ANALYSIS OF UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF

摘要

In order to improve the effectiveness of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) response to future international Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) missions, an analysis of the demands created by such demands as well as the capabilities of the USMC is necessary. This research focuses on the primary response organization within the USMC: the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and those resources available to the MEU to conduct HA/DR operations. Recent HA/DR events will be examined to determine how common demands were met by the USMC as well as any gaps that may exist that should be addressed to improve future effectiveness.