query: what is the highest rank in the marine corp

pos: United States Marine Corps rank insignia United States Marine Corps rank insignia Marine ranks in ascending order, with tables indicating abbreviations in the style used by the United States Marine Corps, pay grades, and rank insignia: Commissioned officers are distinguished from other officers by their "commission", which is the formal written authority, issued in the name of the President of the United States, that confers the rank and authority of a Marine Officer. Commissioned officers carry the "special trust and confidence" of the President of the United States. Commissioned officer ranks are further subdivided into general officers, field-grade officers, and company-grade officers. The highest billets in

pos: Indonesian Marine Corps the Indonesian Army, with the exception of a five-star rank. The highest rank obtainable in the Marine Corps is Major General, as its the rank of Commandant of the Marine Corps. However, it is possible to be promoted into higher rank if appointed into a position in Navy or National Armed Forces HQ that requires 3-star rank or higher. Only few people managed to obtain rank of Lieutenant General, one of most notable person is Lt Gen (KKO) Ali Sadikin. And as of present no Marine Corps officer has ever been promoted to General (as 4-star rank in the Navy,

pos: Major general (United States) held by the commandant was raised to major general. It remained the highest rank in the Marine Corps until January 20, 1942, when the rank held by the commandant was raised to lieutenant general. Given that the U.S. Air Force evolved from its predecessors, the U.S. Army Air Service, the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Army Air Forces, the rank of major general in the Air Force coincides with its establishment as an independent service in 1947. Major general (United States) In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is

pos: Brigadier general a brigadier general rank is relatively new, as prior to 1945 the lowest German general officer OF6-rank was "Generalmajor", which was often considered equivalent to brigadier general in other armies. In Hungary the brigadier general is a relatively new military rank used from 1992. The army and the air force insignia are not different. "Brigadir jenderal" (abbreviated as "brigjen") is the fourth highest rank and the lowest general rank in the Indonesian National Police, the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and the Indonesian Marine Corps. The insignia is a gold star. The equivalent rank for brigadier general in the Iranian army

pos: German Army only) The rank structure of the German army is adjusted to the rank structure of NATO. Unlike its predecessors, the modern German Army does not use the rank of Colonel General. The highest rank for an army officer is Lieutenant General, as the rank of Full General is reserved for the Armed Forces chief of staff or officers serving as NATO officers.<br> German Army The German Army () is the land component of the armed forces of Germany. The present-day German Army was founded in 1955 as part of the newly formed West German "Bundeswehr" together with the Marine (German

pos: General of the Army (United States) the Army is equivalent to the U.S. Air Force's rank of General of the Air Force and the U.S. Navy's rank of fleet admiral. The other uniformed services of the United States, such as the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Public Health Service, do not have an equivalent rank. In foreign militaries, the equivalent rank is typically Marshal or Field Marshal. In the British Army, Field Marshal was traditionally the highest rank a general officer could be promoted to, but is now a ceremonial rank.

pos: Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is chosen by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to serve as his adviser and is the preeminent and highest ranking enlisted Marine with an order of precedence of a lieutenant general. Although not officially considered a Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, when Archibald Sommers was appointed to the grade of Sergeant Major January 1, 1801, it was a solitary post, similar to the modern billet of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. In 1833, an act of legislation made the rank of sergeant major permanent for the Marine Corps and by

pos: Major general support (DCOS Sp). Major general in the Indian Army is equivalent to rear admiral in the Indian Navy and air vice marshal in the Indian Air Force the rank is higher than a brigadier and lower than a lieutenant general. In the Indonesian Army and Indonesian Marine Corps the rank "Major general" is known as "Mayor general" or "Mayjen" in short. In the Israel Defense Forces, a major general is called an "aluf" and is the second-highest rank, subordinate to "rav aluf" (lieutenant general or general), the rank held by the chief of staff. In Italy, the equivalent of major

pos: Bennet Puryear Jr. Bennet Puryear Jr. Bennet Puryear Jr. (January 9, 1884 - February 11, 1982) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Major General. During his service in World War I, he was decorated with Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Puryear spent his career mostly in Quartermaster Department of the Marine Corps beginning in the field assignments, ultimately reaching the general's rank and capacity of the Assistant Quartermaster of the Marine Corps and deputy to Seth Williams. Bennet Puryear Jr. was born on January 9, 1884

pos: Generalleutnant equivalent of the rank of major general in English-speaking armies. Generalleutnant Generalleutnant, short GenLt, () is the second highest general officer rank in the German Army ("Heer") and the German Air Force ("Luftwaffe"). The rank is rated OF-8 in NATO, and is grade B7 in the pay rules of the Federal Ministry of Defence. It is equivalent to "Vizeadmiral" in the German Navy ("Marine"), or to Generaloberstabsarzt, and Admiraloberstabsarzt in the "Zentraler Sanitätsdienst der Bundeswehr". On the shoulder straps (Heer, Luftwaffe) there are three golden pips (stars) in golden oak leaves. Prior to 1945, "Generalleutnant" was the rank conventionally associated

pos: United States Armed Forces of the highest honor and responsibility in the U.S. Armed Forces, but they are almost never given during peacetime and only a very small number of officers during wartime have held a five-star rank: No corresponding rank exists for the Marine Corps or the Coast Guard. As with three- and four-star ranks, Congress is the approving authority for a five-star rank confirmation. The rank of General of the Armies is considered senior to General of the Army, but was never held by active duty officers at the same time as persons who held the rank of General of the Army.

