Maritime Raid Force

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.

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