Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:abbreviation MEU(SOC)
gptkbp:abilities counterterrorism
humanitarian assistance
reconnaissance
direct action
tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel
noncombatant evacuation operations
gptkbp:activePeriod 1987–2006
gptkbp:branch gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:composition aviation combat element
command element
ground combat element
logistics combat element
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:deploymentCycle rotational
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)
gptkbp:notableOperation gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Restore_Hope
gptkbp:operatedBy United States Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Marine_Expeditionary_Unit_(MEU)
gptkbp:role special operations
amphibious operations
rapid-response force
gptkbp:size approximately 2,200 personnel
gptkbp:status retired designation
gptkbp:trainer six-month pre-deployment training program
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MEU(SOC)_pistol
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7