Artillery provides support for ground troops. The artillery man the cannons and howitzers. They move them, set them up and fire rounds as directed by spotters. There are many MOS's within the Artillery community. Survey, Fire Control and howitzer maintenance are all parts of the unit.
Artillery adds dignity to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl. - Unknown source often quoted in artillery circles.
Artillery is used as an indirect fire weapon. It has been and will continue to be used as a direct fire weapon used to secure a perimeter. An artillery round can destroy things that weapons carried by rifleman cannot touch. When coupled with a laser target designator, GPS and a skilled artillery forward observer, it can deliver a first round on target to the enemy many miles outside of the Marine Expeditionary Unit's maneuver area. It is a tool that can Reach Out and Touch Someone. It gives them the ability to hold off larger attacking groups and to hit targets well out of range of shoulder fired weapons.
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps - there's only one in the entire Marine Corps.
A member of the Marine Corps Reserves.
Marine Corps translates into German as Marine-Infanterie.
United States Marine Corps .
Anyone can get cancer, whether or not they are in the Marine Corps.
the marine corps is separate from the air force. but the marine corps has had an aviation component since 1912
The job of the Commandant of the Marine Corps is to serve as the highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps. They are responsible for the administration, combat readiness, and effectiveness of the Marine Corps. They advise the President, Secretary of Defense, and other senior military officials on matters relating to the Marine Corps.
the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is Mike Barrett
Marine Corps Museum was created in 1940.
Marine Corps University was created in 1989.
Chilean Marine Corps was created in 1818.
Netherlands Marine Corps was created in 1665.