103 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MISSION AND ORGANIZATION FUNDAMENTALS 103

Special Purpose MAGTF (SPMAGTF).

a fourth type of MAGTF organization shall be designated as a Special Purpose MAGTF (SPMAGTF). It is normally used for a special purpose (e.g., disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, noncombatant evacuation operation, or security operations) or in unique instances (e.g., Exxon Valdez oil spill containment) where employment of one of the three basic MAGTFs would be inappropriate.

The command element (CE)

a headquarters unit organized into a MAGTF (MEU, MEB, MEF) headquarters (HQ) group, that exercises command and control (management and planning for manpower, intelligence, operations and training, and logistics functions) over the other elements of the MAGTF. The HQ group consists of communications, intelligence, surveillance, and law enforcement (i.e., military police) detachments, companies, and battalions, and reconnaissance (Force Reconnaissance), and liaison (ANGLICO) platoons, detachments, and companies.

MAGTFs

are readily available, self-sustaining, combined arms warfighting organizations composed of Marine forces from a division; aircraft wing; service support group; and the surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence group (SRIGs) under a single commander.

The ground combat element (GCE)

composed primarily of infantry units (infantry battalions organized into battalion landing teams, regimental combat teams, and Marine divisions). These organizations contain a headquarters unit that provides command and control (management and planning for manpower, intelligence, operations and training, and logistics functions) as well as scout/sniper, aviation liaison/forward air controller, NBC defense, communications, service (supply, motor transport, weapons maintenance, and dining facility), and Navy combat medical and chaplain's corps personnel. The GCE also contains combat support units, including artillery, armor (tank, assault amphibian, and light armored reconnaissance), combat engineer (including EOD), and reconnaissance units. At the division level, the GCE also contains limited organic combat service support, including a truck company, a military police/law enforcement company, and the division band.

Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps

consists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and those staff agencies that advise and assist the Commandant in discharging those responsibilities prescribed by law and higher authority. The internal organization of Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps is described in the Headquarters Marine Corps Organization Manual.

The Commandant of the Marine Corps

is directly responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency, and readiness of the Marine Corps; the operation of the Marine Corps materiel support system; and the total performance of the Marine Corps

Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF)

is the Marine Corps' principle organization for the conduct of all missions across the range of military operations. MAGTFs are balanced, combined-arms forces with organic ground, aviation, and sustainment elements. They are flexible, task-organized forces that can respond rapidly to a contingency anywhere in the world and are able to conduct a variety of missions.

The logistics combat element (LCE)

organized into battalions, regiments, and groups, has its own headquarters element for command and control (management and planning for manpower, intelligence, operations and training, and logistics functions) of its subordinate units and contains the majority of the combat service support units for the MAGTF, including: heavy motor transport, ground supply, heavy engineer support, ground equipment maintenance, and advanced medical and dental units, along with certain specialized groups such as air delivery, EOD, and landing support teams.

The aviation combat element (ACE)

which contributes the air power to the MAGTF includes all aircraft (fixed wing, helicopters, tiltrotor, and UAV) and aviation support units. The units are organized into detachments, squadrons, groups, and wings, except for low altitude air defense units, which are organized into platoons, detachments, batteries, and battalions. These units include pilots, flight officers, enlisted aircrewmen, aviation logistics (aircraft maintenance, aviation electronics, aviation ordnance, and aviation supply) and Navy aviation medical and chaplain's corps personnel, as well as ground-based air defense units, and those units necessary for command and control (management and planning for manpower, intelligence, operations and training, and logistics functions), aviation command and control (tactical air command, air defense control, air support control, and air traffic control), communications, and aviation ground support (e.g., airfield services, bulk fuels/aircraft refueling, crash rescue, engineer construction and utilities support, EOD, motor transport, ground equipment supply and maintenance, local security/law enforcement, and the wing band).

There are three types of MAGTFs.

(1) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (2) Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) (3) Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) fourth type of MAGTF organization shall be designated as a Special Purpose MAGTF (SPMAGTF).

Elements of a SPMAGTF

(1) The CE is structured to conduct command and control of operational functions and is tailored to the mission and task organization of the SPMAGTF. (2) The GCE is composed of at least a platoon-sized element. (3) The ACE is a task-organized detachment of aircraft. (4) The CSSE is task-organized to meet the specific service support requirements of the SPMAGTF and is centered on the unit designated to provide most of the service support.

