Department of the Pacific (USMC) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Department of the Pacific |
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| Active | November 15, 1920 – July 1, 1960 |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Role | Training and Administration |
| Part of | Fleet Marine Force, Pacific |
| Garrison/HQ | San Francisco |
| Engagements | Banana Wars World War II Korean War |
The Department of the Pacific (MarPac) was a special command for the United States Marine Corps. It was created on November 15, 1920. Its main job was to manage, train, and equip Marine Corps units. These units were located on the West Coast, in Hawaii and other Pacific islands, the Philippines, Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, and even Marine forces in Northern China (known as the China Marines).
History of the Department of the Pacific
The Department of the Pacific started as a Marine Corps sub-headquarters. It was activated on November 15, 1920, in San Francisco. Major General George Barnett, a former Commandant of the Marines, was its first leader.
During World War II, the Department of the Pacific had several important sections. These included a Headquarters Company, an Office of the Paymaster, and sections for Personnel (G-1), Intelligence (G-2), Operations (G-3), and Supply (G-4). The department was in charge of all Marine units and activities on the West Coast of the United States. This included important supply depots in San Francisco.
After World War II ended, the Department of the Pacific's duties grew. It became responsible for managing all Marine units in the Pacific Ocean Area that were not part of the main fighting forces. The Department of the Pacific was closed down on July 1, 1960. Its responsibilities were then moved to the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific and the Headquarters Marine Corps.
See also
- Marine Air, West Coast
- Fleet Marine Force Pacific
Images for kids
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Major General George Barnett
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Major General Wendell C. Neville
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Major General Eli K. Cole
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Major General Logan Feland
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Major General John T. Myers
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Major General James C. Breckinridge
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Brigadier General Douglas C. McDougal
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Brigadier General Charles F. B. Price
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Major General William P. Upshur
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Major General John Marston
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Major General Julian C. Smith
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Major General Earl C. Long
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Major General Henry L. Larsen
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Major General Keller E. Rockey
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Major General LeRoy P. Hunt
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Major General Graves B. Erskine
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Major General Alfred H. Noble
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Major General Ray A. Robinson
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Major General Henry D. Linscott
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Major General Robert H. Pepper
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Major General George F. Good Jr.
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Major General James P. Berkeley
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Major General Francis M. McAlister
