Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Role | Military intelligence |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Meade |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Lieutenant Colonel Michael R. Challgren |
| Senior Enlisted Marine | Master Gunnery Sergeant Steven B. Berry |
The Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion is a military intelligence battalion of the United States Marine Corps. The battalion headquarters are located in Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.
Under the operational control of the Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service (DIRNSA/CHCSS) via the Marine Corps Service Cryptologic Component Chief, Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion trains, employs, and deploys Marines in order to conduct Signals Intelligence, Information Assurance, and National-Tactical Integration activities that satisfy NSA/CSS, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and joint force intelligence requirements.
The battalion's stated purpose is "to enable and execute Signals Intelligence, Information Assurance and National-Tactical Integration activities in order to satisfy NSA/CSS, Marine Air-Ground Task Force and joint force intelligence requirements."
The Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion headquarters are located in Fort Meade, Maryland. The MCSB has seven companies, five of which are based in the contiguous United States, one in Hawaii, and one in England.
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