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MCIRSA is a subordinate unit of MARFORRES that provides support for IRR, IMA and MTU Marines. It is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and has a mission to contact, accept, track, screen and prepare Marines for active duty.
MOS stands for Military Occupational Specialty, a system of categorizing career fields for Marines. The web page lists the current authorized MOSs, organized by OccFld, then by specific MOS, with rank/pay grade requirements and restrictions.
Learn about the history, role, organization, and enlistment of the reserve force of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES or MFR) is the largest command in the Corps and provides trained units and personnel for war, national emergency, or contingency operations.
Learn the meanings and origins of various terms used by the United States Marine Corps, such as SNM, SNA, SNAFU, and more. This list covers words and phrases related to military slang, naval terminology, units, gear, and history.
Learn about the history, mission, and organization of the U.S. Marine Corps, the maritime land force service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The web page covers the origins, roles, engagements, decorations, and command structure of the Marines.
Learn how the United States Marine Corps (USMC) is organized within the Department of the Navy, and how it cooperates with the Navy and other services. Find out about the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), the basic unit of deployment, and the three Marine Expeditionary Forces.
Learn about the 13-week program that each recruit must complete to serve in the Marine Corps. Find out the history, schedule, locations, and challenges of boot camp.
Learn about the different types of badges and insignia issued by the United States Marine Corps to recognize various qualifications and achievements. Find out the history, criteria, and order of wear for aviation, parachutist, EOD, diver, marksmanship, and special operator badges.