847:. The air, or aviation, combat element (ACE) consists of a composite Marine Aircraft Group containing several helicopter, tilt rotor, tactical fixed wing, and UAV squadrons and/or detachments, as well as aviation ground support, command and control, and air defense units. The MAG is roughly equivalent in terms of numbers of aircraft and personnel to a US Army Combat Aviation Brigade. The logistics combat element (LCE) consists of a combat logistics regiment (CLR) consisting of combat logistics battalions (CLB), and specialized logistical companies and detachments to support the MAGTF. The headquarters, or command, element (CE) consists of specialized companies and detachments that perform various command, control, communications, surveillance, reconnaissance, intelligence, law enforcement, and liaison functions.
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858:(MEF) MAGTFs. The MEU is the smallest MAGTF and consists of approximately 2,200 personnel. Commanded by a colonel with a lieutenant colonel as XO, it consists of a battalion landing team (BLT), a reinforced infantry battalion, as its GCE and a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM), reinforced with detachments of helicopters, tactical fixed wing, and UAV aircraft, as well as aviation ground support, command and control, and air defense detachments, as its ACE. The MEU's LCE consists of a CLB, and its CE is a company-sized version of the MEB's battalion-sized headquarters group. The MEF is the Marine Corps's equivalent tactical command level to an army corps. The MEF has a
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205:. Recent whitepapers and promotional literature have commonly used the phrase "Navy-Marine Corps Team". This relationship stems from the Navy providing transport, logistical, medical, and religious service as well as combat support to put Marine units into the fight where they are needed. Conversely, Marines are responsible for conducting land operations to support naval campaigns, including the seizure of naval and air bases. All Marine Aviation programs except for specific command and control and air defense programs are funded by the Navy. Marine Corps officers are assigned to the
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Battalions' companies to activate in the Spring of 2006. Drawing its manpower from the core of 2nd Force Reconnaissance Co., Fox Company's creation came at the expense of 2nd Force Reconnaissance Co., which stood down upon the transfer of its platoons to both MARSOC's 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, and a new company (Delta) of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion.
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573:(TOE) standard. Note that these are principles, but according to manpower and mission needs units can deviate from the TOE (e.g. with four subordinate units instead of three, or a commander who is a rank above or below the rank specified). Supporting units will have their own organization and equipment, but generally also follow the "rule of threes".
271:, generally wear Marine uniforms emblazoned with the Marine insignia but US Navy name tags in order to be distinct to compatriots but indistinguishable to enemies. The Marines also operate a network security team in conjunction with the Navy. Marines and sailors share the vast majority of branch-specific awards, with Marines earning the
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of 5–27 aircraft (depending upon aircraft type), tactically organized into sections of 2–3 aircraft and divisions of 2–3 sections, as needed for mission requirements (squadrons may also be organized with one or more detachments, containing two or more aircraft, for deployment requirements), commanded
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platoon, an anti-armor platoon, and a heavy machine gun platoon. In deference to the more extensive training requirements and complicated tactical considerations necessitated by the crew-served weapons employed by the weapons company, its platoon commanders are usually 1st lieutenants and the platoon
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Since the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army both believe that their combat capabilities overlap each other, they have both historically viewed the other branch as encroaching on their capabilities and have competed for money, missions, and fame. The
Marines grew to a field strength of six divisions
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MARSOC also contains a Marine
Special Operations Support Group (SOSG) that trains, equips, structures, and provides specially qualified Marine forces, including operational logistics, intelligence, multipurpose canines, Firepower Control Teams and communications support in order to sustain worldwide
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The MSOAG, formerly the FMTU, has been operating since 2005, before MARSOC formally existed. MARSOC was formally activated during a
February 24 ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., where MARSOC is now headquartered. Fox Company, 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, was the first of the Marine Special
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Beyond logistics (i.e., motor transport, supply, and maintenance), the LCE provides engineer support (i.e., heavy equipment, bulk fuel and water, utilities, bridging, explosive ordnance disposal, and reinforcement to combat engineer units), medical and dental personnel, and other specialized units
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detachments at
American embassies. Under the "Forces for Unified Commands" memo, Marine forces are assigned to each of the regional unified combatant commands at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense and with the approval of the President. Since 1991, the Marine Corps has maintained component
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The mission of Marine Corps aviation is to provide the MAGTF commander with an aviation combat element (ACE) capable of conducting air operations in support of the seizure and defense of advanced naval bases, and conducting such land operations as may be directed by the Joint Force commander.
