Adventure Specialists

Direct Action Vest Shotgun Panels

Late 80s

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Nomenclature

US Marine Corps Security Guard Battalions
Direct Action (DA Vest) Shotgun Panels

History

The primary mission of the MSG is to provide security, particularly the protection of classified information and equipment vital to the national security of the United States at American diplomatic posts.

The Mission of the Marine Security Guards , or MSGs, is to Provide "internal" security to State Department missions (an embassy, consulate or legation) around the world,to prevent the compromise of classified material, and to provide protection fot United States citizens and US Government property.

These Missions are commonly referred to as a "post"and overall security for these installations is the mandate of the US State Department's Diplomatic Security Service and the Regional Security Officers (RSO)

Once in a post , the MSGs conduct reaction drills , called "REACTS" to their embassy for emergencies such as fires, bombs threats, bombs, intruders , riots and demonstrations . Upon reaching the embassy, they assemble in the "REACT Room" to recive orders and directions from detachment commander. This room provide not only a storage area for weapons , ammonitions , and personal protective equipment , but also a safe and secure position to suit-up for the REACT situation.