TBS Test 5 Study Guide SET 2

Given a scenario, identify assigned sectors considerations for clearing a room without omission. (0300-MOUT- 1002i)

Urban fighting is three-dimensional—clear right, left, upward, and downward.

Without the aid of references, define Marine Air Wings to include all components. (MCCS-MGTF-1002c)

the ACE is composed of task-organized Marine aviation forces under a single commander. The ACE commander is the MAGTF commander's principal advisor and subject matter expert on all aviation activities. The primary mission of Marine Corps aviation is to participate as the air component of the MAGTF in the seizure and defense of advance naval bases and to conduct such land operations as may be essential for the prosecution of a naval campaign. The notional MAW is task organized to provide a flexible and balanced aviation organization that is capable of providing the full range of aviation operations in a variety of areas without the requirement for prepositioned support, control, and logistical facilities. The MAW is the smallest unit with the inherent capability of performing all six functions of Marine aviation. The wing is composed of the subordinate units depicted below. Aviation organizations smaller than a wing can provide the requisite functions through scaled task organization.

Without the aid of references, define the purpose of the Navy without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504l)

to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas.

Without the aid of references, define the four elements of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) without omission. (MCCS-MGTF-1002g)

• A CE may include additional assets such as command and control, force reconnaissance company, signals intelligence capabilities from the radio battalion, and engineering capabilities from the naval construction regiments. • A GCE is composed of an infantry regiment reinforced with artillery, reconnaissance, engineer, light armored reconnaissance units, assault amphibian units, and other attachments as required. • An ACE is composed of a Marine aircraft group comprised of combat assault transport helicopters, utility and attack helicopters, vertical/short takeoff and landing fixed-wing attack aircraft, air refuelers / transport aircraft, and other detachments as required. • A LCE is task organized around a combat logistics regiment. This element has engineering, supply, transportation, landing support for beach, port, and airfield delivery, medical and maintenance capabilities.

Without the aid of references, define the four elements of a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) without omission. (MCCS-MGTF-1002h)

• A standing CE that may include additional assets such as command and control, force reconnaissance company, and signals intelligence capabilities from the radio battalion. • A GCE comprised of an infantry battalion reinforced with artillery, reconnaissance, engineers, tanks, light armored reconnaissance, assault amphibian units, and other attachments as required. This reinforced infantry battalion forms a battalion landing team (BLT). • An ACE consisting of a Marine medium tiltrotor squadron (VMM) is reinforced with detachments from a Marine heavy helicopter squadron (HMH), Marine light attack helicopter squadron (HMLA), Marine attack squadron (VMA), Marine unmanned aerial vehicle squadron (VMU), Marine air traffic control detachment (MATCD), Marine wing support squadron (MWSS), and Marine aviation logistics squadron (MALS). • A LCE consisting of a combat logistics battalion (CLB). The CLB has engineering, supply, transportation, landing support, medical, and maintenance capabilities.

Given a joint operating environment. Explain joint warfare fundamentals To function as a member of a joint task force. (MCCS-JOPS-1502)

(WHAT?!? "as a member of a joint task force")

Without the aid of references, define Vehicle Check Point (VCP) layout without omission. (MCCS-MOUT-1502b)

**Need to verify** Vehicle control points are established to screen vehicles and disrupt enemy vehicular operations in order to influence the area of operations.

Given a Vehicle Control Point (VCP) scenario, determine fire control measures to safeguard personnel and equipment and support the scheme of maneuver. (MCCS-MOUT-1502d)

**cant find**

Without the aid of references, define vehicle control zones layout without omission. (MCCS-MOUT-1502c)

**cant find**

Given Marines, an amphibious ship, landing craft, and landing plans. Lead a unit during amphibious operations to accomplish the mission. (MCCS-OFF-1504)

*IS THIS TESTABLE*

Without the aid of reference, identify characteristics of joint campaigns without omission. (MCCS-JOPS-1503a)

