Disaggregation of the Marine Expeditionary Unit: Future or Failure for the MAGTF?
Abstract
The current and future operating environment requires a flexible, capable expeditionary force and the Marine Corps must plan for disaggregation as an operational requirement to meet national missions. Current operational requirements are taxing the MEU structure further and further. Whether this is a violation of the principles that founded the MAGTF or the next step in distributed operations is examined. To accomplish this review the historical foundations of the MEU starting with the establishment of the MAGTF concept are reviewed. This provides a common understanding of the background of what a MEU is designed to accomplish. Next the paper reviews the concept of disaggregation and weighs this employment concept against the principles of warfighting. Following this review the paper explores the utility of amphibious/expeditionary forces to accomplish specific national goals before moving onto a discussion of some improvements necessary to successfully support disaggregated operations. Disaggregation is a natural extension of Marine Corps doctrine and current operating concepts. The nation s strategic requirements necessitate the MEU prepare to support disaggregated operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 12, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA601774
Entities
People
- Christopher J. Froude
Organizations
- Marine Corps University