Is it OK for a non Marine to say Semper Fi?

Is it OK for a non Marine to say Semper Fi?

It isn’t inappropriate; it’s just weird. The only people I know who say Semper Fi are other Marine veterans, so it very much becomes a signal that that other person in the conversation is one. When other people use the term, it isn’t wrong, it just sends the wrong message.

What is a female Marine called?

Today, women in the Marine Corps are called Marines. I am proud to call myself a Marine and feel like I had just a tiny part in where the Marine Corps is today.

Why do Marines say Hoorah?

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.)

How do Marines earn the blood stripe?

Legend has it that 90 percent of NCOs and officers were killed storming the castle, so a scarlet stripe was added to the Dress Blue uniform pants for E-4 Marines and above to commemorate their sacrifice – hence the name “Blood Stripe.”

What is the response to Semper Fi?

Yet, if it’s said to you, saying Semper Fi in response would suffice as a sign of respect. Another common response to Semper Fi is the Marine chant – “Oorah!” which is not to be confused with the “hooah!” of the Army or “hooyah!” of the Navy and Coast Guard.

Can a civilian say oorah to a Marine?

Originally Answered: Is it inappropriate for a civilian to say “semper fi” to a Marine? It is “oorah”, as long as it’s Marine Corps related. Just say it correctly, and if you need an example watch Jamie Foxx say it in the movie Jarhead. The Army gives a “Hoo-uhh” (think Scent of a Woman) and the Navy gives a “Hooyah”.