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		Now the Marine Corps had finally and totally committed itself to the doctrinal position that in time of war, the mission of the Marines would be to serve the fleet by seizing and holding advanced bases for naval operations.
		As the force developed, he became convinced that the headquarters should be located as near as possible to the fleet.
		With the establishment of the Fleet Marine Force, the east and west coast forces for operation, in 1935, received the status of brigades.
	history.sandiego.edu /gen/corps/text/FAHEY4.HTML (1863 words)

	Marine Force Recon - Special Operations
		Force Reconnaissance received their baptism by fire during the Vietnam War, arriving first in 1965 and staying for five years.
		After US withdrawal from Vietnam, 1st Force and 2nd Force were both deactivated in 1974, and the existing Force Marines were rolled into the non-Force 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion in order to maintain Marine Corps deep recon capabilities.
		Enter the unknown world of Marine Force Recon and follow new recruits as they descend into the hell of "indoc"- a grueling 48-hour test where physical and mental failure lead to elimination and through the completion of advanced Jungle Environment Survival Training at Camp Schwab, Okinawa.
	www.baseops.net /militarybooks/forcerecon.html (650 words)

	ASR Library
		Fleet Marine Force is the branch of marines assigned to duty aboard a ship, usually as part of a Marine space ground task force.
		Marines are responsible for honor guard, boarding parties (both boarding other ships and defending against other boarding parties), and any other 'brute strength' jobs that the CO might want done.
		A marine cannot command a starship, cannot be a doctor (at least assigned to a unit as a doctor), and cannot be a chaplain (or assigned to a unit as one).
	www.alt-starfleet-rpg.org /library/asrmarinefaq.html (740 words)

	History of Marine Corps Aviation
		With the formation of the Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) replacing the East and West Coast Expeditionary Forces, the aviation components of the newly formed FMF became Aircraft One at Quantico, and Aircraft Two at San Diego.
		The concepts were tested and improved in fleet exercises during the thirties, and the resulting doctrine guided Marines to their hard-won triumphs in the amphibious assaults of WWII.
		From the mid-twenties, Marine squadrons had qualified aboard fleet carriers from time to time as part of their mission, beginning with the converted collier USS Langley.
	www.acepilots.com /usmc/hist4.html (927 words)

	Navy Department General Order 241
		The force of Marines maintained by the Major General Commandant in a state of readiness for operations with the fleet is hereby designated as Fleet Marine Force (FMF), and as such shall constitute a part of the organization of the United States Fleet and be included in the Operating Force Plan for each fiscal year.
		The Fleet Marine Force shall consist of such units as may be designated by the Major General Commandant and shall be maintained at such strength as is warranted by the personnel situation of the Marine Corps.
		The Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, shall at all times keep the Commander in Chief informed of the strength and distribution of the units comprising the Fleet Marine Force, as well as the efficiency, readiness, and adequacy of the force to accomplish successfully the tasks assigned to it by the Commander in Chief.
	www.ww2gyrene.org /role_GO241.htm (429 words)

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		Already crowded with base support, a recruit depot, and Fleet Marine Force units, the existing facilities would be stretched to their limit by the war's rapid requirement for an increase in new recruits.
		From the beginning of marine training in San Diego, it had been necessary to establish and maintain a rifle range on a small tract of land a few miles north of the main base.
		To provide for a smooth return of the Marines to the United States and their subsequent release from service, units had to be provided in southern California to accomplish the task.
	history.acusd.edu /gen/corps/text/FAHEY5.HTML (3383 words)

	Chapter 12 - Shipboard, Fleet Marine Force, and Naval Mobile Construction
		Dental Technicians who serve on board dental departments of ships, Fleet Marine Force, or Naval Mobile Construction Battalions are assigned to such duties that are indicated by their special qualifications and by current requirements for rendering dental care.
		The fleet and force dental officers ensure that the fleet is dental ready.
		The force dental officer is the advisor to the type commander on all force dental matters.
	www.tpub.com /dental1/86.htm (685 words)

