Posted on May 29, 2023
U.S. Marines Arrive in Darwin for 12th Rotation
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The arrival of the United States Marines for the 12th iteration of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) marks a significant event for the Australia-U.S. Alliance.
The annual rotation of a combat credible Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to Darwin, Australia, is designed to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the two nations' armed forces, providing valuable training opportunities with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Components of the MAGTF include a Command Element, Logistics Combat Element, Ground Combat Element, and Aviation Combat Element.
This year’s rotation is led by Colonel Brendan Sullivan, commanding officer of MRF-D 23. The Command Element is made up of Marines and Sailors from 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, from Camp Pendleton, California, and is reinforced (REIN) by a detachment from Marine Air Control Group – 38, from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.
“We are honored to extend the legacy of the Australia-U.S. Alliance, working side-by-side with our Australian Defence Force Allies to provide a ready force for contingency and crisis response in the region,” said Col. Sullivan, commanding officer of MRF-D 23. “Our team is postured and ready to advance shared goals, demonstrate the strength and endurance of our Alliance, and contribute to regional security and partnerships.”
The Ground Combat Element, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (REIN), and Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 1 (REIN), are also based in Camp Pendleton, California. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (REIN), the Air Combat Element, out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, completed the structure of the MAGTF with the arrival of 10 MV-22B Ospreys.
The annual rotation of a combat credible Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to Darwin, Australia, is designed to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the two nations' armed forces, providing valuable training opportunities with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Components of the MAGTF include a Command Element, Logistics Combat Element, Ground Combat Element, and Aviation Combat Element.
This year’s rotation is led by Colonel Brendan Sullivan, commanding officer of MRF-D 23. The Command Element is made up of Marines and Sailors from 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, from Camp Pendleton, California, and is reinforced (REIN) by a detachment from Marine Air Control Group – 38, from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.
“We are honored to extend the legacy of the Australia-U.S. Alliance, working side-by-side with our Australian Defence Force Allies to provide a ready force for contingency and crisis response in the region,” said Col. Sullivan, commanding officer of MRF-D 23. “Our team is postured and ready to advance shared goals, demonstrate the strength and endurance of our Alliance, and contribute to regional security and partnerships.”
The Ground Combat Element, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (REIN), and Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 1 (REIN), are also based in Camp Pendleton, California. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (REIN), the Air Combat Element, out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, completed the structure of the MAGTF with the arrival of 10 MV-22B Ospreys.
U.S. Marines Arrive in Darwin for 12th Rotation
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
1LT Vance Titus I've Never been to Darwin but I Had a Great Time in Melbourne for a Week!
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..."The rotation will enhance the capabilities, interoperability, and readiness of the ADF and the United States Marine Corps and is a significant part of the United States Force Posture Initiatives, a hallmark of Australia’s Alliance with the US.
For more than a decade, cooperation under the Force Posture Initiatives has enhanced our capacity to deter coercion and maintain a secure and stable Indo-Pacific.
Since its establishment under the Gillard Government in 2011, the Marine Rotational Force has expanded from an initial 200 Marines to now ten times that size each year.
The Force Posture Initiatives have also since expanded to initiatives across the air, maritime, land and logistics domains.
Last week, the Albanese Government announced as part of AUKUS, an expansion of the Force Posture Initiatives in the Submarine Rotational Force – West, which will see US nuclear-powered submarines rotate through HMAS Stirling beginning from 2027.
The Marines will remain in Australia until October 2023."...
..."The rotation will enhance the capabilities, interoperability, and readiness of the ADF and the United States Marine Corps and is a significant part of the United States Force Posture Initiatives, a hallmark of Australia’s Alliance with the US.
For more than a decade, cooperation under the Force Posture Initiatives has enhanced our capacity to deter coercion and maintain a secure and stable Indo-Pacific.
Since its establishment under the Gillard Government in 2011, the Marine Rotational Force has expanded from an initial 200 Marines to now ten times that size each year.
The Force Posture Initiatives have also since expanded to initiatives across the air, maritime, land and logistics domains.
Last week, the Albanese Government announced as part of AUKUS, an expansion of the Force Posture Initiatives in the Submarine Rotational Force – West, which will see US nuclear-powered submarines rotate through HMAS Stirling beginning from 2027.
The Marines will remain in Australia until October 2023."...
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