The number will almost always vary depending upon the branch of service (Marines, Army, Navy, etc.), nationality (German, Japanese, French, American, etc.), and era (1600s, 1700s, 1800s, 1900s, etc.). But the rule of them will be 12 men.
The infantry squad (more commonly called a "rifle squad") is the US Army's smallest unit. The second smallest unit is the platoon. Naturally, two or more squads will make up a platoon. The "platoon" is the US Army's smallest unit led by an officer. Not commanded, but led. The Captain of the company is the commander, and his "Rifle" company will consist of 2 or more "rifle platoons" each led by a Lieutenant. Sgts will lead squads.
In combat (for some unknown reason) theres usually a shortage of men (in the field); consequently a squad on patrol could consist of less than 12 men. "Unknown" reason, because theres always an awful lot of men in the rear areas of nearly all wars. But in the field on patrol? Almost always a shortage.
Depends on the mission requirments but usually you have a four man squad consisting of a L/CPL or SGT acting as team leader carrying a M16 or M4 with a undermount M203 greanade launcher a automatic rifleman with a M249 SAW and two rifleman using either a M4 carbine or M16 rifle
6 months in the Marine Corps Reserve, and 23 years as a Civil Servant with the Marine Corps
The length of United States Marine Corps School of Infantry depends on the specific Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) that a Marine is training for. As there are many different MOS's, there are many different lengths.
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6 months in the Marine Corps Reserve, and 23 years as a Civil Servant with the Marine Corps
none, once a marine, always a marine.
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there are many corps that have died in Haiti It depends. Marine Corps is a Corp but i don't exactly know what your saying.
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10 - You have 5 men in a base of fire team and 5 in a heavy team or assault
The length of United States Marine Corps School of Infantry depends on the specific Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) that a Marine is training for. As there are many different MOS's, there are many different lengths.
The US Navy and Marine Corps are both parts of the US Navy. Then there's shore establishments, HQ's and Operating units if I'm correct. If you want a more simple answer- The Navy, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and the Marine Corps.
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