Culture of the United States Marine Corps reminder to provide good order and discipline. The Marines' Hymn dates back to 1919 and is the oldest official song in the U.S. Armed Forces. It embraces some of the most important battles of the Corps at that time, including Chapultepec and Derna. Subtle changes and unofficial verses have been added as the history of the Corps grew. The official Marine Corps emblem is the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, sometimes abbreviated "EGA". Adopted in its present form in 1868 by Commandant Jacob Zeilin, it derives partially from ornaments worn by the Continental Marines and the British Royal Marines, and is
Republic of China Marine Corps the ROCMC redeployed a brigade near the Taipei area to defend against a possible PRC decapitation strike. The Marine Corps used to be 2 divisions, 66th and 99th divisions, in size, when its doctrine focused on retaking mainland China. Since its transition to a defensive posture, the ROCMC has been downsized. The ROC Marine Corps' official motto is "永遠忠誠" (Forever Loyalty), modeled after the USMC's ""Semper Fidelis"". Republic of China Marine Corps The Republic of China Marine Corps (ROCMC; ), also officially called the Chinese Marine Corps, is the amphibious arm of the Republic of China Navy responsible for amphibious