2DMEB

The 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a formation of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). It advertises itself as a "middleweight" crises response force of choice in the European and Southern Command Areas of Operation. It is able to "operate independently, as a service component, or to lead a Joint Task Force". Self-sufficient and interoperable, the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade possesses a mix of command and control, combat power and specialized logistics. Operating as part of the greater Marine Corps team and with support from the United States Navy and other services, it can provide great operational reach. These capabilities afford the brigade commander the ability to sustain his force of 20,000 Marines, influence an area the size of West Virginia, and support a city of 30,000–50,000 without dependence on host nation support or regional infrastructure.