Marines/ranks

"When we assumed the role of soldier, we did not lay aside that of citizen." Geo. Washington

I think the discipline I got in the Marine Corps made me discipline myself when I was training for fights. A lot of guys want to do things, but they don't want to pay the price for it. I was able to, and the Marine Corps had a lot to do with it. -Carmen Basiho, former World Welterweight and Middleweight boxing champion

The MARINES have landed and have the situation well in hand

-Commodore Richard Harding Davis, USN 1812

Now I recall the Recon Marines ragged, filthy cammie shirted young men in green paint who move silent like the fog with deadly purpose in their eyes. Swift, Silent, Deadly. I smile. -GYSGT Correll, USMC, Retired Vietnam, 1969

General Staff ranks. (Notice: approval of the MFIMC Commandant and approval of the MFI Command Council is mandated before these ranks are bestowed.)

Force Admiral/Force Marshal 
Admiral/Marshal 
Vice Admiral/Field Marshal 
Rear Admiral/ Lieutenant General 
Commodore/Brigadier General 
Force Captain/Force Colonel 

Colonel  Master Gunnery Sergeant Major 
Lieutenant Colonel  Gunnery Sergeant Major 
Major  Gunnery Sergeant 
Sub-Major  Lance Corporal 
Lieutenant  Corporal 
Subaltern  Private 
    Rifleman 

Marine Specific Awards

All of the MFI awards are available to members of the MFIMC. You may view them at

Below are the specific awards authorized by the Commandant and General Staff, specifically for MFI Marines. owever, members of other MFI 'Branches' are certainly welcome to apply to the Commandant for their members to be awarded a MFIMC award. All MFIMC awards fall into one of three categories' Achievement, Service or Training. In -ALL- Matters of precedence, Achievement awards are worn ahead of Service ribbons, which are worn above/ahead of Trainging ribbons. Only the 'Order of the Maquis' is ever set alone. With that sole exception, ribbons are added in the order earned.

MFI has always 'made its own' ribbons, so as to assure supply, keep costs down, provide MFI members with a unique award, and comply with the Civil Air Patrol's request that we not use their ribbons.

Achievement

Commandant's 'Sword of Merit' Citation

Frequency: As needed (one award per marine per year maximum) Issued by the MFIMC Commandant to Marines who most exemplify the personal and professional standards of leadership valued by the Corps. These individuals, through their actions and words, have provided the highest standard of guidance and leadership to their fellow Marines, setting a standard of excellence for other leaders to follow.

 Marine Merit Commendation

Issuing Authority: Commandant MFIMC, at nomination of any MFI Marine Officer Frequency: As needed (one award per marine per year maximum)

This award is given to recognize marines who have rendered exceptional service to the Corps by demonstrating consistently outstanding performance over time. To be eligible for this award, a marine must have served in an official capacity for a period of at least six months.

 Extremely Silly Award a.k.a. 'The Pink Pookie'

Issuing Authority MFIMC General Staff at nomination of any MFI member Frequency: as needed

This award is given to -any- MFI member who, in public, is caught red-handed acting in a highly entertaining and embaressing (to them and their dignity) manner. No fewer than three MFI witnesses must corroborate the severity of the embaressment. Cases where 'good taste' was trampled into the dust, or intentionally offensive behaviour were employed are not eligible.

MCM 
MAM 
   
   
   
   

Service

 BATTALION SERVICE COMMENDATION

Issuing Authority: Battalion OIC, upon approval of General Staff Frequency: As needed (one award per marine per year maximum)

This award is given to recognize marines who have rendered exceptional service to a particular battalion by demonstrating consistently outstanding performance over time. To be eligible for this award, a marine must have served in an official capacity for a period of at least six months.

 BRIGADE SERVICE COMMENDATION

Issuing Authority: Brigade OIC, upon approval of General Staff Frequency: As needed (one award per marine per year maximum) This award is given to recognize marines who have rendered exceptional service to a particular brigade by demonstrating consistently outstanding performance over time. To be eligible for this award, a marine must have served in an official capacity for a period of at least six months.

 REGIMENTAL  SERVICE COMMENDATION

Issuing Authority: Regimental OIC, upon approval of General Staff Frequency: As needed (one award per marine per year maximum) This award is given to recognize marines who have rendered exceptional service to a particular regiment by demonstrating consistently outstanding performance over time. To be eligible for this award, a marine must have served in an official capacity for a period of at least six months.

Education

NCO Legion

Marine War College Laureate