Starfleet Marine Corps
 The 187th MEU, formerly known as the 187th
Composite Regiment, and previously as the Liberty Marine Corps
Detachment was created shortly after the beginning of the Avalonian
War in response to numerous attacks and incidents aboard Starbase
Liberty, and it has been there ever since.
They are currently the only Marine Corps unit permanently assigned to the Freedom Fleets area of operations (AO). The nearest Marine Corps support is nearly 150 light-years away at Marine Corps Station Sierra Rodani in the form of the 33rd Marine Infantry Division. The 187th is a self contained, mobile, and special operations capable force of nearly 1000 Marines. It is separated into two main groups, a Transport Ready Group (TRG), comprising three Marine Corps Ships as well as several shuttles, landing craft and a component of fighters, and a Land Force Command (LFC), which is made up of an Armored Squadron, 3 Infantry Companies, a troop of Field Engineers, 6 Mortar Teams, and a Support/HQ Company. They stand ready to accept any mission at any time, and are able to deploy an Immediate Reactionary Force (IRF) anywhere in the AO (Area of Operations) within 8 hours, with the rest of the unit able to respond within 32 hours. They stand at the very outer edge of Federation territory as the first line of defense against any aggressor. During times of peace the unit still stands at full strength and goes through routine training when they are not assigned a mission. They are an elite force which can carry out a variety of missions ranging from Direct Action Operations (Sabotage, Espionage, Abduction/Arrests, Reconnaissance in support of a larger campaign) and Prisoner Extraction, to Interdiction, to Hazmat and relief operations as well as the traditional Marine roles of carrying out planetary patrols, basing operations, embassy/consulate security and combat ops. Here are some general facts about the unit: Post: Starbase Liberty The separate parts of the MEU are comprised of the following units/ships: TRG:
LFC:
MEU Commander: Description MEU Executive Officer: Description Armor Officer: These are the Tank commander of the 187th. They command the tanks, artillery and recon vehicles that are so vital to the success of any ground engagement. They must be proficient in communications, weapons operations and vehicle driving. Infantry Officer: The Platoon Lieutenants of the Infantry. The core leaders of the MEU, to be an infantry officer in the Marines you must be tough, smart and able to take on anything. An infantry officer must know how to lead his men, use strategy and tactics, and close with and destroy the enemy. Infantry Officers receive quicker promotions then any other officer in the Marines. Engineering Officer: There's only one in a MEU, and he/she commands the Engineers troop. They are the Marine Equivalent of the Starfleet Operations Officer. They must know everything about everything. And they have to be able to fix anything under any circumstance. The Engineering Officer of the MEU is also responsible to advise the Command staff about anything in his field that they may encounter. Medical Officer: The CMO of the MEU works along side the other 2 or 3 Field Surgeons in the Medical Squad. They are also responsible for the two dozen corpsman and medics that are deployed in the field. They are the devil docs, saving life wherever it needs to be saved. Naval Officer: The TRG Officers are the equivalent of the Starfleet Officers about Starships. The difference is in the uniforms and the fact that most Naval Officers do the job of two 'Fleeters' (IE, a Marine Officer on the Marine Ship would do the jobs of a Starfleet Chief Engineer and Comm O, or double as the XO and Helmsman). The reason for the increased workload is valid though considering the Marine needs smaller crews on their ships to allow for more troops and they don't usually work as constantly as Starfleet Officers. Infantry/Armor/Engineering Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO): These are the Combat Arms mid-level leadership. They run the day to day operations/training undertaken by the unit. They are responsible FOR the vast number of troops in the MEU and they are responsible TO the Officers of the MEU. They hold all the mid level positions in the Armored Squadron, and Infantry Battalion, and literally are the binding force inside the units. Support Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO): The career Sgt's. Drill Instructor, Weapons Trainer, Cooks, Mechanics and Computer Tech and Intel Analysts. They are the former Combat Arms NCO's who have either grown out of the lust for battle or have grown to weary of it. They do the dirty jobs that no one appreciates, but at the same time, they keep everyone else on their feet through the tough and the tedious. Shipboard Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO): The section leaders command the riflemen in the field, and the Boatswains 'Bosuns' lead the shipboard marine crews. They are the warp core and computer technicians and Masters at Arms (MAA's, the Marine equivalent of a Security Deputy) onboard the marine vessels. They pride themselves in being more disciplined their Starfleet counterparts. Medical Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO): The Medics, Corpsman and Stretcher-bearers of the 187th are the men and women who are owed lifetimes over and over again by anyone wounded in the units missions. They are the first line of the medical treatment and the most important people in that chain. They are responsible for field triage and treatment, and also the transport of the dead and wounded back to the Aide Station/Field Hospital/Medical Center. Privates and Corporals: The grunts. The backbone of the Marines, each having gone through basic training and being trained in their designated specialty. They are the troops of the line, living in barracks with their peers and serving under all. The unsung heroes of any battle. The Rifleman, or driver, or gunners mate that 'gets the job done', and never ceases to march on. Additional Training Opportunities:
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