1. Blockade/Picket: A blockade/picket is established on the enemy's most likely avenue of approach in order to provide local and temporary sea control of the surface, subsurface, and air space. There will also be scouting efforts utilizing surface/subsurface combatants such as destroyers, cruisers, and submarines aided by sensors such as radar. Together, they hunt down the enemy on multiple avenues of approach to control and deny the sea lines of communication (SLOC). 2. Bombardment: A bombardment, which typically consists of naval gunfire and carrier-based aircraft strikes, is conducted in order to assist in establishing a beachhead by destroying and or softening enemy positions prior to the landing force going ashore. 3. Boots on the Ground: The navy launches its landing force, Marines, to seize and defend key maritime terrain. They are typically aided by carrier-based close air support. 4. The Island Becomes a "Fort": The "fort" can contribute to sea denial, sea control, sustained operations ashore, and opens the access door for the joint force. The fort can provide land-based combat air patrols (CAP)reducing the demand on carrier-based aircraft allowing the carriers to pull off station and it can serve as a launching pad for Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) weapon systems such as ballistic missiles. It also serves as an advanced base and logistical hub that gives the joint force a forward staging area to rest, rearm, refit, and reconstitute. This can include the repair of ships and aircraft. 5. The Picket Continues: The picket continues to isolate, strangling the adversary's forces ashore by cutting off their supply lines. Additionally, the island is able to project power further out into the sea due to land-based aircraft and missiles strangling the adversaries forces abroad. 6. The Cycle Begins Again: After the island has been seized, the naval force will continue on to its next objective in the greater naval campaign where the cycle will begin again.

Without the aid of references, identify significant battles without omission. (MCCS-HIST-1002b)

1. Japanese Invasion of Manchuria, 1930-1933 2. Second Sino- Japanese War, 1937 3. French Indochina, 1940 4. Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 5. Battle of the Coral Sea May 4-8, 1942 6. Battle of Midway June 4-7, 1942 7. Guadalcanal August 7, 1942 - February 9, 1943 8. Tarawa 9. Gilbert Islands 10. Marshal Islands 11. Marian Island 12. Leyte Gulf 13. Iwo Jima 14. Okinawa

Without the aid of references. Identify significant events in Marine Corps history Without omitting key components. (MCCS-HIST-1002)

1. Japanese Invasion of Manchuria, 1930-1933 2. Second Sino- Japanese War, 1937 3. French Indochina, 1940 4. US Oil Embargo on Japan 5. Awakening the Salt Water Crocodile

What are the 4 main purposes for conducting amphibious operations? Note: Not TLO/ELO

1. Prosecute further combat operations ashore. 2. Obtain a site for an advance naval, land or air base. 3. Deny use of an area or facilities to the enemy. 4. Fix enemy forces and attention, providing opportunities for other combat operations.

Without the aid of references, identify the levels of urban environments without omission. (0300-MOUT-1001a)

1. building 2. street 3. subterranean 4. air

Given a scenario, identify the four obstacle breaching methods without error. (0300-MOUT-1002m)

1. mechanical 2. thermal 3. ballistic 4. explosive

Without the aid of references, define Marine Divisions to include all components. (MCCS-MGTF-1002b)

A Marine Division's mission is to provide forces for amphibious assaults or to execute other operations as may be directed. The Marine division must be able to provide the ground amphibious forcible-entry capability to an amphibious task force (ATF) and conduct subsequent land operations in any operational environment. The division commander fights by using combined-arms tactics and tailors the force to the demands of each mission. The Marine division is employed as the GCE of the MEF or may provide task-organized forces for smaller MAGTFs.

Without the aid of references, identify the four elements of a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) without omission. (MCCS-MGTF-1002f)

A permanent Command Element (CE). • A GCE of one or more Marine Divisions (MARDIV). • An ACE of one or more Marine Aircraft Wings (MAW). • A LCE of one or more Marine Logistics Groups (MLG).

Without the aid of references, identify the types of landing craft without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504c)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV). The primary responsibility of the AAVs during an amphibious operation is to spearhead a beach assault. Landing Craft Utility (LCU). The mission is to land heavy vehicles, equipment, personnel, and cargo in an amphibious assault. Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). Transports weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel of the assault elements of the Marine Air/Ground Task Force both from ship to shore and across the beach.

