Headquarters & Service Battalion
HQSVCBN Unit Logo
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii

 

Mission:

Provide Administrative Control functions including administration, contracting, logistics, procurement, and supply support to Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Japan, U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, and Marines assigned to joint commands, combined commands, interagency organizations, or independent duty within the U. S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.

 

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MARFORPAC in Tahiti

Pacific Marines with HQSVCBN, MARFORPAC, train with and participate in the Bazeilles Day ceremony with members of the Marine Infantry Regiment in...

02

Col. Stacey Taylor Retirement Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stacey Taylor, G-1 assistant chief of staff, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, makes remarks during his retirement ceremony...

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Headquarters and Service Battalion Change of Command Ceremony

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the Headquarters and Service Battalion Change of Command...

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French Armed Forces conduct Global Theatre Strategic Mobility Exercise

Members of France's 2nd Company, Pacific Marine Infantry Regiment-Polynesia, Marine Troops, Specialized Staff for Overseas and Foreign Affairs, and...

05

Japan State Minister Visit

Mr. Ino Toshiro, State Minister of Defense, Japan Defense Ministry, holds a Stinger Missile launch tube during a static display on Marine Corps Base...

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MARFORPAC Relief and Appointment

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney (right), commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), prepares to pass on a...

 

Headquarters & Service Battalion

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

Commander`s Philosophy

 

Marines, Sailors, and Civilians of Headquarters & Service Battalion, welcome! You are part of the finest fighting force to exist in the 21st century and never forget that you represent what is best about our nation—the United States Marine Corps. My seven guiding principles that I believe make a successful Marine and unit are: 

1. Lead by example. The Marines under your charge need a LEADER—be one. Be engaged with your Marines (involved leadership) and inspire them. Do well by them and they will do well by you. 

    Noncommissioned Officers. Learn your profession and look out for your fellow Marines. When you lead by example, you become the example. I expect you to do the right thing—even when no one is looking. 

    Staff Noncommissioned Officers. Be masters of your profession. Maximize our unit's ability to function through your active participation and developing those under your charge. Know your junior Marines and challenge your peers and superiors to become better leaders. 

    Officers. You accept the standard you walk by. Listen to your SNCOs and create an environment that fosters trust and respect. Humility, fairness, and firmness will earn you great respect among your subordinates, peers, and superiors. 

2. Our business is readiness. Good units are ready units. Have your personal affairs in order and take care of your family as they provide the support structure that enables us to accomplish our mission. Remember troop welfare plays an integral part in mission accomplishment, so find a balance between work and family to improve your resiliency. 

3. Don't rush to failure. Gen Mattis famously quipped that "the most important six inches on the battlefield is the six inches between your ears". I want you to take the initiative and excel—both personally and professionally—but know when to exercise patience. Protect what you have earned by thinking about your actions and consequences. 

4. We are a learning organization. Be brilliant in the basics and communicate with your Marines. Hold your Marines accountable for their actions, but more importantly teach them the right way. Your Marine's personal and professional development is crucial to the success of our battalion and Marine Corps. 

5. Own your piece of the rock. This is not my battalion, it is our battalion. We each have a role to play and designated duties that make us successful as a whole. Each person's duty is important and contributes to the outcome. Take ownership of your piece of the rock, have pride in it, and make it as strong as you can. 

6. Strengthen the comradeship of the unit. Every member of this command has volunteered to serve and has earned the right to be here. Hazing and initiation is a sign of a unit that will fold under pressure, and will not be tolerated. Adherence to Marine standards and leaders who care about the development of their Marines are the things that create a unit that will succeed and thrive. True leaders ensure that no one ever abuses their Marines. 

7. Uphold the Marine standard. You've earned the right to be called a Marine. Have the intestinal fortitude and courage to do the right thing as there is no right way to do a wrong thing. Retain the moral high ground. Be a person of character and never compromise your integrity. Marines do not lie, cheat, or steal but embody all that is good about our country. We treat each other with dignity and respect and keep our honor clean. 

Remember, lead with your core values—honor, courage, and commitment. You deserve my best and that is exactly what I will give you. I demand the same from you. 

 

 

 

Headquarters & Service Battalion
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
P.O. Box 64129
Camp H.M. Smith, HI 96861

Officer of the Day

Duty Desk: 808-477-8420

Duty Cell: 808-630-8231

Adjutant/Unit Voting Assistance Officer

Desk: 808-477-8365

 

S-1

Front Desk: 808-477-1854

SMB: marforpac_hqsvcbn_s-1@usmc.mil


Travel Branch (DTS/GTCC)

Front Desk: 808-477-8833

S-3

Front Desk: 808-477-8356

SMB: MARFORPACS3@usmc.mil

S-4

Front Desk: 808-477-8826

Company Commander    
COM: 808-477-1251
DSN: 315-477-1251

Company First Sergeant    
COM: 808-477-1252
DSN: 315-477-1252

Company Gunnery Sergeant    
COM: 808-477-1252
DSN: 315-477-1252

BEQ Manager    
COM: 808-477-5382
DSN: 315-477-5382

Company Clerks    
COM: 808-477-5382
DSN: 315-477-5382

Fax
COM: 808-477-1251

Mission

Unit, Personal and Family Readiness is defined as ensuring that our Marines, Sailors, and their families are equipped with the resources needed to meet the challenges of the Marine Corps way of life. The MARFORPAC`s Family Readiness mission is simple: "Keep our families informed, prepared, and equipped, to meet the challenges of the military lifestyle."

The MARFORPAC Family Readiness Command Team is here to support this mission.  If you have any questions or family readiness concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact Information

Cell: 808-477-8826
Office: 315-477-8826
Email: marforpac_family_readiness@usmc.mil

Additional Resources

MARFORPAC Officer of the Day (OOD)                                         
COM: 808-630-8231
DSN: 315-477-8231

MARFORPAC Religious Ministries ~ Chaplain                          
COM: 808-477-8863/8695
DSN: 315-477-8863/8695

Military Information Line                                                                   
COM: 808-449-7110

American Red Cross                                                                   
COM: 808-257-8848

Family Housing Office                                                                     
COM: 808-257-1257

Lending Locker                                                                 
COM: 808-257-2368

Marine and Family Programs                                                           
COM: 808-257-7786

Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society                                                   
COM: 808-257-1972

Single Marine and Sailor Program                                                   
COM: 808-257-1972

 

 

Headquarters & Service Battalion Leaders

Commanding Officer
Headquarters & Service Battalion

A native of Deerfield, IL, Col Schaefer enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in February 1995. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Illinois University, he was commissioned in December 1999.

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Sergeant Major
Headquarters & Service Battalion

Sergeant Major Jorge L. Ortiz is a native of Sacramento, California, enlisting in 2000 from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA.

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