Posted by Lieutenant Commander Finn Grady (First Officer) in The 7th (M)arine (E)xpeditionary (U)nit

Posted by Colonel Jaxon “Hawk” Hammond (Commander, Air Group (CAG)) in The 7th (M)arine (E)xpeditionary (U)nit
Someone asked me for this but for the life of me I could not remember who :)
7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries”

Embarked: USS Chimera (Dreadnought-Class Carrier)
MEU Commander / CAG: Colonel Jaxon “Hawk” Hammond

Total Strength: ~844 Marines
- Command Element: ~50 Marines
- Ground Combat Element: ~500 Marines
- Air Combat Element: ~284 Marines (84 pilots + ~200 support)
- Logistics Combat Element: ~60 Marines

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COMMAND ELEMENT (CE)

~50 Marines

MEU Command Group

• MEU Commander / CAG: Colonel Jaxon “Hawk” Hammond
• Deputy MEU Commander
• MEU Senior Enlisted Leader

Staff Sections

Operations (G-3)
- Mission planning
- Task organization
- Deployment sequencing
- GCE/ACE/LCE integration
- Coordination with Chimera command

Intelligence (G-2)
- Threat analysis
- Reconnaissance fusion
- Target package development
- Shadow Dagger mission preparation
- ISR integration with Recon Squadron

Logistics (G-4)
- Sustainment planning
- Equipment readiness tracking
- Load planning for planetary deployment
- Integration with Chimera fabrication/transport systems

Communications (G-6)
- Secure tactical network management
- Encryption and frequency control
- Air-ground datalink management
- Boarding team communications routing

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GROUND COMBAT ELEMENT (GCE)

Battalion Landing Team - ~500 Marines

Battalion Command

• Battalion Commander: LtCol Tessa Moren
• Battalion Executive Officer: Maj Deren Malvek
• Battalion Sergeant Major: SgtMaj Kroven Maddex

Headquarters & Service Company (H&S)

~50 Marines

Battalion Command Group

Staff Sections:
- S-1 (Personnel/Admin): Capt Rila Tenebris (Betazoid) - Manning, records, awards, replacements
- S-2 (Intelligence): 1stLt Naeko Durn (Human) - Threat analysis, mapping, surveillance feeds, briefing materials
- S-3 (Operations): Maj Varan Torik (Vulcan) - Mission planning, coordination, deployment strategy
- S-4 (Logistics): Capt Joran Vel (Trill) - Supply, maintenance, ammo, sustainment
- S-6 (Communications): 1stLt Kessa Marrel (Human) - Tactical comms, encryption, shipboard integration

Support Sections:
- Battalion Aid Station
- Supply Section
- Armory
- Maintenance Section
- Drone Repair & Technical Support

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Three Rifle Companies

~250 Marines total (9 rifle platoons)

Viper Company (Line Infantry)

Company Commander: Capt Tyr Solvek (Vulcan-Human hybrid)

Company HQ:
- Company Commander
- Executive Officer
- First Sergeant
- Company Operations NCO
- Corpsman / Medical Support

1st Platoon (Alpha)
- Platoon Commander
- Platoon Sergeant
- 3 Rifle Squads

2nd Platoon (Bravo)
- Platoon Commander
- Platoon Sergeant
- 3 Rifle Squads

3rd Platoon (Charlie)
- Platoon Commander
- Platoon Sergeant
- 3 Rifle Squads

Company Weapons Section:
- Medium support weapons
- Portable shield disruptors
- Squad-level heavy phaser systems

2nd Rifle Company

Identical Structure:
- Company HQ
- 3 Rifle Platoons (30-35 Marines each)
- Company Weapons Section

3rd Rifle Company

Identical Structure:
- Company HQ
- 3 Rifle Platoons (30-35 Marines each)
- Company Weapons Section

Total Rifle Platoons: 9 (3 companies × 3 platoons each)

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Weapons Company (Battalion Level)

~100 Marines

Heavy Weapons Platoon
- Crew-served heavy phasers
- Heavy pulse rifles
- Tactical shield systems

