Maritime Raid Force
U.S. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David McKee
Force Reconnaissance Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force (MRF) travel in a rigid hull infaltable boat during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise.
The Maritime Raid Force is a counter-piracy formation that is based around the MEU's Force Reconnaissance Platoon along with other elements.
On September 9th, 2010, the 15th MEU's MRF retook a merchant vessel, the M/V Magellan Star from Somali pirates.
A combined force of MRF Marines, supported by AH-1W Cobra helicopters, boarded the ship without any shots fired.
