MEB
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Marine Expeditionary Brigade |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
MEB stands for Marine Expeditionary Brigade, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Mid-size Marine Air-Ground Task Force, larger than a Marine expeditionary unit and smaller than a Marine expeditionary force, built around a reinforced infantry regiment and commanded by a brigadier general.
Example: A MEB-size force can be delivered by maritime prepositioning ships and fly-in personnel.
Usage notes
MEBs are formed for specific contingencies rather than standing permanently, though headquarters elements exist within each MEF. Maritime prepositioning squadrons carry equipment for MEB-size forces. In military medicine, MEB means medical evaluation board, a different term.
Related abbreviations
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- MEF – Marine Expeditionary Force
- MEU – Marine Expeditionary Unit
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- MoD – Ministry of Defence
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