Indirect Fire Platoon
- Directed energy mortars
- Micro-torpedo launchers
- Fire control systems

Anti-Armor / Shield Disruption Platoon
- Anti-vehicle weaponry
- Shield disruption specialists
- Hardpoint suppression

Precision Support Section
- Designated marksmen
- Advanced targeting systems

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Attached Units (Task Organized to BLT)

~100 Marines total

Reconnaissance Platoon “Ghost”

~30 Marines
Platoon Leader: 2ndLt Meris Tovan (Bajoran)

Structure:
- Platoon Commander
- Platoon Sergeant
- Sniper/Observer Teams
- Sensor Surveillance Teams
- Long-Range Infiltration Teams
- Target Designation Specialists

Mission:
- Deep reconnaissance
- Long-range surveillance
- Sniper/precision interdiction
- Pathfinding and target designation
- ISR feeds to S-2 and ACE

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Combat Engineer Platoon “Breaker”

~20 Marines
Platoon Leader: 2ndLt Mara Daxin (Human)

Structure:
- Platoon Command
- Breach Teams
- Demolition Teams
- Fortification Teams
- Shield Deployment Teams

Mission:
- Breaching and demolitions
- Field fortifications
- Route clearance
- Obstacle creation/reduction
- Portable force-field deployment
- Phaser cutting operations

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Fire Support Battery “Blaze”

~30 Marines
Officer in Charge: WO Arel Vos (Andorian)

Structure:
- Battery Command
- Light Directed Energy Artillery Teams
- Precision Micro-Torpedo Teams
- Orbital Targeting Liaison Teams
- Forward Observers

Mission:
- Light deployable artillery
- Precision fires
- Orbital targeting coordination
- Counter-battery operations
- Fire support for maneuver elements

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Shadow Dagger (Tier 1 Special Missions Unit)

16 Marines
Command Relationship: Reports directly to Colonel Hammond (MEU Commander)

Mission Set:
- Covert boarding operations
- Ship-to-ship seizure
- Hostage rescue
- HVT capture/kill
- Strategic sabotage
- Stealth insertion
- Zero-gravity CQB

Command Element (3)

• Team Commander: Capt Evran Quade (Human, 39)
• Tactical visionary, cold-blooded tactician
• Former black ops leader

• Leads from the front

• Operations Chief / Senior NCO: MGySgt Halra Eshae (Ardanan, 42)

• Former orbital detachment leader
• Handles extraction logistics and team cohesion

• “Leave no one behind” operations specialist

• Technical Operations Officer: Lt(jg) Aevin T’Rell (Andorian, 31)

• Cyber warfare expert
• Alien systems specialist
• Stealth hacking and electronic sabotage
• Breach drone operations
• Counter-surveillance systems

Fireteam Alpha “Fang” - Breach & Clear (4)

• SSgt Joran Beck - Team Leader (heavy weapons, shield disruptor)
• Cpl Sia Ren - Breacher (plasma cutters, magnetic charges)
• LCpl Iken Moro - Pointman (fast-entry specialist, first through doors)
• PFC Dax Mirren - Rear Security (overwatch, rear threat coverage)

Fireteam Bravo “Vise” - CQB & Target Capture (4)

• Sgt Elia Vann - Team Leader (close-quarters combat specialist, dual-wield phasers)
• Cpl Tavon “Rook” Drayk - Containment/Non-lethal (stasis cuffs, restraint fields, suppressive force)
• LCpl Zheya Lir - Combat Medic (trauma-trained, neural stabilizers)
• PFC Nils Carter - ECM/Comms (jams enemy channels, secure team updates)

Fireteam Charlie “Maul” - Heavy Assault / EOD (4)

• Sgt Karn Velas - Team Leader (Trill, 37) (tactical shield, heavy pulse rifle)
• Cpl Raika Jorn - Explosives Expert (smart micro-charges, thermoptic bombs)
• LCpl Muno Lesh - Drone Operator (recon and combat drones, sensor deployment)
• PFC Goran Vett - Support Gunner (multi-mode phaser cannon, hardpoint suppression)

Standard Loadout:
- Adaptive combat armor (personal shield emitter + cloaking mesh)
- Compact modular phaser carbines (stun/kill/incap modes)
- Neural override grenades
- Tactical HUD with live squad telemetry
- Ship-breach toolkit (magnetic hull-cutting, airlock hacking)
- Emergency transporter tags (rapid evac or HVT extraction)

Note: Shadow Dagger does NOT fall under Battalion chain of command unless specifically assigned tactical control (TACON) for an operation.

