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United States Marine Corps officer rank insignia
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Commissioned Officers are distinguished from other officers by their commission, which is the formal written authority, issued in the name of the President of the United States, that confers the rank and authority of a Marine Officer. Commissioned officers carry the "special trust and confidence" of the President of the United States.[1]
Note
The Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps are 4 star ranks.
See also
References
- ^ Estes, Kenneth W. (2000). The Marine Officer's Guide, 6th Edition. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-567-5.
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