| Fleet Landing Exercises | |
|---|---|
 Badge of the United States Marine Corps | |
| Active | 1935 to 1941 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Department of the Navy |
| Role | Amphibious warfare, expeditionary warfare |
| Size | 1935: 1,500 Marines 1936: 1,800 Marines 1937: 2,700 Marines, 800 Army 1938: 1,850 Marines, 600 Army 1939: 2,200 Marines 1940: 2,250 Marines 1941: |
| Garrison/HQ | Fleet Marine Force, established 7 December 1933 |
The Fleet Landing Exercises, or FLEX were amphibious landing exercises conducted by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps between 1935 and 1941. The purpose of these exercises was to formulate a workable amphibious warfare doctrine. The development of the necessary craft and other equipment, and the proper tactical deployment of them were also results. Finally, the exercises demonstrated the usefulness of a standing body of Marines, the Fleet Marine Force, specially prepared for amphibious expeditions.[1]
- ^ HQ, 1st Marine Brigade, FMF, "Notes on the Organization and Activities of the Fleet Marine Force in Connection with Landing Operations," msg., July 3, 1939, HAF 73