Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command


Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force that is based at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
It is a self-mobile, self-sustaining force of Marines and sailors, capable of responding to a range of crises. The unit is specifically trained to support U.S. and partner interests throughout the United States Central Command area of responsibility, to include embassy reinforcement, support to noncombatant evacuation operations, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. The unit also takes part in bilateral and multilateral training exercises with regional partners. It is commanded by a U.S. Marine colonel.

History

Much of the work this team does is of a sensitive nature, the irregular stories of these regular forces will eventually become declassified.


The rotations are made up of four crucial elements, Command Element, Ground Combat Element, Logistics Combat Element and the Aviation Combat Element

2013–2018