USC Marine Corps

The United Space Command Marine Corps (USCMC) is a branch of the United Space Command responsible for conducting land-based expeditionary combat operations, using the mobility provided by the USC Air Force to rapidly deliver forces. Marines are also charged with the defense of USC vessels and installations from hostile forces. While structured under the Unified Ground Command, the USC Marine Corps operates closely with the Naval and Air Force Commands and has some authority within the offices. The Marine Corps is one of the six main branches of the United Space Command.

Mission

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Historical mission

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Capabilities

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Doctrine

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History

Formation

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First Energy War and aftermath (2118 - 2124)

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Planetary War on Terror

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Second Nuclear War

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Jovian Conflicts of 2687

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Second Energy War (2695 - 2700)

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Structure

Department of the Navy

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Headquarters Marine Corps

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Operating Forces

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Marine Air-Ground Task Force

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Supporting Establishment

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Marine Corps bases and stations

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Marine Forces Reserve

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Special Operations

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Personnel

Large numbers of men and women are employed by the USC Marine Corps. Service people hold ranks, which are divided between officers and enlisted. The rank structure of the USC Marine Corps is based around that of the United States Marine Corps.

Leadership

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Women

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Minorities

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LGBT

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Rank structure

The ranking structure is similar to the United States Armed Forces (excluding the Air Force and Space Force, which do not currently appoint warrant officers), Marine Corps ranks fall into one of three categories: commissioned officer, warrant officer, and enlisted, in decreasing order of authority. To standardize compensation, each rank is assigned a pay grade.

Commissioned officers

Commissioned officers are distinguished from other officers by their commission, which is the formal written authority, issued in the name of the President of the United Nations Federation, that confers the rank and authority of a Marine officer. Commissioned officers carry the "special trust and confidence" of the President of the United Nations Federation. Marine Corps commissioned officers are promoted based on an "up or out" system in accordance with the Defense Officer Personnel Management Act of 2120.

Officers

Second Lieutenant

First Lieutenant

Captain

Major

Lieutenant Colonel

Colonel

Brigadier General

Major General

Lieutenant General

General

Warrant officers

Warrant officers are primarily formerly enlisted experts in a specific specialized field and provide leadership generally only within that speciality.

Warrant Officer

Warrant Officer

Chief Warrant Officer 2

Chief Warrant Officer 3

Chief Warrant Officer 4

Chief Warrant Officer 5

Enlisted

Enlisted marines in the pay grades E-1 to E-3 make up the bulk of the Corps's ranks. Although they do not technically hold leadership ranks, the Corps's ethos stresses leadership among all marines, and junior marines are often assigned responsibility normally reserved for superiors. Those in the pay grades of E-4 and E-5 are non-commissioned officers (NCOs). They primarily supervise junior Marines and act as a vital link with the higher command structure, ensuring that orders are carried out correctly. Marines E-6 and higher are staff non-commissioned officers (SNCOs), charged with supervising NCOs and acting as enlisted advisers to the command.
The E-8 and E-9 levels have two and three ranks per pay grade, respectively, each with different responsibilities. The first sergeant and sergeant major ranks are command-oriented, serving as the senior enlisted marines in a unit, charged to assist the commanding officer in matters of discipline, administration, and the morale and welfare of the unit. Master sergeants and master gunnery sergeants provide technical leadership as occupational specialists in their specific MOS. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps also E-9, is a billet conferred on the senior enlisted marine of the entire Marine Corps, personally selected by the commandant. It is possible for an enlisted marine to hold a position senior to Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps which was the case from 2705 to 2720 with the appointment of Sergeant Major Jayden Parker to the billet of Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, who is the most senior enlisted member of the United Space Command Marine Corps, serving in the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Enlisted

Private

Private First-Class

Lance Corporal

Corporal

Sergeant

Staff Sergeant

Gunnery Sergeant

Master Sergeant

First Sergeant

Master Gunnery Sergeant

Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Military Occupational Specialty

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Initial training

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Uniform

Marine Corps Dress Uniform

The Marine Corps uses several types of dress uniform, a different one worn depending on occasion.

