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The Marine Corps calls upon volunteers to support the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force activating in June 2014, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. According to MARADMIN 252/14, the GCEITF will be comprised of male and female, active and Reserve volunteers. Female Marines will be trained in a combat-arms military occupational specialty and male volunteers will continue with their primary MOS. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Mancuso, Paul S. Combat Camera, SOI-E/Released)

Photo by CWO2 Mancuso, Paul S.

Female and male volunteers needed for Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force

27 May 2014 | Cpl. J. Gage Karwick U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

The Marine Corps needs volunteers to support the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force. The task force will train female Marines in ground combat arms military occupational specialty skills, and integrate them into a combat arms unit, while a dedicated research team observes the unit’s performance in an operational environment.
 
The GCEITF will be comprised of male and female, active and Reserve volunteers. The task force will be activated at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in June 2014.
 
Marines who wish to volunteer may do so via telephone, the Manpower and Reserve Affairs website or in person during one of the recruiting briefs. Recruiting briefs will be conducted May 28 through June 9, at various bases and stations.
 
Male volunteers will participate only in their primary military occupational specialty. For males who do not possess a primary combat-arms MOS, the task force is recruiting from 12 other job fields as well.
 
For a full list of eligibility requirements and more information, see Marine administrative message 252/14.