ACE of MEB composition?

• A. Marine Air Group (MAG) consisting of Rotary, V/STOL, MACG (air control), MALS (logistics).
• B. MAW alone.
• C. MEF with LAAD only.
• D. MWSG with MWSS.

Answer: (A)

The Air Combat Element for a Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a Marine Aircraft Group. This arrangement provides a self-contained aviation capability with both rotary-wing and vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft, plus the essential support structure to keep operations going. The Marine Aircraft Group includes the MACG, which handles air control and coordination of air operations, and the MALS, which supplies aviation logistics and maintenance. That combination gives a brigade-size air element the organization, command, and logistics it needs without relying on a larger air wing.

The other options don’t fit because a Marine Air Wing is associated with a larger MEF and isn’t the appropriate ACE for a MEB. A MEF with only LAAD wouldn’t provide the full aviation force and support structure a MEB air element requires. A Marine Wing Support Group with MWSS focuses on ground support for aviation operations rather than serving as the primary aviation component of a MEB.