Fleet Marine Force
Its units are spread across the pacific ocean and reports to the united states pacific command it is headquartered at mcb camp h.
Fleet marine force. The fleet marine forces provide the national command authority nca with a responsive force that can conduct operations in any spectrum of conflict around the. A fleet marine force badge is an outward signal of a sailor s dedication to bettering themselves and committing to every aspect of their career as a navy sailor as well as their partner service the united states marine corps. The fleet marine force enlisted warfare specialist device fmfews is a qualification insignia of the united states navy earned by enlisted u s.
Eric smith head of combat development and integration in. The united states fleet marine force pacific fmfpac is the largest maritime landing force in the world. While it serves directly under the marine corps organization the fmf personnel marines and sailors are subject to the operational control of naval fleet.
The fleet marine force combat operation insignia is a miniature 5 16 inch bronze united states marine corps emblem that may be authorized by the secretary of the navy for wear on specific campaign expeditionary and service medal ribbons issued to united states navy sailors attached to and on duty with fleet marine force fmf units during combat operations and sailors on duty with navy. Now fleet marine force should be used to describe all commands and units at or below the marine expeditionary force level lt. It is obtained by completing rigorous exams and evaluations.
The united states fleet marine forces fmf are combined general and special purpose forces within the united states department of the navy that perform offensive amphibious or expeditionary warfare and defensive maritime employment. Marine corps who have successfully completed the requirements of the enlisted fleet marine force warfare specialist efmfws program per opnav instruction 1414 4b.
