Marine detachments on board ships, Marine barracks, Marine security guards, and law enforcement activities came under the cognizance of the new branch. Units in the 4th Marine Division, 4th Service Support Group, and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing collected more than 5 million toys for distribution to 1.6 million needy children throughout the United States.ġ5 January - Headquarters, Marine Corps established a new Security Branch within its Operations Division to provide better coordination for antiterrorism policy and a single point of contact for all matters relating to security. Initial deliveries and testings were scheduled for late 1986.ġ5 January – The Marine Corps Reserve reported the conclusion of the 38th Toys for Tots campaign. This initial procurement was for 240 UGWS with an option for an additional 100 UGSW. 50 caliber machine gun turret, replaced the M-85. The UGWS, a 40mm grenade launcher and M-2. Team and individual awards were presented on 28 January by Lieutenant General D’Wayne Gray, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.ġ0 January - A firm-fixed price procurement contract was awarded to Cadillac Gage Corporation for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Upgunned Weapons Stations (UGWS). In the team pistol competition, Marines from Marine Barracks Hawaii, led by Captain Michael G. Powell led his Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MCAS Kaneohe Bay) sharpshooters to a victory and the Julian C. In the team rifle matches, Gunnery Sergeant J.D. 45 caliber pistol were the weapons used in the competition. The matches were part of the Competition-in-Arms Program designed to enhance the combat marksmanship proficiency of the Marine Corps. More than 140 Marine and Navy marksmen from commands in Hawaii participated.
Armed Forces was 2,149,073 of whom 197,171 were Marines.Ħ-24 January - The 1986 Pacific Division Rifle and Pistol Matches were held. The special group of Marine Corps shooters were selected to fire the 9mm pistol course to help set future Marine Corps qualification standards for expert, sharpshooter, and marksman awards.ġ January – The strength of the U.S. _ January – The Marksmanship Training Unit at Quantico, Virginia, tasked by Headquarters, Marine Corps to design, test, and demonstrate a new course of fire for the M-9 Beretta Model 92SB-F 9mm semi-automatic pistol, began testing on a recently approved service pistol qualification course and a close-combat pistol course.
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