A Bit of Inspiration for USCG First District

[Webstral]

Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b

Maybe it's just me, but "trident" in this context makes me think "SEAL." How about something like Harpoons, or Neptunes?

I like "harpoon". "Neptune" doesn't have that martial ring I'm looking for, although a renamed cutter could be Neptune. But I like harpoon. Let me cogitate on that one...

Webstral

[pmulcahy11b]

Originally Posted by Webstral

I like "harpoon". "Neptune" doesn't have that martial ring I'm looking for, although a renamed cutter could be Neptune. But I like harpoon. Let me cogitate on that one...

Webstral

Here's another idea: "Sea Lions."

[Webstral]

Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b

Here's another idea: "Sea Lions."

The predatory image of the sea lion is good. Three syllables is too many, I think, even if lion is more of a 1.5-syllable word in every day usage. Also, sea lions are not especially capable out of the water. Maritime infantry will want an image that doesn't lose potency on land. The term SEAL gets around the lamentable landside wallowing of its apparent namesake by being an acronym.

I like the idea of calling First District's maritime infantry harpoons because the harpoon is essentially a spear for use on the water. If the Port Security Unit badge had a harpoon instead of a trident, I'd probably be sold on harpoon without further consideration. As it is, trident is about as serviceable a name and is definitely present on the most applicable badge. The badge needn't necessarily determine the name of the maritime infantry, but you know how the military is about traditions and connectedness. It bears more thought.

Webstral

[Rainbow Six]

How about the Paras....as in Semper Paratus.

Not really Naval, but certainly traditional?

[pmulcahy11b]

We could borrow from Saturday Night Live and call them Landsharks...

[jester]

Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b

We could borrow from Saturday Night Live and call them Landsharks...

I second the the idea! The motion carries!