"Mission of the Marine Corps"
The mission of the Marine Corps is outlined in the National Security Act of 1947 as amended (1952).
There are six missions of the Marine Corps
1. To seize or defend advanced naval bases and to conduct such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign.
2. To provide detachments and organizations for service in armed vessels of the Navy for protection of naval property on naval stations and bases.
3. To develop, with other Armed Forces, the tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operation.
4. To train and equip, as required, Marine forces for airborne operations.
5. To develop, with other Armed Forces, doctrine, procedures, and equipment of interest to the Marine Corps for airborne operations which are not provided for by the Army.
6. To be able to expand from peacetime components, to meet the needs of war, in accordance with mobilization plans.
