Members of the MAC train together, deploy together, respond to crises together and, when called upon, fight together. Because it’s formed for a specific purpose, a MAC is extremely flexible. Within days a MAC can be anywhere in the world and arrive ready to accomplish its mission. 
It’s not all about combat; the MAC may be called upon to provide humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, crisis response, security or any number of missions. The MAC is the ideal rapid response team, able to quickly answer the call of duty, whatever it may be, wherever it may take them.

The MCAS Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration displays the coordinated use of close air support and infantry forces. The men and women of the Marine Corps demonstrate their finely-honed skills, and the Air Show audience is in the middle of the action. This is an explosive display of Marine Corps power. A MAC is a self-sustaining combined-arms force organized for a specific mission. 
The MAC is made up of four elements; Command, Ground Combat, Aviation Combat, and Combat Service Support. The Command element provides control and coordination for the planning and completion of the mission. The Ground Combat element handles land-based operations. It is formed around the infantry. The Aviation Combat element provides air support and is responsible for all air operations within the MAC. The Combat Service Support element provides support to the force, enabling long-duration operations.