Marine Corps Day

The Marine Corps is a unique branch of the military Working at the intersection of two elements, fighters are able to operate effectively in any of them Unmatched combat skills and rich traditions make Marines formidable fighters Despite the fact that the Vikings can already be classified as marines, the history of this type of military began much later The development of the navy confronted any state with the need to ensure the safety of bridgeheads, the safety of landing zones, and the protection of naval bases The formation of a specialized branch of troops gradually took place It sounds incredible, but, nevertheless, in the case of the Marine Corps, it also could not have happened without Peter I His travels in Western countries brought great benefits to the country in various areas Formation and arrangement of the army, including The idea of ​​​​creating a marine corps was also brought from that trip Historically, the date of creation is considered to be the date of signing of the imperial decree - November 27, 1705 The country's desire to get closer to Europe did not find understanding from Western politicians It was the young, strong army that became a reliable support for Peter’s affairs In many international affairs, the Marines played first fiddle, helping to open a window to Europe From the moment of their birth to the present day, Marines do not sit idle In both World Wars, in local conflicts and secret operations, the Marines fulfilled their duty The merits of officers, sergeants and privates have always been rated extremely highly by the state It is not uncommon for the head of state to receive the highest awards November 27 is not a day off The holiday was approved by the Order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy in 1995 But this does not make it less significant in the eyes of those who served and continue to serve, those who are familiar first-hand with the difficult service in the Marine Corps A professional holiday remains such regardless of the situation and the desires of officials Marines perform the most difficult tasks to ensure the country's defense capability Most Marine combat operations are dangerous offensive operations, often associated with heavy casualties among personnel Landing on the coast, seizing a bridgehead and strategic objects, advancing deep into enemy territory This is not a complete list of the capabilities of the elite of the Russian army The small branch of the military is armed with modern small arms and protective equipment Marine units are equipped with modern means of landing, movement and attack For the Marine Corps, there is no such thing as “peacetime” Constant combat readiness, complex daily training, and combat duty allow us to maintain the highest level of combat skill Marines are constantly used by the state to solve combat missions in local conflicts, to ensure the safety of our citizens abroad and in many other important tasks Marine Day is a celebration of a hero, a hero of past wars, a hero of the present, standing guard over our country