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Reserve''' (MARFORRES) is the reserve component of the [[United States Marine Corps]]. It provides trained units and individuals ready to augment active-duty Marines during war, crises, and national emergencies.

== History == 

The Marine Corps Reserve was established in 1916. It saw extensive service during [[World War II]], Korea, and Vietnam. Since 9/11, thousands of Marine reservists have been mobilized for Iraq, Afghanistan, and humanitarian missions.

== Mission == 

The mission of MARFORRES is to provide trained combat-ready Marines and units that can reinforce active Marine Corps forces. 

Roles include:

* Amphibious operations.

* Combat and combat support.

* Crisis response.

* Humanitarian assistance.

== Organization == 

Headquartered in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], MARFORRES consists of major subordinate commands, aviation units, and logistics groups distributed nationwide.

== Leadership == 

The Commander of Marine Forces Reserve oversees all reserve Marines and reports to the [[Commandant of the Marine Corps]].

== Personnel == 

Marine reservists balance civilian life with military training and can be mobilized rapidly to support active-duty Marines in combat and emergencies.

== Also See ==

* [[United States Armed Forces]]

* [[United States Marine Corps]]

* [[Reserve Components of the United States Armed Forces]]

== External Links ==

[https://www.marforres.marines.mil/ Marine Forces Reserve official website]

[[Category:United States Marine Corps Reserve]]
[[Category:United States Armed Forces]]