UNCLASSIFIED I Marine Expeditionary Force Operational Overview - G2mil

UNCLASSIFIEDI Marine Expeditionary ForceOperational OverviewColonel Paul Miller, USMCI Marine Expeditionary ForceUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDAgenda1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.How We Organize to FightMissionOrganization / LocationsMission Essential Task ListFocus AreasContingency Responsibilities & Crisis Response Capabilities1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDHow we organize to fightMarine Air-Ground Task ForceScalable - based on the missionNot a unit; it is an organizational constructCommandElement (CE)Ground CombatElement (GCE)Aviation CombatElement (ACE)UNCLASSIFIEDLogisticsCombatElement (LCE)

UNCLASSIFIEDMarine Air Ground Task t (MEU)2,200 14,000 FORWARD PRESENCE BATTALION LANDINGTEAM COMPOSITE SQUADRON COMBAT LOGISTICSBATTALIONMANNINGANDSUSTAINABILITYAS REQUIRED BYMISSIONMarineExpeditionaryForce (MEF)MarineExpeditionaryBrigade (MEB)15 DAYS SUSTAINABILITY50,000 CRISIS RESPONSEAMPHIBIOUSMPF REGIMENTALLANDING TEAM (RLT) COMPOSITE GROUP COMBAT LOGISTICSREGIMENT (CLR)30 DAYS SUSTAINABILITYForward PresenceLOWDeterrence DIVISION WING MLG60 DAYS SUSTAINABILITYDeploy Decisive ForceFORCES MATCHED TO MISSIONPeace / MOOTWPRINCIPALWARFIGHTINGORGANIZATIONSmall Scale ContingencyUNCLASSIFIEDHIGHMajor Theater War

UNCLASSIFIEDI MEF MISSION STATEMENTI MEF generates, deploys, and employscombat ready MAGTFs/forces in order tomeet Combatant Commanderrequirements across the range of militaryoperations.UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDI MEF OrganizationI MEFCommand ElementI MEFHeadquartersGroup1stMarineDivision(Camp Pendleton /29 Palms)1ST MEB11th MEU3d MarineAircraft Wing(MCAS Miramar/ Yuma /Camp Pendleton)13th MEUUNCLASSIFIED1st MarineLogistics Group(Camp Pendleton /29 Palms / Yuma15th MEU

UNCLASSIFIEDLOCATIONS29 Palms7th Marine RegimentCLR-7Aviation supportMC Base Camp PendletonI MEF1st Marine Division1st Marine Logistics GroupI MEF HQ Group11th Marine Expeditionary Unit13th Marine Expeditionary Unit15th Marine Expeditionary Unit3D Marine Air Wing ElementCALIFORNIALos AngelesMCAS Yuma3D MAW ElementSan DiegoMarine Corps Air Station Miramar3D Marine Air WingUNCLASSIFIEDARIZONA

UNCLASSIFIEDI MEFMission Essential Task ListMCT 1.1 – Provide ForcesMCT 1.3.1 - Conduct ManeuverMCT 1.3.2 – Conduct Amphibious OpsMCT 1.6.6 – Conduct Stability OperationsMCT 3 – Employ FirepowerBLUE indicates USN – USMC Mission Essential TasksUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDCONTINGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES&CRISIS RESPONSE CAPABILITIESUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDContingency Responsibilities PACOM– 3 x 5000 Series ConPlans– 3 x 5000 Series OPlans CENTCOM– 3 x 1000 Series ConPlans– 3 x Bi-lateral PlansI MEF has equity in five of the top ten planningrequirements in the Joint Security Capability PlanUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED1st MARINE EXPEDITIONARY BRIGADE(1st MEB)UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED2024 Baseline MEB OrganizationCommand Element14,896 PERSONNEL* Scalable based on mission(844)30 DAYS SUSTAINABILITYGround Combat ElementAviation Combat ElementLogistics Combat ElementInfantry Regiment (REIN)Composite Marine Air GroupElements of MLG3 JSF Sqdn*3 Inf BnCLR (-) (Rein)30 F-35B* Includes EA capability2 Tank Co1 HMLA SqdnCLB (-) (Rein)18 AH-1Z / 9 UH-1Y2 LAR Co1.25 HMH SqdnCLB (-) (Rein)20 CH-53K2 AA Co4 VMM Sqdn48 MV-223 Arty Btry1 EFSS Btry1 HIMARS Btry2 Cbt Engr Co(5,769)1 VMU Sqdn12 Group 3 STUAS4 Group 4 VUAS1 KC-130 Sqdn15 KC-130J(5,782)UNCLASSIFIED(2,501)

UNCLASSIFIED1st MEB Organization1st MEB1st BrigadeHeadquartersGroupRLTMAGMPF MEB . 17KCLRAmphib MEB . 10-12KUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED1st MEB MISSIONOn order, 1st MEB composites, deploys and employs as a MAGTFin order to meet COCOM and Service requirements across therange of military operations.Intent :1.Principal OPLAN/CONPLAN and crisis response force until OEFconclusion2.MEB CE embedded in I MEF Command Element. MEB provides vehicle tofacilitate MEF CE training3.Operational arm of MEF to work with Expeditionary Strike Group-3 andCommander Third FleetUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED1st MEBMission Essential Task ListMCT 1.3.1 - Conduct ManeuverMCT 1.3.2 – Conduct Amphibious OpsMCT 1.6.6.6 – Conduct Noncombatant Evacuation Ops (NEO)MCT 1.6.6.7 - Conduct Humanitarian AssistanceMCT 1.6.6.9 – Conduct Stability OperationsMCT 1.6.8 - Conduct Counterinsurgency (COIN) OperationsMCT 3 – Employ FirepowerMCT 4.10 – Conduct Civil-Military Operations (CMO)MCT 4.3.7 – Conduct Prepositioning OperationsMCT 5.5 – Conduct Joint and Combined OperationsBlue indicates USN – USMC Mission Essential TasksUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDMarine Expeditionary UnitUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDCurrent MEU OrganizationCOMMAND ELEMENT(200)GROUND COMBATELEMENT(1,200)Battalion Landing TeamAVIATION COMBAT ELEMENT(500)Reinforced HelicopterSquadronUNCLASSIFIED2,200 PERSONNEL15 DAYS SUSTAINABILITYCOMBAT SERVICE SUPPORTELEMENT(300)Combat LogisticsBattalion

