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MCSFR Squad Competition: The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment hosted the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, April 24-30, 2021. Marines and Sailors from across the regiment competed against each other in a rigorous training event focused on the infantry skills of each squad. Col. Corey Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, awarded Marines and Sailors with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAMs) for excelling in their duties and contributing to the success of the first annual MCSFR Squad Competition. The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington, was awarded a trophy to take home until next year. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

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1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment hosted the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, April 24-30, 2021. Marines and Sailors from across the regiment competed against each other in a rigorous training event focused on the infantry skills of each squad. Col. Corey Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, awarded Marines and Sailors with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAMs) for excelling in their duties and contributing to the success of the first annual MCSFR Squad Competition. The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington, was awarded a trophy to take home until next year. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

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HM Michael improving his cammie paint during the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment hosted the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, April 24-30, 2021. Marines and Sailors from across the regiment competed against each other in a rigorous training event focused on the infantry skills of each squad. Col. Corey Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, awarded Marines and Sailors with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAMs) for excelling in their duties and contributing to the success of the first annual MCSFR Squad Competition. The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington, was awarded a trophy to take home until next year. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

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1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment hosted the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, April 24-30, 2021. Marines and Sailors from across the regiment competed against each other in a rigorous training event focused on the infantry skills of each squad. Col. Corey Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, awarded Marines and Sailors with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAMs) for excelling in their duties and contributing to the success of the first annual MCSFR Squad Competition. The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington, was awarded a trophy to take home until next year. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

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1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment hosted the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, April 24-30, 2021. Marines and Sailors from across the regiment competed against each other in a rigorous training event focused on the infantry skills of each squad. Col. Corey Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, awarded Marines and Sailors with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAMs) for excelling in their duties and contributing to the success of the first annual MCSFR Squad Competition. The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington, was awarded a trophy to take home until next year. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

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1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment hosted the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, April 24-30, 2021. Marines and Sailors from across the regiment competed against each other in a rigorous training event focused on the infantry skills of each squad. Col. Corey Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, awarded Marines and Sailors with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAMs) for excelling in their duties and contributing to the success of the first annual MCSFR Squad Competition. The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington, was awarded a trophy to take home until next year. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

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Marines prepare for a CBRN environment during the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment hosted the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, April 24-30, 2021. Marines and Sailors from across the regiment competed against each other in a rigorous training event focused on the infantry skills of each squad. Col. Corey Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, awarded Marines and Sailors with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAMs) for excelling in their duties and contributing to the success of the first annual MCSFR Squad Competition. The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington, was awarded a trophy to take home until next year. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

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Col Collier speaking to Marines during the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment hosted the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, April 24-30, 2021. Marines and Sailors from across the regiment competed against each other in a rigorous training event focused on the infantry skills of each squad. Col. Corey Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, awarded Marines and Sailors with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAMs) for excelling in their duties and contributing to the success of the first annual MCSFR Squad Competition. The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington, was awarded a trophy to take home until next year. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

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FASTCENT Marines conduct simulated disaster drills at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar (Oct. 29, 2020) U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) conduct simulated disaster drills at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, Oct 29. FASTCENT provides expeditionary anti-terrorism and security forces to reinforce embassies, consulates and other vital national assets throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Buker)

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FASTCENT Marines conduct simulated disaster drills at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar (Oct. 29, 2020) U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) conduct simulated disaster drills at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, Oct 29. FASTCENT provides expeditionary anti-terrorism and security forces to reinforce embassies, consulates and other vital national assets throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Buker)

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Cpl Fields conducts interior tactics training in Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Fields, a basic security guard with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team-Pacific (FASTPAC) Company, Marine Security Force Regiment, begins to enter a room during interior tactics training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. Marines with FASTPAC Company utilized Camp Hansen’s indoor range to practice interior tactics and improve close quarter combat proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

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Cpl Miller sights in from the top of the Sniper Tower