Without the aid of references, identify the types of amphibious operations without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504e)

Amphibious Assault. The principal type of amphibious operation; involves establishing a force on a hostile or potentially hostile shore. Amphibious Raid. A limited type of amphibious operation; is a landing from the sea on a hostile or potentially hostile shore involving a swift incursion into, or a temporary occupation of, an objective followed by a planned withdrawal. Raids are conducted to: -Inflict loss or damage -Secure information -Create a diversion -Capture or evacuate individuals and/or materials -Execute deliberate deception operations -Destroy enemy information-gathering systems Amphibious Demonstration. An amphibious operation conducted to deceive the enemy by a show of force with the expectation of deluding the enemy into a course of action unfavorable to him. Amphibious Withdrawal. An amphibious operation involving the extraction of forces by sea in naval ships or craft from a hostile or potentially hostile shore. Other Amphibious Operations. Not all amphibious operations conducted can be categorized by these four types. Forces may be called upon to conduct non-conventional amphibious operations that may closely parallel one of the four types, such as noncombatant evacuation operations and foreign humanitarian assistance.

Without the aid of references, define Marine Corps amphibious concepts without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504a)

An amphibious operation is a military expeditionary operation launched from the sea by an amphibious force embarked in ships or craft with the primary purpose of introducing a landing force ashore in hostile or potentially hostile area(s) to accomplish an assigned mission. An amphibious force (AF) is defined as an amphibious task force (ATF) and a landing force (LF) together with other forces that are trained, organized, and equipped for amphibious operations. Amphibious operations apply maneuver principles to expeditionary power projection in joint and multinational operations in order exploit the element of surprise and capitalize on enemy weakness.

Given a mission and civilian areas, structures, capabilities, organizations, personnel, and events, integrate civil considerations into tactical planning to develop an estimate of the situation. (MCCS-LDR-1006c)

Areas Structures Capabilites Organizations People Events

The Sequencing of a Naval Campaign

Blockade/Picket: A blockade/picket is established on the enemy's most likely avenue of approach in order to provide local and temporary sea control of the surface, subsurface, and air space. There will also be scouting efforts utilizing surface/subsurface combatants such as destroyers, cruisers, and submarines aided by sensors such as radar. Together, they hunt down the enemy on multiple avenues of approach to control and deny the sea lines of communication (SLOC). Bombardment: A bombardment, which typically consists of naval gunfire and carrier-based aircraft strikes, is conducted in order to assist in establishing a beachhead by destroying and or softening enemy positions prior to the landing force going ashore. Boots on the Ground: The navy launches its landing force, Marines, to seize and defend key maritime terrain. They are typically aided by carrier-based close air support. The Island Becomes a "Fort": The "fort" can contribute to sea denial, sea control, sustained operations ashore, and opens the access door for the joint force. The fort can provide land-based combat air patrols (CAP)reducing the demand on carrier-based aircraft allowing the carriers to pull off station and it can serve as a launching pad for Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) weapon systems such as ballistic missiles. It also serves as an advanced base and logistical hub that gives the joint force a forward staging area to rest, rearm, refit, and reconstitute. This can include the repair of ships and aircraft. The Picket Continues: The picket continues to isolate, strangling the adversary's forces ashore by cutting off their supply lines. Additionally, the island is able to project power further out into the sea due to land-based aircraft and missiles strangling the adversaries forces abroad. The Cycle Begins Again: After the island has been seized, the naval force will continue on to its next objective in the greater naval campaign where the cycle will begin again.

Without the aid of references, identify types of cover in an urban environment without omission. (0300-MOUT-1002a)

Buildings, walls, sewers, and subways can provide excellent cover and concealment for enemy and friendly forces. The civilian population may also offer cover and concealment to irregular enemy forces. Different types of building composition offer varying protection against munitions' effects. Shadows and darkness between and inside buildings, as well as artificial light systems common in urban areas, create changing light conditions that can be exploited for concealment or surprise. All kinds of structures can be tactically significant terrain. They may be important because of the observation they provide, or the cover that defenders inside enjoy. Other structures are significant because of the services they offer. Examples of key terrain are airports or airfields, power plants, water works, dams, and bridges. Highways, roads, bridges, alleys, building tops, sewers, and subways are just some examples of urban avenues of approach. These can be natural choke points, they may provide cover and concealment, or allow for easy top down attacks. It is critical to understand the advantages and disadvantages of every avenue of approach and how to exploit each one. They are categorized as building level, street level, subterranean level, and air level. Military maps rarely show the subterranean networks in cities, and local maps should be used to cover this gap.

