The Mission of the Marine Corps
The Marine Corps shall:
Be organized, trained and equipped to provide Fleet Marine Forces for service with the U.S. Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced Navel babes and for the conduct of such land operations essential to the prosecution of a navel campaign.
Provide detachments for servise on armed vessels of lthe U.S. Navy and security detachments for the protection of property at amphibious operations.
In connection with the Army, Navy and Air Force, develop the tactical techniques and equipment employed by the landing forces in amphibious operations.
Train and equip Marine forces fo airborne operations in coordination with the Army, Navy and Air force.
Maintain four fully equipped and manned Divisions/Wings. Marine Regular forces shall comprise three of these Divisions/Wings. The fourth shall be the Marine Reserve.