The Marine Air-Ground Task Force known as Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan (MEB-A), formerly 2nd MEB, consists of more than 10,000 Marines and Sailors formed from units throughout the Marine Corps. These units are task organized, trained and equipped to operate independently, conduct expeditionary operations in an austere environment, and enable follow-on joint and coalition forces.
The mission of MEB-Afghanistan is to conduct counter-insurgency (COIN) operations in partnership with Afghan National Security Forces to prepare ANSF to assume security responsibilities by improving their capabilities through training, mentoring, and partnering in order to support the expansion of security and legitimate governance.
MEB-Afghanistan will accomplish this mission by establishing security and safety for Afghan citizens, developing and mentoring Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police. ANSF units will receive training in improvised explosive device training, combat marksmanship, automatic-weapons employment, convoy operations, security procedures, and rules of engagement. Additionally, MEB-A will support reconstruction and economic development, build trust in local and national government entities, and transition responsibility for security, reconstruction and governance to the Afghan people.