Marines

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command

DMA Marines
MacDill Air Force Base, Florida

Who we are

MARCENT is designated as the Marine Corps service component for U.S. Central Command. MARCENT is responsible for all Marine Corps forces in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command(COMUSMARCENT), as the U.S. Marine Corps Service Component Commander for Commander , U.S. Central Command (CDRUSCENTCOM), commands assigned, allocated, or attached Marine Corps, joint, and multinational forces as directed; conducts planning in support of CDRUSCENTCOM; advises CDRUSCENTCOM, component commanders, and Joint Task Force commanders on the proper employment of Marine corps forces; deploys, employs, redeploys, and sustains Marine Corps forces; and accomplishes assigned operational missions in order to meet Combatant Commander and Service requirements.

 

 

Featured Videos

Commanding Officer, Task Force Al Taqaddum, Describes Unit's Mission, Part 1
Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
July 3, 2015 | 6:11
Commanding Officer, Task Force Al Taqaddum, Describes Unit's Mission, Part 1
Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
July 3, 2015 | 6:11
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Commanding Officer, Task Force Al Taqaddum, Describes Unit's Mission, Part 1
Commanding Officer, Task Force Al Taqaddum, Decribes Unit's Mission, Part 2
Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Benwitz explains the mission of 321st Contingency Response Element in OIR
U.S. Marine Security Force Commander at Al Taqaddum Air Base, Iraq discusses unit's mission
U.S. Marines and Danish Royal Army mentor ISF in Operations, Logistics, and Infantry Tactics
Task Force Al Asad Sustainment Officer Describes Build Partner Capacity Mission (interview b-roll)

 

 

Recent Photos

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dominique Craig, a combat marksmanship coach assigned to 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, runs alongside a Jordanian Soldier assigned to the Quick Response Force Brigade during an all-female marksmanship subject matter expert exchange between U.S. Marines and Jordanian Soldiers in Zarqa, Jordan, Feb. 22, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces developed the exchange to highlight the similarities in marksmanship training and the impacts that inclusivity has within our militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

Marines, Jordanian Soldiers conduct All-Female Marksmanship SMEE

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brianna Eisenhower, a combat marksmanship trainer assigned to Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, demonstrates a drill during an all-female marksmanship subject matter expert exchange between U.S. Marines and Jordanian Soldiers in Zarqa, Jordan, Feb. 21, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces developed the exchange to highlight the similarities in marksmanship training and the impacts that inclusivity has within our militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

Marines, Jordanian Soldiers conduct All-Female Marksmanship SMEE

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Matthew Reid, commanding general of Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks to key military leaders and representatives from across the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Middle East during an aviation static display demonstration led by TF 51/5 as part of the Multilateral Maritime Engagement 24.1 in Bahrain, Feb. 22. MME 24.1 signifies the commitment of TF 51/5 and its regional partners to ensure stability, enhance regional opportunities, and build partnerships that can effectively respond to dynamic crises. This conference serves as a testament to the dedication and cooperation among the participating nations, highlighting their shared goal of promoting regional stability and security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Victor Mancilla)

MME 24.1

U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command and a Soldier assigned to Task Force Spartan provide security while participating in the final evolution of exercise Eager Defender 24 on Failaka Island, Kuwait, Feb. 6, 2024. Eager Defender 24 is the capstone in a series of bilateral exercises between Kuwait and U.S. naval forces, focused on enhancing mutual capabilities and interoperability in maritime security operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

Eager Defender 24

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Chris A. McPhillips, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, incoming commander, welcomes Gen. Eric M. Smith, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, to Macdill Air Force Base, Florida, prior to the unit's change of command ceremony, August 1, 2023. USMARCENT is designated as the Marine Corps service component for U.S. Central Command and is responsible for all Marine Corps forces in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

MARCENT Change of Command

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Chris A. McPhillips recieves honors as the new commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, August 1, 2023.USMARCENT is designated as the Marine Corps service component for U.S. Central Command and is responsible for all Marine Corps forces in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

MARCENT Change of Command

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a range during Intrepid Maven 23.2, Feb. 20, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between USMARCENT and the IDF designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of operations and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

2nd AABn conducts BZO range during Intrepid Maven 23.2

 

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