pos: Major general (United States) and took command of the Union forces, he used the three-star insignia formerly assigned to that position. The Confederate States Army maintained a similar rank of major general, usually associated with the command of a division, while lieutenant generals often commanded corps and full generals led armies as a general convention. There was no major general in the U.S. Marine Corps until Commandant Charles Heywood was specially promoted by Act of Congress in July 1902. From his retirement on October 3, 1903, brigadier general was again the highest rank in the Marine Corps until May 21, 1908, when the rank

pos: General of the Air Force of Randolph Air Force Base. There is no established equivalent five-star rank in the other four uniformed services (Marine Corps, Coast Guard, PHSCC, and NOAA Corps). General of the Air Force The General of the Air Force (abbreviated as GAF) is a five-star general officer rank and is the highest possible rank in the United States Air Force. General of the Air Force ranks immediately above a general and is equivalent to General of the Army in the United States Army and Fleet Admiral in the United States Navy. The rank has only been held once in history, by General

pos: George O. Van Orden George O. Van Orden George Owen Van Orden (September 9, 1906 - May 13, 1967) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted for his service as executive officer of the 3rd Marine Regiment during the Bougainville Campaign, where he received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Van Orden completed his career as Director of First Marine Corps Reserve District in Boston, Massachusetts. He is considered to be the "Father of Marine Snipers" due to co-authoring in 1942 a

pos: Elmer H. Salzman Elmer H. Salzman Elmer Henry Salzman (June 12, 1902 - September 24, 1958) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General. He is most noted for his work as Chief of Staff, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing under Lieutenant general Francis P. Mulcahy and later as Chief of Staff, Marine Air, West Coast under same commander. Salzman won Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat, while in Nicaragua with 2nd Marine Brigade. Salzman was born on June 12, 1902, in Louis Corners, Wisconsin, and attended elementary

pos: Generalleutnant Generalleutnant Generalleutnant, short GenLt, () is the second highest general officer rank in the German Army ("Heer") and the German Air Force ("Luftwaffe"). The rank is rated OF-8 in NATO, and is grade B7 in the pay rules of the Federal Ministry of Defence. It is equivalent to "Vizeadmiral" in the German Navy ("Marine"), or to Generaloberstabsarzt, and Admiraloberstabsarzt in the "Zentraler Sanitätsdienst der Bundeswehr". On the shoulder straps (Heer, Luftwaffe) there are three golden pips (stars) in golden oak leaves. Prior to 1945, "Generalleutnant" was the rank conventionally associated with the command of a division. It was thus the

pos: Charles Brown (Medal of Honor) Charles Brown (Medal of Honor) Charles Brown (born 1849) was a U.S. Marine who received the United States' highest honor for bravery, the Medal of Honor. He was born in New York City, and enlisted in the Marine Corps from Hong Kong in June 1870, aboard the . His Medal of Honor was approved under General Order No. 169, dated 8 February 1872. There is no record of Brown having received his medal, as he deserted from the Marine Corps in October 1871, before the medal was approved. Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: New York, N.Y. Enlisted

pos: Major general (United States) Major general (United States) In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star general-officer rank, with the pay grade of O-8. Major general ranks above brigadier general and below lieutenant general. A major general typically commands division-sized units of 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers. Major general is equivalent to the two-star rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard and is the highest permanent rank during peacetime in the uniformed services. Higher ranks are technically temporary ranks linked to specific positions, although virtually all officers

pos: General of the Army (United States) Russia uses the rank of Marshal of the Russian Federation. General of the Army (United States) General of the Army (abbreviated as GA) is a five-star general officer and the second highest possible rank in the United States Army. A General of the Army ranks immediately above a general and is equivalent to a Fleet Admiral and a General of the Air Force. There is no established equivalent five-star rank in the other federal uniformed services (Marine Corps, Coast Guard, United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps). Often called a "five-star general",

pos: General of the Army (United States) General of the Army (United States) General of the Army (abbreviated as GA) is a five-star general officer and the second highest possible rank in the United States Army. A General of the Army ranks immediately above a general and is equivalent to a Fleet Admiral and a General of the Air Force. There is no established equivalent five-star rank in the other federal uniformed services (Marine Corps, Coast Guard, United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps). Often called a "five-star general", the rank of General of the Army has historically been

pos: Charles D. Mize Charles D. Mize Charles Davis Mize (December 4, 1921 - December 10, 1998) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Major General. He was decorated with Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat, during Korean War. Mize completed his career as Commanding general, 1st Marine Division. His son, David M. Mize, also served in the Marines and reached the rank of Major general as his father did. Charles D. Mize was born on December 4, 1921 in Cave Spring, Georgia as the son of farmer Hershel

pos: Police ranks of the United States Police ranks of the United States The United States police-rank model is generally quasi-military in structure. A uniform system of insignia based on that of the US Army and Marine Corps is used to help identify an officer's seniority. Although the large and varied number of federal, state, and local police and sheriff's departments have different ranks, a general model, from highest to lowest rank, would be: In a few departments, such as New York City and Philadelphia, officers from the rank of lieutenant and up wear a white shirt instead of the dark blue or black uniform shirt common

pos: Walter W. Wensinger Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia together with his wife, Katherine E. Wensinger (1897-1991). Here is the ribbon bar of Lieutenant General Walter W. Wensiger: Walter W. Wensinger Walter William Wensinger (September 4, 1894July 10, 1972) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Lieutenant General. He is most noted for his service as Commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment during Battle of Iwo Jima, when received Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Wensinger finished his career as Special Advisory Assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

pos: Brigadier general (United States) responsibilities of the rank expanded significantly. During the period from March 16, 1802, to January 11, 1812, the rank of major general was abolished and brigadier general became the highest rank in the U.S. Army. Foreseeing the need for an expanded general staff in case of war, which seemed imminent, Congress restored the rank of major general in January 1812. The first brigadier general in the U.S. Marine Corps was Commandant Archibald Henderson, brevetted to the rank of brigadier general in the 1830s for his service in the Second Seminole War. The first non-brevet brigadier general in the Marines was

pos: Highest military ranks to the rank of admiral of the navy, or grant him some equivalent rank. The proposal, however, was dropped after the Japanese surrender. The U.S. rank of general of the armies was first created in 1799, but not awarded. John Pershing was promoted to "General of the Armies" in 1919, from what was then the highest rank, the four-star rank of general. Under the regulations of the time, he was permitted to choose his insignia, and he chose four gold stars, in contrast to the four silver stars used by U.S. general and admiral rank insignia. In 1945, in preparation

pos: Stanley S. Hughes credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. General Orders: Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals Action Date: 3 February 1968 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Colonel Company: Commanding Officer Regiment: 1st Marines Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.) FMF. The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Stanley Smith Hughes (MCSN: 0-12654), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese

