A MEU is commanded by which rank?

A MEU is commanded by which rank?

• A. Lieutenant Colonel
• B. Colonel
• C. Brigadier General
• D. Major

Answer: (B)

A MEU is commanded by a Colonel. A Marine Expeditionary Unit is a self-contained MAGTF of roughly 2,200 Marines and sailors, made up of a Ground Combat Element, an Aviation Combat Element, and a Logistics Combat Element, designed to operate independently in crisis-response or limited-power projection. The Colonel brings the broad, senior leadership needed to oversee this integrated force, coordinate air-ground operations, and sustain the unit while deployed. A Lieutenant Colonel or Major would not typically command the entire MEU, and a Brigadier General would usually head a larger formation.

A MEU is commanded by a Colonel. A Marine Expeditionary Unit is a self-contained MAGTF of roughly 2,200 Marines and sailors, made up of a Ground Combat Element, an Aviation Combat Element, and a Logistics Combat Element, designed to operate independently in crisis-response or limited-power projection. The Colonel brings the broad, senior leadership needed to oversee this integrated force, coordinate air-ground operations, and sustain the unit while deployed. A Lieutenant Colonel or Major would not typically command the entire MEU, and a Brigadier General would usually head a larger formation.