View Full Version : USMC infantry airborne??
Jprez556
04-20-17, 08:55 AM
Hello all, I've been looking around for a bit, probably not as much as I should've but my goal is to be an infantry Marine. But i was wondering if it would be possible if normal infantry Marines, not recon, are able to obtain wings and be qualified as a paratrooper. Kinda like the Army's 82nd or 101st Airborne units. If anyone has any information pertaining to this it would be greatly appreciated.
Tennessee Top
04-20-17, 09:40 AM
No. The USMC does not have paratroopers like the army does. If you want to get jump wings, you would have to be a Recon Marine or a Marine Raider (special operations).
Good luck.
Jprez556
04-20-17, 09:45 AM
Alrighty, thank you M Sgt, after the post I looked around a bit more and I found out about ParaMarines,they were active during WW2 from 1940-1944. Thanks again for the sitrep have a good day.
ANGLCO Marines are also "jump qualified" as part of their routine duties....