Evolution of the Marine Expeditionary Brigade

Abstract

As the mid-sized member of the Marine Corps MAGTF triad, the modern MEB (1980s) developed out of a requirement for a cohesive, rapid response, power projection force; it was an important force structure in the Corps' operational history.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 24, 1999
Accession Number
ADA496113

Entities

People

  • Michael B. West

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Employment
  • Force Structure
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Rapid Deployment
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.