RED DRESS

The red uniform consists of a double-breasted red jacket with gold-colored buttons, and red trousers. The seams of the jacket on the left breast and right shoulder are picked out with black stitching. Rank insignia is displayed on epaulets regardless of whether the wearer is an officer or enlisted. Medals are worn with this uniform on the left breast. Headgear is a red-topped peaked cap with a black visor. The red uniform is be worn during award ceremonies. The red uniform is also worn by British serviceman in the USCMC.

BLACK DRESS

The black uniform consists of a black jacket and trousers and a pair of white gloves. Medal ribbons are worn on the left breast, and qualification and branch badges are also worn on the jacket. Unit insignia is worn on the right upper sleeve, and service stripes denoting years of service are worn on the jacket cuffs. Officer rank insignia is worn on the epaulettes. Personnel who are entitled to may wear an aiguillette with this uniform. This uniform is worn by the Tactical Orbital Defense Troopers, though whether it is used by the Marine Corps is unclear. It is worn at funerals, though TODTs may wear Dress Blues at funerals instead.

BLUE DRESS

The most recognizable uniform of the Marine Corps is the Blue Dress uniform, often seen in recruiting advertisements. It is often called Dress Blues or simply Blues. It is equivalent in formality and use to civilian black tie. The various designations are listed in descending order of formality:

• Blue Dress "A" features a midnight blue coat with standing collar. The enlisted version includes seven gilt buttons and red trim and is worn with a white web belt, while officers wear a five-button coat that omits the red trim which is worn with a black Sam Browne belt. All ranks wear a white peaked cap (known as a "barracks cover"), blue trousers, white gloves, and black dress shoes and socks. Officers wear a plain, collarless, white button up shirt with or without french cuffs. Full-sized medals are worn on the left chest, with ribbon-only awards worn on the right, but Marksmanship Qualification Badges are not worn. Women wear pumps in place of shoes, and may wear a skirt in place of slacks. A blue boatcloak with a scarlet lining is optional.

• Blue Dress "B" is the same as "A", but medals are replaced with their corresponding ribbons and all are consolidated on the left chest. Marksmanship Qualification Badges may be worn.

• Blue Dress "C" is the same as "B", but a khaki long sleeve collared shirt and tie replace the outer blue coat and white gloves. Ribbons and badges are normally worn on the shirt.

• Blue Dress "D" is the same as "C", but with a khaki short sleeve shirt and no tie.

Because the Blue Dress uniform is considered formal wear, Blue Dress "C" and "D" are rarely worn. The main exceptions are Marine recruiters and Marine Security Guards, who wear the "C" and "D" in warm weather, and Marine One pilots in place of a flight suit. Only the "B", "C", and "D" Blue Dress uniforms are authorized for leave and liberty wear; the "A" is not. General officers wear trousers that are the same color as the coat, while all other ranks wear sky blue trousers. Officers and NCOs wear a scarlet stripe down the outer seam of each leg of the blue trousers. General officers wear a 2 in (5.1 cm) wide stripe, field- and company-grade officers have a 1.5 in (3.8 cm) wide stripe, and NCOs have a 1.125 in (2.86 cm) wide stripe. A blue crewneck sweater, in the same color shade as that of the trousers, may be worn with the "C" and "D" uniforms, rank insignia is displayed on shoulder epaulettes, officers their respective ranks and anodized brass for enlisted. When wearing the crewneck sweater with the long sleeve khaki shirt, a tie is not required.

