Mission of USMC

Question 1

1st Mission

Answer 1

Be organized, trained, and equipped to provide Fleet Marine Forces for service with the US Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases, and for the conduct of such land operations essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign.

Question 2

2nd Mission

Answer 2

Provide detachments for service on armed vessels of the US Navy, and security detachments for the protection of property at naval stations and bases.

Question 3

3rd Mission

Answer 3

In connection with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, develop the tactical techniques and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.

Question 4

4th Mission

Answer 4

Train and equip marine forces for airborne operations in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Question 5

5th Mission

Answer 5

Maintain four fully equipped and manned divisions/wings. Marine regular forces shall comprise three of these divisions/wings. The fourth shall be the marine reserve.