pos: Charles Brown (Medal of Honor) at: Hong Kong, China. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872. Citation: Charles Brown (Medal of Honor) Charles Brown (born 1849) was a U.S. Marine who received the United States' highest honor for bravery, the Medal of Honor. He was born in New York City, and enlisted in the Marine Corps from Hong Kong in June 1870, aboard the . His Medal of Honor was approved under General Order No. 169, dated 8 February 1872. There is no record of Brown having received his medal, as he deserted from the Marine Corps in October 1871, before the medal was approved. Rank

pos: Walter W. Wensinger Walter W. Wensinger Walter William Wensinger (September 4, 1894July 10, 1972) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Lieutenant General. He is most noted for his service as Commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment during Battle of Iwo Jima, when received Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Wensinger finished his career as Special Advisory Assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. William W. Wensinger was born on September 4, 1894 in Defiance, Ohio and attended high school in Fremont, Ohio. He subsequently enrolled the

pos: Albert D. Cooley Memorial Park. Here is the ribbon bar of Lieutenant general Albert D. Cooley: Albert D. Cooley Albert Dustin Cooley (October 11, 1900 - December 10, 1976) was a highly decorated Naval aviator of the United States Marine Corps, who reached the rank of Lieutenant General. For his actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal, he was received Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Cooley completed his 33-year Marine Corps career as commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Albert D. Cooley was born on October 11, 1900 in Billings, Montana and following the

pos: Michael P. Ryan (USMC) Michael P. Ryan (USMC) Michael Patrick Ryan (January 30, 1916 - January 9, 2005) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He is most noted for his service as a company commander during Battle of Tarawa, where he earned Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Ryan later served in Korean and Vietnam Wars and ended his career as Director of Marine Corps Reserve. Together with Colonel James L. Fowler, he co-founded the Marine Corps Marathon. Michael P. Ryan was born on January 31,

pos: Albert D. Cooley Albert D. Cooley Albert Dustin Cooley (October 11, 1900 - December 10, 1976) was a highly decorated Naval aviator of the United States Marine Corps, who reached the rank of Lieutenant General. For his actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal, he was received Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Cooley completed his 33-year Marine Corps career as commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Albert D. Cooley was born on October 11, 1900 in Billings, Montana and following the high school graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 1921. After

pos: Stanley S. Hughes and continued to press the attack until all remaining Japanese in that zone of action were annihilated. His outstanding courage, leadership and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. General Orders: Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 00597 Action Date: 16 September 1944 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Captain Company: Company K Battalion: 3d Battalion Regiment: 7th Marines Division: 1st Marine Division. The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" to Colonel Stanley Smith Hughes (MCSN: 0-12654), United States Marine

pos: Harold G. Schrier enemy, setting a courageous example. His leadership and fighting spirit throughout this action were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. General Orders: Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 42040 Action Date: March 24, 1945 Service: Marine Corps Rank: First Lieutenant Company: Company D Battalion: 2d Battalion= Regiment: 28th Marines Division: 5th Marine Division Legion of Merit Awarded for actions during the World War II The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Second Lieutenant Harold George Schrier (MCSN: 0-19234), United States Marine Corps, for

pos: Merlin F. Schneider Merlin Jr., was badly wounded during the recapture of Seoul in September 1951 and resigned from the service. Here is the ribbon bar of Brigadier General Merlin F. Schneider: Merlin F. Schneider Merlin Frederick Schneider (February 22, 1901 - November 15, 1970) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General. He is most noted as Commanding officer of 22nd Marine Regiment during the Recapture of Guam in July 1944, for which he received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Merlin F. Schneider was

pos: Major general (United States) who have been promoted to those ranks are approved to retire at their highest earned rank. The United States Code explicitly limits the total number of general officers that may be on active duty at any given time. The total number of active duty general officers is capped at 231 for the Army, 62 for the Marine Corps, and 198 for the Air Force. Some of these slots are reserved or finitely set by statute. For example, the Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Army is a major general in the Army; the same rank is held by the Deputy

pos: Smedley Butler throughout his varied career. In addition to the Medal of Honor and his other American military decorations, Butler received several awards from other countries including the Haitian Médaille militaire and the French Order of the Black Star. Smedley Butler Smedley Darlington Butler (July 30, 1881June 21, 1940) was a United States Marine Corps major general, the highest rank authorized at that time, and at the time of his death the most decorated Marine in U.S. history. During his 34-year career as a Marine, he participated in military actions in the Philippines, China, in Central America and the Caribbean during the

pos: Smedley Butler Smedley Butler Smedley Darlington Butler (July 30, 1881June 21, 1940) was a United States Marine Corps major general, the highest rank authorized at that time, and at the time of his death the most decorated Marine in U.S. history. During his 34-year career as a Marine, he participated in military actions in the Philippines, China, in Central America and the Caribbean during the Banana Wars, and France in World War I. Butler later became an outspoken critic of U.S. wars and their consequences, as well as exposing an alleged plan to overthrow the U.S. government. By the end of his

pos: Edward W. Snedeker Edward W. Snedeker Edward Walter Snedeker (February 19, 1903 – May 5, 1995) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He was decorated with the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat, for his service as commanding officer of 7th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa in June 1945. He completed his career as Commandant of the Marine Corps Schools, Quantico on July 1, 1963. Edward W. Snedeker was born on February 19, 1903, in Peoria, Illinois, as the son of Albert Henry

pos: Vernon M. Guymon Vernon M. Guymon Vernon Melvin Guymon (November 1, 1898 - April 5, 1965) was a highly decorated mustang officer and naval aviator of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General. A veteran of many conflicts, Guymon served as Gunnery sergeant with 6th Marines during World War I, later commissioned and trained as naval aviator he distinguished himself during the combats in Nicaragua and received Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. During World War II, he served as commanding officer of Marine Glider Group 71 and Marine Aircraft Group 12

pos: Edward H. Hurst Edward H. Hurst Edward Hunter Hurst (December 18, 1916 - September 6, 1997) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General. He is the recipient of the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. He completed his career as Director of Marine Corps Landing Force Development Center Quantico in 1968. Edward H. Hurst was born on December 18, 1916 in Fort Valley, Georgia and attended high school there. He then enrolled in Mercer University in Macon, Georgia and studied journalism. While studying, he joined the

pos: Merlin F. Schneider Merlin F. Schneider Merlin Frederick Schneider (February 22, 1901 - November 15, 1970) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General. He is most noted as Commanding officer of 22nd Marine Regiment during the Recapture of Guam in July 1944, for which he received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Merlin F. Schneider was born on February 22, 1901 in Clatskanie, Oregon and attended high school there. He accept appoitment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland and graduated on June

pos: John R. Lanigan John R. Lanigan John Ralph Lanigan (April 16, 1902 - May 24, 1974) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General. He is most noted as Commanding officer of 25th Marine Regiment during Battle of Iwo Jima. Lanigan was a recipient of the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. John R. Lanigan was born on April 16, 1902 in Washington, D.C. and attended the high school there in 1922. He subsequently attended the University of Maryland and graduated with Bachelor Degree in summer 1926.