Battle Dress Uniform

Unlike the Marine Corps Dress Uniform, which is worn at parades and functions, the BDU is intended for use in combat situations. Though the Marine Corps fields a great variety of BDU types, all models comprise armor plating over camouflaged combat utilities, as well as a M47C helmet and combat boots. Ammunition pockets, holsters, and rucksacks are commonly used in conjunction with the BDU.
Unlike the Excaliber Powered Armor worn by the Tactical Orbital Defense Troopers, the Marine BDU does not include a recharging energy shield, providing inferior protection against directed energy and projectile weapons.
Mars Corps Armory performed a substantial amount of work on at least one version of the BDU.

Components

Camouflaged combat utilities are worn under the armor plating. Woodland, desert, and urban camouflage are the most common color patterns for Marine fatigues.

COMBAT BOOTS

Combat boots such as the MCA97 Armored Boots are worn with the uniform. They are sometimes equipped with different types of additional armor to provide greater protection to the lower leg.

ARMOR

The Marine BDU is equipped with one of various models of ballistic armor at multiple points, including the torso, the shoulders, and the shins. Some versions incorporate armor for the forearms, thighs, and groin as well. The armor is resilient against traditional ballistic weaponry though it is easily damaged by plasma weaponry. While different iterations of the BDU feature different armor models, all possess roughly equivalent durability. Lighter body armor, such as the ballistic assault vest, is used in lieu of standard-issue gear during some operations.

HEADGEAR

All iterations of the BDU feature one of several versions of the standard-issue M47C helmet, which is painted to match the corresponding body armor. The helmet may be mounted with various accessories, such as a holographic tactical eyepiece, a helmet recorder, a boom microphone, polarized tactical goggles, a flashlight, or a night vision device. Marines sometimes wear balaclavas with their helmets, both in frigid and temperate climates. In hazardous situations, gas masks such as the B70 gas mask are worn. Marines on field operations in more humid locales sometimes choose to wear Boonie covers. Marine non-commissioned officers are easily recognized by the cover that they wear, which features the USCMC insignia, although they often substitute this soft cover for a more protective helmet.

Equipment

Infantry weapons

The standard issue weapon for USC Marine Corps is Mars Corps Armory's A5 assault rifle series, which can be outfitted with an MK2 grenade launcher or an underslung shotgun. Marines were issued with the A5B variant or the A5C variant, with the former being nearly universally phased out and replaced by the latter in late 2500s. After the end of the Second Nuclear War, both previous variants were phased out and replaced by the A5D. The B7W combat rifle and its heavy barrelled variant are used both as standard service rifles and as marksman's weapons. Their successor models, the B7WR and B7W85 variants were introduced in the postwar period, with the majority of the Corps favoring the more recent versions as the best models of the combat rifle. Furthermore, the USC Marine Corps has adopted the A478 DMR, though previous models have been eclipsed in the Marines by the prominence of the B7W combat rifle and its variants. The A475 DMR also remains in service with Marine reserve units. The Corps issues several models of the G47 handguns series, with its standard sidearm being the G47A as of 2618, with the improved G47A-2 entering service by 2678. Special operations and vehicle crews are issued MXR submachine guns, with TODTs typically using the suppressed model.

Snipers operate the SRS75A-S1 AM and SRS75B-S1 AM and more recently the SRS75-S1C AM, sniper rifle variants for anti-matériel and anti-personnel operations. The L76 Special Application Scoped Rifle was also formerly used as a dedicated anti-matériel weapon. Standard USCMC sniper teams consists of two operators; a spotter and a sniper. The M29 and M42 shotguns are often utilized in close-quarters engagements. Once the weapon that defining the Marine Corps as the United Nations Federation government's force-in-readiness, the Marine Corps has relegated the shotgun to less-visible duties with boarding parties, though the shotgun still remains an important weapon of close-quarters warfare.

Anti-armor fire is provided by the R27 rocket launcher, and more recently the R42 BAW. The Marine Corps also utilizes the Z5700 grenade launcher. Suppressive fire is provided by the MXR machine gun, the MXR47X machine gun, and the ACE-576 machine gun. The F570 and F570TR, two variants of the F5 flamethrower, are sometimes used in an anti-infantry role by specialists known as Dragons. The Tactical fragmentation grenade is the standard-issue hand grenade of the USC Marine Corps. Several specialized grenades, as well as numerous types of landmines and explosive charges, are also used by Marine infantry.

