3d Maneuver Enhancement Brigade | |
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3d Maneuver Enhancement Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia | |
Active | 2008? - 16 Sep 2011 |
Country | United States |
Branch | U.S. Army |
Part of | FORSCOM |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Richardson |
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The 3d Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (3d MEB) was a United States Army brigade located at Fort Richardson, Alaska. The 3d MEB was one of three active duty Maneuver Enhancement Brigades. The Brigade was tasked to improve the movement capabilities and rear area security for commanders at division level or higher. It was inactivated in 2011 and replaced by the 2d Engineer Brigade. [1]
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The 3d MEB was composed of: [2]
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