United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps
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“	The USMC is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations through combined arms, implementing its own infantry, armor, artillery and aerial units.	„
	~ In-game description

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a playable faction in Squad. This faction is the seventh conventional faction featured in the game and the second faction to come from the United States. It was added on June 22 2022 with release 3.0 alongside the map Black Coast.

History

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) was created on July 11, 1798. They originally began as two battalions of Continental Marines that were formed on November 10, 1775, as a branch of troops able to fight on sea and land. In World War 2, they took charge of a massive island-hopping campaign against Imperial Japanese forces in the Pacific. The USMC still remains a professional and experienced fighting force, capable of both amphibious and land-based operations.

Flag

The flag representing the United States Marine Corps in Squad combines the official battle color and the U.S. Marine Corps seal. It consists of an American bald eagle with wings displayed horizontally and inverted, standing upon the western hemisphere of the terrestrial globe on a scarlet background.

Kits and Equipment

Role Type	Role	Primary Weapon	Secondary Weapon	Explosives	Smoke Grenades	Medical Supplies	Addtl. Equipment
Command and Support	Squad Leader	M16A4 Tracer + Vertical Grip, 7 mags	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	M67 Fragmentation, 2 grenades	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades M18 Smoke Red, 1 grenade M18 Smoke Blue, 1 grenade	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Field Binoculars Rally Point
		M27 IAR Tracer + Vertical Grip, 7 mags
		M16A4 Tracer + M150 + Vertical Grip, 7 mags		M67 Fragmentation, 1 grenade
	Lead Crewman	M4, 2 mags	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Field Binoculars Vehicle Repair Tools Rally Point
	Lead Pilot	M4, 2 mags	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	—	M18 Smoke Red, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Field Binoculars Vehicle Repair Tools Rally Point
	Medic	M16A4 + Vertical Grip, 7 mags	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	M67 Fragmentation, 1 grenade	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades M18 Smoke Red, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 9 packages Medical Kit	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars
		M16A4 + M150, 6 mags		—			Entrenching Tool
	Crewman	M4, 2 mags	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenade	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars Vehicle Repair Tools
	Pilot	M4, 2 mags	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	—	M18 Smoke Red, 2 grenade	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars Vehicle Repair Tools
Direct Combat	Rifleman	M16A4 + Vertical Grip, 7 mags	OKC-3S	M67 Fragmentation, 2 grenades	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Ammo Bag Field Binoculars
		M4 + Vertical Grip, 7 mags
		M16A4 + M150 + Vertical Grip, 6 mags		M67 Fragmentation, 1 grenade			Entrenching Tool Ammo Bag
	Automatic Rifleman	M27 IAR + SDO, 12 mags	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenade	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool
Fire Support	Automatic Rifleman	M249 PIP + SDO, 6 ammo boxes	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool
	Grenadier	M16A4 M203 + M150, 7 mags	OKC-3S	M203 High Explosive Dual Purpose, 10 rounds	M203 Smoke Marker White, 2 rounds M203 Smoke Marker Blue, 2 rounds M203 Smoke Marker Red, 2 rounds	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool
	Light Anti-Tank	M4, 7 mags	OKC-3S	M136 AT-4 CS High Explosive Anti-Tank, 1 rocket M67 Fragmentation, 2 grenades	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars
		M16A4 + M150, 6 mags		M72A7 LAW High Explosive Anti-Tank, 1 rocket M67 Fragmentation, 2 grenades			Entrenching Tool
	Marksman	M38 DMR, 8 mags	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars
Specialist	Machine Gunner	M240G + MGO, 8 ammo pouches	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenade	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool
	Heavy Anti-Tank	M4, 4 mags	OKC-3S	MK153 SMAW HE Anti-Armor, 1 round MK153 SMAW HE Dual-Purpose, 1 round MK153 SMAW Spotting Rifle, 3 mags	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars
		M16A4, 4 mags
	Combat Engineer	M16A4, 4 mags	OKC-3S	M112 C4 Explosive (30s Fuze), 1 block M15 Anti-Tank Mine, 1 mine	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Vehicle Repair Tools Sandbags Razor Wire Field Binoculars
Miscellaneous	Recruit	M16A4, 1 mag	—	—	—	Field Dressing, 1 package	Entrenching Tool
	Unarmed	—	—	—	—	—	—

In-game Equipment

The USMC uses modern Western weaponry that provides excellent firepower and controllability. In addition, the USMC fields many optical sights for most of their small arms. Much like the U.S. Army, they are identifiable with their distinctive ballistic glasses.

The USMC vehicles offer excellent protection with an emphasis on anti-infantry operations. The iconic AAVC and AAVP armored personnel carriers can carry large amounts of supplies over the sea while providing devastating suppression and firepower through automatic grenade launchers.

