Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit fly to their objective in an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released) - Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit fly to their objective in an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)
Marines fuel an MV-22 Osprey at a Forward Armament and Refueling Point during an 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 11, 2016. The mission of a FARP mission is to provide fuel and ordnance necessary for highly mobile and flexible helicopter and fixed-wing operations. The Marines are bulk fuel specialists and Osprey crew chiefs with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (reinforced), 11th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Brown/Released) - Marines fuel an MV-22 Osprey at a Forward Armament and Refueling Point during an 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 11, 2016. The mission of a FARP mission is to provide fuel and ordnance necessary for highly mobile and flexible helicopter and fixed-wing operations. The Marines are bulk fuel specialists and Osprey crew chiefs with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (reinforced), 11th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Brown/Released)
The graphic depicts the Rapid Response Planning Process, which is a time-constrained version of of the Marine Corps Planning Process. The R2P2 enables the MEU to plan and begin execution of certain tasks within six hours and is highly dependent on the use of standing operating procedures. Leaders from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron Five attended the Expeditionary Warfare Staff Planners course (R2P2) aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD8) while in port at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., April 12-22, 2016.(U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by GySgt. Rome Lazarus) - The graphic depicts the Rapid Response Planning Process, which is a time-constrained version of of the Marine Corps Planning Process. The R2P2 enables the MEU to plan and begin execution of certain tasks within six hours and is highly dependent on the use of standing operating procedures. Leaders from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron Five attended the Expeditionary Warfare Staff Planners course (R2P2) aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD8) while in port at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., April 12-22, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by GySgt. Rome Lazarus)
Marines gather for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2016. The ceremony marked the joining of the ground combat element, air combat element and logistics combat element into the MEU’s Marine Air-Ground Task Force before the MEU begins its intensive six-month training and certification period prior to their upcoming Western Pacific 16-2 deployment. - Marines gather for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2016. The ceremony marked the joining of the ground combat element, air combat element and logistics combat element into the MEU’s Marine Air-Ground Task Force before the MEU begins its intensive six-month training and certification period prior to their upcoming Western Pacific 16-2 deployment.
Matt Macon, a satellite communications operator contractor, shows field radio operators with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit how to use a satellite communications dish during a communications exercise (COMMEX) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 23, 2016. The COMMEX familiarizes Marines with the 11th MEU’s standing operating procedures regarding communications as they prepare to begin training or “work-ups” leading to the upcoming deployment. - Matt Macon, a satellite communications operator contractor, shows field radio operators with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit how to use a satellite communications dish during a communications exercise (COMMEX) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 23, 2016. The COMMEX familiarizes Marines with the 11th MEU’s standing operating procedures regarding communications as they prepare to begin training or “work-ups” leading to the upcoming deployment.
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers dine together during the closing ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist brought together Marines and JGSDF soldiers to hone their ability to conduct combined amphibious operations to help preserve peace and prevent conflict in the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April Price) - U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers dine together during the closing ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist brought together Marines and JGSDF soldiers to hone their ability to conduct combined amphibious operations to help preserve peace and prevent conflict in the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April Price)
United States Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers stand together in formation for the opening ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2016. Iron Fist is and annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the United States Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The Marines taking part in the exercise are from I Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released) - United States Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers stand together in formation for the opening ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2016. Iron Fist is and annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the United States Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The Marines taking part in the exercise are from I Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew G. Trollinger, right, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Col. Clay C. Tipton shake hands at the conclusion of a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 17. Trollinger relinquished his command of the 11th MEU to Tipton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew G. Trollinger, right, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Col. Clay C. Tipton shake hands at the conclusion of a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 17. Trollinger relinquished his command of the 11th MEU to Tipton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)
Tom Lindsey, left, City of Yorba Linda mayor pro tem, and Col. Matthew Trollinger, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, exchange gifts during the 11th MEU adoption ceremony in the city of Yorba Linda, Calif. May, 16, 2015. The adoption represents a pledge to support service members and their families when the unit is deployed and at home, and maintains a constant link between Yorba Linda and the military community. The 11the MEU is a flexible, adaptable, and persistent force capable of rapidly responding to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Rick Hurtado/Released) - Tom Lindsey, left, City of Yorba Linda mayor pro tem, and Col. Matthew Trollinger, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, exchange gifts during the 11th MEU adoption ceremony in the city of Yorba Linda, Calif. May, 16, 2015. The adoption represents a pledge to support service members and their families when the unit is deployed and at home, and maintains a constant link between Yorba Linda and the military community. The 11the MEU is a flexible, adaptable, and persistent force capable of rapidly responding to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Rick Hurtado/Released)
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment return to Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23. The 11th MEU completed a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released) - Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment return to Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23. The 11th MEU completed a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released)