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	Royal Marines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As their uniforms were the blue of the Royal Regiment of Artillery this group was nicknamed the "Blue Marines" and the infantry element, who wore the scarlet uniforms of the British infantry, became known as the "Red Marines", often given the derogatory nickname "Lobsters" by ordinary sailors.
		Marine officers, unlike their counterparts in the regular army or navy, faced obstacles when trying to climb the social ladder, as officers in the marine corps were widely perceived as failures unable to obtain commissions in the army.
		Royal Marines Band Service: The only branch of the Royal Marines which admits women and whose members are not necessarily commando-trained (and therefore may wear blue berets instead of green), the Band Service provides all the regular bands for the Royal Navy and also trains the RN Volunteer Bands.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Marines (3364 words)

	Royal Marines -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Corps of Royal Marines, usually just known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the (A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland) United Kingdom's amphibious forces and a core component of the country's Rapid Reaction Force.
		Royal Marines undergo the longest basic training in the world and it is largely because of this that they are regarded by many as the world's best fighting force.
		Royal Marines were involved in the (A war between North and South Korea; South Korea was aided by the United States and other members of the United Nations; 1950-1953) Korean War.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ro/royal_marines.htm (3465 words)

	United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Marines were among the first troops deployed to Vietnam, as well as the last to leave during the evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon.
		The Marine Corps has a widely-held reputation as a fierce and effective fighting force and the Marines take pride in their gung-ho attitude, they are indoctrinated 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.
		Marines are less generous with awards and unit identification; the rationale behind this is that as a member of an elite force, it is enough to be identified simply as a Marine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USMC (5852 words)

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	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/terms.html (1075 words)

	Marine Corps Terms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The second, "By Sea and by Land," was obviously a translation of the Royal Marines' "Per Mare, Per Terram." Until 1848, the third motto was "To the Shores of Tripoli," in commemoration of O'Bannon's capture of Derne in 1805.
		In 1848, after the return to Washington of the Marine battalion which took part in the capture of Mexico City, this motto was revised to "From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli." The current Marine Corps motto is shared with England's Devonshire Regiment.
		A slang term used by sailors as early as World War II to refer to members of the Marine Corps, drawing the term from the resemblance of the Marine dress blues uniform, with its high collar, to a Mason jar.
	www.geocities.com /usmcrecruiter2000/marineterms.html (462 words)

	Encyclopedia: Royal Marines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Duke of Edinburgh His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Philip Mountbatten), styled HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (born June 10, 1921), is the consort of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		Brigade is a term from military science which refers to a group of several battalions (typically two to four), and directly attached supporting units (normally including at least an artillery battery and additional logistic support).
		Royal Marines Base Chivenor is a British military base used primarily by the Royal Marines.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Royal-Marines (7815 words)

	Royal Marines - Biocrawler definition:Royal Marines - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		For the first part of the 20th Century, the Royal Marines' role was the traditional one of providing shipboard infantry for security, boarding parties and small-scale landings, and also manning gun turrets on cruisers and battleships.
		The troops were landed at San Carlos Water at the western end of East Falkland, and proceeded to "yomp" across the entire island to the capital, Port Stanley, which fell on 14 June 1982.
		There are three Royal Marines Commando infantry units in the Brigade: 40 Commando located at Norton Manor near Taunton in Somerset, 42 Commando at Bickleigh, near Plymouth, Devon, and 45 Commando at Arbroath on the east coast of Scotland.
	www.biocrawler.com /biowiki/Royal_Marines (3312 words)

	War in Iraq -- 15th MEU members would fight under British command
		For the first time, U.S. Marines are poised to go into battle under the command of British Royal Marines, an apparent goodwill gesture to the Brits for being such good blokes in standing by the U.S. government in building a coalition against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
		The Marine Corps trades one of their officers for one from the Royal Marines in a two-year training exchange program, for example, and a commando unit — roughly equivalent to a battalion — assisted coalition forces in Afghanistan.
		Issued to the Royal Marines, the wraps are similar to the traditional headgear worn by Muslims in many of the nearby towns and are perfect for blocking the dust and the wind.
	www.militarycity.com /iraq/1650997.html (993 words)

	41 Independent Commando R.M., Korea 1950-1952
		The Royal Marines' custom of shaving daily despite the freezing weather had been greeted initially with derision but eventually the USMC conceded there was something in such outward signs of self discipline.
		Sadly the US Marines were deprived of Christmas drink because of political influences back home (the Women's Christian Temperance Union for instance blocked the Milwaukee brewers donation of a million cases of beer to the US Forces in Korea).
		It was with mixed feelings that the Royal Marines of 41 Commando left their USMC comrades who were shortly to go back into the line with the 8th Army, now well South of the 38th Parallel.
	www.rt66.com /~korteng/SmallArms/41RMCpub.htm (5159 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Military -- Afghan war takes British, U.S. marines far from sea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The U.S. Marines were the first Western conventional forces to touch Afghan soil last year, helicoptered 500 miles from their warships in the Arabian Sea in November before the hard-line Taliban relinquished their grip on power.
		But the British Marines continue to prowl the soaring peaks and valleys of eastern Afghanistan in the hunt for remnants of the Taliban and the militant Islamic al Qaeda network of Osama bin Laden, blamed for the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.
		The Royal Marines prepare for high altitude and extreme weather combat in the Arctic Circle while the U.S. Marines are well-versed in jungle and urban warfare.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/military/20020520-0744-afghan-marines.html (776 words)

