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11th Marine Expeditionary Unit | |
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![]() 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit insignia | |
Active | 13 April 1979 – present |
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Type | Special Operations Capable – Marine Air Ground Task Force |
Role | Forward-deployed, rapid-response force |
Size | 2,200 |
Part of | I Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
Nickname(s) | "Pride of the Pacific" |
Engagements | Operation Stabilise War on Terror |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | Col Thomas M. Siverts |
Executive Officer | LtCol Steven M. Sprigg |
Sergeant Major | SgtMaj Travis L. DeBarr |
The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) is one of seven Marine Expeditionary Units currently in existence in the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Expeditionary Unit is a Marine Air Ground Task Force with a strength of about 2,200 personnel. The MEU consists of a command element, a reinforced infantry battalion, a composite helicopter squadron and a logistics combat element. The 11th MEU is currently based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California with headquarters in Camp Del Mar.