How does a Marine end up in a specific battalion?

A platoon consists of typically 30 marines. A company is typically made up of 3 -6 platoons A battalions is made up of several companies. Within these companies are several specific jobs. All above numbers are subjective and given as an example. read more

My understanding battalion assignment is up to regimental personnel office However it appears you can make a compelling case for specific battalion. On my battalion's Vietnam era site (not an official Marine Crops site) two members had sons serving in Iraq in former battalion. Both had requested their father’s battalion, and granted. read more

Marine Corps Bulletin 5400, released in September 2011, called for the reactivation of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Military Police Battalions, now designated as law enforcement battalions, in each Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve. read more

The Marine Corps and the Navy have specific units trained and tasked with preassault amphibious reconnaissance. To task the recon battalion routinely with this mission wastes an asset. The recon platoon, company, and battalion commander report to the appropriate ground combat element commander, providing him with the means to conduct ground reconnaissance forward of his element. read more