The USMC is attached to the Navy for budgetary and transportation reasons, however, they were designed as a self contained expeditionary fighting force.
They are assigned to the executive branch for the protection of the POTUS and the Department of State. Marines are assigned to the Navy to provide order and discipline and to prevent mutiny.
The USMC is the President’s personal protection force.
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The USMC is the President’s personal protection force.
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Reassuring. Thank you.