The objectives and purposes of the Association as stated in the Articles of Incorporation are:  to foster the advancement of the professional knowledge of members of the United States Marine Corps Reserve; to promote the interest of the members of the Marine Corps Reserve in the Marine Corps and the interest of the Marine Corps in its Reserve; to represent and assist individual members; and, at all times, to promote the interests of the United States Marine Corps in the broadest and most liberal manner to the end that it may best advance the welfare of and serve to preserve the security of the United States.