USMC

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Definition

Proper noun * United States Marine Corps: The branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. It is a separate military service within the U.S. Department of the Navy, specializing in amphibious, expeditionary, and combined-arms operations.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • He served with honor in the USMC for twenty years.
    • The USMC is often the first to respond to an international crisis.
    • Their training is designed to uphold the high standards of the USMC.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Corps": A common, traditional, and affectionate nickname for the USMC used by Marines and the public.
    • Once a Marine, always a Marine; you are forever part of the Corps.
  • "Semper Fidelis": The official Latin motto of the USMC, meaning "Always Faithful." It is often shortened to "Semper Fi."
    • Marines greet each other with the phrase "Semper Fi."
Variants and Related Words
  • Marine (noun): A member of the United States Marine Corps.
    • A Marine must complete rigorous basic training.
  • Marine Corps (noun): The full name of the service, often used interchangeably with USMC.
    • The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated on November 10th.
Synonyms
  • The Marines: A common synonym for the USMC.
    • He joined the Marines right after high school.
  • The United States Marines: The formal, full name of its personnel, often used to refer to the institution.
Related Phrases
  • "Earned the title": A phrase referring to the completion of the demanding USMC recruit training, after which one is called a Marine.
    • She finally earned the title of United States Marine.
  • "First to fight": A phrase reflecting the USMC's role as a rapid-response force.
    • The Marines pride themselves on being "first to fight."
Noun
  1. an amphibious division of the United States Navy

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