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The ground combat element (GCE) consists of those combat and combat support units whose primary mission is to, (1) engage with and destroy the enemy by fire and/or maneuver, and/or shock effect, performed by infantry, field artillery, and tank units, (2) provide close battlefield support to other GCE units by assault amphibian, combat assault, light armored reconnaissance, reconnaissance, and ...
This is a list of United States Marine Corps regiments, sorted by status and number, with the current or most-recent type and division. Some of the inactive regiments are succeeded by active battalions .
Pages in category "Infantry battalions of the United States Marine Corps" The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The United States Marine Corps is organized within the Department of the Navy, which is led by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV). The most senior Marine commissioned officer is the Commandant of the Marine Corps, responsible for organizing, recruiting, training, and equipping the Marine Corps so that it is ready for operation under the command of the unified combatant commanders.
Many countries around the world maintain marines and naval infantry military units. Even if only a few nations have the capabilities to launch major amphibious assault operations, most marines and naval infantry forces are able to carry out limited amphibious landings, riverine and coastal warfare tasks.
Infantry battalions of the United States Marine Corps (43 P) Pages in category "Infantry units and formations of the United States Marine Corps" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
2nd Battalion, 24th Marines (2/24) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Chicago, Illinois, consisting of approximately 1000 Marines and Sailors. The battalion falls under the 23rd Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division .
This is a list of United States Marine Corps divisions. Active. Official Name Insignia Headquarters; 1st Marine Division. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton California.