LEADERSHIP 1 SGT'S COURSE LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION SUMMARY AND STUDY GUIDE FOR GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

LEADERSHIP 1 SGT'S COURSE LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION SUMMARY AND STUDY GUIDE FOR GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Marine Corps Mission National Security Act of 1947 (Amended in 1952) The Marine Corps mission was established by the National Security Act of 1947 (amended in 1952). These qualities make the Marine Corps truly unique in comparison to other military services. • Marines are trained, organized, and equipped for offensive amphibious operations and as a "force in readiness." • Marine Corps has the ability to move rapidly on short notice to accomplish any mission in any location. • Marine Corps has a full-range of combat capabilities integrated in combined arms teams. Elements of the Mission There are seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. • Provide a Fleet Marine Force with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the United States fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of naval campaigns. • Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases. • Develop—in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force—the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations. • Provide Marine forces for airborne operations—in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force—according to doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. • Develop—in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force—the doctrine, procedures, and equipment for airborne operations. • Expand the peacetime component to meet wartime needs, according to the joint mobilization plan. • Perform other such duties as the President may direct.