[elhombrelibre]

Their control will be fleeting. By acting up now, they've exposed thier true goals, and they will be crushed now so that they cannot cause problems after we pull back.

[Coop]

More detailed info:

Marine Corps Organization

• Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF): The MEF is the principal war fighting element in the active force structure of the Marine Corps and is usually commanded by a lieutenant general. The size and composition of a deployed MEF varies depending on the needs of the mission.

• Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB): A MEB, usually led by a brigadier general, is built around a reinforced infantry regiment, an aircraft group and a Service Support Group. Capable of rapid deployment and employment via amphibious or airlift methods, it is the first echelon of a Marine Expeditionary Force.

• Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU): The smallest task force unit, the MEU has approximately 2,200 personnel and is built around a reinforced infantry battalion, a composite aircraft squadron and a support group. It is commanded by a colonel and is routinely deployed with an Amphibious Ready Group. The ground element of a MEU is a Battalion Landing Team (BLT), comprised of a reinforced infantry battalion of approximately 1,200 Marines, including three Rifle Companies. The aviation unit of a MEU is a reinforced medium helicopter squadron.

http://www.montney.com/marine.htm

BTW, II MEF's site described a MEF's force structure as more than 47K, so it sounds like it's essentially the same size as I recall.

[AFPhys]

You're right. By acting up now, we get them while we still are in full control of the country.

This is a GOOD thing.

I am ecstatic that they have chosen this time. I suspect our whole military command structure is, too.