pos: Charles F. Widdecke was survived by his wife and a brother, Henry August Widdecke Jr. who served in the United States Navy. Here is the ribbon of General Widdecke: Charles F. Widdecke Charles Fred Widdecke (May 11, 1919 - May 13, 1973) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps who reached the rank of major general. Widdecke received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat, for his actions during the Recapture of Guam in July 1944. He later commanded the 1st Marine Division at the end of Vietnam War. Charles F. Widdecke

pos: General officers in the United States the Chief of Staff of the Army, who had been a major general, equal rank with the Chief of Naval Operations which had been a four-star position since 1916. Lieutenant Generals were reauthorized on 5 August 1939. Four Lieutenant Generals were authorized as temporary ranks for the commanding officers of the four numbered field armies at the time. The four-star rank of General remained unique to the Chief of Staff. During World War II most American Generals held temporary or “theater” appointments in the Army of the United States. Until the Second World War, the highest Marine Corps general rank

pos: Military rank officers. In the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, these pay grades correspond to the ranks of major (O-4), lieutenant colonel (O-5), and colonel (O-6), and in the Navy, lieutenant commander, commander, and captain. The highest four pay grades are reserved for general officers in the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, and flag officers in the Navy. The ranks associated with each pay grade are as follows: in the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, brigadier general (O-7), major general (O-8), lieutenant general (O-9), and general (O-10); in the Navy, rear admiral-lower half, rear admiral-upper half, vice admiral, and

pos: Harold G. Schrier party left, he dauntlessly remained in the Japanese-infested area and nine days later flashed signals to the approaching ships and guided troops to the beach. By his fearless devotion to duty in supplying accurate and vital information to the commanding officers, Second Lieutenant Schrier contributed materially to the capture of the area and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. General Orders: Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 - 1955: Jane Blakeney Action Date: June 13 - 30, 1943 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Second Lieutenant Regiment: 1st Marine Raider Regiment http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=8139 Harold G. Schrier Harold George Schrier (October

pos: Vicente T. Blaz Division, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D.C. In this assignment, he represented the Joint Chiefs of Staff on U.S. Delegations to several international multi-lateral negotiations in Helsinki (Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe) and Geneva (Law of War) and was an action officer on Law of the Sea matters. In December 1974, the University of Guam conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws on General Blaz. Blaz retired from the Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General in 1980. Blaz is the highest ranked Chamorro to have served in the Marine Corps. He was a

pos: Stanley E. Ridderhof at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego together with his wife Dorothy Mercer Marot (1896-1968). They had together two daughters: Jeanne and Bernice. Here is the ribbon bar of Brigadier General Stanley E. Ridderhof: Stanley E. Ridderhof Stanley Emanuel Ridderhof (June 23, 1896 - December 13, 1962) was a highly decorated naval aviator of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General. A veteran of many conflicts, Ridderhof enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War I and received commission soon after. He then served in Nicaragua and received Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest

neg: Namibian Marine Corps on Commonwealth Navy ranks. The highest peace time rank a commissioned officer can attain in the Marine Corps is Captain. Career progression in the force for Marine officers is possible well beyond the rank of Navy Captain. A Marine officer can be posted outside the Marine unit and progress up the ranks to the singular appointment of Chief of Defence Force. The highest rank an enlisted member can attain is Warrant Officer Class 1, but the highest appointment they can hold is the Namibian Defence Force Sergeant Major. Marine Commandant is always a Captain(Navy) NCO Insignia Namibian Marine Corps The

neg: Corps of drums units. Royal Navy officers were at one point part of the marines. Due to two laws that regulated them and other army and navy units, marine drummers faced a loyalty problem over what drum calls they would have to do, and for what branch and on what occasion they might be required to play drums for orders, commands, etc. In 1755, the problem was solved. The Admiralty took over what was then called "His Majesty's Marine Forces". Even though at first Royal Navy officers filled the officer ranks, with lieutenant-colonel being perceived as the highest relevant rank, in 1771 a

neg: Robert E. Cleary High School in May 1949. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1951 and rose through the ranks to the highest enlisted rank — Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. He retired in 1987. Cleary died on February 11, 2018. Soon after the Korean War began, Cleary enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 24 October 1951. Years later, Cleary said: "If I was going to join, I wanted to join what I still feel is one of the best outfits in the world – the Marines. We’re the 911 of the United States of America." He

neg: Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (officially abbreviated to SMMC<ref name="ALMAR 016/09"></ref>) is a billet, as well as a unique enlisted grade of rank, with a unique non-commissioned grade of rank insignia, in the United States Marine Corps. In the U.S. Marine Corps, sergeant major is the ninth and highest enlisted rank, just above first sergeant, and equal in grade to master gunnery sergeant, although the two have different responsibilities. A sergeant major typically serves as the unit commander's senior enlisted adviser and to handle matters of discipline and morale among the enlisted Marines.

