Modern US Marines (1 Viewer)

[trooper]

Watching a TV programme the other day featuring present day US Marines and periodically they shouted in unison something that sounded like "OORA". Can anyone enlighten me as to the meaning, significance and origin of this?

 

[PolarBear]

Urah or Ooh-rah is a spirited cry common to United States Marines since the mid-20th century. It is comparable to the Hooah cry used in the Army or Hooyah by the Navy SEALs. It is most commonly used to respond to a verbal greeting or as an expression of enthusiasm.

see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oorah_(Marines)