Marine Corps Training Mission — United Arab Emirates provides advice, training, technical assistance and support to the Presidential Guard in support of the development of capacity and interoperability with U.S. Forces.
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In 2025 Colonel Armando Daviú assumed his current duties as the Officer in Charge at the Marine Corps Training Mission, UAE.
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In 2025, Sergeant Major Jason E. Kamm assumed his current duties as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the Marine Corps Training Mission - United Arab Emirates.
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Presidential Guard Headquarters
Presidential Guard Falcon Brigade
Presidential Guard Al Forsan Brigade
Presidential Guard Institute
Presidential Guard Khalifa Bin Zayed II Brigade
Yes. Diplomatic. You orders need to state the following:
THIS IS AN INVOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A NO-FEE: DIPLOMATIC (BLACK) PASSPORT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.PRIOR TO DETACHING PARENT COMMAND, SNO/SNM WILL ATTEND PTP TRAINING AT MARINE CORPS SECURITY COOPERATION GROUP (MCSCG), FT. STORY, VA. FINAL DATES, TAD REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS AND DTS FUNDING DATA WILL BE PROVIDED BY MCSCG VIA SEPARATE CORRESPONDENCE. SNM IS NOT QUALIFIED FOR PCS UNTIL PTP TRAINING IS COMPLETE.
Yes, dependent on your tour length.
We here at MCTM-UAE do not have an AMC Terminal therefore you will be flying commercial air into Zayed International Airport (AUH).
Dependent on Team and will receive specifics on arrival.
Upon departing you will need to change your Tri-Care to Tri-Care Overseas SOES. There are plenty of out in town places to assist both you and your family and the Health Unit located at the Embassy will assist with storing medical records.
Leadership rooted in both compassion and accountability has become the foundation of mission success for Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, where senior enlisted leaders emphasize initiative and performance over simple compliance.
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137 Marines from 30 units east of the Mississippi River gathered at the Stone Bay Rifle Range
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment executed a suite of dry-fire and live-fire ranges that concluded with a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, February 6-11, 2026. The series of ranges and subsequent evaluation validated weapon system and tactical proficiency, bolstering warfighting readiness and preparing the unit for future operational requirements as a premier Stand-in Force within the Indo-Pacific.