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MISSION

I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group (I MIG) provides administrative, training, and logistical support while in CONUS and forward deployed to the I MEF and I MEB Command Elements. Additionally, function as Higher Headquarters for the four Major Subordinate Elements in order to allow I MEF CE to execute warfighting functions in support of service and COCOM initiatives as required.

Plan and direct, collect process, produce and disseminate intelligence, and provide, counterintelligence support to the MEF Command Element, MEF major subordinate commands, subordinate Marine Air Group Task Force(MAGTF), and other commands as directed.

1st Intelligence Battalion Photos

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Craig Stieff, left, a ground intelligence officer with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, performs shallow water grappling with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Melvin Sorto, an aircraft intermediate-level hydraulic and pneumatic mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a martial arts instructor course culminating event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 15, 2022. MAI courses certify Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in the program, distinguishing their levels of experience with different colored belts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

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U.S. Marines with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group post security as a CH-53E Super Stallion departs the landing zone during the I MIG Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 21, 2022. The I MIG MCCRE simulates realistic training and evaluates Marines in a tactical environment to satisfy training and readiness events for future deployments around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Gillam)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicole Leeds, an aviation meteorological equipment technician with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, inspects an Advanced Micro Weather System during weather data collection at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2022. Weather data collection provides commanders with vital information that can determine actions on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Katz)

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexis Flippo, front, an imagery analysis specialist with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, dons her gear during a martial arts instructor course culminating event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 15, 2022. MAI courses certify Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in the program, distinguishing their levels of experience with different colored belts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza)

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U.S. Marine Corps meteorology and oceanography analysts with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, review live data from a weather balloon during weather data collection at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2022. Weather data collection provides commanders with vital information that can determine actions on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Katz)

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Making Martial Arts Instructors

I MEF Information Group

Dec. 16, 2021 | 1:08

Making Martial Arts Instructors

I MEF Information Group

Dec. 16, 2021 | 1:08

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1st Intelligence Battalion Leaders

Commanding Officer, 1st Intelligence Battalion

Lt. Col. Thomas A. Kulisz

Lieutenant Colonel Kulisz was born in Edina, MN. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and commissioned in the Marine Corps in 2005. After attending TBS in 2006, he reported to 2d Intel Bn as a CI/HUMINT Officer. He deployed in 2007 (Africa) and 2008-2009 (Iraq) as a HUMINT Exploitation Team...

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Sergeant Major, 1st Intelligence Battalion

Sgt. Maj. Sergio S. Rodriguez

SgtMaj Rodriguez enlisted in the Marine Corps on December 29, 1997 and attended recruit training at MCRD, San Diego, California. Private First Class Rodriguez was assigned to the Personnel Administration School at Camp Johnson, North Carolina. In July 1998, Private First Class Rodriguez received...