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Marine Forces Reserve must be READY,
RELEVANT, and RESPONSIVE.
MARFORRES is comprised of two groups of Marines and Sailors � those who are not
currently on active duty, and those who are. The former represent the core of
our warfighting strength; the latter are the critical enablers who ensure we are
always combat ready. Both groups are essential. Neither group could succeed
without the other. We are all members of �the first team.� We must all meet
�first team� standards.
The mission of Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) is to augment and reinforce
active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency or contingency
operations, provide personnel and operational tempo relief for the active forces
in peacetime, and provide service to the community.
Equipped and trained to the same rigorous standards as our active Marine forces,
to include joint operations, Marine Forces Reserve will be trained and educated
to the highest levels, and provide rapid response when |
