The 71st Marine Expeditionary Unit (71st MEU) is an 18+ modern USMC MILSIM unit built around structure, teamwork, and full-scale combined-arms warfare.
Established in 2022, we provide a proven, organized, and immersive MILSIM experience across multiple ongoing campaigns.
Earn recognition through medals, ribbons, and build your own unique USMC-style ribbon rack as you progress.
We operate as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) — integrating infantry, air, armor, artillery, engineers, and JTAC into every mission.
⚔️** Unit Structur**e
🪖 Infantry – Apache Company
The heart of every operation and the force that wins the fight.
Riflemen, Automatic Riflemen, Grenadiers, Anti-Armor
Dedicated Weapons Squad delivering heavy firepower
Integrated Combat Engineers for breaching and demolitions
RTOs coordinating across all elements
Apache leads every assault — clearing objectives, taking ground, and holding under pressure.
Expect:
• Intense frontline combat
• Coordinated squad tactics
• Direct support from air, artillery, and armor
🎯 Fires & Artillery – Thunder
Kraken – Heavy artillery
Mohawk – Mortar sections
FO Section – Fire adjustment
🎯 JTAC – ANGLICO
JTAC / JFO qualified
Controls CAS, artillery, and naval fires
🛞 Armor – Rough Rider
Tanks and IFVs
Mechanized infantry
Heavy armor assets
🛠️** Combat Engineers – 9th ES**B
Breaching and demolitions
Mobility / counter-mobility
EOD Section
⚕️** Medical – Tombston**e
Corpsmen
Advanced battlefield care
✈️** Air Combat Element – MAG-2**6
Rotary Wing (Transport / Medevac / CAS)
Fixed Wing (Strike / CAS)
🎯 Special Teams (Selection-Based)
Scout Snipers
Recon
MSOT
Special Warfare Combatant Craft
Electronic Warfare
Requirements:
• Must hold a primary MOS
• Selection process required
• May be rank-restricted
🧠 Operations Group (OPFOR / Actors)
Enemy force simulation
Scenario and campaign support
🎖️** Progression & Award**s
Authentic USMC rank structure
Promotions based on activity, training, and performance
Earn medals, ribbons, and qualifications
Maintain a personal record book (ERB) tracking:
Awards & decorations
Training & qualifications
Service history
Build your own unique Marine Corps-style career and ribbon rack.
🤝 Community
Fun and welcoming environment
Mix of military veterans and non-military players
Realistic operations without unnecessary toxicity
Real life comes first — always
We take operations seriously, but we’re here to enjoy the experience together.
📅 Schedule
🕕 Saturday – 6:00 PM EST
🎯 Optional trainings during the week
💥 Open Slots
We are actively recruiting across all primary sections.
✅ Requirements
18+ only
Working microphone
Legal copy of Arma 3
Able to attend Saturday operations
No experience required — training is provided.
📌 Join Us
https://discord.gg/71stmeu
Join a unit with structure, progression, and a strong community — join the **71st MEU