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Lance Cpl. Alexander Williams, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit supply clerk, conducts ammo can lifts during a combat fitness test here July 12 (Photo by: U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman, Combat Camera, 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit) - Lance Cpl. Alexander Williams, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit supply clerk, conducts ammo can lifts during a combat fitness test here July 12 (Photo by: U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman, Combat Camera, 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit)

11th MEU conducts combat fitness test

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a Combat Fitness Test here, July 12. In 2008, the Marine Corps established the Combat Fitness Test to complement the already existing Physical Fitness Test. The CFT was designed to test a Marine’s physical fitness in a combat environment.Conducted in the Marine Corps utility uniform and

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An instructor from the Naval War College talks goes over staff planning with members of the Japanese Self Defense Force during a planning exercise on board the Japanese ship Hyuga at Naval Base San Diego June 7. The planning exericse gave Marines and sailors a chance share how U.S. ground components and maritime components work together to conduct amphibious operations. This training is part of Exercise Dawn Blitz, which is scenario-driven exercise that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex ambibious operations.(Photo by: U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jimmy H. Bention, Jr., Public Affairs Chief, 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit) - An instructor from the Naval War College talks goes over staff planning with members of the Japanese Self Defense Force during a planning exercise on board the Japanese ship Hyuga at Naval Base San Diego June 7. The planning exericse gave Marines and sailors a chance share how U.S. ground components and maritime components work together to conduct amphibious operations. This training is part of Exercise Dawn Blitz, which is scenario-driven exercise that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex ambibious operations.(Photo by: U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jimmy H. Bention, Jr., Public Affairs Chief, 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit)

U.S., Japanese forces participate in planning exercise

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and sailors from the USS San Diego, PHIBRON 5 and PCU America participated in a planning exercise with members of the Japanese Ground and Maritime Self Defense Force June 3-8 at Naval Base San Diego on the Japanese vessel Hyuga. The purpose of the weeklong course was to work with the Japanese forces

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A Japanese landing craft air cushion (LCAC) lands on Red Beach as part of the initial offload for Exercise Dawn Blitz here, May 31, 2013. Dawn Blitz 2013 is an amphibious exercise testing U.S. and coalition forces in skills expected of a Navy and Marine Corps amphibious task force. Forces will conduct amphibious assaults, live-fire opportunities, mine operations, Maritime Prepositioning of Force (MPF) training and sea-basing operations. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman, 11TH MEU, Combat Camera/Released) - A Japanese landing craft air cushion (LCAC) lands on Red Beach as part of the initial offload for Exercise Dawn Blitz here, May 31, 2013. Dawn Blitz 2013 is an amphibious exercise testing U.S. and coalition forces in skills expected of a Navy and Marine Corps amphibious task force. Forces will conduct amphibious assaults, live-fire opportunities, mine operations, Maritime Prepositioning of Force (MPF) training and sea-basing operations. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman, 11TH MEU, Combat Camera/Released)

11th MEU welcomes Japanese Forces to Camp Pendleton for multi-national amphibious exercise

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit command element, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Camp Pendleton Supply Battalion, and Marine Aviation Logistics Support Squadron 39 conducted an In-Stream Offload with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) on Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach May 31.The offload was an administrative-amphibious

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDELTON, Calif. – Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to enter the gas chamber as part of annual gas chamber confidence training here May 8. The 11th MEU’s goal is to complete CBRN confidence training every quarter while still completing the annual gas chamber training requirement. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDELTON, Calif. – Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to enter the gas chamber as part of annual gas chamber confidence training here May 8. The 11th MEU’s goal is to complete CBRN confidence training every quarter while still completing the annual gas chamber training requirement.