neg: Armed Forces of the Philippines master petty officer (for the Navy), both created in 2004, and since then have become the highest enlisted rank of precedence. Prior, first chief sergeant and master chief petty officer were the highest enlisted ranks and rates, the former being the highest rank of precedence for Army, Air Force and Marine NCOs. Today only the rank of first master chief petty officer is unused, but the rank of first chief master sergeant is now being applied. President Ferdinand Marcos, who acted also as national defense secretary (from 1965–1967 and 1971–1972), issued an order conferring the five-star officer rank to the

neg: Lieutenant In the US Navy the rank was called master until 1883, when it was renamed lieutenant, junior grade. In many navies, a sub-lieutenant is a naval commissioned or subordinate officer, ranking below a lieutenant, but in Brazil it is the highest non-commissioned rank, and in Spain it is the second highest non-commissioned rank. In Portugal, sub-lieutenant is the rank of a junior naval officer graduated from a civil university or promoted from a NCO rank, while the equivalent rank of an officer graduated in the naval academy is designated midshipman. The United States Marine Corps and British Royal Marines both

neg: Namibian Navy also used by the Namibian Marine Corps. The highest rank in peace time a commissioned officer can attain in the navy is Rear Admiral. There may however be an exception when a naval officer is appointed as Chief of the Defence Force for which the individual which ascend to the rank of Vice-Admiral.The highest rank an enlisted member can attain is Warrant Officer Class 1 but the highest appointment is Namibian Defence Force Sergeant Major. Warrant Officer's can hold the following appointments. Warrant officers Senior ratings Junior ratings Namibian Navy The Namibian Navy is the Maritime Warfare Branch of the

neg: Sergeant major was originally a solitary post, similar to the modern Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, but by 1899 there were five sergeants major. The title was abolished in 1946, but re-introduced as a rank in 1954. The post of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was established in 1957, as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. In the U.S. Army, sergeant major (SGM) refers to both a military rank and a personnel slot, or position title. It is the highest enlisted rank, just above first sergeant and master sergeant, with a pay grade of E–9,

neg: Byeong armed force and has not applied for NCO or officer, then his highest rank until he finishes the mandatory service term (21 months in case of the ROK Army, as of 2012) is to be the highest rank of "byeong" (i.e. "byeongjang"). Byeong "Byong" or "byeong" (Korean: "병", "兵") is a military term used in the armed forces of South Korea to describe a soldier, airman, sailor, or marine who holds a junior enlisted rank. The North Korean equivalent to the rank is somewhat ambiguous. Enlisted personnel under an NCO would be called as "byeong" or "byeongsa" (병사, 兵士) as

neg: Private first class rank. In the Vietnam People's Army, private first class () is the highest junior enlisted rank. Private first class is below corporal and above private second class. Private first class Private First Class (PFC) is a military rank held by junior enlisted personnel. France has the rank of Soldat de première classe indicated with a single red chevron. The rank of private first class is similar to its original U.S. counterpart. The insignia consist of a single chevron with a triangle below. The rank is also in use with the Philippine Marine Corps. The rank of private first class (PFC)

neg: Admiral (Netherlands) Admiral (Netherlands) Admiral () is theoretically the highest possible military rank in the Royal Netherlands Navy ("Koninklijke Marine"), which is comparable to the five-star rank of fleet admiral in other navies like the US Navy. The rank of admiral is still described in the military protocols of the Dutch navy, but at present it is not used as an active rank. The rank can be held by either a naval officer appointed by the Council of Ministers of the Netherlands or a member of the Dutch royal family. The royal connection to the rank of admiral possibly originated in 1830,

neg: John F. Mackie Bluff, now within Richmond National Battlefield Park, a marker is posted which features Mackie's Medal of Honor action. Rank and Organization: Citation: John F. Mackie John Freeman Mackie (October 1, 1835–June 18, 1910) was a United States Marine and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War. He was the first United States Marine to receive the Medal of Honor. Mackie enlisted in the Marine Corps from New York on April 24, 1861. By 1862, he held the rank of Corporal and was serving on the ironclad warship . On May

neg: Commandant of the Marine Corps Continental Congress had authorized that the senior-most Marine could take a rank up to Colonel. The longest-serving was Archibald Henderson, sometimes referred to as the ""Grand old man of the Marine Corps"" due to his thirty-nine-year tenure. In the history of the United States Marine Corps, only one Commandant has ever been fired from the job: Anthony Gale, as a result of a court-martial in 1820. Commandant of the Marine Corps The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) is normally the highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The

neg: SWU Maritime Regiment ROYMAR Shipmanagement Corp.; Career Philippines Shipmanagement Inc.; C.F. Sharp Crew Management Inc.; Intermodal Shipping Inc.; GSM - Great Southern Maritime Services Corp.; ABOJEB - Aboitiz-Jebsen Corp.; Cebu Ocean Marine Inc.; BSM – Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Hapag-Lloyd Philippines Inc.; TSM Shipmanagement Inc. COURSES: Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation BSMT and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering BSMar-E MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Is a Holistic and Values-based Regimental Training, structured and supervised 24/7. The training is anchored on Core values of the Regiment: Leadership, Discipline, Honor; and is designed to build Character, Integrity and develop a High Sense of Purpose

neg: Stuff.co.nz Stuff.co.nz Stuff.co.nz is a New Zealand news website published by Fairfax Digital, a division of Fairfax New Zealand Ltd, a subsidiary of Australian company Fairfax Media Ltd. Stuff hosts the websites for Fairfax's New Zealand newspapers, including the country's second- and third-highest circulation daily newspapers, "The Dominion Post" and "The Press", and the highest circulation weekly, "The Sunday Star-Times". It is also a web portal to other Fairfax websites. As of April 2018, the website had an Alexa rank in New Zealand of 8. The former New Zealand media company Independent Newspapers Ltd (INL), owned by News Corp Australia, launched

neg: Kenneth L. Reusser Marine Corps, Reusser resided in Milwaukie, Oregon. He worked for Lockheed Aircraft and the Piasecki Helicopter Corp. and was active in veterans' groups. Reusser died on June 20, 2009. He is survived by his first wife, Patricia, and his second wife, Gertrude; and sons, Richard C. and Kenneth L. Jr., and was preceded in death by his daughter Patty Jo. Reusser received the Navy Cross, the Navy and Marine Corps second highest military award, Twice. He also received five purple hearts, having been shot down at least once in each of the three wars he flew combat missions in Kenneth

neg: Shaggy (musician) Shaggy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1988 and obtained the MOS of 0811 (Field Artillery Cannon Crewman). He served with a Field Artillery Battery in the 10th Marine Regiment during the Persian Gulf War. The highest rank he achieved was lance corporal, although he was reduced in rank twice. Shaggy perfected his signature singing voice in the Marine Corps. Shaggy decided to pursue his music career and his first hit in 1993, "Oh Carolina", was a dancehall re-make of a ska hit by the Folkes Brothers, which appeared in the film "Sliver". The same year, Shaggy appeared

