Marine Security Guard / Embassy Duty

Marines often serve in a variety of special capacities, whether protecting our Nation’s embassies abroad or recruiting the next generation of United States Marines. These duties are only earned by the highest caliber of Marines who have proven their exceptional ability to take on any challenge.

MARINE SECURITY GUARD / EMBASSY DUTY

The Marine Corps is the only military service that is entrusted with the responsibility of providing security for U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world.

• You will have the opportunity to serve at embassies and consulates located in various countries around the globe

• You will have a great opportunity for travel, and you will work daily with foreign dignitaries and U.S. government officials

• There is extensive specialized training involved

• You will have special living quarters, such as the Marine House

• You will receive special pay and allowances:

• Special Duty Allowance (SDA) Pay

• Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

• Civilian clothing allowance

• Full dress blue uniform issue

• Marine Security Guard School:

• Located in Quantico, Virginia

• It is a six-week course

• You will learn interior guard procedures, reactionary force training, extensive weapons familiarization, training on the handling and storage of classified material, and antiterrorism training

• All applicants for this program are screened through their respective command and by the MSG School Screening Team

• See your Career Retention Specialist for information

Learn more about the Marine Embassy Guard (MSG) program here