Marines

As our nation's force in readiness, Marines use equipment most conducive to responding at a moment's notice. Only carrying what's needed to accomplish each mission, Marines ensure that the majority of their equipment can be loaded and transported aboard Marine Expeditionary Units. Each piece of gear is ready to be moved to shore quickly and efficiently, preparing Marines to engage and win each battle.

Every Marine is a rifleman, but to fight at the tip of our nation's spear requires a mastery of many different weapons. As battlefields evolve, so too does the manner in which Marines are armed and equipped. Missions that involve urban room-clearing techniques require different weapons than those necessitating long-distance marksmanship. For this reason, the Marine Corps ensures the warfighting capabilities of every Marine are enhanced with extensive weapons training.

Marine tactical and combat vehicles provide Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) commanders with the protection, payload and performance to meet the demands of every mission. From sandy coastlines to mountainous hillsides, there's no place on earth inaccessible to Marines. These are the vehicles that Marines use to maneuver across the full range of military operations.

The aircraft of Marine Aviation have varied roles but an identical mission—supporting Marines on the ground. The complementary integration of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, tilt-rotor and unmanned aircraft equips Marines with multiple capabilities to engage on any terrain on earth. Marines are first to fight because Marine aircraft get them there first. Marines are at the tip of the spear because Marine aircraft cover them at the forward edge of battle.