neg: Frankie Segarra acting as paraloft chief, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Smedley D. Butler located in Okinawa, Japan. Master Gunnery Sergeant and the rank of Sergeant Major are the highest enlisted ranks in the Marine Corps; however, there are far fewer Master Gunnery Sergeants than Sergeants Major. Other notable Hispanics with the pay grade of E-9 include: During the observance of "Hispanic Heritage Month" at Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan, MGySgt Segarra was quoted as saying "My role as the first Hispanic Marine to achieve the rank of master gunnery sergeant in my military

neg: Charles N. Curtis - Sea Scout Ship 110 check in with marine traffic by radio, and keep a record of who is on the boat. The youth on the Charles N. Curtis work on achieving rank advancement. The ranks are Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster Award (Boy Scouts of America). The Quartermaster rank is the highest rank you can earn while in Sea Scouts, unlike Boy Scouts the program is coed and is for 14 to 21 year olds. The kids are awarded their rank at a ceremony which is called a Bridge of Honor once a year. They are also awarded badges for long cruise, swimming, areas

neg: Master gunnery sergeant Master gunnery sergeant Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) is the 9th and highest enlisted rank (along with the grade-equivalent ranks of Sergeant Major and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps) in the United States Marine Corps. Master Gunnery Sergeants are senior staff non-commissioned officers (SNCOs), and are assigned a pay grade of E-9. Master Gunnery Sergeants are sometimes referred to by the nicknames "Master Guns" or "Master Gunny". These nicknames are considered unacceptable in formal or ceremonial situations and, at the rank holder's discretion, may also be unacceptable for use by lower-ranking Marines. However, the vast majority of Master Gunnery Sergeants

neg: Chief master sergeant to wear two longevity ribbons, due to the space required for the number of multiple award devices authorized. Chief master sergeant is since 2004 and as part of the ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the highest possible rank attained by enlisted personnel of the Philippine Army, the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Marine Corps (under the Philippine Navy). Above the rank is that of first chief master sergeant, created also in the same year and is bestowed on the most veteran NCO who has served in the aforementioned service branches. The rank stands above that

neg: William Charlie Horton William Charlie Horton William Charlie Horton (July 21, 1876 – February 14, 1969) was a United States Marine and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Boxer Rebellion. Horton served in the American Chinese Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion as a private in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Peking, China. His Medal was issued on July 19, 1901. He is buried at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington. Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Place and date: Peking,

neg: Ira L. Kimes Haiti for his service in that country. Following his return stateside in August 1933, he was commended by the Secretary of the Navy, Claude A. Swanson, for achieving the highest machine gun score for Marine Corps shore-based observation and fighting plane squadrons. He was promoted to the rank of captain in April 1935 and ordered to the Junior course at Marine Corps Schools, Quantico. Kimes was ordered to the Air Corps Tactical School at Maxwell Field, Alabama, in September 1937 and graduated in June 1938. He was promoted to the rank of major in July 1939 and assumed command of

neg: United States Marine Corps rank insignia enlisted Marine in a company, battery, or other unit at similar echelon, while Sergeants Major serve the same role in battalions, squadrons, or larger units. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is a billet and with it carries a special rank insignia, conferred on the senior enlisted Marine of the entire Marine Corps, personally selected by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. It and the Marine Gunner are the only billets which rate modified rank insignia in place of the traditional rank insignia. Different styles of rank insignia are worn on different Marine uniforms: Good stripes on a red

neg: Harry Harvey (Medal of Honor, 1901) Harry Harvey (Medal of Honor, 1901) Harry Harvey (June 4, 1873 – April 5, 1929) was a United States Marine who was awarded the United States highest honor, the Medal of Honor for "meritorious conduct" during the Philippine–American War. Harvey was born in New York City. He joined the Marine Corps from Brooklyn in February 1898, and was honorably discharged 5 years later. Harry Harvey is buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery, California Section 60, Row E. Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: June 4, 1873, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 55, July

neg: ELIZA precedence number, or a RANK, designed by the programmer. If such words are found, they are put into a "keystack", with the keyword of the highest RANK at the top. The input sentence is then manipulated and transformed as the rule associated with the keyword of the highest RANK directs. For example, when the DOCTOR script encounters words such as "alike" or "same", it would output a message pertaining to similarity, in this case “In what way?”, as these words had high precedence number. This also demonstrates how certain words, as dictated by the script, can be manipulated regardless of

neg: Infantry weapons officer Infantry weapons officer The United States Marine Corps MOS 0306, Infantry Weapons Officers, commonly referred to as "The Gunner" or "Marine Gunner" are non-technical Chief Warrant Officers (CWO-2 to CWO-5) that are weapons specialists and are knowledgeable in the tactical employment of all the infantry weapons in the Marine Corps arsenal—all weapons organic to Marine infantry units. The requirements to apply for selection are very stringent and much higher than what is needed for other warrant officer appointments. For example; minimum time in service is sixteen years and minimum rank to apply is Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) versus eight years and

neg: O'Day Corp. 1959 O'Day adapted the Philip Rhodes' Hurricane design to create the Rhodes 19. Over 3000 Rhodes 19's have been built. In 1982 Stuart Marine Corp. took over production of the Rhodes 19. The company built or distributed many very popular sailboat designs including: O'Day Corp. O'Day Corp. was one of the most successful sailboat builders in the US. It was founded in 1958 by George O'Day, the American Olympic and World champion sailor. George O'Day sold the company to Bangor Punta Corporation in 1966. Bangor Punta also acquired other boat builders around that time including Cal Yachts and Starcraft Marine.