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AIR COMBAT ELEMENT (ACE)

~284 Marines

Total Aircraft: 72
Total Pilots: 84
- 72 Primary Pilots (1 per aircraft)
- 12 Reserve Pilots (2 per squadron)

Support Personnel: ~200
- Maintenance crews
- Flight operations
- Weapons/ordnance techs
- Avionics specialists
- Logistics coordinators
- SAR medical specialists
- Communications

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ACE Command Structure

• CAG / MEU Commander: Colonel Jaxon “Hawk” Hammond
• Deputy CAG / ACE Commander: [Position - runs day-to-day ACE operations]
• ACE Senior Enlisted Aviation Advisor: [Position - standards, discipline, readiness]
• Air Operations Cell (A-3): Tasking, ATO cycle, mission planning, deconfliction
• Maintenance & Readiness Cell: Aircraft status, repair priority, parts/ordnance flow

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MODEX SYSTEM

Modex (Mode/Exercise Number): Aircraft identification number painted on nose and tail.

Structure:
- First digit(s) = Squadron block
- Last digits = Individual aircraft number

Within Each Squadron:
- X00 = CAG bird (CAG can fly with any squadron, takes that squadron’s X00 aircraft)
- X01 = Squadron Commanding Officer
- X02 = Squadron Executive Officer
- X03 = Senior Operations Officer / 2IC
- X04-X11 = Line aircraft

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1st Tactical Fighter Wing “SPEAR”

Role: Offensive strike package (Strike / SEAD / Air Superiority)
Wing Commander: [Major]

VF-101 “Reapers” - Strike Squadron

12× Templar-A Fighters

Mission: Planetary strike, orbital bombardment, close air support

Modex Block: 100-111
- 100 - CAG
- 101 - Squadron CO
- 102 - Squadron XO
- 103 - Ops/2IC
- 104-111 - Line aircraft

Squadron Structure:
- Squadron Commander (Captain)
- Squadron Executive Officer
- Operations Officer/Scheduler
- Maintenance Chief/Readiness NCOIC
- 3 Flights (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) - 4 aircraft each
- 2 Reserve Pilots

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VF-111 “Specters” - SEAD Squadron

12× Templar-B Fighters

Mission: Suppression of enemy air defenses, electronic warfare, jamming

Modex Block: 200-211
- 200 - CAG
- 201 - Squadron CO
- 202 - Squadron XO
- 203 - Ops/2IC
- 204-211 - Line aircraft

Squadron Structure:
- Squadron Commander (Captain)
- Squadron Executive Officer
- Operations Officer/Scheduler
- Maintenance Chief/Readiness NCOIC
- 3 Flights (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) - 4 aircraft each
- 2 Reserve Pilots

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VF-121 “Knights” - Air Superiority Squadron

12× Templar-C Fighters

Mission: Space/atmosphere air dominance, interception, high-speed engagements

Modex Block: 300-311
- 300 - CAG
- 301 - Squadron CO
- 302 - Squadron XO
- 303 - Ops/2IC
- 304-311 - Line aircraft

Squadron Structure:
- Squadron Commander (Captain)
- Squadron Executive Officer
- Operations Officer/Scheduler
- Maintenance Chief/Readiness NCOIC
- 3 Flights (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) - 4 aircraft each
- 2 Reserve Pilots

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2nd Support & Recon Wing “LANTERN”

Role: Recovery, ISR, escort, and perimeter defense
Wing Commander: [Major]

