Marines

The **Marines** are the World Government's military sea force, tasked with law enforcement, international security and military operations. They maintain a presence on all of the world's known seas, through countless branch offices; however, the vast majority of their assets are focused solely on the Grand Line, in which resides their main base of operations, Marine Headquarters.

## Enlistment

The exact process of joining the Marines is unclear. It appears that one simply needs to ask to join and a ranking officer, presumably the base commander specifically, simply needs to approve the enlistment.

There are no enlistment restrictions regarding gender.

## Ranking System

The system of military rank in place for the Marines is fairly straightforward, where each rank is clearly outlined. The Marines can be divided into two basic categories: Officers and Infantry. The officers hold a position of leadership while the infantry carry out the officers orders. A Marine force will usually consist of one or two officers and multiple infantry soldiers.

Commanding Marines often work in pairs, with one superior officer and a second-in-command, or a subordinate who is of a lower rank. These partnerships may remain even during promotions, with both Marines advancing in rank together. In the pair, the higher ranked officer will give the orders to those under their command, while the other acts as an advisor or information gatherer while ensuring their partner's command is undertaken by the subordinates.

Higher ranking Marines are noticeably stronger than lower ranked ones; the admirals in particular are known as the world government's ultimate powerhouses. Officers and recruits stationed at Marine Headquarters are considered "super-elites". All ranks present from "Lieutenant" above are usually trained here, exceptions being those in command of other Marine bases

### Commissioned Marine Officers

* Fleet Admiral (元帥 *Gensui*?)
* Admiral (大将 *Taishō*?)
* Vice Admiral (中将 *Chūjō*?)
* Rear Admiral (少将 *Shōshō*?)
* Commodore (准将 *Junshō*?)
* Captain (大佐 *Taisa*?)
* Commander (中佐 *Chūsa*?)
* Lieutenant Commander (少佐 *Shōsa*?)
* Lieutenant (大尉 *Taii*?)
* Lieutenant Junior Grade (中尉 *Chūi*?)
* Ensign (少尉 *Shōi*?)

### Infantry and Sailor Division

* Warrant Officer (准尉 *Juni*?)
* Master Chief Petty Officer (曹長 *Sōchō*?)
* Chief Petty Officer (軍曹 *Gunsō*?)
* Petty Officer (伍長 *Gochō*?)
* Seaman First Class (一等兵 *Ittōhei*?)
* Seaman Apprentice (二等兵 *Nitōhei*?)
* Seaman Recruit (三等兵 *Santōhei*?) or Recruit (新兵 *Shinpei*?)
* Chore Boy (雑用 *Zatsuyō*?) (not an official rank)

### Special Ranks

* Inspector General (大目付 *Ōmetsuke*?)
* Instructor (教官 *Kyōkan*?)

## Military Powers

Although the exact total number of Marines in the world is unknown, it is without a doubt the mightiest military power in the world of One Piece.

Marines are allowed to wield whatever weapon they are most comfortable with, no matter how unusual they may be. They are even free to fight bare-handed. Some Marines possess Devil Fruit powers, some of which are very strong and versatile.

Then there are the powerhouses in the form of the Admirals, as well as numerous Marine officers who are not only strong and effective, but also have made their names known and remembered