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The crossed rifles on the enlisted rank insignias represent that "Every Marine is a rifleman". Unlike the other branches of the military, all Marines (regardless of their assigned job) receive infantry training-including female Marines. This means that any Marine is qualified to provide security when needed. It aslo means that they are one step closer to being a NCO becase Lcpl a rank that is not a NCO that has the cross rifles, and it is one rank away from a NCO because a Cpl Has Cross rifles too. there should not be a big difference between a Cpl and a Lcpl
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you're referring to the insignia, only the US Army officially uses crossed rifles (officially muzzle loading rifles/muskets) to signify their branch of Infantry. The US Marine Corps uses the "globe and anchor" as their insignia. Only the US Army has their branch of arm on their class A uniforms, such as: Infantry (crossed rifles); Armor (crossed swords with the front view of an M26 Pershing tank superimposed over the center of the them); Artillery (crossed cannons); Military Police (crossed pistols); Signal Corps (crossed flags); Chemical Corps (crossed chemical flasks); Engineers (a single castle); Administration (US shield); Transportation Corps (ship's steering wheel); etc.
Obviously a kindergartner wrote the above answer. The Marines wear crossed rifles on their rank insignia and wear the Eagle Globe and Anchor over their hearts.
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∙ 11y agoIn the Marine Corps all enlisted men, and now women, are trained as riflemen first. The crossed rifles designate this fact. Every marine goes through infantry school after boot camp and is required to qualify on the range.
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∙ 13y agoEvery Marine is a rifleman first.
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What date did the Marine corps add crossed rifles to rank?
1959
What does guatemalas flag represent?
Meaning of the Guatemalan Flag:In the Guatemalan flag's coat of arms, the crossed rifles indicate Guatemala's willingness to defend itself by war if need be; while the olive branches symbolize the preferred peace. The sky blue stripes represent the fact that Guatemala is located between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and the white stripe stands for the purity of the country's values and peace posted by John :)
What does the coat of arms represent on Bolivia flag?
Bolivia's coat of arms consists of a cartouche surrounded by Bolivian flags, laurel branches, muskets, and an Andean Condor atop. The crossed rifles symbolize the struggle for independence, while the axe and Phrygian hood represent liberty and freedom. The laurel branches stand for peace, and the condor is symbolic of the willingness to defend the country.
What does the USMC Dress Blues buttons stand for?
The thirteen stars represent the original 13 colonies. The Marine emblem includes the Eagle ( represents our Nation), the Globe (represents our worldwide service), and the anchor (represents Marines close ties with the Navy-the Marine Corps is a department of the Navy). J. Noroflk, SgtMaj USMC Retired
The name of an American war medal ore pin with to rifles in cross?
It sure sounds like a Marksmanship Badge for Army or Marines. But these badges had a Maltese Cross without rifles. One class of badges for the Marines had crossed rifles but no cross. So it could be a markmanship badge issued either by a State for that State's National Guard soldier. Or it could be a marksman badge issued for competition. I think soldiers could wear these non-regulation badges on some occasions. What do you mean by "ore pin"? The question says, in part, that it may not be a medal but a "pin". If it's brass, circular in shape, with the crossed rifles in it, than it is simply a branch insignia for the US infantry.
What type of rifles are pictured on usmc chevrons?
1903 Springfield 30-06
What is medal that has two sets of rifles crossed?
i don't know if you mean US medals, or a certain country exclusively, however, there are medals, with the 2 rifles crossed in the Philippines.
What does the number 4 above the infantry insignia crossed rifles stand for?
4th Infantry Regiment Crossed Rifles were an insignia for the INFANTRY, including Airborne Infantry. The enlisted men wore a disc with crossed rifles, and Officers were only crossed rifles. Some units would wear the crossed rifles with letters or numbers. Some would have a Letter for the Company and a number for the Regiment. The Number was the identity of the Regiment, because the identity of the DIvision was a cloth patch worn on the LEFT sleeve. For Engineer battalions, the symbol was a castle and the number identified the number of the engineer battalion.
What does the 8 pints on the usmc 8 point cover represent?
The 8 points on a USMC soft cover represent the 8 days after landing at Guadalcanal. The 8 pointed garrison cap is adorned with the traditional globe and anchor of the USMC.
What is a symbol for revolutionary?
Crossed rifles (black) on a white or red background.
What date did the Marine corps add crossed rifles to rank?
1959
What is a brass world war 2 pin with two crossed rifles a 3 at the top and an H at the bottom?
the 3 stands for the 3 rd infantry [crossed rifles] H was the division, hence the 3 rd infantry division,
What does a pair of crossed swords represent on a map?
A battle field
Who has a badge with a crown over 2 crossed rifles?
British Army, and several members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Which archetype does Piney represent?
The archetype that Piney represents is the star-crossed lover.
What does CAL mean on a World War 1 military pin that has two crossed rifles?
CAL on a World War 1 military pin with crossed rifles most likely refers to California. It could be a symbol indicating the unit or organization that the individual belonged to, possibly a California-based infantry unit. Further research into specific units or markings may provide more information about the pin's significance and the individual's service.
What is the abbreviation of the Marine Corps rank that has 3 chevrons crossed rifles and 2 rockers?
gunnery sergeant... abbreviated GySgt
