Which elements comprise an MEB?

• A. Command Element, Marine Regiment, Marine Aircraft Group, and Combat Logistics Regiment
• B. Command Element, Infantry Battalion, Aviation Wing, and Logistics Squadron
• C. Command Element, Navy SEAL Team, Marine Logistics Group, and Air Defense Battalion
• D. Control Element, Marine Wing Support Squadron, and Combat Engineer Regiment

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is the four-part structure of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MAGTF) and how its elements fit together. An MEB is built around four integrated components: a Command Element for leadership and command and control; a Ground Combat Element that is a reinforced infantry regiment to conduct ground operations; an Aviation Combat Element provided by a Marine Aircraft Group to project air power and support the ground force; and a Logistics Combat Element formed by a Combat Logistics Regiment to sustain the force with supply, maintenance, and support.

That matches the option listing a Command Element, a Marine Regiment, a Marine Aircraft Group, and a Combat Logistics Regiment. The other choices don’t fit because they mix in units at the wrong scale or use nonstandard terminology (for example, an MEB’s ground element isn’t an infantry battalion, the aviation component isn’t an Aviation Wing, and the logistics element isn’t a Logistics Squadron or a Marine Logistics Group in this MAGTF configuration).