	Warships Magazine - ROYAL MARINE IN KEY COALITION ROLE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Nothing could better illustrate the fact that the UK’s Royal Marines have moved centre stage in the War Against Terrorism than a 1,700-strong Commando Battle Group being deployed to fight in Afghanistan at virtually the same time as the Corps’ most senior officer was appointed deputy commander of all Allied maritime forces.
		Major General Fry agreed it was a remarkable state of affairs: “The Royal Marines have, since the Falklands War of 20 years ago, gone from being the Royal Navy’s amphibious ‘family firm’ to being Britain’s force of choice in the 21st Century.”
		On a personal level, although the appointment of a Royal Marine in such a role is unprecedented, I am confident of being able to carry out the job.
	www.warshipsifr.com /pages/major_general_special.html (609 words)

	The Herald
		A ROYAL Marine died yesterday while taking part in a routine training exercise on a Scottish mountain.
		The 21-year-old, who has not been named, was part of a group of about 30 Royal Marines taking part in the exercise when the accident happened at about 10.15am on the east side of the Ring of Steall in Glen Nevis, near Fort William.
		In February 2003 the body of Adrian Hoppit, 48, a former Royal Marine, from Glasgow, was also discovered on the mountain.
	feeds.unitedkingdomnews.net /?rid=a13d3f91ecd542c4&... (375 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Eight Corsairs from Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (later known as the Black Sheep) flew up from the Russell Islands to strafe the Kahili airfield during American amphibious landings on the island of Vella Lavella.
		The Marines who landed west of the mouth of the Koromokina River encountered steep slopes and shoals on which more than 80 of their amphibious craft foundered.
		Even though two airfields were under construction and the Marines were expanding their perimeter in search of a site to build a bomber strip, the Japanese army commander on Bougainville still believed that the landing was a feint.
	www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/wwii/facts/bougbttl.txt (1597 words)

	CNN.com - Ark Royal sails for Gulf mission - Jan. 11, 2003
		The Ark Royal is the Royal Navy's biggest battleship and the service's flagship aircraft carrier.
		The flotilla ostensibly heading for long-planned military exercises in the Far East but the powerful task group is intended to underline the "clear and credible" threat of force facing Saddam Hussein if he refuses to give up his weapons of mass destruction, and could be diverted to operational status at a moment's notice.
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	cnn.com /2003/WORLD/europe/01/11/sproject.irq.ark.royal (678 words)

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	Wordorigins.org: Letter L (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The term is a reference to the high, leather collars that were once a part of marines' uniforms in both countries.
		Partridge suggests that it may be related to boot-neck, another term for a Royal Marine that dates from the mid-nineteenth century.
		This term is probably unrelated to the leatherneck as marine term, and probably derives from the leathery skin of the neck acquired from long hours working in the desert sun.
	www.wordorigins.org /wordorl.htm (2172 words)

	Marine infantry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Matterhorn Marine Infantry Combat Boot is a rugged, durable boot designed to stay dry and comfortable under the harshest of conditions.
		The Marine Fusil Ordinaire and Grenadiers adopted the three barrel bands and metal ramrod of the 1728...
		Royal Marines - (British naval infantry established in 1664)...
	www.baby-galaxy.com /articles/22/Marine-infantry.html (466 words)

	USATODAY.com - Britain's best primed for a taste of combat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The contingent is being led by 650 Royal Marines from the elite "45 Commando" battalion off the HMS Ocean in the Arabian Sea.
		The Royal Marines have a reputation as some of the toughest warriors in the world.
		Payback is part of the motivation for the Royal Marines of 45 Commando.
	www.usatoday.com /news/sept11/2002/04/15/royal-marines-full.htm (727 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Marine Capt. Billy Edwards was the top male Marine, finishing 13th in 2:35:16, followed by Capt. Andrew Bartle, who placed 16th in 2:36:37.
		While the Marine women took the Challenge Cup for the third straight year from the British Royal Navy/Royal Marines, the Marine men lost for the seventh year in a row.
		Since she has three brothers in the Corps and her father, a decorated Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, the Corps is her family.
	www.navytimes.com /print.php?f=1-292925-495138.php (435 words)

