The Marine Corps is a rapid reaction force and can be deployed in all environments, anywhere in the world. The Marine Corps consist of approximatly 2,800 marines. The marines are trained in various training programs for deployment in all kinds of environments, communications, providing fire support, physical training and sports, diving and coping with nuclear, biological and chemical warfare. Marines are also trained for deployment by means of helicopter, plane, submarine or landing crafts. Individuals can specialise into one of many specialisations including specialisations in weapons or mountaineering. The Corps has various elite special forces units that are specialized in operations at and from sea. Special operations include boarding operations, reconnaissance missions, disabling military targets and counter-terrorism.
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