Brigade

A Brigade consists of three Regiments and one Battalion under the direction of a Sergeant Major and a Brigade Commander.

A Brigade generally contains a minimum of 9,402 Marines.

Unit Composition

First Regiment

Consists of four Battalions, a Regimental Sergeant Major, and a Regiment Commander.

Second Regiment

Consists of four Battalions, a Regimental Sergeant Major, and a Regiment Commander.

Third Regiment

Consists of four Battalions, a Regimental Sergeant Major, and a Regiment Commander.

H&S Battalion

Consists of four Companies, a Battalion Sergeant Major, and a Battalion Commander. The H&S Battalion is responsible for protecting the Brigade’s headquarters, and providing support operations such as repair, resupply, and search and rescue operations as needed.

Sergeant Major (SgtMaj)

Generally avoids combat, but like all Marines is armed with a P-1 Pistol and a standard issue Marine Tactical Survival Knife at all times during combat operations. The Sergeant Major is responsible for coordinating the Regimens, and assisting the Brigade Commander.

Brigade Commander (BGen)

Generally avoids combat, but like all Marines is armed with a P-1 Pistol and a standard issue Marine Tactical Survival Knife at all times during combat operations. The Brigade Commander provides leadership to the Brigade and the Regiments that make it up. As a General, a Brigade Commander is considered a high priority asset, and as such is accompanied by an armed Marine escort at all times.