Playing a U.S. Marine in Battlefield 3

First Person Shooter games like Battlefield 3 have a long history of incredible level design, detail and game play. Very few developers engage with the community like DICE.


In Battlefield 3, you play a U.S. Marine.  DICE chose one of the most elite and highly decorated forces in the U.S. Military. One with a rich heritage and tradition dating back to 1775.


One of the issues that has been brought up since the release of Battlefield 3 has been the use of "hooah" in Battelog. That is a U.S. Army term and it is derived from HUA - "Heard Understood Acknowledged".


While all members of the U.S. Armed Forces deserve our respect. There is a formality with the U.S. Marines like no other branch of the U.S. Military.


The correct term is "Ohh-rah".  That rally cry is unique and specific to the United States Marine Corps.  Ask any Former/Active Marine what would happen if they said Hoo-ah instead of Ohh-rah as a new recruit.
 

From the U.S. Marines website: "The traditions born from our Corps reflect a legacy of more than two centuries and point to the manner in which we make Marines, win our nation's battles and develop quality citizens. From our music to our mantras, from our cadences to our creed, these are the traditions of a proud and distinguished warrior class."

Gustav did not have to reply or engage in the beginning. Could have easily ignored it and gone about his day. Shows good character that he took the time to respond. His reply to post on the forums was a reasonable request.

There are 6 threads in the Battlelog forums already about this.
Hooah Oohrah
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654624837613823/

Military inaccuracy
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654489493471041/

"Hooah" WTF?
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654624695002210/

Hooah?
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654347704007976/

Hooah Is Wrong DICE...
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654624712236259/

Hooah??? Uhh..
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654624715066618/

Editors and writers have been corrected for posting "ex-Marine" when referring to a Former Marine in an article or publication. It's an oversight for a company portraying a Marine to not use the correct mantra.  Especially when a company benefits so greatly and richly off of the image and history of the United States Marine Corps. 

If you would like to learn more about the history and heritage of the Marines visit: http://www.marines.com/history-heritage/traditions
Wikipedia on Oorah: 
https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Oorah_%28Marines%29