USMCR
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
USMCR stands for United States Marine Corps Reserve, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Reserve component of the Marine Corps, organized under Marine Forces Reserve with headquarters in New Orleans and comprising a reserve division, aircraft wing and logistics group that can reinforce active forces.
Example: The USMCR infantry battalion mobilized for a deployment to the Middle East.
Usage notes
The Marine Corps Reserve was established on August 29, 1916. Reserve Marines have been mobilized for every major US conflict since World War I, including large call-ups for Korea and the 1991 Gulf War. Reservists complete the same recruit training as active-duty Marines.
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