What is a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)?
What is a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)?
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A Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is a self-contained, rapidly deployable force within the United States Marine Corps. It combines a balanced mix of combat, logistical, and support elements to conduct a wide range of operations. MEUs are flexible, scalable, and often among the first responders to crises, making them an essential tool for military and diplomatic objectives worldwide.
11TH MEU MAJOR ELEMENTS
11TH MEU MAJOR ELEMENTS
GROUND COMBAT ELEMENT (GCE)
GROUND COMBAT ELEMENT (GCE)
Role: The MEU's primary combat force, capable of offensive and defensive ground operations.
Components:
Rifle Companies.
Weapons Companies with heavy machine guns, mortars, and anti-tank weapons.
Reconnaissance Platoons.
Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) or artillery attachments.
Key Function: Engage in direct combat, amphibious assaults, raids, and urban warfare.
AVIATION COMBAT ELEMENT (ACE)
AVIATION COMBAT ELEMENT (ACE)
Role: Provide air support for the MEU, including close air support, transport, and reconnaissance.
Components:
Rotary-wing aircraft (e.g., UH-1Y Hueys, AH-1Z Vipers).
UAVs for intelligence and surveillance.
Ground-based aviation support and maintenance units.
Key Function: Support mobility, deliver firepower, and enhance situational awareness.
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