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Marine Corps Spec Ops

Marine Special Operations (MARSOC)
Stew Smith

MARSOC has been directed to conduct foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and direct action.
Marine Corps Special Forces (MARSOC) Training
Military.com

In addition to regular Marine Corps training, a MARSOC candidate will be required to attend the Marine Special Operations Indiv...
Marine Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team
Military.com

What should you do if terrorists attack American forces somewhere in the world? Send in the Marines of FAST.

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Marine Corps News

Marine Killed, Another Injured in Training Accident
Military.com| by Hope Hodge Seck

Training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms in California turned tragic.
Marines Going Back to Old Battlefield in Helmand
Stars and Stripes| by E.B. Boyd

The deployment marks the first time U.S. Marines will be back in the province since NATO forces pulled out two years ago.
Colonel Accused of Child Sex Abuse Behind Bars After New Allegations
Military.com| by Hope Hodge Seck

A Marine colonel facing charges of child sexual assault and abuse has been sent to the brig after new allegations of wrongdoing.
Former Marine Falsely Claimed Combat Wounds
Associated Press

A former U.S. Marine who accepted gifts and honors after falsely claiming to have been wounded in combat has pleaded no contest.
US Agrees to Pay Billions to Marines Affected by Toxic Water
Associated Press| by Hope Yen

The administration agreed to provide disability benefits to vets who have been exposed to contaminated drinking at Camp Lejeune.
Marine Corps May Get a Cyber-Only MOS
Military.com| by Hope Hodge Seck

The top officer of the Marines wants to expand the service's cyber community, and he's looking to make the job more appealing.

More Marine Corps News

Marine Corps F-35Bs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-121), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona enroute to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan on January 9, 2017.

Get Marine Corps Fit

USMC Recruit Training
Military.com| by Stew Smith

If you are thinking about joining the USMC, you will have to pass the IST ? Initial Strength Test.
Marine Corps Initial Strength Test (IST)
Military.com| by Stew Smith

The USMC Physical Fitness Test is administered every six months. All Marines are provided time to train and are expected to mai...
Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT)
Military.com| by Stew Smith

The CFT is intended to keep Marines ready for the physical rigors of contemporary combat operations.
Marine Corps Body Composition Program
Military.com| by Stew Smith

The Marine Corps PCP has two main components - The Physical Fitness Test and the Body Composition Program.
USMC PFT Score Charts
Military.com| by Stew Smith

The following are the detailed score charts for both male and female Marine's for each PFT event.
Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test
Military.com| by Stew Smith

Fitness is essential to the day-to-day effectiveness and combat readiness of the Marine Corps.
USMC Weight Charts
Military.com| by Stew Smith

The following tables reflect the Marine Corps weight standards for both male and female Marines.

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The U.S. Marine Corps was created on November 10, 1775. It is a combined-arms task force known for its focus on aggressiveness and the offensive. The Marines have been central in developing groundbreaking tactics for maneuver warfare; they can be credited with the development of helicopter insertion doctrine and modern amphibious assault.

There are approximately 194,000 Marines actively serving today, with another 40,000 Marines serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.