VRS-211 “Lancers” - Recon Squadron

12× Templar-R Fighters

Mission: Tactical reconnaissance, stealth surveillance, long-range overwatch

Modex Block: 400-411
- 400 - CAG
- 401 - Squadron CO
- 402 - Squadron XO
- 403 - Ops/2IC
- 404-411 - Line aircraft

Squadron Structure:
- Squadron Commander (Captain)
- Squadron Executive Officer
- Operations Officer/Scheduler
- Maintenance Chief/Readiness NCOIC
- 3 Flights (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) - 4 aircraft each
- 2 Reserve Pilots

Special Features:
- Passive sensor suite
- Quantum-resolution optics
- Low-profile stealth hull
- Secure multi-spectrum comms
- Sensor buoy launchers
- Camouflage emitter fields

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VF-221 “Black Sheep” - Escort Squadron

12× Templar-D Fighters

Mission: Fleet escort, convoy protection, rapid-response perimeter defense

Modex Block: 500-511
- 500 - CAG
- 501 - Squadron CO
- 502 - Squadron XO
- 503 - Ops/2IC
- 504-511 - Line aircraft

Squadron Structure:
- Squadron Commander (Captain)
- Squadron Executive Officer
- Operations Officer/Scheduler
- Maintenance Chief/Readiness NCOIC
- 3 Flights (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) - 4 aircraft each
- 2 Reserve Pilots

Special Features:
- Point-defense phaser arrays
- Micro-torpedo pods (anti-fighter/anti-shuttle)
- Tactical fusion warheads (precision shield-breaking)
- Auto-sentry net deployment

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VF-511 “Fleet Angels” - Rescue Squadron

12 Aircraft Total (mixed configuration)

Aircraft Composition:
- 8× Templar-S (2-seat SAR configuration)
- Emergency medical pods
- Each can stabilize and carry 2 evacuees
- Short-field recovery systems
- Atmospheric and space flight capable

• 2× Runabouts
• Multi-purpose craft
• Mass casualty evacuation
• Extended SAR sweeps
• In-field stabilization

• Transport capacity: 8-12 patients

• 2× Modified Utility Shuttles

• Light utility/tactical shuttlecraft
• Rescue team insertion/extraction
• Equipment drops
• Close-range evac
• Transport capacity: 6-8 individuals

Mission: Search and rescue, medevac, covert extraction, high-risk recovery

Modex Block: 600-611
- 600 - CAG
- 601 - Squadron CO
- 602 - Squadron XO
- 603 - Ops/2IC
- 604-611 - Line aircraft

Squadron Structure:
- Squadron Commander (Captain)
- Squadron Executive Officer
- Operations Officer/Scheduler
- Maintenance Chief/Readiness NCOIC
- 2 Reserve Pilots

Personnel (~45 Marines):
- 12 Pilots (2-man crews for Templars)
- 16 Rescue Officers/Pararescue Marines
- 3 Command Staff (CO, XO, Ops Chief)
- 6 Flight Ops Crew
- 6 Medical Techs/Trauma Specialists
- 2 Admin/Logistics/Maintenance Liaison

Special Features:
- Medical pods with stasis/biobed hybrid
- Advanced triage diagnostics
- Radiation/chemical isolation shielding
- Enhanced transporter buffers
- ECM systems for field extraction under jamming
- Cloaked med-drones
- Quick-deploy triage kits
- Modular seating/stretchers
- External rescue grapples

Mission Profile:
- Combat evacuation under fire
- Medical stabilization in transit
- Stealth rescue/covert pickup
- Disaster relief & non-combatant evacuation
- Extraction from hostile zones

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LOGISTICS COMBAT ELEMENT (LCE)

~60 Marines

Role: Forward sustainment and field logistics for deployed operations

Core Functions

• Forward resupply and field distribution teams
• Equipment repair and recovery (weapons/armor/drone repair forward)
• Casualty collection coordination (ties into ship medical + transport)
• Mobility and lift coordination (shuttle load teams, cargo handlers, evac routing)
• Field services (power, water, shelters, perimeter sustainment nodes)

