Allocating Marine Expeditionary Unit Equipment and Personnel to Minimize Shortfalls, Second Edition

Author

Perry; Walter L. ; Martinez; Angel R. ; Nichols; Todd ; Euller; Roald ; Atler; Anthony

Year

2013

Publisher

RAND Corporation

Language

English

Pages

ISBN

978-0-83308-074-5

Link

Last Update

18-May-2026

Keywords

Technology ; History ; Management & Organizational Behavior

Description

As a rapidly deployable force with capabilities for ground, naval, and amphibious operations, the U.S. Marine Corps is responsible for missions that are both diverse and numerous. A single Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) may be involved in amphibious raids and assaults, covert reconnaissance carried out by special forces, humanitarian assistance (HA) following interstate conflicts and natural disasters, and the tactical recovery of displaced personnel. In many cases, MEUs afloat are the first responders to disasters and postconflict operations. Consequently, they are often called upon to initiate the stabilization missions in the absence of civilian leadership and direct support. Facing this...