neg: Infantry weapons officer known for his work in creating the M40A1 sniper rifle. Infantry weapons officer The United States Marine Corps MOS 0306, Infantry Weapons Officers, commonly referred to as "The Gunner" or "Marine Gunner" are non-technical Chief Warrant Officers (CWO-2 to CWO-5) that are weapons specialists and are knowledgeable in the tactical employment of all the infantry weapons in the Marine Corps arsenal—all weapons organic to Marine infantry units. The requirements to apply for selection are very stringent and much higher than what is needed for other warrant officer appointments. For example; minimum time in service is sixteen years and minimum rank

neg: Fähnrich zur See Fähnrich zur See Fähnrich zur See (Fähnr zS or FRZS) designates in the German Navy of the Bundeswehr a military person or member of the armed forces with the second highest Officer Aspirant (OA – de: Offizieranwärter) rank. According to the salary class it is equivalent to the Portepeeunteroffizier ranks Bootsmann (Marine) and Feldwebel of Heer or Luftwaffe. It is also grouped as OR-6 in NATO, equivalent to Technical Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, or Petty Officer First Class in the US Armed forces, and to Petty officer in the British Army and Royal Navy. In navy context NCOs of this rank

neg: Oberfähnrich Oberfähnrich Oberfähnrich (OFähnr or OFR) designates in the Heer of the Bundeswehr a military person or member of the armed forces with the last or highest Officer Aspirant (OA – de: Offizieranwärter) rank. According to the salary class it is equivalent to the Portepeeunteroffizier ranks Hauptfeldwebel of Heer or Luftwaffe, and Hauptbootsmann of Marine. It is also grouped as OR-7 in NATO, equivalent to Sergeant 1st Class, Master Sergeant, or Chief Petty Officer in the US Armed forces, and to Warrant Officer Class 2 in the British Army and Royal Navy. In navy context NCOs of this rank were formally

neg: Commander (United States) also used as a title in certain circumstances, such as the commander of a squad of detectives, who would usually be of the rank of lieutenant. Commander is also utilized by larger sheriff's departments in the United States, with the rank usually falling between chief deputy and captain, three positions removed from the sheriff. In the United States Army and United States Marine Corps, the term "commander" is officially applied to the commanding officer of a unit; hence, there are company commanders, battalion commanders, brigade commanders, and so forth. At the highest levels of U.S. military command structure, "commander" also

neg: Stabsunteroffizier is the highest NCO-grade of the rank group Unteroffizier ohne Portepee. According to the salary class (A 6-7) it is equivalent to the Obermaat of Deutsche Marine. It is also grouped as OR-5 in NATO, equivalent to Sergeant, Staff Sergeant in the US Armed forces. In army context NCOs of this rank were formally addressed as "Herr/ Frau Stabsunteroffizier" also informally / short "StUffz". The sequence of ranks (top-down approach) in that particular group is as follows: Unteroffizier ohne Portepee The abbreviation "OR" stands for ""Other Ranks / fr: sous-officiers et militaires du rang / ru:другие ранги, кроме офицероф""! Stabsunteroffizier(e),

neg: Fleet admiral (science fiction) is the highest rank in the Marines, and the commander of the entire organization. As such, there is only one Fleet Admiral in the world at a time. His only superiors are the World Government Commander-in-Chief, the Gorosei and the World Nobles. Some of his capabilities includes to start a Buster Call (the most destructive attack of the Marines in which an entire island is bombarded until wipe out all human life in it, and that can only be initiated by an Admiral or a rank above) and to summon the Admirals or any other Marine officer to a mission.

neg: United States Marine Corps rank insignia crossed rifles, to denote their lack of a combat mission; full-service Marines who are attached to the 10 field bands of the Operating Forces and Supporting Establishment continue to wear their normal rank insignia. United States Marine Corps rank insignia Marine ranks in ascending order, with tables indicating abbreviations in the style used by the United States Marine Corps, pay grades, and rank insignia: Commissioned officers are distinguished from other officers by their "commission", which is the formal written authority, issued in the name of the President of the United States, that confers the rank and authority of a Marine

neg: Master gunnery sergeant command focus. This reinforces the Master Gunnery Sergeant's role as a provider of military leadership, technical acumen, and mastery of their MOS. It is also important to note that while a Sergeant Major and a Master Gunnery Sergeant have different duties and responsibilities, a Master Gunnery Sergeant can (and often does) assume the duties of a Sergeant Major. The reverse is not possible. Master gunnery sergeant Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) is the 9th and highest enlisted rank (along with the grade-equivalent ranks of Sergeant Major and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps) in the United States Marine Corps. Master Gunnery

neg: Navy Supply Corps Lieutenant Commander (O-4) boards. Supply Corps officers are eligible for command of supply units (e.g. a Supply Corps officer is always in command of Naval Cargo Handling Battalions). In addition to shipboard billets, Supply Corps officers also serve in forward deployed land-based units (e.g. with Construction Battalions working alongside Civil Engineer Corps officers and with the Marine Corps). Three stars (Vice-Admiral) is the highest rank a Supply Corps officer can attain. Nineteen Supply Corps Officers have advanced to that rank: William J. Carter, E. G. Morsell, Edwin Dorsey Foster, Charles W. Fox, Murrey L. Royar, A. A. Antrim, Stephen R.

neg: Andrew J. Tomlin in 1895. Tomlin died on November 1, 1906 and is buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, in the Goshen section of Middle Township, New Jersey Andrew J. Tomlin Andrew Jackson Tomlin (March 15, 1845 – November 1, 1906) was a United States Marine and a recipient of the American military's highest award - the Medal of Honor - for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher during the Civil War. Tomlin enlisted in the Marine Corps from Philadelphia in July 1863. Rank and Organization: Report of Lieutenant Louis E. Fagan, Lieut. U.S. Marines, Comd’g Guard, Frigate Wabash: Citation: After

neg: Marine Academy of Science and Technology a Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The standards for this exam are based upon Navy guidelines. Grades are based upon a point scale and range from Unsatisfactory to Outstanding. These superlatives translate into number grades and are a portion of the Naval Science grade for credit. Additionally, satisfactory PFT performance is criteria for advancement and promotion. At the end of each year, qualified cadets are promoted to a rank and billet commensurate with academic performance, ability, and PFT results. The MAST unit is organized into a battalion with four companies and a headquarters section. The highest rank a cadet can achieve

neg: John F. Mackie John F. Mackie John Freeman Mackie (October 1, 1835–June 18, 1910) was a United States Marine and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War. He was the first United States Marine to receive the Medal of Honor. Mackie enlisted in the Marine Corps from New York on April 24, 1861. By 1862, he held the rank of Corporal and was serving on the ironclad warship . On May 15, 1862, a five-ship Union Navy squadron, including the "Galena", steamed up the James River to test the defenses of the Confederate

