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United States Marine Corps Forces Korea | |
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Founded | 1 June 1995 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Part of | Marine Corps Forces Pacific |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Humphreys Pyeongtaek, South Korea |
Commanders | |
Commander | Maj Gen William E. Souza III |
Sergeant Major | Sgt Maj Hector J. Soto-Rodriguez |
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea (abbreviated MARFORK) is the Marine Corps service component of United States Forces Korea and the United Nations Command. MARFORK is responsible for commanding Marines assigned to the USFK and the UNC, advising the two commands on the proper support and employment of Marine forces, and contributing to the defense of the Republic of Korea with the deployment of Marines. The head of MARFORK is also the representative of the U.S. Marine Corps to the Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. It is headquartered at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.