Officially Licensed USMC 5th MAF Marine Amphibian Force Patch — Embroidered Patch
From Ship to Shore
The 5th Marine Amphibian Force represents the Marines who mastered the art of getting from ship to shore under fire — the amphibious assault specialists who drove the amtracs, operated the landing craft, and delivered Marines to hostile beaches across the Pacific and beyond.
Marine amphibian forces have been central to the Corps' identity since the development of amphibious warfare doctrine in the 1930s. The amphibian tractor — the amtrac — revolutionized ship-to-shore movement by allowing troops and equipment to cross coral reefs and surf zones that would stop conventional landing craft. From Tarawa to Iwo Jima, from Inchon to the Persian Gulf, Marine amphibian units have delivered the assault force to the beach under the most dangerous conditions imaginable. The 5th MAF patch represents this proud tradition of amphibious excellence and the Marines who operated the vehicles that turned the ocean into a highway.
Perfect For:
Marine amphibian force veterans, amtrac operators and crews, amphibious assault specialists, ship-to-shore warfare enthusiasts, Pacific campaign historians, and USMC amphibious heritage collectors
From the sea. To the shore. Under fire.
