Maritime Raid Force - 26th MEU - Pistols
U.S.M. C. photo by Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released
Members of the 26th MEU's Maritime Raid Force (MRF) fire M45 MEUSOC .
45ACP pistols during marksmanship training, April 2013.
The MEUSOC pistol is typically used as a sidearm by the MRF's Force Recon Platoon.
Other MRF elements such as the Battalion Recon contingent typically carry a M9a1 9mm pistol as a sidearm / secondary weapon.
The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force that can be rapidly deployed to carry out missions around the globe.
The Maritime Raid Force is an MEU's own special operations capable formation.
