The 3d Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (3d MEB) was a

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located at Fort Richardson,

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. The 3d MEB was one of three active duty Maneuver Enhancement Brigades. The Brigade was tasked to improve the movement capabilities and rear area security for commanders at division level or higher. It was inactivated in 2011 and replaced by the 2d Engineer Brigade. The 3d MEB was composed of: *

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6th Engineer Battalion * 793MPBnDUI

793d Military Police Battalion * 17 Spt Bn DUI

17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

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Maneuver Enhancement Brigades of the United States Army, 3 003 Military units and formations established in 2008 Military units and formations disestablished in 2011