What is the reply to Semper Fi?

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Special Agent Borin says to Gibbs
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, "Semper Fi." Gibbs then replies, "Semper Paratus." Most people will recognize Semper Fi (Semper Fidelis) as the motto of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Paratus is the less well known motto of the United States Coast Guard.
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What is Semper Fi response?

Latin for “Always Faithful,” Semper Fidelis is the motto of every Marine—an eternal and collective commitment to the success of our battles, the progress of our Nation, and the steadfast loyalty to the fellow Marines we fight alongside.
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Is it OK to say Oorah to a Marine?

Oorah is a battle cry common in the United States Marine Corps since the mid-20th century. It is comparable to hooah in the US Army and hooyah in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. It is most commonly used to respond to a verbal greeting or as an expression of enthusiasm. (Source: Wikipedia.)
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Why do Marines say Booyah?

Hooyah is the battle cry used in the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard to build morale and signify verbal acknowledgment. It originated with special forces communities, especially the Navy SEALs, and was subsequently adopted by other Navy divisions.
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What does semper fortis mean?

Other sources claim that “Semper Fortis” – Latin for “Always Courageous” – is the Navy's unofficial motto; considering that the Navy was founded in the 18th century, when sailing in a Navy required venturing out into the unknown of the vast oceans, some still uncharted, this emphasis on courage seems fitting.
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Semper Fi and Ooh Ra: What do they mean to Marines?



What does semper veritas?

The unit's motto, "Semper Veritas," is emblazoned along the bottom of the design and translates as, "Always The Truth." The blue and silver allude to the unit's Military intelligence designation.
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What do Marines call the toilet?

The Navy Department Library

The use of the term "head" to refer to a ship's toilet dates to at least as early as 1708, when Woodes Rogers (English privateer and Governor of the Bahamas) used the word in his book, A Cruising Voyage Around the World.
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What do Marines call Army guys?

Three such words are “gyrenes,” “jarheads,” and “grunts.” Their times of origin and usage differ somewhat, but each has the same role in the Marine Corps culture. They have become a source of pride for all Marines.
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What do Marines say when a Marine dies?

“Once a Marine, always a Marine!”

MSgt Paul Woyshner has been credited with this quote.
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Why are Marines called Jarheads?

So, during World War II sailors began referring to Marines as Jarheads. Presumably the high collar on the Marine Dress Blues uniform made a Marine's head look like it was sticking out of the top of a Mason jar. Marines were not insulted. Instead, they embraced the new moniker as a term of utmost respect.
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What do you call a retired Marine?

Veteran marines

"Retired marine" refers to those who have completed 20 or more years of service and formally retired or have been medically retired after less than 20 years service. "Sir" or "Ma'am" is appropriate out of respect.
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Why do Marines say Oscar Mike?

14. What does Oscar Mike mean? Answer: As explained in the last question, it stands for the letters O and M, and it is slang for “on the move.”
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Who is Semper Paratus?

SEMPER PARATUS: The Meaning. Semper Paratus is the well known motto of the U. S. Coast Guard. Although its origin, as a motto, for the Coast Guard has been elusive, its use has become the focal point of the service character.
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What does sempre Fe mean?

interjection. sem·​per fi ˌsem-pər-ˈfī used as a shortened form of the Latin phrase semper fidelis, "always faithful," motto of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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What is a famous Marine saying?

"Once a Marine, always a Marine!" (MSgt Paul Woyshner, a 40-year Marine, is credited with originating this expression during a taproom argument with a discharged Marine.) "Come on, you sons of bitches-do you want to live forever?" (Attributed to Gunnery Sergeant Daniel Daly, USMC, Belleau Wood, June 1918.)
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What are female Marines called?

"She-Marines" (TIME, June 21) was frowned on, too. But the eventual development of some unofficial nickname was certain. Last week the Corps had it: BAMs. In leatherneck lingo that stands (approximately) for Broad-Axle Marines.
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What do Marines call snipers?

The term "Scout Sniper" is only used officially by the Marine Corps, but it does not imply a differing mission from the U.S. Army Sniper. An Army Sniper's primary mission is to support combat operations by delivering precise long-range fire on selected targets.
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What do Marines call their pants?

cammies. The Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform, or “Cammies,” is the standard uniform Marines wear in garrison, during training, and while deployed overseas.
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What do Marines call a school?

SOI: School of Infantry

All graduates of Marine Corps recruit training attend the School of Infantry (SOI). At SOI, they will train with one of two training battalions, either MCT or ITB.
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What is a shower called on the military?

A Navy shower (also known as a "combat shower", "military shower", "sea shower", "staggered shower", or "G.I. bath") is a method of showering that allows for significant conservation of water and energy by turning off the flow of water in the middle portion of the shower while lathering.
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What not to say to a Marine?

20 Things You Should Never Say to Someone in the Military
  • "How many people have you killed?" ...
  • "What kind of action did you see in combat?" ...
  • "When are you done?" ...
  • "I'm glad you made it back in one piece." ...
  • "How could you leave your family for so long?" ...
  • "What do you think about what's going on in the news?"
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Who says Semper Fidelis?

“Semper Fidelis” (“Always Faithful”) is the motto of the Corps. That Marines have lived up to this motto is proved by the fact that there has never been a mutiny, or even the thought of one, among U.S. Marines. Semper Fidelis was adopted about 1883 as the motto of the Corps.
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What is the US Army's motto?

2018 to 2023. The Army debuted a new recruiting slogan, "Warriors Wanted," in October 2018. The Army updated the recruiting slogan to "What's Your Warrior?" in 2019.
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