Selected maritime special operations include ? (TRIVSSS)

(T)Tactical recovery of aircraft and personal (Trap) (R)Reconnaissance & Surveillance (I) In-extremis hostage recovery (V) Visit, board, search, & seizure of vessels (S) Specialized demolitions (S) Seizure/Recovery of offshore energy facilities (S) Seizure/ recovery of selected personnel or material

103.8(4) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Brigades (MEB) elements and their components: Air Combat Element (ACE)

- A Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)

103.9(4) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) (Special Operations Capable(SOC)) elements and their components: Air Combat Element (ACE)

- A reinforced helicopter squadron with transport, utility, and attack helicopters, a detachment of vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) fixed-wing attack aircraft, and other detachments as required.

103.8(5) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Brigades (MEB) elements and their components: Ground Combat Element (GCE)

- A reinforced infantry regiment referred to as a Regimental Combat Team (RCT).

103.9(5) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) (Special Operations Capable(SOC)) elements and their components: Ground Combat Element (GCE)

- Commonly referred to as the Battalion Landing Team (BLT), the GCE is an infantry battalion reinforced with artillery, reconnaissance, engineer, armor, assault amphibian units, and other detachments as required.

103.3 Discuss the purpose of the Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC).

- Consists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and those staff agencies that advise and assist the Commandant in discharging those responsibilities prescribed by law and higher authority. - The internal organization of Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps is described in the "Headquarters Marine Corps Organization Manual." - The Commandant of the Marine Corps is directly responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency, and readiness of the Marine Corps; the operation of the Marine Corps materiel support system; and the total performance of the Marine Corps

103.1(5) Discuss the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission.(PPDPDEP)

- Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, procedures, and equipment for airborne operations.

103.1(3) Discuss the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission.(PPDPDEP)

- Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.

103.8(3) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Brigades (MEB) elements and their components: Command Element (CE)

- Exercises command and control, is commanded by a general, and contains a Surveillance Reconnaissance Intelligence Group (SRIG) detachment.

103.1(6) Discuss the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission.(PPDPDEP)

- Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans.

103.9(2) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) (Special Operations Capable(SOC)) elements and their components: MEU

- Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable (MEU (SOC)) is the standard forward-deployed Marine expeditionary organization. - Marine Corps Forces Command and Marine Corps Forces Pacific maintain forward-deployed UEUs (SOC) in the Mediterranean Sea, the western Pacific, and the Indian Ocean or Arabian Gulf region. - The MEU (SOC) can be thought of both as a self-contained operating force capable of missions of limited scope and duration and as a forward-deployed extension of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). The MEU (SOC) mission is to provide a forward deployed, sea-based, rapid crisis response capability to execute a full range of military operations. - It is organized, trained, and equipped as a self-sustaining, general-purpose expeditionary MAGTF that possesses the capability to conduct operations across the spectrum of conflict, from military operations other than war, to amphibious and other conventional operations in support of various contingency requirements, including selected maritime special operations such as: * Reconnaissance and Surveillance * Specialized Demolitions * Tactical Recover of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) * Seizure/recover of offshore energy facilities * Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) of vessels * In-extremis hostage recovery

103.3(4) Discuss the Marine Security Guard (MSG)

- Marine Security Guard detachments at embassies and consulates around the globe are provided by the Marine security guard battalion to the Department of Stated for embassy security. - These Marines are currently assigned to 121 diplomatic posts in 115 countries throughout the world.

103.1(7) Discuss the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission.(PPDPDEP)

- Perform such other duties as the President may direct.

103.1(1) Discuss the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. (PPDPDEP)

- Provide Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the United States Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign.

103.1(4) Discuss the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission.(PPDPDEP)

- Provide Marine forces for airborne operations, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, according to the doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

103.1(2) Discuss the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission.(PPDPDEP)

- Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases.

103.11(3) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force elements (SPMAGTF) components: Air Combat Element (ACE)

- The ACE is a task-organized detachment of aircraft.

