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The United States Marine Corps (USMC) serves as a versatile combat element, adapted to a wide variety of combat situations. It's original purpose was to provide naval infantry (combat forces serving aboard naval vessels), and to conduct amphibious operations from the sea onto land. The latter tactic was fully developed and utilized in World War II, most notably in the [Pacific Island Campaign]?. |
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The United States Marine Corps (USMC) serves as a versatile combat element, adapted to a wide variety of combat situations. Its original purpose was to provide naval infantry (combat forces serving aboard naval vessels), and to conduct amphibious operations from the sea onto land. The latter tactic was fully developed and utilized in World War II, most notably in the [Pacific Island Campaign]?. |
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Since its original conception, the Marine Corps has been recognized for combat prowess, and the Corps' role has been expanded significantly. Currently, the Marines serve as an all-purpose, quick-response task-force, suitable for quick insertion into areas where emergency intervention is required, and capable of utilizing ground, air, and sea elements. For example, in 1990, the 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (22d MEU) conducted [Operation Sharp Edge]?, a so-called NEO, or Non-combatant Evacuation Operation in the west African city of [Monrovia, Liberia]?. Liberia was suffering from civil war at the time, and US and other civilians were not able to depart via conventional means. Sharp Edge was successful. Only one reconnaissance team came under sniper fire (no casualties either side), and several hundred civilians were evacuated with hours to US Navy vessels waiting offshore. |
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Since its inception November 10 1775, the Marine Corps has been recognized for combat prowess, and the Corps' role has been expanded significantly. Currently, the Marines serve as an all-purpose, quick-response task-force, suitable for quick insertion into areas where emergency intervention is required, and capable of utilizing ground, air, and sea elements. For example, in 1990, the 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (22d MEU) conducted [Operation Sharp Edge]?, a so-called NEO, or Non-combatant Evacuation Operation in the west African city of [Monrovia, Liberia]?. Liberia was suffering from civil war at the time, and US and other civilians were not able to depart via conventional means. Sharp Edge was successful. Only one reconnaissance team came under sniper fire (no casualties either side), and several hundred civilians were evacuated with hours to US Navy vessels waiting offshore. |
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The Marines are proud of their Gung-ho? attitude and are inculcated with a strong belief in their [chain of command]? and the importance of esprit de corps, a spirit of enthusiasm and pride in themselves and the Corps. |
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