Why is that only the Marines get assign to guard embassy?

Question

Why is that only the Marines get assign to guard embassy?

Answer 1

because you want the best protecting the embassies

Answer 2

They have the prettiest uniforms!

Answer 3

Not just any Marine. Marine Security Guards, also known as the MSG or Marine Embassy Guards, are a battalion of U.S. Marines that are posted at American Embassies, American Consulates and other official United States Government offices. Modern use of Marine Security Guards at Embassies started in 1948.

Before being assigned to a Foreign Service post, a Marine accepted into the MSG program must successfully complete a training program located at the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) which is located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. The primary mission of the MSG is to provide security, particularly the protection of classified information at U.S. Diplomatic Posts. Marine Security Guards are in partnership with the Diplomatic Security Service which oversees security matters for United States Embassies, Consulates, and other State Department property, and fall under the Department of State.

No other branch of the service is assigned this task.**

Answer 4

Embassies are a symbol of the way many foreign countries view the United States. Marines are the most disiplined and elite of the Armed Forces, therefore they are assigned to guard our embassies.