In a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), what does ACE stand for?

• A. Composite Marine Aircraft Group
• B. Marine Aircraft Wing
• C. Logistics Combat Regiment
• D. Regimental Landing Team

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested is what the acronym ACE represents within a MAGTF in a Marine Expeditionary Brigade. ACE is the Aviation Combat Element—the air power portion of the MAGTF responsible for providing air operations such as air support, assault support, reconnaissance, and transport to enable the ground force.

In this framework, ACE is not named after a specific unit type like Composite Marine Aircraft Group. The Aviation Combat Element can be built from various aviation units as needed, but the term ACE itself refers to the function—the aviation component—rather than a fixed unit designation. Other terms listed refer to different elements or older designs: a Marine Aircraft Wing is a larger aviation command, a Logistics Combat Regiment is part of the logistics element, and a Regimental Landing Team is a historical designation for a ground maneuver element. The essential point is that ACE stands for Aviation Combat Element.