	4th Marines, USMC, Fleet Marine Force, 8.12.1941
		Strength on arrival in the Philippines was 44 Officers, 728 enlisted marines, and 32 Naval Corpsmen.
		To fill up the 4th Marines, the regimental band and Marine Guard Detachment at Olongapo Naval Station were disbanded, being used to form some of the missing platoons.
		Later, the Cavite Marine Barracks was also absorbed, and the 1st Separate Battalion was used to form a 3rd Battalion.
	orbat.com /site/ww2/drleo/013_usa/_41_usmc/mar-rgt_04.html (169 words)

	Strong Men Armed - The Marine Corps 1st Force Reconnaissance Company: Part I - History, Mission and Organization
		The Marine Forces Reserve have 3rd Force Recon in Mobile, AL, and 4th Force Recon in Honolulu, with a detachment in Reno, NV.
		Force Reconnaissance had it genesis in Camp Pendelton in 1954 when a test unit was formed to evaluate methods of insertion for reconnaissance teams.
		The Marine Corps has wisely not lowered the shooting standards and while IHR may not now exist as a mission, the capability is still resident in the Company.
	www.forcerecon.com /strongmenarmed.htm (2865 words)

	Full Text Citations for Vietnam War Awards of the Navy Cross
		When another Marine coming to his assistance was seriously wounded, Corporal See remained in a dangerously exposed position to treat his companion's wounds and to administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in a futile effort to save the man's life.
		Realizing that the amount of fire delivered by Marines along the bank was insufficient to suppress the hostile fire, he gathered as many hand grenades as he could carry and rushed across the stream in a valiant one-man assault on the enemy positions.
		Forced to lift from the zone due to the increasing intensity of the hostile fire, which impacted in the helicopter's cockpit and resulted in extensive damage to vital aircraft components, he skillfully maneuvered his damaged aircraft back to Dong Ha.
	www.homeofheroes.com /valor/1_Citations/07_RVN-nc/nc_19rvn_usmcS.html (16493 words)

	History of U.S. Naval Operations, Korea: Chapter 4, Part 5
		Total Fleet Marine Force strength at this time was about 28,000 men, of whom 12,000 were in FMF Pacific, in the 1st Marine Division and its attached 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the balance of almost 16,000 in FMF Atlantic, the 2nd Marine Division and MAW 2.
		Headquarters of the Fleet Marine Force Pacific were at Pearl Harbor; the 1st Marine Division was at Camp Pendleton, California; Marine Air Wing 1 was at nearby El Toro.
		Like all branches of the armed forces the Marines had suffered from austerity: all units were understrength, and the 1st Marine Division was operating with two platoons to a company and two companies to a battalion.
	www.history.navy.mil /books/field/ch4e.htm (1957 words)

	KC-130 Tanker VMGR-352 (Miramar) photo - Keith Robinson photos at pbase.com
		Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron was activated April 1, 1943 at Cherry Point, N.C., as Marine Utility Squadron 352 and assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 35, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force and reassigned during march 1944 to the 9th Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force.
		It was deployed during August 1945 to Ewa, Hawaii, and reassigned to Marine Aircraft group 15, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force detached during December 1945 from the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing detached during June 1947 from Marine Aircraft Group 15.
		It was detached during August 1950 from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing elements and participated in the Korean War from October 1950 to March 1954.
	www.pbase.com /image/35103551 (432 words)

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		Although both men share a unique background, Forney enlisted into a bygone era of the Marine Corps, and Forney was a member of fleet Marine force reconnaissance units that did not always have the luxury of high technology like those of Angstead’s time.
		“Marines stay in until they know deep in their hearts that it is time to get out,” Forney said.
		Both men agreed that the first decision to reenlist is the toughest, and those Marines and sailors who separate from the service should still be respected for their loyalty to service and country, especially in these uncertain times.
	www.militarypartners.com /links/News/News-Marines/MarineNavy.asp (668 words)

	Carson Abel Roberts, Lieutenant General, United States Marine Corps
		His astute foresight, sound judgment and effective planning in preparing, deploying and positioning units were reflected by the ease, efficiency and rapidity with which his forces responded during the several international crises that occurred during his tenure of command.
		In March 1945, Colonel Roberts was assigned to Hawaii, heading the Future Plans Section, Aircraft, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, until the end of the war.
		Roberts was promoted to Lieutenant General and became Commanding General of the Pacific Fleet Marine Force in 1962.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /caroberts.htm (1285 words)