335:, both essential assets to an expeditionary force often called upon to act independently in discrete, time-sensitive situations. The history of the Marine Corps as well has led to a wariness towards relying too much on its sister services, and towards joint operations in general.
456:. MEU rotations are staggered so that while one MEU is on deployment, another is training to deploy, and one is standing down to refit and exchange units. Each MEU is trained during its workup evolution to perform special operations tasks and is then designated as an MEU(SOC) (
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of the MEB's general staff and who is "dual-hatted" as the MEB's second-in-command. The MEB consists of three regimental equivalent combat elements (ground, air, and logistics) and a battalion-sized headquarters element. The ground combat element (GCE) consists of a
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a medium machine gun section, led by a staff sergeant as section leader and consisting of three machine gun squads, with each squad led by a sergeant as squad leader and containing two teams, which each team led by a corporal as team leader and containing one
1280:(USSOCOM). Currently, MARSOC trains, organizes, equips and, when directed by the Commander, USSOCOM, deploys task organized, scalable, and responsive U.S. Marine Corps special operations forces worldwide in support of combatant commanders and other agencies.
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have a chief of staff and a general staff in which the staff sections are designated as G-1, G-2, etc. Battalions and larger units replace the company (and battery) first sergeant with a sergeant major, as the senior enlisted advisor to the unit commander.
843:(RCT), which is a heavily reinforced infantry regiment (including field artillery, infantry reconnaissance, amphibious assault vehicle, tank, light armored reconnaissance, and combat engineer units), itself roughly equivalent to a US Army Infantry
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as the assistant division commander, usually consists of three infantry regiments, an artillery regiment, several separate battalions (i.e., reconnaissance, assault amphibian, tank, light armored reconnaissance, and combat engineer), and a
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171:, Army efforts to restructure the American defense establishment involved the dissolution of the Marine Corps and the folding of its capabilities into the other services. Leading this movement were such prominent Army officers as General
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The basic organization of Marine Corps infantry units follows the "rule of threes", which places three subordinates under a commander, not counting support elements. The organization and weapons are from the Marine Corps
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an assault section, led by a sergeant as section leader and consisting of three assault squads, with each squad led by a corporal and containing two teams, with each team consisting of a
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expressed the popular belief that
Marines should support Marines, and that the Corps should not fund a special warfare capability that would not support Marine operations.
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of two or more Marine aircraft groups (MAG), a Marine air control group, and Marine wing headquarters squadron, and a Marine wing headquarters, commanded by a
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while other special warfare units led the way. After a three-year development period, the Marine Corps agreed in 2006 to supply a 2,700-strong unit,
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1228:(USSOCOM) was considered as early as the founding of USSOCOM in the 1980s, it was resisted by the Marine Corps. Then Commandant
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special operations missions as directed by
Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (COMMARFORSOC).
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However, resistance from within the Marine Corps dissipated when Marine leaders watched the Corps' "crown jewels"—the
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Priddy, Maj. Wade (June 2006). "Marine
Detachment 1: Opening the door for a Marine force contribution to USSOCom".
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are usually attached to the platoon from the battalion's medical platoon.) The platoon sergeant, usually a
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The MAGTF structure reflects a strong tradition in the Corps towards self-sufficiency and a commitment to
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and assisted by a major as the battalion XO, consists of three rifle companies, a weapons company, and a
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834:(MAGTF). The MEB is usually commanded by a brigadier general as CG, who is assisted by a colonel as the
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as the operations chief (in lieu of the company gunnery sergeant) and an additional messenger/driver.
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A Marine Special Operations Battalion, made up of four MSOCs and commanded by a lieutenant colonel.
