| 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | |
|---|---|
 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Insignia | |
| Founded | 1 July 1987 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | 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 |
| Engagements | Somali Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Sean Dynan |
| Notable commanders | Brian Beaudreault Thomas D. Waldhauser Robert R. Blackman Jr. |
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) is one of seven such units currently in existence in the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 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 combat logistics battalion.[1] The 15th MEU is currently based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
- ^ "Tip of the Spear: MEU Organization". Marine Expeditionary Units. United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2 August 2006. Retrieved 5 August 2006.