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brock Miller, a basic security guard with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team-Pacific (FASTPAC) Company, Marine Security Force Regiment, sights in at the top of the sniper tower at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 13, 2020. Marines with FASTPAC Company utilized the sniper tower at Camp Hansen’s range to practice long range precision shooting and firing during possible hostage situations. As part of U.S. 7th Fleet, FASTPAC Marines train side-by-side with their naval counterparts to provide quick reaction forces to respond to any crisis with the vast Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

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FASTEUR Marines depart for JFRX in Mali, Africa

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Company, Europe (FASTEUR), U.S. Navy Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8), and Naval Construction Forces, the “Seabees”, Commander, Task Force - 68 (CTF-68) personnel board a U.S. Air Force C-130 in Rota, Spain, April 15, 2021 for a joint forces readiness exercise in Mali, Africa. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

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FASTEUR Marines participate in JFRX in Mali, Africa

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Company, Europe (FASTEUR), U.S. Navy Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8), and Naval Construction Forces, the “Seabees”, Commander, Task Force - 68 (CTF-68) personnel disembark a U.S. Air Force C-130 in Niamey, Niger, April 15, 2021 for a joint forces readiness exercise in Mali, Africa. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

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FASTEUR Marines participate in JFRX in Timbuktu, Mali

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Company, Europe (FASTEUR), Commander, Task Force - 68 (CTF-68), and French armed forces soldiers provide over watch during a joint forces readiness exercise in Timbuktu, Mali, April 16, 2021. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational exercises across regions with partners and allies to prepare for contingencies and exercise readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

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FASTCENT Marines conduct CQB onboard NSA Bahrain

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (April 26, 2021) - Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Central (FASTCENT) conduct close-quarters combat training at the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia Maritime Engagement Team training facility onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, April. 26. FASTCENT provides expeditionary anti-terrorism and security forces to embassies, consulates, and other vital national assets throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dawson Roth)

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Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marines with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, utilizes the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) to provide security at a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

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Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Dardeen, a designated marksman with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, sets up defensive barriers during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 12, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

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Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Gonzales, with Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, conducts a radio check during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) July 21, 2020, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Radio checks are done to ensure that the company maintains a proper flow of communication. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

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Mission

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) organizes, trains, equips, and provides anti-terrorism security forces in support of combatant commanders and Naval commanders in order to conduct expeditionary security operations and provide security for strategic weapons and vital national assets. Conduct other limited duration missions as directed.

Mission Essential Tasks:

1. Provide security forces for strategic weapons.

2. Provide rapid response and forward-deployed expeditionary anti-terrorism security forces.

MCSFR News

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, act as an opposition force during a diplomatic security and embassy reinforcement training exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 8. MARFORCOM Marines portrayed a hostile force in order for the embassy team to practice proper quick response techniques. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released) - Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, act as an opposition force during a diplomatic security and embassy reinforcement training exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 8. MARFORCOM Marines portrayed a hostile force in order for the embassy team to practice proper quick response techniques. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Out of the office, into the field

It was after 9:30 a.m. when Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, grabbed their gear and loaded into a van. They were not headed to the office with padded chairs and heat like most typical work days. The small group of administrative clerks and internet technology specialists went to experience what Marines from a Fleet Anti-terrorism

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MCSFR Squad Competition: The winning squad from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, Washington

1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

HM Michael improving his cammie paint during the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

Marines prepare for a CBRN environment during the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

Col Collier speaking to Marines during the 1st Annual MCSFR Squad Competition

FASTCENT Marines conduct simulated disaster drills at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar

FASTCENT Marines conduct simulated disaster drills at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar

Cpl Fields conducts interior tactics training in Okinawa

Cpl Miller sights in from the top of the Sniper Tower

FASTEUR Marines depart for JFRX in Mali, Africa

FASTEUR Marines participate in JFRX in Mali, Africa

FASTEUR Marines participate in JFRX in Timbuktu, Mali

FASTCENT Marines conduct CQB onboard NSA Bahrain

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon MRX

Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon MRX

Mission

Out of the office, into the field