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Fleet Marine Force | |
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Founded | December 7, 1933 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps United States Navy |
Type | Type Command |
Role | Amphibious, expeditionary, and aerial warfare |
The United States Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) are combined general- and special-purpose forces within the United States Department of the Navy that perform offensive amphibious or expeditionary warfare and defensive maritime employment. The Fleet Marine Forces provide the National Command Authority (NCA) with a responsive force that can conduct operations in any spectrum of conflict around the globe.