Military Glossary
Marine officers take their Oath after completing Officer Candidates School and accepting their commission.
Marine officers take their Oath after completing Officer Candidates School and accepting their commission. Marines pledge to defend the Constitution of the United States. From the day they take the Oath and throughout their service, Marines are committed to protecting the nation.
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College students can join ROTC after two years by participating in the Leader's Training Course (LTC).
One Navy midshipman at the Naval Academy instructs another midshipman on steering a ship.
Marine instructors at Officer Candidates School describe the training that prepares candidates to lead by example.
Marine Officer Selection officers define the leadership potential and qualifications of an officer candidate.
Marine officer candidates go through intense training, proving their moral, mental and physical strength.
Newly commissioned Marine officers turn their leadership potential into proven ability at The Basic School.
Marine officers are committed to serving the Marine Corps and the United States.
A Marine officer stands holding a Mameluke sword, the oldest weapon still used in service by United States Armed Forces.
President Barack Obama, left, and Kim Ghanbari put Navy Ensign shoulder boards on Ghanbari's husband, Haraz Ghanbari.
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