UNCLASSIFIEDCommand Element Command and Control––– Rapid/Deliberate planningEnable JTF and MPF operationsJTF level communicationsIntelligence–HUMINT –– ligence teamSIGINT: Radio Battalion detachmentImagery and topographic ize operational firesANGLICO- Air Naval Gun Fire LiaisonCompanyFORECON- Force Reconnaissance PlatoonSecurity Force – Comprised of a MilitaryPolice and LAAD DetachmentUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDGround Combat ElementBattalion Landing TeamHeadquarters & Service Company3x Infantry CompanyWeapons CompanyAmphibious Assault Vehicle PlatoonLight Armored Reconnaissance PltCapabilitiesHeliborne RaidsMechanized RaidsMotorized RaidsEmbassy ReinforcementTactical Recovery of Aircraft &PersonnelRecon & SurveillanceCounter MobilityCounter Insurgency OperationsEnhanced Urban OperationsAirfield/Port SeizureReconnaissance PlatoonArtillery BatteryEngineer PlatoonTank PlatoonUNCLASSIFIED1200 Marines & Sailors3 Rifle Companies6 M777 155mm Howitzers14 Amphibious Assault Vehicles5 Light Armored VehiclesAnti-Armor TeamsCombat Engineers4 M1A1 Tanks

UNCLASSIFIEDAviation Combat ElementVMGR (KC-130) tetheredHMM (-)(Rein)HMH Det (CH-53E)HMLA Det(AH-1Z/UH-1Y)VMA Det (AV8B)MACG Det12xCH-46E4xAH-1Z2x MALs DetMWSSAviation Functions4xCH-53E 500 Marines & Sailors Assault Support– Reinforced company in single lift– Long range capability In-flight refueling Tactical ground systems3xUH-1Y Offensive Air Support– FW and RW CAS– Precision guided munitions (JDAM) Anti-Air Warfare Aerial Reconnaissance– Lightening POD Air Control2xKC130* tethered6xAV8BUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDCombat Logistics ElementCombat Logistics BattalionHeadquarters PltMaintenance DetMedical DetLanding Support PltCapabilitiesLanding SupportGeneral Engineering SupportIntermediate Supply SupportMotor TransportIntermediate MaintenanceHealth Services (Medical / Dental)Shock/Trauma PlatoonEvacuation Control Center / NEOHumanitarian AssistanceMilitary PoliceExplosive Ordnance DisposalGeneral Services (Postal, Disbo, Ammo)Explosive Ordnance DetSupply DetTransport PltCommunications PltEngineer PltUNCLASSIFIED300 Marines & Sailors20-Trucks (MTVR)HMMWVsWreckersForkliftsBulk Fuel trucksWater trucksTWPS (Water Production)Tank/AAV Retrievers

UNCLASSIFIEDTYPICALARG/MEU 2,200 Marines / 1,700 SAILORS2 x KC-130J BLT HMM or VM CLB4 x CH-53 3 x MH-53s not depicted3 x UH-14 x AH-18 x AV-8B12 x CH-46LHALPDUNCLASSIFIEDLSD

UNCLASSIFIEDPre-Deployment Training Phase I: Ashore Training––––Rapid Response Planning ProcessSpecial Operations Training Group CoursesMAGTF IntegrationEnhanced Mojave Viper (29 Palms) Phase II: At-Sea TrainingTiered Training– ARG Interoperability– PHIBRON/MEU Integration Training– Composite Training Unit Exercise– Supporting Arms Coordination ExerciseBuilding BlockApproach6 MonthsIndividual SkillsSpecial Skills Phase III: Final Training PhaseCollective Skills– Certification ExerciseCertificationUNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDQUESTIONS?UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIEDOperation Tomodachi MARFORPAC directed I MEF to support III MEF's CBRN radiological monitor,survey and decontamination operations in Japan Within 48 hours of notification, I MEF deployed:––––47 Marines1 Sailor2 MAGTF CBRN Assessment Consequence Management setsDecontamination equipment Operations conducted:– Radiological survey of over 600 AMCITS and Military personnel in support ofmilitary assisted voluntary departure– Monitor survey operations conducted at: MCAS IwakuniNAS Atsui (decontamination and area clearance also conducted)Sendai Airport / CampUSEMBASSYYamagata AirportYokota AFB– Support provided for 41 daysUNCLASSIFIEDUNCLASSIFIED - FOUO25

MCT 3 - Employ Firepower MCT 4.10 - Conduct Civil-Military Operations (CMO) MCT 4.3.7 - Conduct Prepositioning Operations MCT 5.5 - Conduct Joint and Combined Operations Blue indicates USN - USMC Mission Essential Tasks