Mission
Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, as the U.S. Marine Corps Service Component Commander for the Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, commands all U.S. Marine Corps forces assigned to the U.S. Pacific Command, accomplishes assigned operational missions, advises the Pacific Command commander on the proper employment, capabilities and support of U.S. Marine Corps forces and provides combat ready forces to other commands, as required. The MARFORPAC Commander also serves as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Forces, Pacific.

Structure
MARFORPAC is the largest field command in the U.S. Marine Corps. Forward deployed forces both ashore and afloat, and forces stationed in the United States are led by the Force Commander. He commands approximately 86,000 Marines and Sailors.