what do the marines do

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the Armed Forces that serves as the premier crisis response force. Marines are primarily warriors skilled in the art of warfare, and they hold themselves to high standards no matter what they are doing. The Marine Corps is comprised of diverse individuals who contribute different backgrounds and skills to defend Americas way of life. Marines are assigned specific roles for which they are optimally trained, and they develop skills in more than 300 disciplines, combining efforts to become a diversely talented, unwavering force. They serve on U.S. Navy ships, protect naval bases, guard U.S. embassies, and provide an ever-ready quick strike force to protect U.S. interests anywhere in the world. The Marine Corps is unique among service branches in the intangible benefits it provides, and Marines are stationed around the world at all times, ready to deploy quickly whenever and wherever needed. The Marine Corps is divided into four groups: the operating forces that do the actual fighting, the headquarters for leadership, the supporting establishment that provides logistical support, and the Marine Corps Reserve.