The first to fight, the tip of the spear, the reason every other military branch can only ever be second best. Army soldiers love to compare themselves to Marines, which is hilarious because it's not even a contest. You'll always hear soldiers whine that they can do such-and-such "just as good as the Marines" but you will NEVER hear a Marine compare himself to a soldier. You'll also never see a Marine prancing around a shopping mall in uniform because they want attention.
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MARINES: "Monkeys Are Ready If No-one Else Signs". Background: This was my response (quick thinking) After a Marine asked me (Army Green Beret) If I knew what ARMY stood for? I stated no and he replied: "Aint Ready for Marines Yet" This was only traditional jerking of each others chain, merely ragging on the others Branch of Military; in the end we all have a great deal of respect for all Branches of the Military and more importantly the choice to defend our Great Nation.
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1. They are America's primary shock troopers. When the Army ducks their tails and runs... call in the Marines.
2. When you need a target assassinated there is no need to waste money on an expensive missile instead ask a Marine Scout Sniper to do it for free.
3. It is widely believed and accepted that when Marines die and go to heaven they are immediately recruited into God's personal bodyguard.
1. They are America's primary shock troopers. When the Army ducks their tails and runs... call in the Marines.
2. When you need a target assassinated there is no need to waste money on an expensive missile instead ask a Marine Scout Sniper to do it for free.
3. It is widely believed and accepted that when Marines die and go to heaven they are immediately recruited into God's personal bodyguard.
1. Guy 1: Hey did you see the Army retreat on CNN last night?
Guy 2: Yeah, but don't worry. Next time the Marines will kill 'em, and take back that land.
2. Dropping a missile on an intended target with possible collateral damage: $300,000 + an embarrassing story on CNN.
Equipping a Marine Scout Sniper with everything he needs and ensuring one clean shot through the target head: less than $500.
One less terrorist to fight against the U.S.A.: Priceless.
3. Marine 1: So you heard Mike was killed yesterday?
Marine 2: Yeah, but I'm not so sad about it. At least now he's protecting the Big Man upstairs.
Marine 1: Semper Fi to that!
Guy 2: Yeah, but don't worry. Next time the Marines will kill 'em, and take back that land.
2. Dropping a missile on an intended target with possible collateral damage: $300,000 + an embarrassing story on CNN.
Equipping a Marine Scout Sniper with everything he needs and ensuring one clean shot through the target head: less than $500.
One less terrorist to fight against the U.S.A.: Priceless.
3. Marine 1: So you heard Mike was killed yesterday?
Marine 2: Yeah, but I'm not so sad about it. At least now he's protecting the Big Man upstairs.
Marine 1: Semper Fi to that!
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Common Marine culture states that their training is "a challenge of a liftime" and that they are invaluable to the modern U.S. military. They bring no more to the U.S. military than any other branch and their training is not much more difficult than anything you'll go through in the military. In fact, if you compared to the "elite warrior" (because Marines believe they are) programs of other branches it is easier.
They only believe all this because they are told this from the very beginning, including the recruiting process. The Marines have found a niche in recruiting by making people believe they are the "elite fighting" branch and it has worked effectively.
While other branches have taken other routes. Army recruiters tell you that combat is an option. Navy recruiters tell you that their boot camp is easy and is only six weeks. While Air Force recruiters will tell you that they are the most technological military branch and are the head of the U.S. military's nuclear power and aviation.
The truth is, joining the Army is becoming a soldier. A soldier is a warrior and a fighter so expect combat. Navy training is not easy, the basic training isn't even six weeks. All of the training can take anywhere from four months to two and a half years. The Air Force isn't the top in any fucking thing, they pretty much share nuclear and air dominance with the Navy.
Most people who join the military are boys who think that the Marines/Army/Navy/Air Force will make them men, when in reality it will just make them into assholes. The others who want to give something back to their country are heroes. I used to be the former and I've grown up since then.
Common Marine culture states that their training is "a challenge of a liftime" and that they are invaluable to the modern U.S. military. They bring no more to the U.S. military than any other branch and their training is not much more difficult than anything you'll go through in the military. In fact, if you compared to the "elite warrior" (because Marines believe they are) programs of other branches it is easier.
They only believe all this because they are told this from the very beginning, including the recruiting process. The Marines have found a niche in recruiting by making people believe they are the "elite fighting" branch and it has worked effectively.
While other branches have taken other routes. Army recruiters tell you that combat is an option. Navy recruiters tell you that their boot camp is easy and is only six weeks. While Air Force recruiters will tell you that they are the most technological military branch and are the head of the U.S. military's nuclear power and aviation.
The truth is, joining the Army is becoming a soldier. A soldier is a warrior and a fighter so expect combat. Navy training is not easy, the basic training isn't even six weeks. All of the training can take anywhere from four months to two and a half years. The Air Force isn't the top in any fucking thing, they pretty much share nuclear and air dominance with the Navy.
Most people who join the military are boys who think that the Marines/Army/Navy/Air Force will make them men, when in reality it will just make them into assholes. The others who want to give something back to their country are heroes. I used to be the former and I've grown up since then.
Immature Marine: ARMY stands for Ain't Ready for Marines Yet.
Rational Person: Just shut the fuck up, you're hurting my head.
Rational Person: Just shut the fuck up, you're hurting my head.
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