The Total Force Integrator (TFI) initiative establishes a cadre of Active Reserve (AR) Marines trained to plan, coordinate, and execute full-spectrum total force integration across the Marine Corps who will serve as the connective tissue between the Active and Reserve components—ensuring the service can mobilize, train, and deploy as one cohesive force during large-scale combat operations or national crises. Through this initiative, 43 Active Reserve Marines, officers and enlisted, will be assigned to billets across the headquarters organizations, Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs), and Marine Forces Commands (MARFORs) to align manpower, readiness, and operational planning across the total force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Enos...
From April 29 to May 1, MDM 2025 was characterized by extravagant displays of emerging weapons, equipment, and technologies, demonstrating the Marine Corps’ ever-growing capabilities and lethality. Against the backdrop of this hardware however, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) showcased its forward-looking vision for the Corps, focusing on the Corps’ most lethal asset – Marines.
The Marine Corps released the latest Talent Management update in support of Force Design, highlighting the continuous efforts to modernize and innovate its talent management systems, enhancing readiness and empowering Marines to thrive in a dynamic operational environment. Building on the foundation set by Talent Management 2030 and the Talent Management Campaign Plan 2023-2025, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) achieved significant...