103.5(3) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) elements and their components: Air Combat Element (ACE)

- The ACE is task-organized to support the MAGTF mission by performing some or all of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation. - The ACE is normally built around an aviation organization that is augmented with appropriate are command and control, combat, combat support, and combat service support (CSS) units. - The ACE can operate effectively from ships, expeditionary airfields, or austere forward operating sites and can readily and routinely transition between sea bases and expeditionary airfields without loss of capability. - The ACE can vary in size and composition from and aviation detachment with specific capabilities to one or more Marine Aircraft Wings (MAWs)

103.11(2) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force elements (SPMAGTF) components: Command Element (CE)

- The CE is structured to conduct command and control of operational functions and is tailored to the mission and task organization of the SPMAGTF.

103.11(5) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force elements (SPMAGTF) components: Combat Service Support Group (CSSE)

- The CSSE is task-organized to meet the specific service support requirements of the SPMAGTF and is centered on the unit designated to provide most of the service support.

103.11(4) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force elements (SPMAGTF) components: Ground Combat Element (GCE)

- The GCE is composed of at least a platoon-sized element

103.5(4) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) elements and their components: Ground Combat Element (GCE)

- The GCE is task organized to conduct ground operations in support of the MAGTF mission. - It is normally formed around an infantry organization reinforced with requisite artillery, reconnaissance, armor, and engineer forces, and can vary in size and composition from a rifle platoon to one or more Marine Divisions (MARDIVs).

103.9(6) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) (Special Operations Capable(SOC)) elements and their components: Logistics Combat Element (LCE)

- The LCE is a Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB).

103.5(5) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) elements and their components: Marine Logistics Group (MLG), Logistics Combat Element (LCE)

- The LCE is task organized to provide the full range of Combat Service Support (CSS) functions and capabilities needed to support the continued readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF as a whole. It is formed around the CSS headquarters and may vary ins size and composition from a support detachment to one or more Marine Logistics Groups (MLGs).

103.4 Describe, in general, a Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF).

- The MAGTF is the Marine Corps' principle organization for the conduct of all missions across the range of military operations. - MAGTFs are balanced, combined-arms forces with organic ground, aviation, and sustainment elements. - They are flexible, task-organized forces that can respond rapidly to a contingency anywhere in the world and are able to conduct a variety of missions. - Although organized and equipped to participate as part of naval expeditionary forces, MAGTFs also have the capability to conduct sustained operations ashore. - The MAGTF provides a combatant commander or other operational commander with a versatile expeditionary force that is capable of responding to a broad range of crisis and conflict situations. - MAGTFs are organized, trained, and equipped to perform missions ranging from humanitarian assistance to intense combat and can operate in permissive, uncertain, and hostile environments. - They may be shot or sea-based in support of joint and multinational major operations/campaigns. - MAGTFs deploy as amphibious, air-contingency, or maritime prepositioning forces (MPFs), either as part of a naval expeditionary force or via strategic lift. - They can present a minimal or a highly visible presence and are able to project combat power ashore in measured degrees or provide secure staging areas ashore for follow-on forces. - MAGTFs are prepared for immediate deployment into austere operating environments bringing all means necessary to accomplish the mission. - When deployed aboard amphibious shipping, MAGTFs maintain a continuous presence at strategic locations around the globe and can be rapidly moved to and indefinitely stationed at the scene of potential trouble. - The MAGTF provides the Joint Forces Commander (JFC) with the capability of reconstitution, which is the ability of an expeditionary force to regenerate, reorganize, replenish, and reorient itself for a new mission w/out having to return to its home base.

Describe, in general, a Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF).

- The MAGTF is the Marine Corps' principle organization for the conduct of all missions across the range of military operations. - MAGTFs are balanced, combined-arms forces with organic ground, aviation, and sustainment elements. - They are flexible, task-organized forces that can respond rapidly to a contingency anywhere in the world and are able to conduct a variety of missions. - Although organized and equipped to participate as part of naval expeditionary forces, MAGTFs also have the capability to conduct sustained operations ashore. - The MAGTF provides a combatant commander or other operational commander with a versatile expeditionary force that is capable of responding to a broad range of crisis and conflict situations. - MAGTFs are organized, trained, and equipped to perform missions ranging from humanitarian assistance to intense combat and can operate in permissive, uncertain, and hostile environments. - They may be shot or sea-based in support of joint and multinational major operations/campaigns. - MAGTFs deploy as amphibious, air-contingency, or maritime prepositioning forces (MPFs), either as part of a naval expeditionary force or via strategic lift. - They can present a minimal or a highly visible presence and are able to project combat power ashore in measured degrees or provide secure staging areas ashore for follow-on forces. - MAGTFs are prepared for immediate deployment into austere operating environments bringing all means necessary to accomplish the mission. - When deployed aboard amphibious shipping, MAGTFs maintain a continuous presence at strategic locations around the globe and can be rapidly moved to and indefinitely stationed at the scene of potential trouble. - The MAGTF provides the Joint Forces Commander (JFC) with the capability of reconstitution, which is the ability of an expeditionary force to regenerate, reorganize, replenish, and reorient itself for a new mission w/out having to return to its home base.