	Marine Insurance, Boat Insurance, Yacht Insurance - (Page 2) by The Marine Web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Royal Marine Insurance Group - A unique resource of marine insurance management, offering our commitment to provide the assurances that your capital assets and liability exposures are properly protected.
		Voyager Marine - "Leave Your Worries In Your Wake" - Unlike many companies offering boat and yacht insurance, Voyager Marine is a marine insurance specialist committed to the unique needs of boat owners.
		W.R. Hodgens Marine Insurance - We have 30 years of experience in the marine industry, including a very extensive knowledge of all types of power and sailing vessels.
	www.marineweb.com /htdocs/listotherprosInsurance2.htm (663 words)

	Youngsters gear up for open day with the Royal Marines - Evening Times (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Royal Marines at HM Naval Base Clyde has thrown open its doors to let youngsters experience the variety of life in the service.
		For those who like a bit of rough and tumble, there was paint balling, rigid raider riding (on the water on fast rigid inflatable boats) and live weapon firing.
		The Royal Marine Commandos' Meet the Marines Week at Faslane ends with an Open Day on Saturday.
	feeds.unitedkingdomnews.net /?rid=cc9ba5d1451d5565&... (179 words)

	CBS News \| Grieving Dad Won't Face Charges \| August 27, 2004 09:52:09
		The Marines were not injured, and the Corps will not press charges, a spokesman said.
		The Marines, reservists who are members of a military Casualty Assistance Calls Officer team, pulled Arredondo, 44, from the burning vehicle and extinguished the flames on him, police said.
		None of the Marines was injured but the van was gutted by the fire, Marine Maj. Scott Mack said.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/2004/08/25/national/main638549.shtml (629 words)

	Royal Navy and Royal Marine First World War records
		The records of service for the Royal Navy and Marines for the period of the Great War are more or less complete.
		If after this period of engagement he wished to sign for a further term he would be assigned a new number, and a new card would be made out to continue his service details on.
		The Royal Naval Division was formed from members of the Royal Navy, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Fleet Reserve and Royal Marines Light Infantry.
	www.btinternet.com /~lawrence.woodcock/rnavy_1418.htm (534 words)

	icWales - Royal Marine killed in Iraq (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Royal Marine Corporal Ian Plank, 31, was killed by hostile fire, the Ministry of Defence said.
		Colonel Jerry Heal, director of the Royal Marines, said: "Ian Plank was an extremely popular and greatly admired member of the Royal Marines, widely respected for his professional excellence, commitment and determination.
		"He embodied all the personal and professional qualities associated with the Royal Marines and he enriched the lives of those who knew him, both socially and in the workplace.
	icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0100news/0600uk/content_objectid=13590422_method=full_siteid=50082_headline=-Royal-Marine-killed-in-Iraq-name_page.html (248 words)

	:: MF&T - Royal Marine Articles :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		For related questions and answers or to ask a question yourself you can Register on the Royal Marines Forum where you will find serving and ex service Royal Marines willing to help.
		The purpose is to set out in simple terms the basic fitness training required to be undertaken prior to attending any Royal Marines selection course.
		You should be able to perform a minimum of 3 overgrasp pull-ups and reach a level 10.0 on the bleep test prior to attending the Potential Royal Marines Course to give yourself the best chance of success.
	www.mfat.co.uk /rm.php?page=rm1 (1022 words)

	Navy Times - R&R - News
		QUANTICO, Va. -The Marine Corps Running Team (Team Marine) defeated the British Royal Marine/British Royal Navy team (Royal Naval Athletic Club) in the Warriors of the Sea competition on May 30 during the Plymouth Half Marathon in Plymouth, England.
		This year, the Team Marine roster included Lt. Jenny Ledford and Capt. MaryKate Bailey, who were the third and fourth overall female finishers.
		In 1978 the Royal Marines and Royal Navy challenged the U.S. Marines to a team competition and provided the Victory Trophy, a 44-ounce Victorian silver cup for the winners of the challenge.
	www.navytimes.com /story.php?f=1-292290-269363.php (256 words)

	UNEP-Caribbean Environment Programme -SPAW/MPA
		Enhancement of marine and coastal area management in the Wider Caribbean Region through sharing and collaboration to strengthen our national and regional systems of existing and future marine and coastal protected areas.
		At a five-day workshop in Miami, Florida (1-3 December 1997), a group of more than 50 partners in marine protected area management, from 22 countries of the Wider Caribbean, met to identify ways of strengthening marine and coastal protected area management.
		Following discussion of common issues and interests, the participants proposed that a network be developed for managers of marine and coastal protected areas in the Wider Caribbean.
	www.cep.unep.org /programmes/spaw/MPA/mpa.htm (538 words)

	Ananova - Identical twins make Royal Marine history
		Chris and David Waite have made history by becoming the first identical twins to become commandos in 336-year history of the Royal Marines.
		They enrolled at the Royal Marines' Commando Training Centre, in Lympstone, Devon, on the same day in March and both have ten GCSEs.
		Their training included a 30-mile yomp across Dartmoor with a 40lb backpack in only eight hours and a nine-mile speed march with 32lb of kit, which had to be completed in 90 minutes.
	www.ananova.com /news/story/sm_128157.html (274 words)

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