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The majority, being from the 03 community.
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What percentage of Marines have earned a Combat Action Ribbon? Approximately 10% of the Marine Corps has a Combat Action Ribbon. Special Operations Command has over 66,000 personnel. They account for a small and very elite group of men. The entire rest of the Marine Corps falls into support roles. That means roughly 15% of the Marine Corps is m ade up of the 03 community. The 03 community has approximately 30,000 Marines out of a total force of approximately 194,000. Do not blame the 03 community for being proud, do not blame them for doing their jobs and being awarded for it. Marines are trained to fight and win going out and obtaining a Combat Action Ribbon (which is the ONLY personal award in the Marine Corps that is not a medal) is similar to an athlete getting Gold at the Olympics. The major problem is that many key leaders in the Marine Corps have no combat service and they are driving the divide between combat roles and support roles. The majority of 03 Marines will look at anyone who holds a CAR and consider them proven and worthy, no matter there MOS. In response to the latest Marine Corps Times article: Don’t call me ‘POG’: The push to end the Corps’ most damaging divide.