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No Marines where first know as ship guards, they where on the old ships and fight the British marines.

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Q: Where the marines first known as snipers?
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Which snipers go through more training the Rangers or Marines?

The initial course which snipers go through to be selected as snipers is longer in the Marines. However, once selected, training is going to be intensive for snipers in both branches, and they'll end up being on par with each other.


What were the first US Marines known as?

Continental Marines.


Which military group has the best snipers?

This is open to debate but the Marines are recognized as great snipers. They have the legendary Carlos Hathcock who complete very difficult missions but on the other hand Army snipers had more kills.


What is the difference between a marine sniper and an army sniper?

the marines are the best snipers hand down


What is the name for the elite force of Marines like Navy Seals?

probably marine force recon or scout snipers


What are the names of the marines who fought at Normandy?

There were no US Marines on the BEACHES at Normandy. There were marine snipers on the highest points on the ships firing at badly placed mines and MG nests along the beach. There were marines operating the main guns on the ships.


What do the marines?

Marines are the first to fight.


When did the USAF first have snipers?

The United States Air Force (USAF) doesn't have "snipers." The USAF trains their members in a Countersniper school. They aren't trained in the same tactical employment role as the Army snipers or the Marine MOS snipers.


Which is better for a sniper army or marines and why?

Well it's a matter of personal preference. Army will help with school more, but marine scout snipers are top notch.


What are Marines given at graduation?

A permanent name change. They will forever be known as Marines.


Does the US military use snipers in Iraq?

It is not known if the U.S. Military uses snipers in Iraq. However, it is very likely that the the Unites States Military uses snipers in Iraq. The government or the military it self don't tend to release information often.


How many females were on the First Fleet?

The First Fleet refers to the first convict fleet that came to New South Wales in 1788. There were around 180 female convicts. It is not known how many of the remaining passengers were wives of marines, but records indicate there were 252 marines, wives and children.