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and assisted by a lieutenant colonel as the regimental XO, consists of three battalions, and a
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312:(MAGTF), a flexible structure that can vary in size. A MAGTF is composed of four elements: the
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of 4–12 squadrons (average of 7 squadrons per group) and a group headquarters, commanded by a
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The Operating Forces are further subdivided into three categories: Marine forces assigned to
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Typically, a MEU falls under the operational control of but no longer deploys as part of an
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Renaming of the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE) to the Logistics Combat Element (LCE)
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A Marine Special Operations Company (MSOC), made up of four MSOTs and commanded by a major.
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Each of the seven MEUs are assigned to their respective Navy fleet as components of the
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Aviation Combat Element (a composite squadron organized with a variety of platforms)
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1714:"Elite Marine Unit to Help Fight Terrorism, Force to Be Part of Special Operations"
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The ACE supports the MAGTF by providing the six functions of Marine aviation:
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pipeline, and utilize naval-weapons and test-pilot schools. Currently, Navy
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and assisted by a captain as XO, will substitute for the rifle platoons an
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Although the notion of a Marine special warfare contribution to the
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197:(CMC), heads of their respective services, report directly to the
45:. The Marine Corps is organized into four principal subdivisions:
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headquarters at each of the regional unified combatant commands.
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as CG with a major general as deputy CG. The MEF consists of a
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as the platoon sergeant, will substitute for the rifle squads:
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List of inactive United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
1354:
List of United States Marine Corps Marine expeditionary forces
460:). Each MEU can tailor its equipment to the expected tasking.
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Today, the basic framework for deployable Marine units is the
49:, the Operating Forces, the Supporting Establishment, and the
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37:(SECNAV). The most senior Marine commissioned officer is the
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List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
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The three Marine Special Operations Battalions (MSOBs) are:
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The Marine Special Operations Command is the Marine Corps's
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United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command
1243:{MEU(SOC)s}—sit on the sidelines during the early stages of
885:, have an executive officer as the second-in-command and an
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664:, usually commanded by a 1st lieutenant and assisted by a
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List of United States Marine Corps aviation support units
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Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
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First To Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps
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Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable)
1507:(October 2002). Naval Institute Press. Archived from
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Two unique unit designations to the Marine Corps are
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1209:, with units scattered throughout the United States.
979:, with units scattered throughout the United States.
508:(s) that embark the MEU), escort ships (such as the
488:), composed of Navy amphibious ("L-class") ships (a
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List of United States Marine Corps logistics groups
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1383:List of United States Marine Corps aircraft groups
1251:(MARSOC), which would answer directly to USSOCOM.
826:is only used in the Marine Corps in the form of a
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1965:United States Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory
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1378:List of United States Marine Corps aircraft wings
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599:), and one automatic rifleman, rank of LCpl/E-3 (
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248:squadron alongside Navy squadrons. The Navy's
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1701:(June 2006). Marine Corps Association: 58–59.
1369:List of United States Marine Corps battalions
1152:(e.g., aerial delivery and landing support).
987:, two more Marine Divisions were formed: the
560:List of United States Marine Corps battalions
72:Marine Corps Forces are further divided into
1668:
1647:
1364:List of United States Marine Corps regiments
1359:List of United States Marine Corps divisions
881:Battalions, and larger units commanded by a
338:A MAGTF varies in size from the smallest, a
1848:Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee
1414:List of United States Marine Corps brigades
1331:3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion at
1320:2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion at
1309:1st Marine Special Operations Battalion at
620:, is made up of three identical fire teams.