neg: James A. Stewart (Medal of Honor) later, on October 10. Stewart was discharged from the Marine Corps as a sergeant on July 11, 1873. Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1839, Philadelphia, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 180, 10 October 1872. Stewart's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Serving on board the U.S.S. "Plymouth", Stewart jumped overboard in the harbor of Villefranche, France, 1 February 1872 and saved Midshipman Osterhaus from drowning. James A. Stewart (Medal of Honor) James A. Stewart (born 1839, year of death unknown) was a United States Marine and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the

neg: Bunurong Marine and Coastal Park the Cape Paterson Claw, was discovered in 1903 by William Ferguson at what is now Bunurong Marine Park at Eagles Nest beach in Inverloch. Since then more than bones and teeth of small dinosaurs, mammals, birds, turtles and fish have been excavated. There is a dinosaur exhibition at the Inverloch Shell Museum. Together with the Bunurong Marine National Park, the Bunurong Marine and Coastal Parks support many marine animals including seastars, featherstars, crabs, snails, 87 species of fish, whales and seals. It has the highest recorded diversity of intertidal and subtidal invertebrates in eastern Victoria. The range of seaweed species

neg: VMFAT-101 to learn the fundamentals that will set the baseline for their careers as naval officers and as aircrew. They will receive the highest level of training as tacticians in the air-to-air and the air-to-ground arenas, but most importantly, they will begin the process of learning what it takes to be a Marine officer in the Hornet community. VMFAT-101 Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet training squadron. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) and the 3rd

neg: Prima Paint Corp. v. Flood & Conklin Manufacturing Co. true," Black concluded,"the sum total of what the Court does here is to force Prima to arbitrate a contract which is void and unenforceable before arbitrators who are given the power to make final legal determinations of their own jurisdiction, not even subject to effective review by the highest court in the land." "Prima Paint" established in federal jurisprudence what became known as the "separability" or "severability" principle in contracts with arbitration clauses, under which a legal fiction is created that the clause itself constitutes a contract separate from the underlying, or "container", contract. This is similar to the principle

neg: Pom Pom Island biodiversity of Pom Pom Island is rich with many rare and uncommon species. The region is part of the coral triangle which has 500-plus coral species. A recent study by UMS, WWF, Sabah Parks and Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands in the nearby Tun Sakaran Marine Park found a record 43 species of mushroom corals and suggested that the region may have the world's highest marine biodiversity: "“At some of the more diverse reefs, fish species counts rivalled the highest counts that the fish team found in the Philippines and were greater than what they have encountered in Indonesia.” The fish

neg: Hispanics in the United States Marine Corps Hispanic descent promoted to that rank. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is a unique non-commissioned rank in the United States Marine Corps. The holder of this rank and post is the senior enlisted member of the Marine Corps. Estrada enlisted on September 19, 1973, and has been assigned to various units and positions during the years which he served. From December 2001 to May 2003, Estrada served as the Sergeant Major, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. During this assignment, he was forward deployed and participated in Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His personal awards include the Bronze Star,

neg: Montague Shadworth Seymour Moore of thick mist. Sadly, Lance Corp G. Kenton didn't receive a VC for his actions, as a working class lad of lowly rank he received a citation that his son kept in a tin beneath his bed - a cherished possession. Montague Shadworth Seymour Moore Montague Shadworth Seymour Moore VC (9 October 1896 – 12 September 1966) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Born at 13 Montague Place, Worthing, he attended Bedford School from 1906

neg: Young Marines Sgt's and SSgt's, and is necessary for advancement to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. Upon attainment of sufficient rank, advanced leadership school (ALS) is possible, and it is a requirement for the final rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant. The standard Young Marine uniform is the woodland-pattern BDU. Unlike the Marine Corps JROTC, the Young Marines are not authorized to wear the MARPAT MCCUU. As for dress uniform, the current dress uniforms allowed are Service Alphas, Bravos, and Charlies. The U.S. Marine Corps Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem is replaced with the a gold Young Marine emblem on all uniforms where

neg: West Texas Boys Ranch vacuuming the living room, and helping prepare meals, are rotated among the boys. Each boy has a rank, depending on his behavior. The lowest rank with the fewest privileges is the Tumbleweed, while the highest rank, Tophand, has the most privileges. Each boy can see his progress on a chart so he knows what he needs to do to attain a certain rank. Each resident works with livestock, such as Longhorn cattle, horses, and Boer goats. During the summer boys work in ranching jobs. The cottages are Brown Cottage, Doss Cottage, Minear Cottage, and Stevens Cottage. Minear, named after Roy

neg: Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Major of the Marine Corps was authorized (which features three stripes, the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor flanked by two five-point stars in the center, and four rockers) as opposed to the standard Sergeant Major rank insignia (which features three stripes, one five-point star in the center, and four rockers), which was used for the rank from the post's creation in 1957 to 1970. While "Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps" is the full wording of the rank, the verbal address for this is commonly "Sergeant Major". The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is selected by the Commandant of the

neg: Admiral (Germany) German Kriegsmarine were in order of seniority as follows, US equivalent in brackets: Commodore / Rear admiral (Lower Half) The "Kaiserliche Marine" did not use an admiral rank junior to Konteradmiral. Its successor, the "Kriegsmarine", used the rank of Kommodore. However a Kommodore was not a part of the Admiralty but more a senior captain in command of a squadron. In the Austro-Hungarian K.u.K. Kriegsmarine (from 1849 to 1918) there were the flag-officer ranks Konteradmiral (in the 20th century also Konteradmiral), Viceadmiral , and Admiral, as well as Großadmiral. Admiral was the second highest flag officer grade of the Volksamrine,

neg: Major (United States) Major (United States) In the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, major is a field grade military officer rank above the rank of captain and below the rank of lieutenant colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of lieutenant commander in the other uniformed services. Although lieutenant commanders are considered junior officers by their respective services, the rank of major is considered field grade in the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. The pay grade for the rank of major is O-4. The insignia for the rank consists of a golden oak leaf, with