What is an ARG USMC?

An amphibious ready group (ARG) of the United States Navy consists of a naval element—a group of warships known as an Amphibious Task Force (ATF)—and a landing force (LF) of U.S. Marines (and occasionally U.S. Army soldiers), in total about 5,000 people.

How many amphibious ready groups are there?

The Navy also includes 10 amphibious ready groups (ARGs)—sets of three amphibious ships that transport Marine Corps ground and air units when they are deployed.

How many marine MEUs are there?

There are seven standing MEUs that routinely deploy in accordance with the Global Force Management Implementation Guidance (GFMIG). The CONUS-based MEUs are 11th, 13th and 15th from the West Coast and the 22d, 24th, and 26th MEUs from the East Coast. The 31st MEU is forward assigned and located in Okinawa, Japan.

How do you join the Marine Forces?

You must:

1. To enlist, you must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien.
2. Meet exacting physical, mental and moral standards.
3. Be between the ages of 17-28.
4. Have a high school diploma.
5. Take and pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.
6. Pass a Military Entrance Processing Station medical exam.

What makes up a MEF?

A MEF is a combined arms force consisting of ground, air and logistics forces. It possesses the capability for projecting offensive combat power ashore while sustaining itself in combat without external assistance for a period of 60 days.

How often do MEUs deploy?

MEUs maintain their subordinate elements in fifteen month cycles: nine months stateside (with six set aside for training), and a six-month deployment aboard ship. These cycles ensure that at least two of the seven MEUs are deployed forward at any given time.

Who commands a Marine unit?

Three or more divisions make up the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps’ leader, the commandant, reports directly to the secretary of the Navy.