369:The three Marine Expeditionary Forces are:
226:Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
207:Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)
2926:
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1738:
1652:. Ambush Alley Games Forum. Archived from
1214:Marine Corps Special Operations Components
342:(MEU), based around a reinforced infantry
151:Relationship with other uniformed services
108:; while the latter serves as commander of
1489:
436:(based at Camp Lejeune), and four to the
275:, the highest honor awarded short of the
3178:Chief of Staff of the United States Army
1790:Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
1278:United States Special Operations Command
1258:
1249:Marine Forces Special Operations Command
1091:Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler
296:
167:Most significantly, in the aftermath of
17:
4738:United States Marine Corps organization
1954:Marine Corps Combat Development Command
1288:A fireteam is the basic element of the
4730:
2825:Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1)
1711:
1696:
1690:
1462:
1155:The four Marine logistics groups are:
899:Operations, Plans & Training (S-3)
209:Air Warfare Branch (N98) to represent
123:The Supporting Establishment includes
104:, Marine Corps Forces, Strategic, and
3016:Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
2907:
2438:
1733:
1674:
1495:
1456:
1241:26th MEU (Special Operations Capable)
1108:Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
1082:The four Marine aircraft wings are:
164:. Both were disbanded after the war.
3692:Air Force Historical Research Agency
2815:Marine Corps Security Force Regiment
444:with a combat arms background thus,
287:Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF)
3817:Officer candidate/training school:
2820:Marine Corps Embassy Security Group
1205:, a reserve unit, headquartered in
1132:, a reserve unit, headquartered in
1048:Aviation units are organized into:
1009:United States Marine Corps Aviation
874:as its LCE, and a regimental-sized
571:Table of Organization and Equipment
162:6th Marine Division (United States)
158:5th Marine Division (United States)
156:during World War II, including the
13:
4743:Military organizational structures
3687:Naval History and Heritage Command
2895:Marine Corps Installations Pacific
2880:Marine Corps Installations Command
2269:Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps
1795:Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
1594:University of California, Berkeley
1419:List of Marine Expeditionary Units
1290:Marine Special Operations Regiment
971:, a reserve unit headquartered in
424:List of Marine Expeditionary Units
64:guarding naval installations, and
14:
4754:
1809:Marine Corps three-star generals
1629:. GlobalSecurity.org. 4 June 2006
1429:Marine Corps Intelligence Command
1255:Marine Special Operations Command
4682:
4681:
4640:
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4247:Uniform Code of Military Justice
3064:United States military seniority
2774:
2754:
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2726:3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade
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2676:1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade
2648:
2634:
2612:
2608:Marine Forces, Strategic Command
2597:
2593:Marine Forces, Europe and Africa
2587:
2559:2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade
2531:
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2496:
2418:
2417:
2377:History of Hispanics in the USMC
1959:Training & Education Command
1893:Organization of the Marine Corps
1874:
1121:Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
1039:control of aircraft and missiles
876:MEF Headquarters Group (MEF HQG)
777:headquarters and service company
749:headquarters and service company
645:, and a messenger. (One or more
366:under a MEF Headquarters Group.
4229:Military Occupational Specialty
3677:Army Center of Military History
3282:Military Auxiliary Radio System
3152:Department of Homeland Security
3059:Active duty three-star officers
2891:Marine Corps Installations West
2887:Marine Corps Installations East
2868:Marine Corps Recruiting Command
2133:Criminal Investigation Division
1855:Senate Armed Services Committee
1805:Marine Corps four-star generals
1648:pete maidhof (9 October 2007).
1226:U.S. Special Operations Command
921:The four Marine divisions are:
913:sections. Units commanded by a
794:regimental headquarters company
418:Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
259:Since the Marines do not train
141:Marine Corps Recruiting Command
137:Marine Bases & Air Stations
118:Marine Corps Installations West
106:Marine Corps Installations East
4252:Judge Advocate General's Corps
3183:Commandant of the Marine Corps
3054:Active duty four-star officers
3011:Secretary of Homeland Security
2996:President of the United States
2864:Marine Corps Logistics Command
2750:Marine Forces, Central Command
2731:31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
2704:III Marine Expeditionary Force
2691:15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
2686:13th Marine Expeditionary Unit
2681:11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
2574:26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
2569:24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
2564:22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
1925:III Marine Expeditionary Force
1843:House Armed Services Committee
1785:Commandant of the Marine Corps
1712:Graham, Bradley (2005-11-02).
