15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) is one of seven such units currently in existence in the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 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 combat logistics battalion. The 15th MEU is currently based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Not to be confused with the 15th Marine Regiment.

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Insignia
Founded1 July 1987
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeMarine air ground task force
RoleForward-deployed, rapid-response force
Size2,200
Part ofI Marine Expeditionary Force
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
EngagementsSomali Civil War

Operation Southern Watch Operation Stabilise
War on Terror

Commanders
Current
commander		Colonel Sean Dynan
Notable
commanders		Brian Beaudreault
Thomas D. Waldhauser
Robert R. Blackman Jr.
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