11th MEU Participates in Gas Chamber Training

Another day, another training exercise. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit has participated in many training events and annual training requirements. MEU personnel demonstrated once again that they are ready for any circumstance. On May 8, the 11th MEU participated in an annual Confidence Chamber training exercise. “A lot of people look at this

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Alexander Garcia, a telephone systems/personal computer intermediate repairer with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, executes “counter to the lead hand punch” as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training here April 29. MCMAP is a hand-to-hand combat system that Marines use as a means of self-defense. MCMAP is an amalgamation of techniques that are influenced by many other established martial arts. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Alexander Garcia, a telephone systems/personal computer intermediate repairer with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, executes “counter to the lead hand punch” as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training here April 29. MCMAP is a hand-to-hand combat system that Marines use as a means of self-defense. MCMAP is an amalgamation of techniques that are influenced by many other established martial arts.

What is MCMAP?

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, in its basic form, is an abundance of hand-to-hand combat techniques that enable the user to use his body as a weapon. From an outside perspective, combat skills are the only thing MCMAP offers, but Marines who participate in MCMAP recognize the intangible benefits of the program. “MCMAP emphasizes three core

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U.S. Marine PFC Franco M. Estabillo, Jr., administrative clerk, 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) listens to instructions for use of the M50 gas mask during chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear (CBRN) training aboard Camp Pendleton, CA, April 19, 2013. The MEU undergoes annual CBRN training to keep personnel mission ready and to familiarize Marines and Sailors with special CBRN equipment. (Photo by: Cpl Jonathan R. Waldman, 11TH MEU Combat Camera) - U.S. Marine PFC Franco M. Estabillo, Jr., administrative clerk, 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) listens to instructions for use of the M50 gas mask during chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear (CBRN) training aboard Camp Pendleton, CA, April 19, 2013. The MEU undergoes annual CBRN training to keep personnel mission ready and to familiarize Marines and Sailors with special CBRN equipment. (Photo by: Cpl Jonathan R. Waldman, 11TH MEU Combat Camera)

Pride of the Pacific maintains readiness

The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's primary mission is to be a rapid response force able to conduct amphibious operations under the most adverse conditions. To consistently accomplish this mission, the MEU participates in various training exercises to sharpen and maintain readiness skills. Marines with the 11th MEU participated in Chemical,

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Col Matthew G. Trollinger, commanding officer, 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Maj Michael N. Estes observe the pass in review during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 28, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released) - Col Matthew G. Trollinger, commanding officer, 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Maj Michael N. Estes observe the pass in review during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 28, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Changes Command

The Marine Corps is known for being a traditional branch of service, which prides itself on being able to uphold what Marines have practiced since 1775. One of the distinguishing traditions that the Marine Corps has is the change of command ceremony. The ceremony marks the occasion where the responsibility and authority of a single unit is

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON- A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit does pull-ups as part of a physical fitness test here March 22. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON- A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit does pull-ups as part of a physical fitness test here March 22.

PFT good for you, good for me

Pull-ups, crunches, and a three-mile run. At first glance,, these exercises are just three basic ways to improve fitness. In the Marine Corps, these three exercises make up the physical fitness test, a pivotal measure that determine a Marine's path in their career. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit has made it a priority to maintain readiness

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Maj. Louis Lecher, the operations officer, demonstrates a counter to the round punch as part of a physical training session here. Marines and Sailors with the 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in unit physical training on Camp Pendleton, Calif, March 15, 2013. Integrating Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, The 11TH MEU is currently in post-deployment training.(Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Waldman/released) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Maj. Louis Lecher, the operations officer, demonstrates a counter to the round punch as part of a physical training session here. Marines and Sailors with the 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in unit physical training on Camp Pendleton, Calif, March 15, 2013. Integrating Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, The 11TH MEU is currently in post-deployment training.(Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Waldman/released)

11th MEU runs obstacle course

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Another day, another physical training session. Typically, PT for Marines consists of weight lifting, cross-fit training and running in formation while screaming motivated cadences that few outside the Marine Corps would understand. While these methods are considered effective in maintaining the Marine

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11th MEU promotes and awards personnel

"Marines to be awarded, center!" This phrase is one of the more welcoming commands that Marines receive throughout their careers. There are many scenarios that call for Marines to accomplish extra tasks and work longer hours. Sometimes the mission demands Marines dedicate more of their time and energy to get the job done. On March 1, 11th Marine

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