Size of MEF?

Size of MEF?

• A. 10,000-20,000
• B. 20,000-40,000
• C. 80,000-120,000
• D. 40,000-80,000

Answer: (D)

A Marine Expeditionary Force is the largest forward-operating Marine formation, designed to carry a full, integrated combat package. It typically includes a Marine Division, a Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Marine Logistics Group, plus supporting units, which together bring tens of thousands of personnel. That puts its normal size in the range of about 40,000 to 80,000, so the 40,000-80,000 option is the best fit. The smaller ranges describe much smaller formations, while the larger range would exceed the usual upper limit of a standard MEF.

A Marine Expeditionary Force is the largest forward-operating Marine formation, designed to carry a full, integrated combat package. It typically includes a Marine Division, a Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Marine Logistics Group, plus supporting units, which together bring tens of thousands of personnel. That puts its normal size in the range of about 40,000 to 80,000, so the 40,000-80,000 option is the best fit. The smaller ranges describe much smaller formations, while the larger range would exceed the usual upper limit of a standard MEF.