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		Marines were the first American ground combat troops sent to Vietnam.
		Part 2: III Marine Amphibious Force Command Histories, 1964–1971 reflects the scope of III MAF: the command of all marine units in I Corps Tactical Zone, whether on land or sea or in the air, in combat and in village pacification work.
		It was the marines who pioneered the technique of working and living jointly in small units with the Vietnamese Popular Forces in the hamlets.
	www.lexisnexis.com /Academic/2upa/Imhw/VietnamMarineCorps_pf.asp (671 words)

	Once A "Doc" Alway's A "Doc"
		His general operational set up would generally consist of himself, his communications truck, and usually 7 to 12 Marines for from III M.A.F. (Chu-Lai) to guard the perimeter of the airstrip.
		The force was decimated by and large during that engagement by elements of the 7th Marines.
		Southwest of the Marine position was a unit of R.O.K.'s conducting their own Operation called 'Dragon Eye' just inside 2-CTZ and were supposed to be a back up force.
	www.marzone.com /corpsman/Ferrell.htm (668 words)

	Marine Division Patches
		Activated on 15 Aug. 1942, and redesigned Aircraft Fleet Marine Force Pacific 16 Sept. 1944.
		This unit was responsible for training, personnel, control and administration of all Marine Air assets from the west coats of America throughout the Pacific theater.
		Performed many Marine aviation firsts, the first major evacuation of wounded by air and the first air delivery of supplies in quantity.
	www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org /airwings.htm (527 words)

	NNMC to Begin Fleet Marine Force Course
		Bethesda, MD. - Chiefs at National Naval Medical Center are creating a Fleet Marine Force course to help educate hospital corpsmen before they deploy.
		But basically, we are going to take the Fleet Marine Force [personal qualification standards] and break them into classes, as well as have practical training evolutions with Quantico," Vandall said.
		Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF) Jeremy Moore, the hospital's Career Development assistant leading petty officer and a former Fleet Marine Force deployed Sailor, said a course like this will help Sailors who have not had prior field experience understand the world they are about to enter.
	www.military.com /features/0,15240,110735,00.html?ESRC=marinenews.RSS (408 words)

	Fourth ANGLICO - News - MarForRes Corpsman Receives Fleet Marine Force Designation in Iraq - June 26, 2004 (via ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Thomas R. Morgan pinned on Cochran’s silver-colored wings, inscribed with “Fleet Marine Force,” during a small morning ceremony.
		ANGLICO Marines had been training Cochran for more than two years before he tackled a practical examination and a 564-question exam in Iraq.
		Cochran’s abilities as a physical therapist fit right in with the ruggedness of a Marine unit —especially one that jumps out of planes and totes around 40 pounds of combat gear on a regular basis.
	www.anglico.net.cob-web.org:8888 /news_040626_a.php (1072 words)

	Fleet Marine Force Ribbon
		Qualification for the Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon signifies acquisition of specific professional skills, knowledge and military experience that result in qualifications above those normally required of Navy personnel serving with the Fleet Marine Force (FMF).
		Navy personnel assigned to a FMF unit who have no Navy Enlisted Classification Code (NEC) producing pipeline school, (i.e., YN, PN, DK, etc.....) are also eligible.
		The award of this ribbon shall entitle enlisted personnel to be designated FMF and have two points applied on the E4 through E6 advancement exams.
	www.gruntsmilitary.com /fmfr.shtml (524 words)

	End Notes
		Field Manual No. 3-4/Fleet Marine Force Manual No. 11-9, NBC Protection, HQ, Department of the Army/US Marine Corps, Washington, DC, 29 May 1992, p.
		Air Force Manual 32-4005, Personnel Protection and Attack Actions, Department of the Air Force, Washington, DC, 1 October 1995, Attachment 2 section A2.11.
		Fleet Hospital Five NAVGRAM, subject: Lessons Learned, Fleet hospital Five, 01 Jan 91 through 31 Jan 91, JULLS Format, undated.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/land/docs/mopp/mopp_en.htm (2230 words)