Without the aid of references, describe Navy principle combat formations without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504o)

Carrier Strike Group Expeditionary Strike Group

Without the aid of references, identify the classes of U.S. Navy amphibious ships without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504b)

Dock Landing Ship - LSD-41 Whidbey Island Class. The mission of the dock landing ship (LSD-41) is to transport and launch loaded amphibious craft and vehicles with their crews and embarked personnel in amphibious assaults by landing craft and amphibious vehicles. Dock Landing Ship - LSD-49 Harpers Ferry Class. The primary mission of the Harpers Ferry (Cargo Variant) ship is to dock, transport and launch the Navy's Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) vessels and other amphibious craft and vehicles with crews and Marines into potential trouble spots around the world. The ship also has the capability to act as primary control ship during an Amphibious Assault. Amphibious Transport Dock - LPD-4 Austin Class. The LPD 4 Austin class of ship combines the functions of three different classes of ships; the landing ship (LSD), the tank landing ship (LST), and the attack cargo ship (LKA). The Amphibious Transport, Dock, is used to transport and land Marines, their equipment and supplies by embarked landing craft or amphibious vehicles augmented by helicopters in amphibious assault. Amphibious Transport Dock - LPD-17 San Antonio Class. The SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17) Class of amphibious transport dock ships represents the Navy and Marine Corps' future in amphibious warfare, and is one of the cornerstones in the strategic plan known as "Forward...from the sea". The San Antonio class is the first designed, from the keel up, to execute Operational Maneuver from The Sea [OMFTS] and Ship to Objective Maneuver. It is designed to support embarking, transporting, and landing elements of a Marine landing force during operations involving helicopters, landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and by a combination of these methods to conduct primary amphibious warfare missions. Amphibious Assault Ship - LHA-6 America Class. The largest of all amphibious warfare ships; resembles a small aircraft carrier; capable of Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing (V/STOL), Short Take-Off Vertical Landing (STOVL), Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) tilt-rotor and Rotary Wing (RW) aircraft operations; contains a well deck to support use of Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) and other watercraft (with exception of the first two LHA(R) class ships, LHA 6 and LHA 7, which have no well deck). Amphibious Assault Ship - LHD-1 Wasp Class. The Wasp-class are the largest amphibious ships in the world. The LHD is an improved follow-on to the five ship Tarawa-class LHAs, sharing the basic hull and engineering plant. The LHD l has an enhanced well deck, enabling it to carry three LCACs (vice one LCAC in the LHAs). The flight deck and elevator scheme is also improved, which allows the ship to carry two more helicopters than its predecessor, the LHA. Amphibious Command Ship - LCC-19 Blue Ridge Class. The assigned mission of the amphibious command ship (LCC) is to function as the command ship for a joint task force as the command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) platform, or for a naval component commander; numbered fleet commander; commander, amphibious task force (CATF); Marine expeditionary force (MEF).

Given a mission, a unit, and hasty or deliberate vehicle control measures, identify how to search vehicles to accomplish the mission. (MCCS-MOUT-1502e)

Initial Check. The initial check is the first part of the searching process carried out on all vehicles and used to select vehicles for a more detailed examination. Primary search. This is a full search of select vehicles. Secondary search. This is a detailed search of a suspect vehicle. A vehicle becomes suspect usually due to screening or discovery of items during a primary search.

Without the aid of references, identify the purpose of isolation in an urban attack without omission. (0300-MOUT-1002k)

Isolation aims to achieve two things: prevent the enemy from withdrawing or reinforcing the objective and suppressing enemy forces in adjacent buildings. We accomplish this by first identifying where the enemy can affect us from as we move to seize the objective as well as the enemy's maneuver routes in the reconnaissance phase. Once identified, we then can apply direct or indirect fires to deny the enemy's ability to utilize mutually supporting positions and maneuver in and out of the objective (See Figure 5). Isolation is essential to the success of an attack. During the planning process you must consider the impact adjacent enemy forces can have on your assault unit as they unmask from their assault position to make entry into the objective building. Isolation of the objective is a responsibility of the security unit.

