What does MEF stand for USMC?

II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is one of three MEFs in the Marine Corps. I MEF is in California and III MEF is in Okinawa. A MEF is a combined arms force consisting of ground, air and logistics forces.

What is a MEB in the Marines?

A Marine expeditionary brigade (MEB) is a formation of the United States Marine Corps, a Marine air-ground task force of approximately 14,500 Marines and sailors constructed around a reinforced infantry regiment, a composite Marine aircraft group, a combat logistics regiment and a MEB command group.

Is a MEU a deployment?

Logistics Combat Element (LCE) Joined together, the MEU and PHIBRON are designated as an Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). Together, with its Navy brethren the MEU serves as the Nation’s forward deployed, quick response team, capable of accomplishing numerous missions around the globe.

What is higher than a MEF?

A Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) is larger than a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) but smaller than a MEF. The MEB, which varies in size, is capable of conducting missions across the full range of military operations and to support and sustain itself for up to 30 days in an austere expeditionary environment.

How many Marines are in II MEF?

47,000 Marines
With more than 47,000 Marines and Sailors, II MEF is representative of the largest and most powerful Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The MAGTF concept is flexible and scalable under single commander.

How many Marines are in a MEF?

2,200 Marines
It possesses the capability for projecting offensive combat power ashore while sustaining itself in combat without external assistance for a period of 60 days. The Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is the smallest of the Marine, Air, Ground Task Force (MAGTF) and is comprised of about 2,200 Marines and Sailors.

What is the purpose of a MEB?

The MEB’s purpose is to review all of the service member’s evidence to determine which of their medical conditions make them unfit for duty. If there is not enough evidence to decide, it is the MEB’s job to request more.

Who commands a MEF?

I Marine Expeditionary Force
Current commander	LtGen George W. Smith Jr.
Notable commanders	Gen Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Gen Anthony Zinni, Gen Michael Hagee, Gen James T. Conway, Gen James Mattis, Gen John F. Sattler

What MEF is in Camp Lejeune?

II Marine Expeditionary Force

II Marine Expeditionary Force
Type	Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Role	Expeditionary combat forces
Part of	United States Marine Corps Forces Command
Garrison/HQ	Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune