Marine Rotational Force Darwin 
is a six-month rotation
of U.S. Marines to Australia during 
the Northern Territory dry season.
The Rotational Marine Air-Ground 
Task Force deployment in Darwin
enables U.S. Marines and the Australian Defense 
Force to more effectively train, exercise,
and operate together in the Indo-Pacific region.
MRF-D is designed to enhance regional security, 
strengthen our alliances and partnerships,
and increase our ability to rapidly respond 
to crisis throughout the region.
Comprised of command, ground combat, aviation 
combat and logistics combat elements,
this rotational MAGTF is a tangible demonstration 
of our commitment to the Australia-U.S. alliance.
It affords U.S. Marines and 
Sailors an opportunity to train
at world-class facilities all across Australia.
As forward deployed naval forces, our Marines 
and Sailors are partnered, postured, professional
and dedicated to maintaining a 
free and open Indo-Pacific region.
We are MRF-D.
