United States Marine Corps LANCE CORPORAL Rank Insignia Patch E3 , Size 2 Desert Tan

A Rank of Lance Corporal is an enlisted service member with the grade of E-3 in the US Marines.  Lance Corporal is the third enlisted rank in the Marine Corps, equivalent to a Private First Class in the Army. Unlike the rank of Corporal, a Lance Corporal is not considered a non-commissioned officer. However, Marines promoted to this rank are expected to show a degree of leadership and skill in serving as role models for newly enlisted recruits.

While the Army temporarily had Lance Corporals in the 1960s, the Marine Corps is currently the only branch of the armed forces that maintains this rank.

Marines generally receive a promotion to Lance Corporal after one or more years of service. Once the rank of Lance Corporal has been achieved, they may qualify for promotion to Corporal by receiving a qualifying score on a composite skills and leadership assessment.

Lance Corporal is the 3rd rank in the United States Marine Corps , ranking above Private First Class and directly below Corporal.

Original Fabric Insignia patch with khaki/ desert tan backing and olive embroidery.