How is the Marine Corps different than Americas other armed services?
The Marine Corps is the smallest and most specialized of Americas armed services. Marines are known as Americas elite warriors. The Marine Corps exists as a forward-deployed expeditionary force and is often called Americas 911 Force because they operate in a perpetual state of readiness so they can respond quickly to any emergency, anywhere in the world. The Marines integrate both air and ground assets into single units, known as Marine Air Ground Task Forces. Their mission is to be the first to fight in any hostility. They are trained and equipped to pave the way for others to follow. The Marine Corps is known for its very highly trained and highly disciplined forces. Every Marine (including all officers of all ranks) is a rifleman and is required to qualify each year with an M16 at a range of 500 yards without a scope. Most Marine Corps officers are college graduates, with many achieving advanced post-graduate degrees. In many years, 9 out of every 10 applicants to the Marine Corps a
