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Traditionally, one of the main functions of Marines was to protect the officers from Mutiny by the crew. In modern warfare Marines are typically highly mobile troops specialising in Amphibious Assault s. FOUNDING DATES OF EARLY MARINE UNITS 1537 - Infanteria De Marina 1622 - Troupes De Marine 1664 - Royal Marines 1665 - Royal Netherlands Marine Corps ( Korps Mariniers ) 1713 - La Marina Militare ( Italian Navy Marine Corps) RANK Marine ('''MNE''' or '''Mne''') is often the lowest rank in a Marine unit, equivalent to a Private in the Army, as well as being a generic term for any member of the contingent. |