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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.