Without the aid of references, identify the concept of littoral maneuver without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504j)

Littoral Maneuver is defined as the ability to transition ready-to-fight combat forces from the sea to the shore in order to achieve a position of advantage over the enemy.

Without the aid to reference, identify the nine principles of joint operations in accordance with JP 3-0. (MCCS-JOPS-1502a)

M - mass O - offensive O - objective S - security E - economy of force M - maneuver U - unity of command S - surprise S - simplicity

Given a scenario, define the Marine Air-Ground Task Force concept without omission. (MCCS-MGTF-1002e)

MAGTF operations are built on a foundation of six special core competencies. The direct result of more than two centuries of expeditionary experience, these six core competencies define what Marines do and how they operate. 1. Expeditionary readiness. 2. Combined arms integration. 3. Expeditionary operations. 4. Sea-based operations. 5. Forcible entry from the sea. 6. Reserve Integration.

Without the aid of references. Describe Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) organizations Without omitting key components. (MCCS-MGTF-1002)

Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) structure enable our critical trans-domain role. Consisting of command, ground combat, aviation, and logistical elements organized as necessary for each particular situation, the MAGTF supports the adaptability necessary for the uncertainty of the operational environment and the full range of military operations.

Without the aid of references, define vehicle capabilities and limitations without error. (TBS-OPS-1004b)

Medium Tactical Vehicle-Replacement (MTVR). Also known as the '7-Ton', this is the most common cargo and personnel carrying vehicle in the Marine Corps. o Pros: armor and ground clearance provide decent protection from undercarriage blasts (IEDs) o Cons: limited maneuverability due to height/weight Up-Armored HMMWV (UAH). The UAH is common throughout all elements of the MAGTF and is a highly versatile vehicle that can be used for providing security. The UAH is often fitted with increased communication capabilities making it a common C2 vehicle. Its smaller size and lighter weight make it significantly more maneuverable than MTVRs and MRAPs. However, it is much more vulnerable to undercarriage blasts. o Pros: maneuverable and capable of improved C2 capabilities o Cons: vulnerable to undercarriage blasts Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP). MRAPs are built to survive many direct fire weapons and blasts. Their V-shaped hull, ground clearance and weight make them the most survivable wheeled vehicles currently used in convoy operations. They are commonly used as C2 or security vehicles. Although very survivable, maneuverability is limited. Their two main platforms are a 4x4 and a 6x6 (number of wheels). o Pros: highest survivability due to V-shaped hull o Cons: poor off-road capability, maneuverability Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). Replacement for the UAH. Improved capabilities including speed, maneuverability, suspension, and survivability with its V-shaped hull while maintaining C2 and weaponeering capabilities. Sealed cabin means all variants require A/C

Without the aid of references, identify Navy functional capabilities without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504n)

Navy ships, staffs, and reserve components are designed and/or organized to perform one or more mission areas. Mission areas define how the Navy executes naval warfare. Navy mission areas are continuously evolving as new weapons, sensors, and capabilities are introduced into the maritime domain.

Without the aid of references, identify the phases of an amphibious operation without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504f)

P - planning E - embarkation R - rehearsal M - movement A - action

Without the aid of references, identify Entry Control Point (ECP) considerations without omission. (MCCS-MOUT- 1502f)

Planning Considerations. The static nature of control points increases the using unit's vulnerability. Times and locations of hasty and snap VCPs should be varied and control point locations should be selected to provide enough distance in order to allow Marines to conduct EOF procedures appropriately if vehicles do not stop. Additional equipment is often required for VCPs. Integration of local security forces and translators can be extremely beneficial.

