7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade G-6

• Origins of the 7th MEB: The 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (7th MEB) was originally activated in 1962, designed to respond rapidly to crises in the Pacific and other global hotspots. • Desert Storm Deployment: The 7th MEB played a pivotal role during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991, serving as the initial Marine force to arrive in Saudi Arabia and establish a defensive position. • G-6 Mission: The G-6 section of the 7th MEB specializes in communications and information systems, ensuring reliable command and control (C2) during complex operations. • First U.S. Boots in Saudi Arabia: Marines from the 7th MEB were among the first American troops to land in Saudi Arabia after Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait. • Massive Communications Network: During Desert Storm, G-6 established and managed a vast communications network supporting over 15,000 Marines and coalition partners across the harsh desert environment. • Adaptability and Innovation: The G-6 team was among the first to employ mobile satellite communications and tactical data networks in a large-scale U.S. Marine Corps operation. • Coalition Collaboration: 7th MEB G-6 worked closely with Saudi, British, and French forces to ensure seamless interoperability and secure communications during coalition operations. • Humanitarian Operations: Beyond combat, elements of 7th MEB and its G-6 have supported humanitarian missions, including disaster relief after typhoons and earthquakes in the Pacific. • Reactivation for Contingency: The 7th MEB is not a permanently active unit; it is reactivated as needed for major contingencies or exercises, reflecting its rapid-response mission. • Legacy of Excellence: The communications strategies, equipment, and lessons learned by 7th MEB G-6 have influenced Marine Corps C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) doctrine for decades.