Making Marine Security Guards
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Published 2015-01-30
The mission of Marine Security Guards is to provide protection to mission personnel and prevent compromise of national security information and equipment at designated diplomatic and consular facilities. Marine Security Guards will be prepared to execute plans for the protection of the mission and its personnel as directed by the Chief of Mission (COM) or Principal Officer (PO) through the Regional Security Officer.
Congress expects the Marine Corps to be more forward deployed and to demonstrate that it's a crisis-reaction force.
Marine Security Guards do just that.
"In the wake of Benghazi, I think there's an expectation that Marines and sailors will be there and respond within hours to a threat against our diplomatic corps, U.S. citizens or interests abroad." — CMC Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. at the Senate Armed Services Committe Testimony | January 28, 2015
Full Testimony: ow.ly/IexRj
Commandant's Planning Guidance: go.usa.gov/Stpk
MSG Website: www.mcesg.marines.mil/
All Comments (21)
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I grew up overseas in a city with a US consulate. One of my fondest childhood memories was interacting with the Marine guards who would use their days off to spend time with my boy scout troop. The day they showed us the consulate armory was one of the happiest in my life. It's been over 20 years, but I have never met a finer example of Americans than those Marines. Not only did they make us feel safe, they were also model ambassadors themselves. Sgts Chad and Sgt. Chaz - wherever you are, Semper Fi.
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I was a Marine Guard for almost 3 years in Saigon before the war 59-61. It makes me proud to see what current Marines are doing--keep it up its your turn now.
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To all that serve, ever have , ever will. A profound thank you. Last night my family and I slept in peace . God bless Y'all.
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Before you want to join to look cool, look up MSG collateral duties, curfews, alcohol restrictions, marine house restrictions, and think about if you want to stand firewatch for 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and not be able to sleep if you have the overnight shift. I am not saying its horrible, I would still have done it again (prior MSG) but just make sure you look into it because MSG has one of the biggest recruiting programs in the Marine Corps, and they DO straight up lie to you about certain aspects of the program
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I was born in Vietnam and was fortunate enough to come to America as an orphan during operation baby lift. My son is currently in and wants to be MSG. His first pick will be Vietnam if he has his choice. I am looking forward to going back to Vietnam to see my son serving in the country that I was born. I am so proud of him!
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"Getting OC sprayed is an eye opening experience." LOL
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This June I take the challenge of becoming a marine, I loss both parents before my 17 birthday and have no one special to keep me here. So I decided to see what kind of a man I will become. Plus I plan on working in law enforcement when I leave the service.
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I am a former MSG.. Budapest Hungary and Bogata Columbia, with a temporary posting in Beriut Lebanon. This program is definitely one of the Corps best...
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0:42 "Ahhhhgggghhhh"
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This program has its perks. Im completing my third 3 year this month, and it has been an adventure. If you arent a fan of sitting in a box for 8 hours a day, 4-5 days a week then this isn't for you. Ive had the pleasure of serving at Embassies in London and Abidjan, and also at the consulate in Lahore. I enjoyed experiencing new cultures around the world, but the restrictions that come with being Marine, a Security Guard, and living on embassy grounds isn't the most enjoyable, neither is standing in a box for 8 hours. Im grateful for the places I've been able to travel to and experience while working in various countries though, and for the amazing people you meet while working at these embassies/consulates.
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The board dropped me back in 2010. At the time Marine LCpl Little. The Colonel kept me on and I made it out. Worst day of my life thinking I failed the MSG school. My friend back in the fleet was saying, we all thought you couldn't make it. I was hurt so bad. I felt so much pride when they marched me in and let me stay in the program, it was me and another Marine that made it through, by the Grace of God!!! Out of maybe 45. Best day of my life and I turned out one of the best Marines in my detachment!! God Bless the Marines!! May God Bless you Like I was that day!!!
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This is my MOS for when I graduate bootcamp and ITB training. Looking forward to all of it
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Having served as an MSG in the Africa and the Middle East in the early 70s, I'm glad the training has evolved to meet the current world climate. Semper Fi to my MSG Brothers.
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Young Recruit: gets OC sprayed in the eyes The Captain who did it: “hehe OC spray go pshhhh”
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My dear cousin Ed Kuhar was an Embassy Guard. Also Grunt in Vietnam at Hue battle and served as a village integrated Marine. Semper Fi..... ED guarding the pearly gates of heaven.
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Awesome! Thanks for the love, as a former MSG it's nice to see the training is still running hardcore!
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4:25 spartan kick sent that marine flying
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Go to training in February. Seems like a challenge. Wish me well
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Outstanding! I remember when the new MSG School was built: 1980. I was assigned at PMO, 5811, memorable days, indeed. Semper Fi Robert Mercado, M.A., M.Div., RegMFT
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The Embassy School used to be at Henderson Hall (Arlington), I rolled thru there when I got stationed at HQMC which used to be in the Naval Annex to the Pentagon up on the hill beside Arlington Cemetery/Henderson Hall back in the day. Their school was very professional and I know they had a very high drop rate. The word was it was the 3rd highest drop rate in The Corps behind only BRC and the Drill Instructor Course. Outstanding Marines.
