United States Colonial Marine Corps

"PEACE THROUGH SUPERIOR FIREPOWER"
The United States Colonial Marine Corps (USCMC), also referred to as the United States Colonial Marines (USCM) or simply the Marines are the principal expeditionary force-in-readiness of the United Americas, based on their namesake from the 1986 film Aliens. Having derived from the group Mobile Bloxxers, the group has always functioned as a vehicle-based warclan with an emphasis on external raids. Founded on June 26th, 2011 by Quaker45, the clan has withstood the test of time for well over a decade. 
The Colonial Marines are a rapid-deployable force capable of handling a wide array of mission sets as required by the Commandant of the Colonial Marine Corps (COMM) through its use of combined arms assets such as the Aerospace Corps, Armored Corps, and Marine Raider Regiment. 
USCM is governed strictly by military bureaucracy. As such, the Commandant exercises complete authority over all aspects of the group but frequently makes democratic decisions within the officer corps and NCO body. Lesser assignments and duties are delegated to officers and senior NCOs. 
USCM’s warfighting doctrine and group philosophy are built upon the core values of Discipline, Adaptability, Valor, and Aggression. This has produced a highly professional force capable of executing intricate battle plans and handling more strategically complex raid maps. 
Due to the unique technology system employed by the group, it enjoys the liberty of switching genres of raid target at will, reinforcing the demand of tactical flexibility in order to attack any enemy. 
== Lore ==
Formed in 2101 to provide protection for UA-controlled colonial holdings in the far reaches of space, the Colonial Marines act as a well-armed, quickly deployable force meant to handle a wide array of situations. The Marines are most often employed to clear colonies of hostile alien life and pacify uprisings from secessionist militias, however they can also act as a stand-in force against conventional militaries such as the Union of Progressive Peoples. Far more often than not, smaller Marine units are capable of punching above their weight against enemies with superior numbers. 
The Colonial Marine Corps is separated into highly adaptable Marine Space Forces (MSFs) outfitted with infantry battalions, aerospace wings, and armor battalions capable of quickly responding to developing situations at a moment’s notice throughout the galaxy.
== Organization ==
The Colonial Marines are a combined mechanized and air-mobile infantry team that follows a rigid command structure based around delegation of leadership. Following orders and respecting authority are the principal responsibilities of every Marine. 
For this reason, the Marines have a robust Non-Commissioned Officer corps that handles much of the day-to-day operations and also exercises a significant amount of command in the field. This allows smaller Marine teams to function independently outside of higher command and places a great deal of responsibility on low level leaders. 
USCM focuses on a team-based approach to warfare that utilizes prepackaged units ranging from 3-16 Marines. Each Marine in a team is assigned a specific piece of equipment and a role in the team by their unit leader. Each team is commanded by a Team Leader (TL) and an Assistant Team Leader (ATL). This allows for a great deal of flexibility at the tactical level. 
== Traditions and Customs ==
The group’s emphasis on its rich culture and history reinforce its commitment to building a strong internal community. 
It is customary for all Non-Commissioned Officers to be referred to by their rank by their subordinates, and all Officers as “sir” or “ma’am.”
Officers and Sergeants Major wear the golden ceremonial Sabre, dating back to 2013 during the group’s first major parades and ceremonies. 
The Colonial Marine Corps Birthday is celebrated every year on June 26th, wherein the oldest member of the group presents a slice of birthday cake to the youngest Marine present. A major ceremony is held involving marching and forming up into massive columns. 
Drill is heavily emphasized early on in a Marine’s initial training, being incorporated into most formal events. It also is used to teach discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic response to orders, thereby increasing the confidence of junior officers and NCOs through the issuing of commands. Precisely measured formations of Marines are commonly used as a representation of the group’s professionalism. 
The battle cry of OORAH is used primarily during the end of raids following a victory, and has been used since at least 2012. 
Ribbons and medals are able to be issued to members to display on their Service Charlie uniforms since at least 2014. 
== Major Engagements ==
* Vorgonian Empire Crusades
* WIJ Crusades
* Austratt Crusades
* USSF Crusades
* First UNSC War
* Second UNSC War
* Third UNSC War
* USAF Crusades
* The Galactic Republic Crusades
* Covenant of the New Awakening Crusades
* Continental Army Crusade
* VAK War
* Ro-War
* UWF-ORL War
* Operation Tiger Wrath
* Operation Vaktovian Freedom
== Group Decorations ==
* UWF Unit Commendation Ribbon
* Operation Vaktovian Freedom Unit Commendation Ribbon
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