I was told that they wore red patches bc grunts would try to claim theyre landing support. Mos 0481 or red patchers, so named for the distinctive red patches of fabric they wear on their utility uniforms. Marines usmc emblem on red hitch cover elektroplate. The red patch is a distinguishing device worn by united states marines with the military occupational specialty mos of 0481 landing support specialists, and is worn only on the marine corps combat utility uniform. Marine corps allmetal hitch cover by elektroplate, comprised of oem marine emblem adhered to a red allmetal hitch cover mount. Also, marines have tun tavern, red patches have driftwood lounge. As one of the few adornments allowed on the marines typically austere field uniform, its hard to miss. Travas cupp supplier quality engineer quality manager. Marine corps landing support technician the balance careers. United states marine corps 0481 red patchers first in last out. Some shore party marines went inland along with infantry battalions, while some infantrymen were left. The red patch is a distinguishing marking worn by united states marines. I looked myself and it explains it all in decent detail. When it comes to marine corps mos challenge coins then check out this usmc mos 0481 landing support challenge coin.
View manny bonillas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The marines are landing support specialists, commonly referred to as red patchers, with landing support detachment, 3rd transportation. What was your favorite pranks to play on your boots. Marine corps cool summary mos 0481 landing support specialist. I am not sure how accurate this is, but what i was always told in training and by leadership was that it was to reinforce a stronger sense of cohesion for the marine corps as a whole rather than on a perunit basis. In apr 1995, private garcia completed the basic landing support specialist course mos 0481 at court house bay, camp lejeune nc. Apr 27, 2016 marines with red patches braced themselves against rotor wash as a helicopter rose over a 7,000 pound cinder block, ready to lift. Only 18 marines with combat logistics battalion 7 have the privilege to wear the red patch on their utility uniforms, which continues the legacy of their military occupational specialty as landing.
Marines with red patches braced themselves against rotor wash as a helicopter rose over a 7,000 pound cinder block, ready to lift. I was then selected to be the generals driver and enlisted aide. The red patch dates back to the early days of wwii during the battle of guadalcanal. Can a code red be called in the marines, like in a few good. Apr 23, 2008 i am surprise the info on that page didnt make sense. Buy your usmc mos 8531 marksmanship instructor patch at. Some bonuses are paid in a lump sum or spread through the term of reenlistment in specific mos. Anthony hamilton, a landing support specialist with iii marine expeditionary force. You get the best of both worlds as all the supplies route through your ports, airfields, beachs, or rail heads. Compilation of three deployments of the 4th mlg, usmc. Now the working parties when we arent doing that, well, they arent so great, but still worth doing. After the initial assault on the beachhead, followon troops came ashore and confusion on the beach led to landing support marines then known as shore party and. The marines are landing support specialists, commonly referred to as red patchers, with landing support detachment, 3rd transportation support battalion, combat logistics regiment 3, 3rd marine logistics group, iii marine expeditionary force. This ls unit was thus dubbed during wwii when they donned a red patch on their uniform to signify they were the only ones to stay on the beach to setup command posts and transport supplies while everyone else had to move forward in the battle.
Marine corps enlistment bonuses the balance careers. Dedicated to all the landing support red patchers of the usmcoohrah. The landing support specialist performs various duties that support the establishment, maintenance and control of transportation throughput systems on beaches, landing zones, ports air and sea, and terminals rail, truck, and container used in support of magtf operations and deployments. Buffeted by the wind, the marines maneuvered themselves into. A 1x3 inch piece of red cloth placed on the utility trousers just below the cargo pockets and center of a us marine who holds the occupation of 0481 landing. This is a fine reproduction of the vietnamera 3rd shore party battalion patch. I was formally trained as a 0481 landing support aka red patcher and 3451 financial management.
Wwii usmc squadron patch insignia page us marine corps logos. The red patchers, properly referred to as landing support specialists, have a unique role in the marine corps. During my first year at mfea, i maintained the budget of our georgian deployment program. Jan 21, 2010 compilation of three deployments of the 4th mlg, usmc. Wwii usmc squadron patch insignia page us marine corps. I am surprise the info on that page didnt make sense. A minimum of six months mojt while assigned to a mos 0481 billet is required. A 1x1 inch piece of red cloth placed on the utility cover and a 1x3 inch piece of red cloth placed on the utility trousers just below the cargo pockets and center of. Cloth background with embroidered insignia and easy sew or iron on application.
Marine corps cool summary mos 0481 landing support. In apr 1995 private garcia reported to 3rd support bn, 3rd fssg, camp foster for duty where he served as a landing support specialist red patcher in beach and terminal operations bto company, 2nd platoon. Red patchers support supplies united states marine corps. Mos0481 landing support specialist red patcher duty station camp lejeune deployments inlculde a 7 month med float, 3 month deployment to liberia, and 3 month deployment to puerto rico.
Few military occupational specialties mos represent this history of innovation and adventure better than the landing support technicians, mos 0481 or red patchers, so named for the distinctive red patches of fabric they wear on their utility uniforms. Aug 22, 20 marines from landing support co, clr 17 supporting medium girder bridge lift with bridge co, 7th esb and hmh361. The landing support specialist performs various duties that support the establishment, maintenance and control of transportation throughput systems on beaches, landing zones, ports air and sea, and terminals rail, truck, and container used in support of. Embroidered on red twill with cut nonmerrowed edge and plastic heatsealed backing. Nov 30, 2019 keeping highly qualified marines in the reserves has been a priority of the marine corps for the past decade. Apr 27, 2016 marines conduct a helicopter support team exercise at marine corps air station futenma, okinawa, japan, april 22, 2016. Landing support specialist 0481 january 26, 2017 this video is a few years old now and has been shared on this page before but its worth a reshare because its an awesome, quality, pointofview video of a net load hst. So, during the events of a few good men an underperforming marine is singled out as a shtbird and is chosen to be motivated by his squad. The marines are landing support specialists, commonly referred to as red patchers, with landing support detachment. They perform various duties pertaining to the establishment, maintenance and control of transportation throughput systems on beaches, landing zones, ports air and sea, and terminals rail, truck, and container used in support of magtf exercises and operations.
Attention all marines and marine corps patch enthusiasts. The usmc reserves offer monetary and education bonuses for reenlisting for a specific term of service. After the initial assault on the beachhead, followon troops came ashore and confusion on the beach led to landing support marines then known as shore party and infantrymen getting mixed together. May 15, 20 the marines of this unit were better known in the corps as red patcher. So the supplies are often there for the taking if there is excess. Marines with combat logistics battalion 3, 3rd marine logistics group, conduct. This landing support specialist marine corps mos 0481 usmc military patch is produced by the same company that supplies assorted military items to exchanges and posts around the globe. Marines conduct a helicopter support team exercise at marine corps air station futenma, okinawa, japan, april 22, 2016.
Image i marine wearing the red patch on the utility cover of his utility uniform. Landing support battalion marines are authorized to wear red patches on the utility uniform. Marines from landing support co, clr 17 supporting medium girder bridge lift with bridge co, 7th esb and hmh361. Landing support specialist marine corps mos 0481 usmc 5.