Marine expeditionary unit

A Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) that is constructed around an infantry battalion reinforced, a helicopter squadron reinforced, and a task-organized combat service support element. It normally fulfills Marine Corps forward sea-based deployment requirements. The Marine expeditionary unit provides an immediate reaction capability for crisis response and is capable of limited combat operations. Also called MEU. See also aviation combat element; combat service support element; command element; ground combat element; Marine air-ground task force; Marine expeditionary force; Marine expeditionary force (forward); Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable); special purpose Marine air-ground task force; task force.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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Jonathan Parlett (right), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit data systems administer, during systems operability testing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) Sept.

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Locals lived without electricity, fresh water and warm meals for more than 16 days before the Sailors and Marines of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived to assist.

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