The U.S. Marines are an expertly trained, strictly disciplined,
highly efficient fighting machine. Marines are warriors. A smaller,
more dynamic force than any other in the American arsenal, the Marines
are the only forward-deployed force designed for expeditionary operations
by air, land, or sea. It is the size and expertise of this force
that allows the Marines to move quickly and decisively. In the Marine
Corps, there is a motto that describes a Marine's commitment to
other Marines, the organization, and the Unites States of America.
It is Semper Fidelis or "Semper Fi." Translated from Latin,
it means "Always Faithful."
The Marines function
under the direct command of the the President of the United States.
The Commander in Chief does not need congressional approval to call
on the Marines.
Ninety-one days of intense training will change an ordinary man
into a disciplined, strong, and diverse United States Marine.