Without the aid of references, define the phases of an urban attack without omission. (MCCS-MOUT-1501a)

Reconnoiter. Intelligence gathering and reconnaissance/ surveillance are critical to the planning process and success of the operation. All available intelligence resources should be used to gain vital information on the enemy. This may range from small unmanned systems (i.e., either aerial or ground) to a cursory map and visual estimation. Marines must identify their preferred and alternate points of entry to the target area prior to continuing the urban attack cycle. Whenever possible, a leader makes a personal reconnaissance of the objective area to collect first-hand information regarding the area to be attacked. Some example priorities of reconnaissance include: enemy locations on the objective AND adjacent buildings; building composition and layout; breach or entry points into the objective; assault position and movement corridor; Support by Fire Position; and friendly Tactical Control Measures. Isolate. Isolation aims to achieve two things: prevent the enemy from withdrawing or reinforcing the objective and suppressing enemy forces in adjacent buildings. We accomplish this by first identifying where the enemy can affect us from as we move to seize the objective as well as the enemy's maneuver routes in the reconnaissance phase. Once identified, we then can apply direct or indirect fires to deny the enemy's ability to utilize mutually supporting positions and maneuver in and out of the objective (See Figure 5). Isolation is essential to the success of an attack. During the planning process you must consider the impact adjacent enemy forces can have on your assault unit as they unmask from their assault position to make entry into the objective building. Isolation of the objective is a responsibility of the security unit. Secure a Foothold. Once we have conducted our reconnaissance and isolated the objective, conditions are now set to Secure a Foothold. A foothold is just what the name implies: taking just enough of the building to give the rest of our forces a safe place to enter so they can then clear the remainder of the objective. Securing a foothold provides the attacking force with a position from which they can continue the assault through the objective area. Marines aggressively and violently dominate the entry point to the objective and penetrate any defensive obstacles using whatever means available. This can be achieved by utilizing the breaching fundamentals of SOSR (Suppress, Obscure, Secure, Reduce) learned in your Engineering in the Offense class. Seizing the Objective. Once a foothold is seized and consolidated, supporting forces move to the built-up area to support the seizing of the objective area. To maintain tempo, the transition between the phases should be seamless. Once the foothold has been established, forward units continue the attack through the objective area and begin clearing rooms (See Annex A Interior Movements). The momentum of the assault is continued until the objective area is cleared or controlled. Seizing may consist of a systematic house-by-house, block-by-block advance through the entire zone of action, or it may be a rapid advance through a lightly defended area to seize a key objective. The difference between the two techniques is made by the commander on the basis of mission requirements and METT-T analysis.

Naval Campaigning

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38. Without the aid of references, identify the four obstacle breaching steps in sequence without error. (MCCS-OFF-1501i)

S - Suppress O - Obscure S - Secure R - Reduce

Given a scenario, define roles of personnel in a stack within an urban environment without omission. (0300- MOUT-1002b)

Security Element. The security element will still provide isolation, but it will be on the point of entry the assault element will be securing a foot hold in. Support Element. The support element suppresses the point of entry point, shifting fire as the assault element moves to make entry. Once as foot hold is secured by the assault element, the support element will flow in after to assist in room clearing. Assault Element. The assault element's task is to secure a foothold in the objective so they can flow the remainder of our forces into the objective and ultimately seize/clear the objective.

Given an order and commander's intent, task organize a Vehicle Control Point or Entry Control Point (VCP/ECP) without omission. (MCCS-MOUT-1502a)

Security. Positions in support of and around a VCP are established in order to provide security from external threats and cover vehicles within the control point itself. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), terrain, posture, control measures, and standoff all must be employed effectively to provide protection. Sector of fire, trigger lines, Escalation of Force (EOF) measures and engagement criteria are used to control fires. See example below. Guardian Angel. Marines are placed in a covert overwatch position(s) in order to provide situational awareness and counter-ambush capabilities. Guardian angels are specifically tasked for this mission; they cannot accomplish this mission in conjunction with other VCP responsibilities. Serpentine. Physical barriers are emplaced to slow, canalize, turn, and stop vehicles entering the control point. The serpentine component can range from a single set of spike strips employed in conjunction with smoke at a snap VCP to multiple layers of concertina wire and concrete barriers at a deliberate VCP. The overall goal of the serpentine is to control the approach speed of a vehicle to a manageable level. Search Area. Marines conduct vehicle and personnel searches at a designated area within the established serpentine to look for and prevent the flow of enemy personnel, weapons, explosives and equipment.

