11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

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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 Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve
Commanders
Commanding Officer	Col Thomas M. Siverts
Executive Officer	LtCol Steven M. Sprigg
Sergeant Major	SgtMaj Travis L. DeBarr

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.