Terran Confederated Republic Marine Corps
The Marine Corps is the smallest branch of the Terran Confederated Republic's Armed Forces. Almost exclusively attached to naval assets, Marines operate as a rapid attack force, able to put out a startling amount of firepower and cause staggering amounts of damage in rapid succession. They coordinate closely with the Navy, frequently using strike craft and orbital munitions to their advantage during their lightning-fast advances. Marines are also frequently used in boarding actions on naval or civilian vessels, or to enter possibly hostile spaceborne platforms and stations. During ship-to-ship combat, the Marines' duty is to defend their post, and follow the orders of the ship's commanding officer.
Structure
Like nearly every military organization in human history as well as its sister services, the Marine Corps is organized into four tiers; Officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel. Officers represent the best the branch has to offer, giving commands and seeing that the nation and her colonies are protected. Warrant Officers are afforded the respect of junior Officer, but without the full privileges of one due to their essential knowledge and skills. Non-Commissioned Officers represent squad leaders, fireteam leaders, and possible future officers. The enlisted man represents your typical grunt. The Marine Corps is unique in that it does not possess a Field Marshal or Fleet Admiral equivalent position, as this level of command is always given to another branch depending on the theater of battle. As with all three branches of the TCRAF, they utilize a stratified rank-grade system based primarily off of the former United States' military.
Officer Ranks
Commandant (CMDT) - Lifetime appointment and considered the highest authority in the Marine Corps under the Chancellor.
General (GEN) - This senior level of commissioned officer typically has a lengthy history of experience and service.
Lieutenant General (LTG) - Typically commands division-sized units.
Colonel (COL) - Typically commands brigade-sized units.
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC)- Serves as deputy commander to the commanding general for Marine Corps divisions. Assists in oversight capacity.
Captain (CAPT) - Typically commands regiment-sized units. Commonly the chief of division staff agencies.
Commander (CDR) - Typically commands battalion-sized units. May also be selected as a brigade or task force XO.
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) - Serves as the primary staff officer for brigade and task force command.
Staff Lieutenant (SLT) - Commands company-sized units. Instructs skills at Advanced Service Schools, and is a staff officer at the battalion level.
1st Lieutenant (1LT) - A seasoned lieutenant with more experience and service history. Leads specialized platoon-sized units and is often the XO of a company-sized unit.
2nd Lieutenant (2LT) - Awarded after 6 months of continuous active service as an Ensign and passing the Lieutenant's Exams. Leads platoon-sized units.
Ensign (ENS) - Rank given to OCS graduates. Remains their rank until 6 months of service in active duty. Authority of an Operations Chief.
Warrant Officer Ranks
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) - Master-level technical and tactical experts that support command operations. Provides leadership and counsel to warrant and commissioned officers.
Warrant Officer (WO) - Advanced-level experts who perform the duties of a technical and tactical leader. Provides support at the brigade level.
Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) - Appointed by warrant from the current Commandant. Technically and tactically focused officers who perform the duties of trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, supervisor, and advisor.
Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks
Operations Chief (OPC) - Senior command NCO. Supplies recommendations and carries out the will of the commander and staff. Assists officers at the brigade level or above.
Gunnery Chief (GYC) - Senior NCO. Principal NCO, and lifeblood of the unit. Assists officers at the company level or below.
Service Chief (SVC) - Key assistant and advisor to the unit leader with the responsibilities of training and oversight. Assists officers at the platoon level.
Staff Sergeant (SSG) - Leads a squad. Enforces standards and helps develop the troops. Responsible for developing and maintaining a soldier's full potential.
Sergeant (SGT) - Typically leads a team or section. Front line leaders who often have direct impact on marines. Oversees the troops' daily tasks.
Corporal (CPL) - Can serve as team leader of the smallest units. Responsible for individual training and readiness of marines.
Enlisted Ranks
Lance Corporal (LCPL) - Given to those enlisted marines that show NCO potential. Given tentative squad leader positions.
Specialist (SPC) - Well versed in their given position, or are college-educated prior to enlistment. Eligible for direct promotion to Sergeant after a full year in continuous service.
Private First Class (PFC) - No longer entry level. Carries out orders issued to them.
Private (PVT) - Rank awarded at completion of all Basic Training, and being assigned to the Marine Corps.
Recruit (RCT) - Rank given on day one of Basic Training. No insignia is worn at this time.
Officer Ranks
Commandant (CMDT) - Lifetime appointment and considered the highest authority in the Marine Corps under the Chancellor.
General (GEN) - This senior level of commissioned officer typically has a lengthy history of experience and service.
Lieutenant General (LTG) - Typically commands division-sized units.
Colonel (COL) - Typically commands brigade-sized units.
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC)- Serves as deputy commander to the commanding general for Marine Corps divisions. Assists in oversight capacity.
Captain (CAPT) - Typically commands regiment-sized units. Commonly the chief of division staff agencies.
Commander (CDR) - Typically commands battalion-sized units. May also be selected as a brigade or task force XO.
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) - Serves as the primary staff officer for brigade and task force command.
Staff Lieutenant (SLT) - Commands company-sized units. Instructs skills at Advanced Service Schools, and is a staff officer at the battalion level.
1st Lieutenant (1LT) - A seasoned lieutenant with more experience and service history. Leads specialized platoon-sized units and is often the XO of a company-sized unit.
2nd Lieutenant (2LT) - Awarded after 6 months of continuous active service as an Ensign and passing the Lieutenant's Exams. Leads platoon-sized units.
Ensign (ENS) - Rank given to OCS graduates. Remains their rank until 6 months of service in active duty. Authority of an Operations Chief.
Warrant Officer Ranks
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) - Master-level technical and tactical experts that support command operations. Provides leadership and counsel to warrant and commissioned officers.
Warrant Officer (WO) - Advanced-level experts who perform the duties of a technical and tactical leader. Provides support at the brigade level.
Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) - Appointed by warrant from the current Commandant. Technically and tactically focused officers who perform the duties of trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, supervisor, and advisor.
Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks
Operations Chief (OPC) - Senior command NCO. Supplies recommendations and carries out the will of the commander and staff. Assists officers at the brigade level or above.
Gunnery Chief (GYC) - Senior NCO. Principal NCO, and lifeblood of the unit. Assists officers at the company level or below.
Service Chief (SVC) - Key assistant and advisor to the unit leader with the responsibilities of training and oversight. Assists officers at the platoon level.
Staff Sergeant (SSG) - Leads a squad. Enforces standards and helps develop the troops. Responsible for developing and maintaining a soldier's full potential.
Sergeant (SGT) - Typically leads a team or section. Front line leaders who often have direct impact on marines. Oversees the troops' daily tasks.
Corporal (CPL) - Can serve as team leader of the smallest units. Responsible for individual training and readiness of marines.
Enlisted Ranks
Lance Corporal (LCPL) - Given to those enlisted marines that show NCO potential. Given tentative squad leader positions.
Specialist (SPC) - Well versed in their given position, or are college-educated prior to enlistment. Eligible for direct promotion to Sergeant after a full year in continuous service.
Private First Class (PFC) - No longer entry level. Carries out orders issued to them.
Private (PVT) - Rank awarded at completion of all Basic Training, and being assigned to the Marine Corps.
Recruit (RCT) - Rank given on day one of Basic Training. No insignia is worn at this time.
"Per Spatium, Per Terram"
Type
Military, Marine Corps
Alternative Names
The Corps, The Marines
Training Level
Professional
Parent Organization
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