WEBVTT 00:20.850 --> 00:23.020 As a core mission within the US 00:23.020 --> 00:25.353 Southern Command area of responsibility , 00:25.700 --> 00:28.420 maritime Interception Operations , or 00:28.420 --> 00:30.860 MIEO remains a critical task for the 00:30.860 --> 00:33.900 Iwo Jima amphibious radio and the 22nd 00:33.900 --> 00:36.139 Marine Expeditionary Unit Special 00:36.139 --> 00:39.950 Operations capable . MEO 00:39.950 --> 00:41.783 integrates Navy and Marine Corps 00:41.783 --> 00:44.990 capabilities to delay , disrupt , or 00:44.990 --> 00:47.270 destroy enemy forces or illicit 00:47.270 --> 00:49.189 material before they reach their 00:49.189 --> 00:51.849 intended targets , directly supporting 00:51.849 --> 00:53.905 SouthCOs and the Department of War's 00:53.905 --> 00:55.738 mission to defend the homeland . 00:58.500 --> 01:00.611 Operating with persistent readiness , 01:00.819 --> 01:03.700 the AGMU team continuously monitors the 01:03.700 --> 01:05.980 SouthTHCO area of operations to 01:05.980 --> 01:08.480 identify and track vessels of interest . 01:10.599 --> 01:12.821 Upon receipt of an interception order , 01:12.849 --> 01:15.559 the 22nd Muse Maritime Special Purpose 01:15.559 --> 01:18.680 Force , or MSPI , coordinates with Navy 01:18.680 --> 01:20.839 counterparts to locate the vessel and 01:20.839 --> 01:23.400 collect critical intelligence . The 01:23.400 --> 01:25.959 Mispiff employs a range of interception 01:25.959 --> 01:27.800 methods , including precision 01:27.800 --> 01:29.930 marksmanship to enable the boarding 01:29.930 --> 01:32.041 force to gain custody of the vessel . 01:36.669 --> 01:38.891 The force is capable of approaching via 01:38.891 --> 01:42.430 helicopter assault force . Boat 01:42.430 --> 01:45.639 assault force or Beth . Or both 01:45.639 --> 01:48.379 simultaneously , ensuring flexibility 01:48.489 --> 01:51.650 and maritime dominance . Enabling the 01:51.650 --> 01:53.930 geographic combatant commander to 01:53.930 --> 01:56.370 respond rapidly to emerging threats in 01:56.370 --> 01:58.314 support of War Department directed 01:58.314 --> 01:59.870 missions and presidential .