DVIDS – News – MAGTF At Its Most interesting: twenty sixth MEU conducts first MAGTF train, MEUEX I

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – U.S. Marines and Sailors with the twenty sixth Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) honed their warfighting abilities and strengthened their core disaster response capabilities throughout MEU Train I (MEUEX I) from distributed working positions throughout the littorals of japanese North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, from Dec. 7 to Dec. 22, 2022.

This fifteen-day subject train was the primary of a number of collective Marine Air-Floor Job Drive (MAGTF) coaching occasions related to the twenty sixth MEU pre-deployment coaching program (PTP) in preparation for an upcoming deployment to the sixth Fleet and fifth Fleet areas of accountability in 2023.

The main target of MEUEX I used to be centered on constructing unit cohesion whereas planning and executing land-based MEU missions throughout the spectrum inside a practical threat-based state of affairs constructing upon the teachings discovered throughout the MAGTF Interoperability Course facilitated by II Marine Expeditionary Drive (II MEF) Expeditionary Operations Coaching Group (EOTG). Extra so, this collective coaching occasion supplied one other alternative for the twenty sixth MEU to combine and prepare with Naval Particular Warfare models enhancing MEU/SOF-I3.

Throughout MEUEX I, the twenty sixth MEU showcased the pliability and operational attain of a land-based MEU by executing long-range aviation strikes, evening Raids, International Humanitarian Help (FHA), Targeted Assortment Operations (FCO), Embassy Reinforcement and a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO), and contingency operations like Tactical Restoration of Plane and Personnel (TRAP), Fast Response Drive (QRF), and Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) – typical missions {that a} MEU MAGTF could also be tasked by the Geographic Combatant Commander to assist whereas ahead deployed.

“The Marines and Sailors of the twenty sixth Marine Expeditionary Unit got here collectively throughout MEUEX I to show their resolve and tenacity in a dynamic atmosphere whereas executing missions throughout the total vary of army operations. The Golden Eagles of the Aviation Fight Aspect (ACE) had been capable of preserve an expeditionary warfighting mindset all through the train and construct upon the relationships essential to type a completely functioning MAGTF,” stated Lt. Col. Larry Buzzard, commanding officer of VMM 162.

“CLB-22 is definitely in a better state of readiness following MEUEX. The train examined our capacity to offer sustained Fight Service Assist to the MEU whereas concurrently enhancing our interoperability with the MEU by means of situations rehearsing our core duties of offering the Evacuation Management Heart in assist of Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations and offering International Humanitarian Help,” added Lt. Col. Luke Sauber, commanding officer of CLB-22, the twenty sixth MEU’s Logistics Fight Aspect.

“There was not a single mission that we might have finished alone. Collectively, all of us discovered from one another and demonstrated the deadly functionality a completely operational MAGTF gives. We’re actually excited to be part of the twenty sixth MEU because the Floor Fight Aspect and proceed to develop as a unified staff and put together to serve on the tip of the spear,” stated Lt. Col. Scott Helminski, commanding officer of BLT 1/6.

The twenty sixth MEU gives a forward-deployed, versatile, MAGTF able to conducting amphibious operations, disaster response, and restricted contingency operations, to incorporate the enabling of follow-on forces and designated particular operations, in assist of theater necessities of the Geographic Combatant Commander. The twenty sixth MEU is making ready for a scheduled deployment alongside Bataan Amphibious Prepared Group.

For extra info contact the twenty sixth Marine Expeditionary Unit Communication Technique and Operations Officer, Capt. Angelica White at angelica.white@usmc.mil.