compound with
Deployable Specialized Forces Middle East Training Team The Maritime Special Purpose Force contains a command element, security element, assault element, and support element. The security element consists of one or more reinforced rifle platoons. The assault element is organized to conduct on-scene command, assault, security, and support functions. The support element is organized to conduct
reconnaissance and
surveillance,
sniper control and support,
counter-intelligence, human intelligence (
HUMINT),
signals intelligence/
electronic warfare (SIGINT/EW), and
close air support.
Command Element with the Maritime Raid Force detachment, provides medical aid to a simulated injured Marine during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise The commander of the MSPF is designated by the MEU(SOC) commander.
Command and control remains with the MEU(SOC) Commander. • Commander, MSPF • Team(s), Communications Detachment • Team(s), Human Exploitation Team (HET) • Team(s),
Medical Section • Team(s), Intelligence section from MEU(SOC)
Security Element operators man the boat for Maritime Raid Force members to conduct
VBSS training The security element is normally structured around a platoon provided by the Battalion Landing Team (BLT) and may be augmented by the
Naval Special Warfare Task Units (NSWTU) embarked within the
Amphibious Ready Group. The security element will act as a reinforcing unit, a support unit, a diversionary unit, or an extraction unit. • Rifle Platoon (-) (reinforced) •
Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Strike Platoon, NSWTU, Amphibious Squadron (
PHIBRON)
(as required) •
Special boat teams Strike Platoon, part of NSWTU, Amphibious Squadron (support element).
Assault Element (AE) The AE is the
main effort of the MSPF and is organized to perform assault,
explosive breaching, internal security, and sniper functions. The assault function will normally be executed by the Force Recon detachment. Mission-specific augmentation (e.g., additional sniper support, specialized demolitions,
explosive ordnance disposal,
signals intelligence/
electronic warfare (SIGINT/EW), etc.) will be provided from other MEU(SOC) assets or from the NSWTU embarked with the ARG. • Detachment,
Force Recon Direct Action Platoon (DAP) • Team(s), Security,
Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) Company • Team, Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachment • Team(s), Combat Photo Detachment
Reconnaissance and Surveillance Element (R&S) The Reconnaissance and Surveillance Element normally consists of the
Scout Sniper Platoon from the Battalion Landing Team. • Team(s),
Scout Sniper Platoon • Team(s), Radio Reconnaissance Team (Signals Intelligence) NOTE: The Maritime Special Purpose Force are no longer active and have been replaced with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF). The MRF specializes in operations conducted on structures in or near bodies of water. They utilize speed and stealth to take enemy forces by surprise and secure their target. In order to counter the growing threat of piracy, the MEU created the MRF.
Support Element The support element normally is composed of assets from the
BLT Reconnaissance Platoon coupled with elements of the
Aviation Combat Element (ACE),
Radio Battalion Detachment, Communications Detachment, and HET assets from the MEU(SOC) CE. Additional capability may be provided by the NSWTU embarked with the
Amphibious Ready Group. • Team(s),
Reconnaissance • Team(s), Communications Detachment • Team(s),
Radio Battalion Detachment • Team(s), HET Detachment • NSWTU, PHIBRON
(as required) • Aviation Support Element The aviation support element is a task organized portion of the
Marine Air-Ground Task Force's MEU
Aviation Combat Element. They are capable of precise
night vision flying and navigation, various insertion/extraction means and
forward arming and refueling point operations. The specific structure of the aviation support element will vary depending on the lift requirements and distance to the crisis site. ==Gallery==