page_title: Marine (military)
section_title: France
hierarchical_section_title: Marine (military) / By country / France
caption_attribution_description: English: A French marine with Task Force Korrigan points out the location of guerilla after taking small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire at Combat Outpost Belda in the Shpee valley of Kapisa province, Afghanistan, 7th of August. Three Afghan National Army companies, supported by 500 French marines serving with "International Security Assistance Forces", and "Coalition" force elements, conducted a large operation intended to deny the enemy safe haven and contribute to election security in Shpee, 6 to 8th of August.
context_page_description: A marine is a member of a military force. Marines specialize in military actions in other countries, such as amphibious warfare. Marines usually have strong links with the country's navy. The commander in the field is usually the commander of the fleet. Support for the marines such as medical, legal, and supplies come from the navy. The anchor is often used as a symbol for the marines. The word marine is from the English word marine, meaning of the sea, from the French marin, of the sea which was from the Latin marinus. The name marine means "navy" in French, Dutch, and German. Marine forces are usually part of the navy, but they can be part of the army or act on their own.
  In the past the marines have protected ships at sea. When ship crews were pressed the marines protected the ship from mutiny. They would also board other ships during battle or capture prize ships. They carried out raids on the shore to help the navy. Marines would also take part in campaign ashore, to help the army.
context_section_description: The Fusiliers Marins (Sailor-Riflemen) are navy sailors. They protect ships and coastal installations. Out of their ranks come the navy special forces Commandos Marine (Naval Commandos.)
  Troupes de marine or "Marine Troops", are a part of the French Army. Troupes de Marine and the Foreign Legion are the only units of the French army permanently based in Africa, one regiment in Djibouti, one battalion in Senegal, one battalion in Ivory Coast (until 2009, now forming the core of Operation Unicorn), one battalion in Gabon, as well as bases in the French Overseas territories. The Troupes de Marine has infantry (Infanterie de Marine), paratroopers and light cavalry, and artillery (Artillerie de Marine). They provide the ground soldiers for French amphibious task forces and are specially trained for that purpose. The 9th Marine Brigade (9e Brigade Légère Blindée de Marine (9 BLBMa)) works with the 3 Commando Brigade of the Royal Marines, exchanging officers, sharing training and exercises.
caption: French marines in Afghanistan, 2009.
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