Department of the Pacific (USMC)

Department of the Pacific
Active15 November 1920 – 1 July 1960
Country United States of America
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Marine Corps
RoleTraining and Administration
Part ofFleet Marine Force, Pacific
Garrison/HQSan Francisco
EngagementsBanana Wars
World War II
Korean War

Department of the Pacific (MarPac) was a United States Marine Corps ground training and administrative command established on 15 November 1920, which was responsible for the administration, training and equipment of the Marine Corps Units on the West Coast, 14th Naval District (Hawaii and outlying Pacific islands), 16th Naval District (the Philippines), 17th Naval District (Alaska and Aleutian Islands) and Marine Forces in Northern China (China Marines).