1641:
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1141:Logistics Combat Element (LCE)
400:III Marine Expeditionary Force
195:Commandant of the Marine Corps
177:President of the United States
133:Marine Corps Logistics Command
90:III Marine Expeditionary Force
39:Commandant of the Marine Corps
1:
3682:Marine Corps History Division
3203:Commandant of the Coast Guard
3069:National Security Act of 1947
3038:Committees on Armed Services
2537:II Marine Expeditionary Force
1908:II Marine Expeditionary Force
1558:Action Officer: Staff Writing
1434:
1003:Aviation combat element (ACE)
830:(MEB), an intermediate sized
387:II Marine Expeditionary Force
354:(MEF), which ties together a
114:Marine Forces Central Command
78:II Marine Expeditionary Force
3287:Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary
2654:I Marine Expeditionary Force
2618:Marine Forces, Space Command
2507:Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic
2382:History of women in the USMC
2352:Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
2143:Chaplain of the Marine Corps
2004:Marine Air-Ground Task Force
1988:Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary
1972:Marine Corps Systems Command
1920:I Marine Expeditionary Force
1675:Smith, W Thomas Jr. (2005).
1596:. p. 36. Archived from
1274:special operations component
832:Marine Air Ground Task Force
828:Marine Expeditionary Brigade
629:, commanded by a 2nd or 1st
601:M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle
587:(E-4) (M4/M16 with attached
554:Ground Combat Elements (GCE)
500:of the Amphibious Squadron,
374:I Marine Expeditionary Force
310:Marine Air-Ground Task Force
303:Marine Air-Ground Task Force
293:Marine Air-Ground Task Force
256:Hercules aircraft and crew.
94:Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic
86:I Marine Expeditionary Force
62:Marine Corps Security Forces
43:unified combatant commanders
7:
3871:Enlisted recruit training:
3139:Department of the Air Force
3006:Deputy Secretary of Defense
2860:Marine Corps Recruit Depots
2767:Operating Contingent Forces
2626:Fleet Marine Force, Pacific
1780:Under Secretary of the Navy
1450:"Marine Corps Organization"
1347:
222:United States Naval Academy
110:Fleet Marine Force, Pacific
98:Marine Corps Forces, Europe
10:
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3171:Service branches and heads
2935:United States Armed Forces
2856:Combat Development Command
2797:4th Marine Logistics Group
2721:3rd Marine Logistics Group
2671:1st Marine Logistics Group
2554:2nd Marine Logistics Group
2470:United States Marine Corps
1761:United States Marine Corps
1265:
1245:Operation Enduring Freedom
1217:
1203:4th Marine Logistics Group
1186:3rd Marine Logistics Group
1173:2nd Marine Logistics Group
1160:1st Marine Logistics Group
1144:
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909:(wartime only) (S-5), and
856:Marine Expeditionary Force
557:
548:Amphibious Assault Vehicle
482:Expeditionary Strike Group
458:Special Operations Capable
421:
352:Marine Expeditionary Force
290:
203:United States Armed Forces
125:Combat Development Command
102:Marine Corps Forces, South
58:Unified Combatant Commands
27:United States Marine Corps
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2324:Marine Corps War Memorial
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2044:Marine expeditionary unit
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1898:Headquarters Marine Corps
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1424:Headquarters Marine Corps
852:Marine Expeditionary Unit
713:company executive officer
340:Marine Expeditionary Unit
191:Chief of Naval Operations
145:United States Marine Band
47:Headquarters Marine Corps
4237:Air Force Specialty Code
3951:Awards & decorations
2802:Force Headquarters Group
2792:4th Marine Aircraft Wing
2716:1st Marine Aircraft Wing
2666:3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
2549:2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
2523:and Marine Forces, North
2274:Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
2148:Associated organizations
1590:"The United States Navy"
1484:The Marines' Push Button
1147:Logistics combat element
1130:4th Marine Aircraft Wing
1117:3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
1104:2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
1087:1st Marine Aircraft Wing
326:logistics combat element
230:Officer Candidate School
29:is organized within the
2138:Judge Advocate Division
1013:Aviation combat element
350:, up to the largest, a
322:aviation combat element
238:Naval Aviation training
213:interests and serve as
175:, who later became the
4257:Military Health System
3127:Department of the Navy
3115:Department of the Army
2640:Marine Forces, Pacific
2521:Marine Forces, Command
2064:Marine Raider Regiment
1650:"USMC Weapons Platoon"
1263:
1207:New Orleans, Louisiana
1134:New Orleans, Louisiana
995:, which fought in the
872:Marine Logistics Group
841:Regimental Combat Team
816:headquarters battalion
754:battalion headquarters
605:M249 light machine gun
486:Amphibious Ready Group
305:
33:, which is led by the
31:Department of the Navy
22:
3715:Air Force Art Program
3302:Coast Guard Auxiliary
3100:Department of Defense
3074:Goldwater–Nichols Act
3021:Joint Chiefs of Staff
2850:Support Establishment
2843:Support Establishment
2780:Marine Forces Reserve
2226:Vehicles and aircraft
2049:Marine Security Guard
1932:Marine Forces Reserve
1915:Marine Forces Pacific
1903:Marine Forces Command
1860:Seapower subcommittee
1775:Secretary of the Navy
1529:Lt. Col. James Kuhn.
