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


Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command was a Marine Air-Ground Task Force that was based at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
It was a self-mobile, self-sustaining force of Marines and sailors, capable of responding to a range of crises. The unit was 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 took part in bilateral and multilateral training exercises with regional partners. It was commanded by a U.S. Marine colonel.

History

Assets

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

2013–2018

2019–2021