MAGTF
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Marine Air-Ground Task Force |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
MAGTF stands for Marine Air-Ground Task Force, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Marine Corps organizing concept that combines a command element, ground combat element, aviation combat element and logistics combat element under one commander. MAGTFs range from small special-purpose task forces to the Marine expeditionary force.
Example: The MAGTF commander integrated aviation fires with the infantry's assault on the beach.
Usage notes
The concept reflects the Marine Corps' distinctive mix of air and ground forces under one service. Standard sizes, from smallest to largest, are the MEU, MEB and MEF, plus special purpose MAGTFs created for crisis response. Pronounced "MAG-taff."
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