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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.

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U.S. Marines with 3rd ANGLICO and Israeli Defense Force Soldiers Conduct Bilateral Training During Intrepid Maven 23.2

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

March 1, 2023 | 1:51

U.S. Marines with 3rd ANGLICO and Israeli Defense Force Soldiers Conduct Bilateral Training During Intrepid Maven 23.2

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

March 1, 2023 | 1:51

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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

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and soldiers with the Israeli Defense Force participate in an integrated physical training event during Intrepid Maven 23.2, in Israel, Feb. 21, 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)

U.S. Marines, IDF hit the Pavement

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Carreon, a field radio operator with 2nd Amphibious Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participates 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

Capt. Abdulrahman ALmushawen, left, assistant commander with Royal Saudi Naval Forces, and U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jonathan Spears, logistics officer with 1st Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to fire during a range shoot during exercise Native Fury 22 at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 17, 2022. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's effective capability to provide the access and infrastructure to support Native Fury 22 is a demonstration of our strong interoperability and their enduring commitment to the security and stability of the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casandra Lamas)

Native Fury 22 Live-Fire Range

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Arthur Deal, left, a Communication Strategy and Operations officer, and Sgt. Joshua McDaniel, right, a ground radio technician, both with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, grapple during Marine Corps martial arts belt advancement training at a Logistics Support Area established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during exercise Native Fury 22, Aug. 18, 2022. Native Fury 22 is vital for strengthening the United States’ long-standing relationship with Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. The exercise enhances combined tactics, maritime capabilities and promotes long-term regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Patrick Katz)

Golden Hour MCMAP during Native Fury 22

Latest News

Sept. 23, 2020 --

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, TAMPA - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces Joint Aviation Command (JAC) and the U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) have started a three-day bilateral military engagement, today, to reinforce and demonstrate their bilateral live-fire capabilities. The engagement will include live-fire air assaults, fire support coordination with indirect fires and Close Air Support (CAS), and marksmanship and small-unit training.

The engagement demonstrates the levels of bilateral proficiency and commitment our countries bring to the region in support of regional stability, security, and prosperity.

SPMAGTF-CR-CC serves as the U.S. Marine Corps’ crisis response force to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, providing support to Operation Inherent Resolve, regional partner nations, and other U.S. interests. This force operates out of several locations in the region.

After more than 40 years of partnership, the U.S. and the UAE enjoy robust bilateral cooperation on a full range of issues including defense, non-proliferation, trade, law enforcement, energy policy, and cultural exchange.

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