How do you greet a Marine?
“Rah.” or “Rah!” or “Rah?” Short for “Oohrah,” a Marine greeting or expression of enthusiasm similar to the Army’s “Hooah” or the Navy’s “Hooyah.” Rah, however, is a bit more versatile.
What do you say to a Marine on a Marine birthday?
Happy Birthday Marine
How do I become a Marine Force Recon?
Marine Force RECON: Duties, qualifications and training
- Are a U.S. citizen.
- Score a 105 or higher on your ASVAB’s General Technical section. This score includes both reading and math.
- Be very physically fit as a swimmer and for fitness tests.
- Can get a secret security clearance.
- Pass a screening for selection.
What do Marines call glasses?
BCG’s. These are what Marines call the glasses you get issued at boot camp, or “boot camp glasses.” Most know them by their nickname, which is “birth control glasses,” because well, you probably don’t want to hit the club wearing these things.
Can a Marine be a Ranger?
For a marine to serve in a ranger battalion is all but impossible given that the unit is comprised of Soldiers and not Marines. Can a Marine attend ranger school and be ranger-qualified? Absolutely! Upon completion of OCS, he attended and graduated from the US Army Ranger School and Airborne school in 1968.
How hard is Recon Marine training?
Why do so many candidates fail to become Reconnaissance Marines? With an attrition rate of over 50 percent, the Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC) is one of the more difficult Special Operations selection programs in the U.S. military.
Who is better Army or Marines?
The Marines can usually mobilize faster than the Army. They respond to crises, engage in emergency operations and defend threatened military bases. The Marines travel in smaller groups and may assist in humanitarian efforts in addition to executing armed expeditions.
What do Marines call a bed?
Rack
How long is Marine Force Recon training?
nine weeks