Weapons

Small Arms

• M16A4 - Full-Length Rifle
• M4 - Carbine
• M27 IAR - Automatic Rifle
• M38 DMR - Designated Marksman Rifle
• M249 - Light Machine Gun
• M240 - Medium Machine Gun
• M9A1 - Pistol

Grenades and Launchers

• M18 - Smoke Grenade
• M67 - Fragmentation Grenade
• M203 - Underbarrel Grenade Launcher
• M136 AT-4 CS - Rocket Launcher
• M72A7 LAW - Rocket Launcher
• MK153 SMAW - Rocket Launcher

Emplacements

• M2A1 - Heavy Machine Gun
• BGM-71 TOW - Anti-Tank Guided Missile Launcher
• M252 81mm - Mortar

Equipment

• OKC-3S - Bayonet
• Entrenching Tool - Shovel
• M15 - Anti-Tank Mine
• M112 C4 - Explosive
• Field Binoculars - Binoculars

Vehicles

Land Vehicles

• M939 Transport - Truck
• M939 Logistics - Truck
• Quad Bike - Motorbike
• M1151 M240 - Light Protected Vehicle
• M1151 M2 - Light Protected Vehicle
• M1151 CROWS M2 - Light Protected Vehicle
• M1151 Open Doors M2 - Light Vehicle
• M1151 Open Doors TOW - Tank Hunter
• M-ATV M2 - Light Protected Vehicle
• M-ATV CROWS M2 - Light Protected Vehicle
• M-ATV TOW - Tank Hunter
• AAVP-7A1 - Armored Personnel Carrier
• AAVC-7A1 Logistics - Armored Personnel Carrier
• LAV-25 - Infantry Fighting Vehicle
• M1A1 - Main Battle Tank

Boats

• RHIB Transport - Boat
• RHIB Logistics - Boat
• RHIB M240 - Boat
• RHIB M2A1 - Boat

Aircraft

• UH-1Y - Helicopter
• MQ-9 UAV* - Reconnaissance Drone
• F/A-18* - Close Air Support

*Commander Asset

Units

1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marines
The USMC 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marines, is a distinguished armored unit within the United States Marine Corps. Renowned for its combat effectiveness and armored warfare capabilities, this battalion operates tanks to provide heavy firepower and support to the 1st Marine Division.
Armored	Specializations: Addtl. MBTs
Armored - Offense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 3× AAVC Logi. 2× AAVP 2× LAV-25 2× M1A1	1× UH-1Y (20 min.Delayed)	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 1× BGM-71 TOW 2× Mortar 1× HAB
Armored - Defense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 3× AAVC Logi. 1× AAVC Logi. (Forward Spawn) 2× AAVP 2× LAV-25 (10 min.Delayed) 1× M1A1 (10 min.Delayed) 1× M1A1 (20 min.Delayed)	1× UH-1Y (15 min.Delayed)	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 2× Mortar 1× HAB

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is a highly adaptable and rapid-response force within the United States Marine Corps. Comprising Marines, sailors, and supporting elements, this MEU is trained and equipped for a wide range of missions, including amphibious assaults, humanitarian aid, and combat operations.
Combined Arms	Specializations: Balanced Roster
Combined Arms - Offense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 1× M939 Logi. 2× AAVC Logi. 2× M1151 M2 2× AAVP 3× LAV-25 1× M1A1 (15 min.Delayed)	2× UH-1Y (6 min.Delayed)	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 1× BGM-71 TOW 2× Mortar 1× HAB
Combined Arms - Defense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 1× M939 Logi. 2× AAVC Logi. 1× M939 Logi. (Forward Spawn) 2× M1151 M2 2× AAVP 2× LAV-25 (10 min.Delayed) 1× M1A1 (15 min.Delayed)	1× UH-1Y (15 min.Delayed)	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 2× Mortar 1× HAB
Combined Arms - Offense (Medium Layer)
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 1× M939 Logi. 1× AAVC Logi. 1× M1151 M240 1× M1151 M2 1× AAVP 1× LAV-25	—	—	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 1× BGM-71 TOW 1× Mortar 1× HAB
Combined Arms - Defense (Medium Layer)
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 1× M939 Logi. 1× AAVC Logi. 1× M1151 M240 1× M1151 M2 1× AAVP 1× LAV-25 (10 min.Delayed)	—	—	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 1× Mortar 1× HAB
Combined Arms (Small Layer)
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 1× M939 Logi. 1× AAVC Logi. 1× M1151 M240 1× M1151 M2 1× AAVP	—	—	1× HAB

