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Marine air-ground task force — The Marine Corps principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations, composed of forces task organized under a single commander capable of responding rapidly to a contingency anywhere in the world. The types of forces … Military dictionary
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms — Coordinates: 34°28′00″N 116°07′00″W / 34.4666667°N 116.1166667°W / 34.4666667; 116.1166667 … Wikipedia
Marine Aircraft Group 41 — MAG 41 Insignia Active January 1, 1943 present Country … Wikipedia
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40 — MALS 40 insignia Active Country … Wikipedia
Marine expeditionary force (forward) — A designated lead echelon of a Marine expeditionary force (MEF), task organized to meet the requirements of a specific situation. A Marine expeditionary force (forward) varies in size and composition, and may be commanded by the MEF commander… … Military dictionary
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… … Military dictionary
ground combat element — The core element of a Marine air ground task force (MAGTF) that is task organized to conduct ground operations. It is usually constructed around an infantry organization but can vary in size from a small ground unit of any type, to one or more… … Military dictionary
Marine expeditionary force — The largest Marine air ground task force (MAGTF) and the Marine Corps principal warfighting organization, particularly for larger crises or contingencies. It is task organized around a permanent command element and normally contains one or more… … Military dictionary
Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable) — The Marine Corps standard, forward deployed, sea based expeditionary organization. The Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable) (MEU[SOC]) is a Marine expeditionary unit, augmented with selected personnel and equipment, that is… … Military dictionary
Maritime Special Purpose Force — The United States Marine Corps Maritime Special Purpose Force, or MSPF, are a unique specialized sub unit that are drawn from the Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) major subordinate elements. They are special operations capable forces deployed to… … Wikipedia
