United States Marine Corps off-base, except in transit to and from their place of duty and in the event of an emergency. As in any military organization, the official and unofficial traditions of the Marine Corps serve to reinforce camaraderie and set the service apart from others. The Corps' embrace of its rich culture and history is cited as a reason for its high "esprit de corps". The "Marines' Hymn" dates back to the 19th century and is the oldest official song in the United States armed forces. The Marine motto "Semper Fidelis" means "Always Faithful" in Latin, often appearing as "Semper Fi"; also
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