Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command

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Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command
Active 2014–present
Country United States
Branch United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Type Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Role Forward-deployed, rapid-response force
Part of United States Central Command

Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SP-MAGTF-CR-CC) is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force that is based at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

It is a self-mobile, self-sustaining force of Marines and sailors, capable of responding to a range of crises. The unit is specifically trained to support U.S. and partner interests throughout the United States Central Command area of responsibility, to include embassy reinforcement, support to noncombatant evacuation operations, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. The unit also takes part in bilateral and multilateral training exercises with regional partners. It is commanded by a U.S. Marine colonel (O-6).


Assets

  • 15.1
    • VMM-363 – MV-22B Osprey[1]
    • Unknown unit – EA-6B Prowler[1]
    • VMA-211 – AV-8B Harrier[1]
    • Unknown unit – KC-130J Hercules[1]
    • Unknown unit – RQ-7 Shadow[1]
  • 15.2
    • VMM-165 – MV-22B Osprey[2]
    • India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment[2]
  • 16.1
    • VMM-268 – MV-22B Osprey
    • Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment

See also

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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