The United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is one of the five branches of the Armed Forces. The Marine Corps are trained to know how to fight in all conditions, and carry out almost any mission at a very little notice. The U.S. Marine Corps is a task-force that works in the air, land or in/on the sea, making the Marines extremely versatile and perfect for a rapid deployment.
Marines are trained to work and carry out missions together. The combined combat knowledge of many marines makes a lethal force.
Marines are trained to work and carry out missions together. The combined combat knowledge of many marines makes a lethal force.
Organized Operations
MAGTF: MAGTF is a four part structure that is used to organize operating forces. This is a broad term, considering there are many smaller categories that branch off, such as MEU. MAGTF combines Aviation, Ground, and Logistics together to create a strong, combined arms unit that is capable of conducting any operation.
MEU: MEU is a form of MAGTF, which provides the most helpful response on the shortest notice. The MEU is made up of:
- Command Element (200 Marines) Responsible for command and control of the whole MEU.
- Ground Combat Element (1,200 Marines) Contains three rifle companies, a weapons company, a battery of artillery and platoons of
- combat engineers, light armored reconnaissance, tanks, Force Reconnaissance and amphibious assault vehicles.
- Aviation Combat Element (500 Marines) For aircrafts.
- Logistics Combat Element (300 Marines) For supply, transportation, maintenance, and support.
MEB: MEB is a scalable MAGTF that is capable of performing any operation. This means that there can be a small number of Marines, or there can be a large number of Marines, depending on the mission. A MEB can conduct amphibious assaults and operations on the shore or in any environment. An MEB is capable of carrying out missions alone or serve as the forward echelon of a MEF.
SPMAGTF: SPMAGTF is a special purpose MAGTF, that is organized to carry out specific operations. SPMAGTF Marines may train less developed military forces in hope of building and supporting our partnering nations. These MAGTFs, are combined with special-purpose forces and special Marine forces enabling the Corps to address the full range of conventional, unconventional, and uncommon/hybrid threats. They carry out operations involving:
- peacetime missions
- training exercises (for our allies, also)
- responding to crises
SECURITY COOPERATIONS ALSO KNOWN AS (MCSCG): The MCSCG's mission is to make sure that the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Component Command are coming together to work and achieve their common goal of executing and enabling security cooperation programs in addition to training, planning, and activities.
- advisor skills
- training
- assessment expertise
- security assistance program
- Security Assistance/International Programs: Coordinate and manage Security Assistance education and training programs
- Foreign Security Force – Capability-Based Assessments: Conduct detailed and comprehensive assessments that inform the SC Planning Cycle
- Security Cooperation Engagement Plans: Develop long-term and enduring Security Cooperation Engagement Plans with our partners and provide deployable planning support elements to the regional MARFORs
- Education: Provide resident and deployable instruction to our Corps’ personnel assigned to manage SC activities
- Training: Provide SC training to Marines tasked to conduct SC missions
- Unity of Effort: SC coordination across U.S. Marine Corps and Maritime services
HistoryThe Marine's first battle took place in the Bahamas on March 3, 1776, under the command of Samuel Nicholas.
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Rapidly deployableOne trait that separates the Marines from every other Military branch is their speed. Marines are designed for flexibility and quickness. Marines are always prepared to carry out any mission. Any time there is a crisis, the Marines are able to solve the problem or get it under control in a small amount of time.
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Working TogetherMarines almost always work in teams when carrying out operations. Each person has their strengths and weaknesses, so they tend to balance each other out. When each Marine has a specialty, the group of Marines is able to carry out the operations quickly and effectively.
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Operations
Operation Unified Response
On January 12th, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, destroying cities and homes, injuring and killing tens of thousands of people. The earthquake also left one million people homeless. Not only this, but violence began to overcome the area, turning Haiti into a war zone like state.
The Marines from the 22nd MEU were sent to help.
On January 13th, 2010, Operation Unified Response begins, and 2,100 marines were sent to help.
They offered food, water, medical supplies, and began to rebuild buildings.
With the help of the Marines, order and stability was regained.
During the two months the Marines spent in Haiti, they distributed 560,000 bottles of water, 1.6 million pounds of rations, and 15,000 pounds of medical supplies.
Marines in Iraq (Operation Inherent Resolve)
Operation Inherent Resolve (started on June 15, 2014) is the name for the allied military campaign that fights against Islamic Terror Groups in Iraq and Syria. (ISIS,ISIL)
For over a year, the U.S. Marines have been fighting in Iraq, fighting side by side with the Iraqis. Their goal is to retake Ramadi from a militant group known as ISIS.
By the end of 2015, the Iraqi Army was able to fly their flag high in their regained territory.
Fighting this battle has given the U.S. Marines the opportunity to fight alongside with the Iraqis in a hopes of retaking Mosul, which is a city in the North.
From April to October, the Special Purpose Task Force delivered 2.8 million tons of cargo, flew over 8,300 flight hours, and carried out airstrikes to ISIS camps/stations.
Some examples what the Marines do in Iraq include:
-Assisting
-Advising
-Making Al Taqaddum operational
-Securing bases
-Setting up lifelines
-Training the Iraqis
-Preparing for crises
-Embassy security
The United States Marines are still in Iraq, helping fight the Islamic State today.
For over a year, the U.S. Marines have been fighting in Iraq, fighting side by side with the Iraqis. Their goal is to retake Ramadi from a militant group known as ISIS.
By the end of 2015, the Iraqi Army was able to fly their flag high in their regained territory.
Fighting this battle has given the U.S. Marines the opportunity to fight alongside with the Iraqis in a hopes of retaking Mosul, which is a city in the North.
From April to October, the Special Purpose Task Force delivered 2.8 million tons of cargo, flew over 8,300 flight hours, and carried out airstrikes to ISIS camps/stations.
Some examples what the Marines do in Iraq include:
-Assisting
-Advising
-Making Al Taqaddum operational
-Securing bases
-Setting up lifelines
-Training the Iraqis
-Preparing for crises
-Embassy security
The United States Marines are still in Iraq, helping fight the Islamic State today.