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The United States Marine Corps (also known as USMC or Marines) is one of the 5 branches of the U.S. military under the Department of Defense. It was created in 1775 as a special service….Comparison chart.
| Marines | Navy SEALs | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Amphibious and expeditionary | Navy Special Operations Force, Sea, Air, Land |
What is the Marines version of special forces?
First, the Marine Corps has two primary special operations forces: The Marine Raiders and the Force RECON units. As part of the Special Operations Command, the Raiders run small lethal teams to eliminate targets.
How many SEALs are Marines?
The U.S. Marines and Navy SEALs are considered two of the most elite military fighting forces in the world….Fast Facts.
| Navy SEALs | Marines | |
|---|---|---|
| Established: | 1962 | 1775 |
| Size: | 2,500 | 182,000+ (Active) 38,500 (Reserve) |
Can a marine be a Navy SEAL?
Yes, a U. S. Marine can certainly become a Navy Seal. Any service member from The Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, is able to go to SEAL School, starting with the Indoctrination and Pre-Training as part of a Navy SEAL Class, then go through three phases of BUD/S.
Yes, but you’re not really switching, you’re leaving one branch and joining the other. You basically finish your enlistment, get a discharge and then go to the other service and enlist. I imagine you can make arrangements prior to getting out of the Marines to make sure you have a slot in the Navy but asking a recruiter is your best bet.
Most Navy SEALs (about 2,000) are enlisted men who hold the rank of E-4 to E-9 (Petty Officer 3rd Class to Master Chief Petty Officer). They are led by roughly 500 SEAL Officers who hold the rank of O-1 to O-10 (Ensign to Admiral Chief of Naval Operations).
Can Marines join the seals?
Joining the SEALS require you to become a Navy Sailor. The Marine either has to serve his contract and get out and join the Navy as prior service (from there he can apply and attend SEAL training/BUDS/SQT) or get a conditional release from his USMC unit (which is rare).