31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

Definition/Scope: The 31st MEU is the only Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) in the Asia-Pacific region. The MEU's major elements are the Command Element (CE), the Ground Combat Element (GCE), the Aviation Combat Element (ACE), and a Logistics Combat Element (LCE).

Acronym:

31st MEU

Broader Terms:

III Marine Expeditionary Force
US Marine Corps

Narrower Terms:

Aviation Combat Element
Command Element
Ground Combat Element
Quick Response Force

Related Terms:

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
13th Marine Expeditionary Unit
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Camp Lejeune
Camp Pendleton
II Marine Expeditionary Force
III Marine Expeditionary Force
Marine Expeditionary Force
Marine Expeditionary Unit
Okinawa