US Marine Corps Definition/Scope: A separate military service
within the U.S. Department of the Navy, charged with the
provision of marine troops for seizure and defense of advanced
bases and with conducting operations on land and in the air
incident to naval campaigns. It is also responsible for
providing detachments for service aboard certain types of naval
vessels, as well as security forces for naval shore
installations and U.S. diplomatic missions in foreign countries.
Used For:Marine Corps Broader Terms:Navy Department Narrower
Terms:11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Related Terms:Commandant of
the Marine Corps