11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
11th Marine Expeditionary Unit insignia
Active13 April 1979 – present
Country United States
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeSpecial Operations Capable – Marine Air Ground Task Force
RoleForward-deployed, rapid-response force
Size2,200
Part ofI Marine Expeditionary Force
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Nickname(s)"Pride of the Pacific"
EngagementsOperation Stabilise
War on Terror
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCol Thomas M. Siverts
Executive OfficerLtCol Steven M. Sprigg
Sergeant MajorSgtMaj 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.