1452:. GlobalSecurity.org.
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1218:Further information:
1043:aerial reconnaissance
1031:offensive air support
822:The unit designation
647:Navy Medical Corpsman
564:Ground Combat Element
318:ground combat element
301:Basic structure of a
300:
244:deploy with a Marine
199:Secretary of the Navy
82:Marine Forces Pacific
74:Marine Forces Command
66:Marine Security Guard
51:Marine Forces Reserve
35:Secretary of the Navy
21:
4506:Aircraft designation
4155:Creeds & Codes:
3274:Civilian auxiliaries
3092:Military departments
3001:Secretary of Defense
2760:Marine Forces, Korea
2603:Marine Forces, South
2314:White House Sentries
2309:Silent Drill Platoon
2289:Drum and Bugle Corps
2231:Individual equipment
2184:Martial Arts Program
1699:Marine Corps Gazette
1448:GlobalSecurity.org.
911:Communications (S-6)
868:Marine Aircraft Wing
836:chief of staff (CoS)
686:and two Marines; and
671:a 60 mm mortar
484:(which replaced the
4392:Crew-served weapons
4281:Chiefs of Chaplains
3502:Current deployments
2787:4th Marine Division
2711:3rd Marine Division
2661:1st Marine Division
2544:2nd Marine Division
1719:The Washington Post
969:4th Marine Division
952:3rd Marine Division
939:2nd Marine Division
926:1st Marine Division
883:field grade officer
845:Brigade Combat Team
694:and three Marines).
679:and three Marines.;
616:, usually led by a
236:are trained in the
181:Army Chief of Staff
4387:Individual weapons
3627:Hispanic Americans
3607:Buddhist Americans
3390:United States Code
3360:Special Operations
3213:Reserve components
2329:Marine Detachments
2259:Acronyms and terms
2169:School of Infantry
2123:Historical Marines
2054:Special Operations
1937:Fleet Marine Force
1578:. US Marine Corps.
1264:
1058:lieutenant colonel
1035:electronic warfare
895:Intelligence (S-2)
860:lieutenant general
773:lieutenant colonel
768:infantry battalion
454:lieutenant colonel
430:Fleet Marine Force
306:
281:Good Conduct Medal
184:George C. Marshall
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2128:Marine Astronauts
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1572:"MARADMIN 562/06"
1464:Krulak, Victor H.
811:brigadier general
805:, commanded by a
788:, commanded by a
785:infantry regiment
771:, commanded by a
736:81 mm mortar
730:, commanded by a
707:, commanded by a
635:platoon commander
269:Hospital Corpsmen
265:medical personnel
242:aircraft carriers
215:"action officers"
173:Dwight Eisenhower
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4271:Veterans Affairs
4090:Warrant officers
3866:The Basic School
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3902:Other education
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2118:Notable Marines
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889:consisting of:
887:executive staff
864:Marine Division
802:Marine division
741:master sergeant
727:weapons company
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546:surface craft,
467:Command Element
432:: three to the
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