How difficult is it to become a Marine?

Marine Corps basic training has the reputation of being the toughest of all the services. It most certainly is the longest, at about 12 1/2 weeks. It has been said time and time again by former Marines that Marine Corps recruit training was the most difficult thing they ever had to do in their entire lives.

Are Marines always first to fight?

Because the Marines are deployed in bases all over the world, they usually get the call, but not always. Special Forces/Ops are really the “first” to fight. They go to the front lines for recon missions and surgical strikes before the big guns are called in. Many times Marines are not the first force deployed.

Is the Marine Corps the most elite fighting force?

The Marine Corps is one of the most elite fighting forces in the world. The Marines are a part of the Department of the Navy and operate in close cooperation with U.S. Naval forces at sea.

How does the Marine Corps respond to international crises?

Thousands of Marines are deployed aboard naval amphibious ships ready to respond to an international crisis. This ability to mobilize quickly has allowed the Marines to become the United States’ ready-reaction force. The Army is a much larger force and is used in larger and longer conflicts.

Who is in charge of the United States Marine Corps?

United States Marine Corps Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro Commandant Gen David H. Berger Assistant Commandant Gen Gary L. Thomas

What is the relationship between the Navy and the Marine Corps?

The Marine Corps’s counterpart under the Department of the Navy is the United States Navy. As a result, the Navy and Marine Corps have a close relationship, more so than with other branches of the military. Whitepapers and promotional literature have commonly used the phrase “Navy-Marine Corps Team”,…