U.S. Marines from 4th Civil Affairs Group (4th CAG), Marine Corps Advisor Company-A (MCAC-A), and 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (4th ANGLICO) conduct an air insert during a simulated community relations exercise while participating in Military Operations on Urban Terrain on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 13, 2023. This wargame event focused on Naval Engagement concepts with the goal of building and maintaining regional maritime access and influence at echelon across the phases of competition, crisis, and conflict. The wargame was the initial training event within the larger Force Headquarters Groups, Marine Forces Reserve, Naval Engagement Exercise 23 (NEX 23) intended to increase combat readiness and validate the Naval Engagement Concept in support of Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines from 4th Civil Affairs Group (4th CAG), Marine Corps Advisor Company-A (MCAC-A), and 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (4th ANGLICO) conduct an air insert during a simulated community relations exercise while participating in Military Operations on Urban Terrain on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 13, 2023. This wargame event focused on Naval Engagement concepts with the goal of building and maintaining regional maritime access and influence at echelon across the phases of competition, crisis, and conflict. The wargame was the initial training event within the larger Force Headquarters Groups, Marine Forces Reserve, Naval Engagement Exercise 23 (NEX 23) intended to increase combat readiness and validate the Naval Engagement Concept in support of Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Advisor Company Alpha and Bravo, Force Headquarters Group, stand in formation during a ceremony for the deactivation of 2nd CAG and activation of MCAC Alpha and Bravo, June 7, 2019, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington D.C. In order to build diverse and broadly-capable teams, the Marine Corps will heavily rely on the Reserves' unique ability to identify and provide talented Marines who possess the essential professional military experience and years of civilian expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by Cpl. Serine Farahi)

U.S. Marine Col. David V. Ready, commanding officer of Marine Corps Advisor Company Alpha, Force Headquarters Group, delivers remarks during a ceremony for the deactivation of 2nd CAG and activation of MCAC Alpha and Bravo, June 7, 2019, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington D.C. In order to build diverse and broadly-capable teams, the Marine Corps will heavily rely on the Reserves' unique ability to identify and provide talented Marines who possess the essential professional military experience and years of civilian expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by Cpl. Serine Farahi)

Senior leaders from Marine Corps Advisor Company Alpha and Bravo, render salute to the American Flag during the playing of the National Anthem during a ceremony for the deactivation of 2nd Civil Affairs Group and activation of MCAC Alpha and Bravo, June 7, 2019, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington D.C. In order to build diverse and broadly-capable teams, the Marine Corps will heavily rely on the Reserves' unique ability to identify and provide talented Marines who possess the essential professional military experience and years of civilian expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by Cpl. Serine Farahi)

The Marine Corps' proficiency in counterinsurgency and stability operations has been a valuable, frequently utilized asset to our nation for nearly two decades. Today the U. S. confronts challenges across the globe that range from great power competition to loosely organized terrorist movements.