance battery.
The US Marine Corps Battalion - numbering about a thousand people - is armed with infantry fighting vehicles, mortars, self-propelled guns, Tou kits, anti-aircraft guns and automobiles. Consists of a battalion of headquarters, service company and staff company, three assault companies and armory.
The tank battalion is a real strike group of 70 M60A1 tanks. In its composition, it has, in addition to the headquarters and staff company, four tank and one anti-tank company.
The intelligence battalion is the smallest in number - only 450 people. Performs tactical reconnaissance missions and provides command information. Three reconnaissance companies can be divided into 48 groups of four for reconnaissance operations.
The battalion of amphibious armored personnel carriers has 208 LVT-7 vehicles on its account. Participates in reconnaissance and landing operations.
The engineering battalion, numbering 900 marines, provides engineer and engineer support, for which it has one engineering company and four engineer.
Corps Battle Glory
If you ask the American which troops are the best, he will answer - the US Marine Corps. Photos of these brave guys are full on the Internet, they are often mentioned in the media.
Over their 235 years of history, US Marines have participated in many battles: the Battle of Bello Wood, Iwo Jima, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, the assault of Faluji and the siege of Khesani. Of the modern operations, the most famous are Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom.
The infantry corps, in addition to combat duty on land and on ships, take on the role of police and guard at various sites. They participate in raids on deserts of the jungle, destroy bandits and evacuate civilians.
Since 1976 - under the counter-terrorism program - units of the marine corps began to participate in anti-terrorist operations. Intelligence units operate successfully both in the city and in the wild.
The Marines took part in the invasion of Grenada and Panama. During the Gulf War, marines also showed themselves, as well as in Kuwait, Somalia, Serbia, Afghanistan and Iraq. US Marine Corps films cover many of these conflicts.
Marines of the Russian Federation and the USA
The US Marine Corps is considered the standard of military prowess and serves as an example for others. Military experts and patriots argue whose troops are better - Russia or the United States. The fighters of the corps are better equipped, have more electronic devices to facilitate service conditions. Each fighter is a specialist in his field.
Russian marines are on a par with the airborne troops and serve as an example for the rest of the armed forces. They educate pride in their troops, a sense of brotherhood and duty.
And who is better in battle, who has more reliable and stronger weapons - in fact, you can only check in battle. We hope this never happens.
Service - Work
Someone praises the army, someone scolds for spending budget funds and neglect of the civilian population. Be that as it may, in fact, people who chose to serve in the country's troops and took the oath of responsibility assumed responsibility for protecting the borders and the population. The army can be scolded as much as you like, but we sleep peacefully only because it is!