SNAPSHOT OF USMC MISSION & COMBAT ORGANIZATION

The U.S. Marine Corps is this nation's amphibious force in readiness. To accomplish its mission, Marine operational forces are composed of aviation elements, combat service support elements, ground combat elements and headquarters elements.

Marine Air-Ground Task Forces have air combat, combat support and ground combat elements.

WHAT IS THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS?

U.S. MARINE CORPS FACTS & HISTORY: 7 JULY

Marines loading a CH-53E Sea Stallion aboard an U.S. Navy amphibious ship.

US Marine Corps Facts and History 7 July