Maritime Special Purpose Force

A MSPF cannot operate independently of its parent MEU(SOC), on which it relies for logistics, intelligence, communications, transportation, and fire support.

[3][4] In July 2023, II Marine Expeditionary Force certified the first MEU(SOC) in over a decade including the integral MSPF.

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 AE is the main effort of the MSPF and is organized to perform assault, explosive breaching, internal security, and sniper functions.

Mission-specific augmentation (e.g., additional sniper support, specialized demolitions, explosive ordnance disposal, signals intelligence/electronic warfare (SIGINT/EW), etc.)

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.