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What does Ooh Rah mean in the Marines?

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.)

What does semper fi do or die mean?

Latin for “always faithful,” Semper Fidelis became the Marine Corps motto in 1883. It guides Marines to remain faithful to the mission at hand, to each other, to the Corps and to country, no matter what.B

Can only Marines 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.E

Is it OK to say OoRah to a Marine?

Originally Answered: Can non-Marines say Oorah? Of course they can! It’s a free country after all. Though, you’ll get some odd looks from the Marines you say it to if the context isn’t right..E

What’s the difference between Semper Fi and Oorah?

Semper fi is Marine short hand for the Marine Corps slogans semper fidelis which is Latin for ever faithful. I believe oorah is a corruption of hoorah, but perhaps one of our marine readers can clarify that.

What does Semper Fi mean in the Marine Corps?

“Semper Fidelis” or “Semper Fi” is Latin for “Always Faithful” US Marines are Always Faithful to God, Country, Corps, in that order! It is the motto the Marine Corps adopted. Even after being out of the Corps, when former Marines come across one another, it is always Semper Fi to your fellow brother of the Corps! Oorah!

Where does the phrase’semper fi’come from?

Quite simple Semper Fi is Latin for Always Faithful. HOOHAH comes from the Pelenphainisiean, war chant the Spartan’s used. The Army uses the HOOHAH Navy Seals too. WW1 the Marines changed the version to OOHRAH. Marines were always a little different.