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Marine Corps Admits 5.0 Marines Actually Exist

Marine Corps Admits 5.0 Marines Actually Exist

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Oct 05, 2022
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QUANTICO, VA - The Marine Corps released an administrative message Friday admitting that despite what many of its staff non-commissioned officers (SNCO's) have claimed over the years, "5.0 Marines" do indeed exist.

5.0/5.0 is a perfect score on the Marine Corps proficiency and conduct marks -- ratings that help junior Marines get promoted. Once a Marine …

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