	Sailors Earn Fleet Marine Force Warfare Pin in Iraq
		AL ASAD, Iraq - Nine Sailors with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing received their Fleet Marine Force Warfare device in a ceremony held here Feb. 3.
		Being awarded the FMF warfare pin is a high honor for Sailors because it symbolizes their hard work and dedication to the Marine Corps.
		Esparza, a 24-year-old native of San Diego, Calif., who received his FMF award in the ceremony, said he values his accomplishments and recognizes the responsibilities that come with the title.
	www.military.com /NewsContent/0,13319,usmc2_020805.00.html (428 words)

	Fleet Marine Force Corpsman
		Although corpsmen go back to the very beginning of the Navy, it was over 100 years ago, in June 1898 that the Hospital Corps was officially established.
		Corpsmen added luster to their shining performance when they went ashore with the Marines in Korea.
		Corpsmen were in Vietnam too, and 690 died there, most while serving with the Fleet Marine Forces and Naval units ashore.
	marinecorpsbrotherhood.usmchq.com /whats_new.html (415 words)

	Fleet Marine Force t-shirt and apparel from Zazzle.com
		For the FMF hospital corpsmen who put it all on the line to save green lives...
		All of the Marines' medical personnel are from the Navy.
		They serve in Fleet Marine Force billets alongside their Marine Corps brothers in arms, and are first to answer the call of "CORPSMAN UP!"
	www.zazzle.com /product/235123151450049313 (124 words)

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		The 3d Marine Regiment was reactivated on 16 June 1942, in North Carolina, as part of the World War II military expansion. The regiment fought and bled at Bougainville and Guam. Four medals of Honor were awarded to members of 3d Marines for actions during this period.
		Following World War II, the regiment was ordered to China to aid in the disarming of Japanese units and to assist the Nationalist government in the occupation of Northern China in an effort to deny land to the communists.
		Following the cease-fire on 28 February 1991, the regiment redeployed to Saudi Arabia and subsequently completed its strategic redeployment to Hawaii two months later. Effective 1 October 1994, the 1st Marine Brigade was deactivated and 3d Marine Division became the regiment’s higher headquarters.
	www.homestead.com /233part1/CurrentNews32.html (1208 words)

	Marine Division Patches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Tasked with the overall control and supply of all Marine Corps assets in theatre.
		Every one of these units directly contributed to the combat effort by providing labor to load and unload tons of material to support Marines in the pacific.
		These units established a favorable reputation for fl Marines by "...setting a high standard of discipline and combat effectiveness..." which led to an eventual integration of fl Marines into desegregated units by the time of the Korean conflict.
	www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org /main-usmc-patches/fleet.htm (384 words)

	MarForRes corpsman receives Fleet Marine Force designation in Iraq [Archive] - Marine Corps Community for USMC Veterans
		CAMP PENDLETON — The unveiling of a new painting by Todd Krasovetz brought awe to a crowd celebrating the 106th birthday of the Navy hospital corps.
		Surrounding images show the bond between Navy hospital corpsmen and Marines, a bond that Krasovetz knows well from his brother, a hospital corpsmen.
		One image shows a corpsman pulling a wounded Marine to safety, which comes from Todd Krasovetz's earlier work, "Wings of Hope," also hanging at the hospital.
	www.leatherneck.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-15659.html (1357 words)

	HNN Fleet Focus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Pacific Fleet Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year for the new millennium, were recently selected during a ceremony held at Pearl Harbor Naval Station.
		Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn W. LeRoy, a hospital corpsman qualified as a surface warfare specialist and as a member of the Fleet Marine Force was selected as the Pacific Fleet Shore Sailor of the Year.
		Petty Officer 1st Class Donald E. Farr, a signalman qualified as both a surface and air warfare specialist, was selected as the Sea Sailor of the Year for the Pacific Fleet, during a ceremony recently held at Pearl Harbor Naval Station.
	www.hnn.navy.mil /Archives/000519/SOY.htm (593 words)

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