11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
| 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit | |
|---|---|
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 |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Col Caleb Hyatt |
| Sergeant Major | SgtMaj Geronimo Guzman |
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.