1st Marines Regimental Combat Team
The USMC 1st Marines Regimental Combat Team is a highly mobile and versatile light infantry formation within the United States Marine Corps. Comprising infantry and supporting elements, this team is well-equipped for swift maneuverability and operates with agility.
Light Infantry	Specializations: Addtl. Light Vehicles Addtl. Armor Hunters Addtl. ATGM Emplacement
Light Infantry - Offense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 2× M939 Logi. 9× Quad Bike 2× M1151 M240 2× M1151 M2 2× M1151 CROWS M2 2× M1151 TOW 1× M1A1 (20 min.Delayed)	1× UH-60M	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 2× BGM-71 TOW 2× Mortar 1× HAB
Light Infantry - Defense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 2× M939 Logi. 1× M939 Logi. (Forward Spawn) 9× Quad Bike 2× M1151 M240 2× M1151 M2 2× M1151 CROWS M2 2× M1151 TOW (10 min.Delayed) 1× M1A1 (30 min.Delayed)	1× UH-1Y (6 min.Delayed)	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 1× BGM-71 TOW 2× Mortar 1× HAB

3rd Light Armored Recon Battalion
The USMC 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion is a specialized and agile unit within the United States Marine Corps, focusing on reconnaissance and security operations. Operating a fleet of Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), this battalion excels in providing critical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities to support Marine Corps missions. Known for its mobility and adaptability, the 3rd Light Armored Recon Battalion plays an essential role in enhancing the Marine Corps' situational awareness and overall combat effectiveness in a variety of operational environments.
Motorized	Specializations: Addtl. APCs Wheeled Armor Priority
Motorized - Offense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 2× M939 Logi. 2× M1151 M2 2× M1151 CROWS M2 3× LAV-25 1× M1A1 (15 min.Delayed)	1× UH-1Y (6 min.Delayed)	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 1× BGM-71 TOW 2× Mortar 1× HAB
Motorized - Defense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 2× M939 Logi. 1× AAVC Logi. (Forward Spawn) 2× M1151 M2 2× M1151 CROWS M2 2× LAV-25 (10 min.Delayed) 1× M1A2 (15 min.Delayed)	1× UH-1Y (10 min.Delayed)	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 2× Mortar 1× HAB

2nd Marine Logistics Group
The USMC 2nd Marine Logistics Group is a vital and multifaceted component of the United States Marine Corps, specializing in logistics and sustainment operations. Comprising a diverse array of units, this group provides crucial support in areas such as transportation, supply, maintenance, and medical services. Its mission is to ensure that Marine forces are well-supplied, maintained, and equipped to meet the demands of any operational scenario.
Support	Specializations: Addtl. Logi Trucks Addtl. ATGM Emplacement Addtl. HAB Enemy Intel
Support - Offense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 3× M939 Logi. 2× M1151 M240 2× M1151 M2 2× AAVP 1× LAV-25 1× M1A1 (20 min.Delayed)	2× UH-1Y (10 min.Delayed)	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 2× BGM-71 TOW 2× Mortar 2× HAB
Support - Defense
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
1× M939 Trans. (6 min.Delayed) 2× M939 Trans. 3× M939 Logi. 1× M939 Logi. (Forward Spawn) 2× M1151 M240 2× M1151 M2 2× AAVP 1× LAV-25 (10 min.Delayed) 1× M1A1 (20 min.Delayed)	2× UH-1Y (10 min.Delayed)	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 1× BGM-71 TOW 2× Mortar 2× HAB

4th Marines Amphibious Ready Group
The 4th Marines Amphibious Ready Group is a highly versatile and expeditionary naval force within the U.S. Marine Corps. Comprised of Marines and supporting elements, this group is specially trained and equipped for amphibious warfare operations. With the capability to rapidly deploy and conduct a range of missions, from humanitarian assistance to combat operations, the 4th Marines Amphibious Ready Group stands as a critical component of the U.S. Marine Corps' power projection capabilities, ensuring its readiness to respond to a variety of contingencies worldwide.
Amphibious Assault	Specializations: Addtl. Forward Spawn Addtl. Amphibious Vehicles
Amphibious Assault - Invasion
Vehicles	Aircraft	Boats	Emplacements
3× AAVC Logi. 3× AAVP 2× M1151 M2 (Forward Spawn) 4× LAV-25 1× M1A1 (Forward Spawn)	2× UH-1Y	1× RHIB Logi. 1× RHIB M240 2× RHIB M2A1	2× HMG Tripod 2× HMG Bunker 1× BGM-71 TOW 2× Mortar 1× HAB

Gallery

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  3.0 Release artwork

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  US Marine Corps

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  US Marine Corps and LAV-25

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  US Marine Corps Air Assault

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  USS Essex in Morning Mist

Roadmap

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See also

• Squad: Amphibious Assault Update Trailer
• Factions
• United States Army