RAPID RESPONSE
At a Moment's Notice
Marines embody the the idea of Semper Fidelis, or “Always Faithful.” They know there may come a time when they are the first called upon to fight in defense of our nation and its interests. Marines are ready at a moment’s notice because they are trained, equipped and organized to respond with sound judgment and appropriate force. From combat engagement to humanitarian missions, Marines are our first responders—our Nation’s 911 force.
"[The Marine Corps] must be the most ready when the nation is generally least ready … to provide a balanced force in readiness for a naval campaign and, at the same time, a ground and air striking force ready to suppress or contain international disturbances short of large-scale war."
—Congressional Mandate, 82nd Congress, 1952
READY TO BATTLE
Marines are taught to assess a situation quickly so that they are able to make strategic decisions according to each individual moment. Thinking, acting and moving with a sense of purpose is necessary in order to be victorious in every battle. Watch how Marines make critical decisions at a moment’s notice.
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Operations of Readiness
Marines are the first to respond in times of crisis all over the world.
Swipe to hear from Marines who served on these missions firsthand.
Operations of Readiness
Marines are the first to respond in times of crisis all over the world.
Swipe to hear from Marines who served on these missions firsthand.
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Operation Unified Response
When a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the small island Nation of Haiti, Marines fought through the chaos and the overwhelming sense of despair to restore order and deliver aid to the Haitian people. Watch their story.
Operation Unified Response
When a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the small island Nation of Haiti, Marines fought through the chaos and the overwhelming sense of despair to restore order and deliver aid to the Haitian people. Watch their story.
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Operation Moshtarak
See the largest offensive operation of the war in Afghanistan and the Marines fighting on the front lines. Follow the Marines during Operation Moshtarak as they drive the Taliban out of Marjah, effectively ending extremists’ two-year rule of the region.
Operation Moshtarak
See the largest offensive operation of the war in Afghanistan and the Marines fighting on the front lines. Follow the Marines during Operation Moshtarak as they drive the Taliban out of Marjah, effectively ending extremists’ two-year rule of the region.
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Operation Tomodachi
When a 9.0 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami off the coast of Japan, Marines from the 31st MEU fought through enormous stress and fatigue. Watch how the Marines deliver over 160,000 pounds of relief supplies to those in dire plight during Operation Tomodachi.
Operation Tomodachi
When a 9.0 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami off the coast of Japan, Marines from the 31st MEU fought through enormous stress and fatigue. Watch how the Marines deliver over 160,000 pounds of relief supplies to those in dire plight during Operation Tomodachi.
