United States Marine Corps

Specialties

Marine Corps Recruiting Command is responsible to the Commandant of the Marine Corps for the procurement of qualified individuals, in sufficient numbers to meet and established personnel strength level, officer and enlisted, of the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves.

History

Established in 1775.

Missions have changed over the years, but what has remained constant since November 10, 1775 is our unyielding commitment to protecting the lives of our citizens and the interests of our nation. Our purpose, by congressional mandate, is to be this nation’s rapid response force; we are thus called to be «most ready when the nation is least ready.» From humanitarian relief efforts to combat operations; from air, land and sea to every clime and place, the Marine Corps is ready to answer our nation’s call.

Ours is a legacy established by the Marines at Belleau Wood, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Chosin Reservoir, but there is much more to our history than our successes in battle. From the first integration of African-​Americans into our ranks to the first Marine female engagement teams deployed into Afghanistan, there are many moments that have defined our years, advanced our Corps and paved the way for future generations of Marines.