THE PURPOSE OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
To preserve the traditions, promote the interest and perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps; to band together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps, eligible FMF Corpsmen and those who have been honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps, together in fellowship, that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy; to help fit its members for the duties of citizenship and to encourage them to serve ably as citizens as they have served our nation under arms; to hold sacred the memory and history of the men and women who have given their lives to the Nation; to foster love for the principles which they have supported by blood and valor since the founding of the Republic; to aid voluntarily and to render assistance to all Marines, FMF Corpsmen and FMF Navy Chaplains, uniformed and civilian, as well as their widows and orphans; to create a bond of comradeship between those in the service and those who have returned to civilian life; to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of peculiar interest to Marines.
Detachment Commandant:
Directs MCL activities within the community, presides at all Detachment meetings, serves as adviser to all committees of the Detachment, and is in direct charge of all functions of the Detachment. After being sworn into office by the Department Commandant (or any authorized Officer) may administer the oath of membership to new members.
Nominations to date: Rick Flath
Detachment Senior Vice Commandant:
Renders assistance to the Detachment Commandant, and during the absence or illness of the Commandant, perform the duties of that office; assist all committees, and, with their assistance, initiate and implement such dynamic programs as will increase the effectiveness of the League and their Detachment.
Nominations to date: none
Detachment Junior Vice Commandant:
Creates and distributes such membership incentives and programs as will engender enthusiastic response resulting in membership growth. In the absence or illness of the Detachment Commandant and the Senior Vice Commandant, will be responsible for performing the duties of the Detachment Commandant.
Nominations to date: none
Detachment Judge Advocate:
Interpret the Detachment bylaws, advise, construe, counsel and render opinions on questions of law and procedure to the Detachment Commandant during meetings. In the event there are no Detachment Bylaws the Department and National Bylaws will be used in lieu of Detachment Bylaws. Make decisions on the local level in disputes or if unable to do so, refer the problem to the next higher echelon of the League, i.e. Department or National. NOTE: There is no investigative or punitive authority at the Detachment level.
Nominations to date: Paul Burton
