The United States Marine Corps
Reserve was established when Congress passed the Naval
Appropriations Act of Aug. 29, 1916 and is responsible for
providing trained units and qualified individuals to be
mobilized for active duty in time of war, national emergency
or contingency operations. Marine Forces Reserve also
provides personnel and operational tempo relief for active
component forces in peacetime.
The Marine Reserve
team possesses capabilities across the full spectrum of
military operations; from humanitarian assistance and
disaster relief support to the most potent combat forces in
the world.
Marine Forces Reserve, the largest command
in the Corps, has four major subordinate commands: the 4th
Marine Division, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, 4th Marine
Logistics Group, and Force Headquarters Group.
Serving with great distinction, in every clime and place,
Reserve Marines have regularly operated alongside the active
component in both World Wars, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War,
Persian Gulf War and numerous other conflicts including
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Bobby
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In order to keep its fighting edge,
Marine Forces Reserve's units participate annually in
numerous large exercises in places such as Norway, South
Korea, the Balkans, Central America, Thailand and Africa.
The vision for Marine Forces Reserve is to be the
Nation's premier Reserve component, seamlessly integrating
with the active forces, enhancing the operational reach and
endurance of the Marine Corps... always capable of fighting
and winning.
Marine Forces
Reserve's motto, "Augment, Reinforce, Support," articulates
the necessary actions required to provide a sustainable
force for the long-term defense of our nation.
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