YOUR UNIT:

The 28th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), floating in the Mediterranean, is nothing less than lethal. Well trained, well armed and well equipped, the MEU (SOC) is capable of sustaining all out warfare, in any environment, for over 30 days without re-supply. Moreover, this force was certified Special Operations Capable. It is expert in heliborne assaults, maritime raids and MOUT – urban combat. A MEU (SOC) is the United States’ 911 shock troops.

Built around a Marine infantry battalion, the MEU is a self-sufficient, task-organized force that includes organic armor, artillery, air and supply support. Amphibious track armor and hovercrafts ensure the Marines can breach any beachfront. The massive CH-53E Super Stallion Heavy Lift helicopters, CH-46E Sea Knight Medium Lift helicopters, and the UH-1N Huey Utility helicopters provide combat assault over-the-horizon reach for strikes deep into the heart of an enemy's country. The lethal AH-1W Attack Cobra helicopter and AV-8B Harrier provide close air support for the Marines on the ground.

The individual Marine is protected with the latest carbide augmented Kevlar body armor and armed with an M-16 A4 automatic rifle equipped with day and night sighting optics that allow the average Marine to hit his target at 600 meters, day or night. Add the latest in sophisticated communications, GPS, and night-vision goggles, and these Marines are ready to face any foe, any time.

Almost as important, these Marines also know their history. Every Marine does. Each Marine has learned the heroic accomplishments of those who have gone before and feels compelled not to let their brethren down. Rich in tradition, each Marine enters battle at the very tip of the spear, with the weight and reputation of being the most feared shock troops on the planet.