LCE Sub-Detachments

Supply / Distribution
- Field resupply coordination
- Equipment distribution
- Controlled items management

Maintenance / Recovery
- Forward repair teams
- Equipment recovery
- Weapons/armor maintenance

Medical Support Augmentation
- Casualty routing coordination
- Field medical augmentation
- Emergency transport coordination

Transport / Cargo Handling
- Shuttle loading teams
- Cargo movement control
- Surface transport coordination

Fabrication / Replicator Interface
- Field pattern management
- Parts integrity verification
- Controlled item replication oversight

Integration with Chimera:
- Transporters handle rearm/refuel
- Replicators fabricate parts and supplies
- Automated diagnostics reduce maintenance manpower
- Shipboard medical facilities replace large field hospitals
- Chimera acts as strategic logistics base

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CHAIN OF COMMAND Overall MEU

Colonel Hammond (MEU Commander / CAG)
├── Deputy MEU Commander
├── MEU Senior Enlisted Leader
└── Staff Sections (G-2, G-3, G-4, G-6)

Ground Combat Element

Colonel Hammond
└── LtCol Tessa Moren (Battalion Commander)
├── Maj Deren Malvek (Battalion XO)
├── SgtMaj Kroven Maddex (Battalion SgtMaj)
├── H&S Company
├── Viper Company (Capt Solvek)
├── 2nd Rifle Company
├── 3rd Rifle Company
├── Weapons Company
├── Recon Platoon “Ghost” (2ndLt Tovan) - Attached
├── Combat Engineer Platoon “Breaker” (2ndLt Daxin) - Attached
└── Fire Support Battery “Blaze” (WO Vos) - Attached

Shadow Dagger (Special Command Relationship)

Colonel Hammond (Direct OPCON)
└── Capt Evran Quade (Team Commander)
├── MGySgt Halra Eshae (Ops Chief)
├── Lt(jg) Aevin T’Rell (Tech Ops)
├── Fireteam Alpha “Fang”
├── Fireteam Bravo “Vise”
└── Fireteam Charlie “Maul”

Note: Shadow Dagger does NOT report to Battalion Commander unless assigned TACON

Air Combat Element

Colonel Hammond (CAG)
└── Deputy CAG / ACE Commander
├── 1st TFW “SPEAR” Commander (Major)
│ ├── VF-101 “Reapers” CO
│ ├── VF-111 “Specters” CO
│ └── VF-121 “Knights” CO
└── 2nd SRW “LANTERN” Commander (Major)
├── VRS-211 “Lancers” CO
├── VF-221 “Black Sheep” CO
└── VF-511 “Fleet Angels” CO

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FORCE SUMMARY

7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries”
- Total Force: ~844 Marines
- Embarked: USS Chimera (Dreadnought-Class Carrier)
- Commander: Colonel Jaxon “Hawk” Hammond

Capabilities:
- Reinforced infantry battalion with attached special operations
- Full 6-squadron tactical air wing
- Orbital and atmospheric strike capability
- Combat search and rescue
- Strategic reconnaissance
- Fleet defense and escort
- Boarding and seizure operations
- Carrier-integrated logistics

Mission Profile:
- Planetary assault operations
- Ship-to-ship boarding and seizure
- Counter-insurgency and urban control
- Hostage rescue / HVT capture
- Fleet escort and orbital air dominance
- Combat search and rescue (CSAR)
- Crisis response within Federation and contested space

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7th MEU “Iron Valkyries” - First In. Last Out. Always.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

That is a lot of detail. Very helpful, thank you!

Lieutenant Commander Grady - XO

Thanks! I think that was me asking… or at least me asking recently on Discord.

With a crew of 1900 for a Mjolnir-class, I was curious what the breakdown was. This helps a lot.

I think I was trying to gauge how many people were in the Security Department. The Mythology-class has a rough breakdown, but this class doesn’t.

Ensign MJ Shau - Security Officer - USS Chimera