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It is a separate US Military branch in the Department of the Navy.

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Why was the US Marine Corps and Navy established?

In 1798, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps were created


What is a separate service within the navy department?

United States Marine Corps .


What is the most common misconception about the US Marine Corps?

That the Marine Corps is subordinate to and part of the US Navy.


Year the US marine corps was established?

The Marine Corps was established 10 November 1775.


When was Jack Hawkins - US Marine Corps officer - born?

Jack Hawkins - US Marine Corps officer - was born in 2012-02.


What is the advantage of joining the marine corps?

The Pride of being a US Marine.


Where was the US Marine Corps established?

Philadelphia


When was the US Navy and Marine Corps created?

The US Navy was created on October 13, 1775, and the Marine Corps was created on November 10, 1775.


Is the marine corps a branch of the us military?

The US Marine Corps is a branch of the US Military. It is a part of the Department of the Navy. The commandant services on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.


Is there a marine corps academy?

No, there is not a Marine Corps Academy. Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy may elect to go to the Navy or the Marine Corps. They will receive a commission in the appropriate service upon graduation.


How do you be like a US Marine?

Go ask your local Marine Corps recruiter.


Where did marine corps originate?

The US Marine Corps originated when the US Army needed people to guard their warships. Other Marine Corps have been around since warships were first built. Navies didn't have troops, the guards were considered Marines.