"Mobilization of the Marine Corps Reserve in the Korean conflict, 1950-1951" is a concise narrative of the major events surrounding not only the call-up of reserve units and individuals but also the policies affecting service. This publication is intended to provide staff officers with a ready source of reliable information on a reserve mobilization that was well executed. Marine commanders will find some of the material herein useful for training and profitable for professional and recreational reading. A final purpose of this publication is to provide a source for answers to many questions received from the general public about mobilization of the reserve for Korea.

"Mobilization of the Marine Corps Reserve in the Korean Conflict, 1950-1951" is a concise narrative of the major events surrounding not only the call-up of reserve units and individ uals but also the policies affecting service.