11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
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.
| 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit | |
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11th Marine Expeditionary Unit insignia | |
| Active | 13 April 1979 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| 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
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| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Col Thomas M. Siverts |
| Executive Officer | LtCol Steven M. Sprigg |
| Sergeant Major | SgtMaj Travis L. DeBarr |
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