Ground vehicles

The Marine Corps makes heavy use of the MR2 Buffalo Squad Vehicle, which is used for armored patrols, personnel mobility, and combat fire-support. The Buffalo is produced in several variants. The most common of these variants is the MR2 BSV Light Reconnaissance Vehicle, which is armed with a P12 Light Anti-Aircraft Machinegun, or the later P38 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun. Post Second Nuclear war, Marines have begun to utilize the re-armed MR10 model of Buffalo, equipped with the A289C chaingun. Light anti-vehicle support is provided by the MR8 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle, armed with either the P129 Ion Cannon or the more recent P133 Ion cannon, the M12A1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle, which is mounted with a 125mm Rocket Turret, and the MR14 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle, which features an MK-1 Multiple Launch Rocket System or updated MK-2 Multiple Launch Rocket System. The MR2 Troop Transport serves as a fast, lightly armored transport vehicle. The M7U12 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle is commonly used for scouting and light target interdiction.

For heavy engagements, the Marine Corps operates the older 99-S5A and more recent 99-S5B variants of the 99-S5 Thunderclap Main Battle Tank, which is armed with a two-barrel 200mm smooth-bore high-velocity cannon and a pintle-mounted 125mm automated gun turret. Less standard vehicles also saw service with the Marine Corps during the Second Nuclear War.

Aircraft

The Marine Corps' most common aircraft is the Bossom dropship. The Bossom is used as a multirole aerodyne which is capable of carrying numerous armament configurations, including Thunderclap anti-tank missiles, as well as a chin-mounted 62mm machine gun, or a 40mm or 70mm autocannon. The Bossom can also be outfitted with an Ace-580 machine gun in its troop bay.

The USC Marine Corps operates the Claymore as its primary fighter/interceptor and as a tactical bomber. The Marines also utilizes the WR-1E Mosquito as a fast light attack craft and gunship.

Relationship with other services

In general, the Marine Corps shares many resources with the other branches of the United Space Command Armed Forces. However, the Corps has consistently sought to maintain its own identity with regard to mission, funding, and assets, while utilizing support available from the larger branches. While the Marine Corps has far fewer installations both in the USC than the other branches, many Army posts, Naval stations, and Air Force bases have a Marine presence. They also cross-train with independent colony militaries.

USC Navy

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USC Army

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USC Air Force

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Tactical Orbiral Defense Troopers

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Knight Operations

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Founded

12 July 2115

Affiliation

United Nations Federation

United Space Command

Type

Maritime land force

Role

Amphibious warfare

Expeditionary warfare

Size

289,630 Active Duty Personnel

72,800 Reserve Personnel

2,306 manned air and spacecraft

Part of

United Space Command Armed Forces

• Department of the Navy

Headquarters

The Pentagon, New Washington DC, North Carolina, USA

Motto(s)

Never back down (Latin: Numquam in tergum)

Engagements

First Energy War

Martian Rebellion of 2380

Planetary War on Terror

Second Nuclear War

Jovian Conflict of 2687

Second Energy War

Outer Colonies Civil War

Human-Hivivian War

Commanders

Commander-in-Chief President Brandon Carter

Secretary of Defense Lauren Campbell

Secretary of the Navy Melissa Robinson

Commandant LtGen Haiden Glenn

Vice Commandant BGen Terry Mccarty

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps SMMC Jayden Parker

United Space Command Armed Forces

Executive departments

Department of Defense

Department of Planetary Security

Staff

Joint Chiefs of Command

Military departments

Department of the Army

Department of the Navy

Department of the Air Force

Military service branches

United Space Command Army

United Space Command Marine Corps

United Space Command Navy

United Space Command Air Force

Tactical Orbital Defense Troopers

Knight Operations