U.S. Marines To Investigate Video of Soldiers Urinating on Corpses 
 
 U.S. Marines to Launch Investigation into Soldiers Urinating on Dead Bodies 
 
 Theis launching an investigation into a video which appears to show Marines in full combat gear urinating on several dead bodies ... TMZ has learned.In the extremely graphic video, which appeared on various websites this morning, at least 4 male Marines expose their genitals and urinate on the bodies.The mystery person who posted the video included a caption that reads, "scout sniper team 4 with 3rd battalion 2nd marines out of camp lejeune peeing on dead talibans."Now, Captain Kendra N. Hardesty -- a Media Officer for the USMC -- tells us, "While we have not yet verified the origin or authenticity of this video, the actions portrayed are not consistent with our core values and are not indicative of the character of the Marines in our Corps."She adds, "This matter will be fully investigated and those responsible will be held accountable for their actions."In the video, one of the urinating men can be heard saying, "Have a great day, buddy."Another guy jokes about the situation ... saying, "Golden like a shower." 

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 It is not clear who shot or posted the video 
 
 Marine Corps: "This matter will be fully investigated" 
 
 "It's hideous, it turned my stomach," DOD spokesman says 
 
 A number of websites including TMZ and YouTube posted a video Wednesday showing four men dressed in U.S. Marine Corps combat gear urinating on the apparently dead bodies of three men sprawled on the ground in front of them. 
 
 One of the men says, "Have a great day, buddy." A voice asks, "You got it on the video?" to which another voice responds, "Yeah." Another jokes, "Golden, like a shower." 
 
 It was not clear who shot or posted the 39-second video, who the people pictured in it were, or where it was shot. 
 
 A senior Marine Corps official who has examined the video said the Marines are carrying 30-caliber sniper rifles and wearing helmets issued to members of Marine Corps sniper teams. The helmets are designed with a shorter front and sides so that snipers can place rifles and scopes near their faces. 
 
 The official, who said an investigating officer was expected to be named shortly, added that the desecration of a body by U.S. troops could be considered a potential war crime. 
 
 "We recently became aware of an inappropriate video on a public website that appears to involve members of our military," International Security Assistance Force spokesman Col. Gary Kolb said from Kabul, Afghanistan. "We will not speculate on the details but will take all necessary actions to determine the facts." 
 
 He said an investigation was under way but would not comment on the video's authenticity. The faces of the bodies are not identifiable. 
 
 "While we have not yet verified the origin or authenticity of this video, the actions portrayed are not consistent with our core values and are not indicative of the character of the Marines in our Corps," said U.S.M.C. Media Officer Kendra Hardesty. "This matter will be fully investigated and those responsible will be held accountable for their actions. We are in the process of verifying what unit these Marines are with right now and as soon as we have more information, we will let you know." 
 
 "Regardless of the circumstances or who is in the video, this is egregious, disgusting behavior," said Department of Defense spokesman Capt. John Kirby. "It's hideous. It turned my stomach." 
 
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 In a statement, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned the video. "If verified as authentic, the video shows behavior that is totally unbecoming of American military personnel and that could ultimately endanger other soldiers and civilians," wrote CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad in a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. 
 
 "Any guilty parties must be punished to the full extent allowed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice and by relevant American laws."
– The Pentagon has a potentially nasty scandal on its hands: The US Marine Corps says it is investigating a 40-second video that surfaced today on YouTube and elsewhere that appears to show four Marines urinating on the corpses of three Taliban fighters, reports the Air Force Times. The men joke about it as they do so, with one saying, "Have a great day, buddy." If the video proves to be legit, the desecration might constitute a war crime, a senior USMC official tells CNN. Here's a TMZ link to the video, but be warned that it's graphic. A Marine spokeswoman: “While we have not yet verified the origin or authenticity of this video, the actions portrayed are not consistent with our core values and are not indicative of the character of the Marines in our Corps. This matter will be fully investigated and those responsible will be held accountable for their actions. We are in the process of verifying what unit these Marines are with right now and as soon as we have more information, we will let you know.”