Given a scenario, define room entry techniques without omission. (0300-MOUT-1002g)

Single Room Clear. When clearing a single room, the number one Marine in the stack identifies a room that has not been cleared and "pies" off the entryway a step at a time, thus clearing the room from the outside. Once as much observation of the room as possible has been gained from the outside, the Marine enters and goes to the least observed corner of the room. Clearing with Support. After a room is entered, it may be necessary to call for support due to casualties, an interior layout which requires more security, or other unforeseen reasons. In this case, the senior Marine in the room uses the command "support," followed by the number of Marines needed to fulfill the requirement. L-Shaped Hallway Intersection. If an L-shaped hallway is encountered, Marines utilize similar principals to room clearing. The number one Marine calls out the hallway once they recognize it and stops the forward motion of the stack just short of the hallway turn, taking care not to let the body or rifle barrel protrude past the hallway corner (see fig. 6-23). The number one Marine holds forward security while the number two Marine begins to pie off the hallway corner (see fig. 6-24). T-Shaped Hallway Intersection. The procedures for T-shaped hallways are similar to L-shaped hallways. In this case, the number one Marine calls out the hallway and moves to one of the corners, picking up security on the hallway opposite. The number two Marine follows suit and takes up a position on the opposite wall (see fig. 6-26). On signal, both Marines simultaneously pop their corners, switching sectors of fire and dominating the long axis of the hallway, utilizing the corner as cover if possible (see fig. 6-27). Stairwells. After entering a building, the assault element may encounter stairwells. Stairwells are the most difficult areas in which to operate within a building. Knowing the building construction plays an important role in determining which technique to use when clearing a stairwell. There usually two types of stairwells—continuing and noncontinuing. Continuing stairwells (i.e., switchbacks) are normally on the ends or at the corners of buildings, and usually close to elevators. Continuing stairwells should be cleared in segments—by "bounding" rapidly between landings—while maintaining security under landings, overhead, and to the front and rear. Teams move progressively up or down the stairway levels. Once a flight of stairs has been cleared, the clearing team stops to maintain security on the door and to the front. The next team then assumes the assault team role and clears the next flight of stairs. This is repeated until the top or bottom floor is reached.

Without the aid of references, identify defensive tasks in an urban environment without omission. (MCCS-MOUT-1501d)

T - type of defense D - distribution of forces O - orientation O - occupation plan T - TCMs S - security plan

Without the aid of references, define Marine Expeditionary Forces to include all components. (MCCS-MGTF- 1002a)

The MEF is the Marine Corps' principal warfighting organization. It is capable of missions across a range of military operations to include amphibious assault and sustained operations ashore in any environment. Size and composition can vary greatly depending on the requirements of the mission.

Without the aid of references, define the role of the Marine Expeditionary Unit in amphibious operations without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504d)

The MEU is the standard forward-deployed Marine expeditionary organization. A forward-deployed MEU provides an immediate sea-based response to meet Forward-presence and power projection requirements.

Without the aid of references, define Marine Logistics Groups to include all components. (MCCS-MGTF-1002d)

The MLG provides direct support (DS) to the MEF and sustained tactical logistics to each element in the MEF in the functional areas of logistics beyond the organic capabilities of supported units. It provides LCEs to smaller MAGTFs that train, rapidly task organize, deploy, employ, fight, and redeploy in order to provide general support (GS) and direct support (DS) logistics combat support to all elements of the MEF and smaller MAGTFs. The MLG is structured to support, in garrison or deployed, a one-division/one-wing configured MEF. The most significant attribute of the MLG is that it is a permanently organized command charged with the responsibility of providing all major tactical logistics functions for the MEF beyond the organic capabilities of the supported units/organizations. Thus it is staffed and equipped by tables of organization and tables of equipment to support a one-division/one-wing MEF and/or three MEUs simultaneously.

Without the aid of references, describe Navy force structure without omission. (MCCS-OFF-1504m)

The Navy is organized into six primary locations known as the "fleets", below is a graphic depicting the fleet locations.