103.3(3) Discuss the Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF)

- The MCSF include approximately 3,400 Marines who protect key naval installations and facilities worldwide. - Although not assigned to combatant commands, they are part of the operating forces of the Marine Corps. - These security forces include Marine barracks and Marine security force companies in the continental United States (CONUS) and abroad, as well as Marine detachments afloat.

103.5(2) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) elements and their components: MEF Headquarters Group (MHG)

- The MHG provides command and support functions for the MEF Headquarters Group and provides administrative and logistical support functions for the MEF command element and supported units to enhance the war fighting capabilities of the MEF. - The main units are normally ANGLICO, Communications Battalion, Intelligence Battalion, Radion Battalion, and MP Support Company.

103.2(3) Discuss the Operational chain of command that exist within the Marine Corps.

- The Operational chain runs from the President, through the Secretary of Defense, directly to commanders of combatant commands for missions and forces assigned to their commands. - Marine Corps component commanders provide operational forces to commanders of combatant commands and other operational commanders as required.

103.2(2) Discuss the Service chain of command that exist within the Marine Corps.

- The Service chain begins with the President, through the Secretary of Defense, and continues through the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps

103.9(3) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) (Special Operations Capable(SOC)) elements and their components: Command Element (CE)

- The mission of the MEU (SOC) CE is to provide command and control to the MEU (SOC). The MEU (SOC) CE is responsible for the command and control, direction, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistic operations of assigned forces, consisting of a Marine Battalion Landing Team (BLT), a Marine composite squadron, A Marine Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB), and other separate units. - The MEU (SOC) CE contains the following sections: * Command Deck (CO, XO, SgtMaj) * The Headquarters Commandant, * Public Affairs, * Chaplain, * Medical, * S-1, * S-2, * S-3, * S-4, * S-6

103.10 Identify the location of each of the seven MEUs (SOC) command elements and the MEFs in which it resides.

- There are seven standing MEU (SOC) CEs. - Residing within I MEF are the 11th, 13th, and 15th MEUs (SOC); - Residing within II MEF are the 22nd, 24th, and 26th MEUs (SOC); - Residing within III MEF is the 31st MEU (SOC).

Security guard attachments assigned to ____ diplomatic posts in ____ countries.

121 115

How mans standing MEU (SOC) CE's

7

103.5(1) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) elements and their components:

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103.8(1) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Brigades (MEB) elements and their components: Org Chart

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103.8(6) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Brigades (MEB) elements and their components: Logistics Combat Element (LCE)

A Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR).

Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)

A Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) is larger than a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) but smaller than a MEF. The MEB, which varies in size, is capable of conducting missions across the full range of military operations and to support and sustain itself for up to 30 days in an austere expeditionary environment. It is constructed around a reinforced infantry regiment designated as a regimental combat team (RCT), a composite Marine aircraft group, and a combat logistics regiment (CLR), formerly known as a brigade service support group, all commanded by a battalion-sized command element designated as a MEB headquarters group. The MEB, commanded by a general officer (either a Major General or a Brigadier General), is task-organized to meet the requirements of a specific situation. It can function as part of a joint task force, as the lead echelon of the MEF, or alone.

Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)

A Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), commanded by a lieutenant general, is composed of a MEF headquarters group, Marine division, Marine air wing and Marine logistics group. The MEF, which varies in size, is capable of conducting missions across the full range of military operations and to support and sustain itself for up to 60 days in an austere expeditionary environment.

Element for marine aviation?

Air combat element (ACE)

103.11(1) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force elements (SPMAGTF) components:

Although not a basic MAGTF, a fourth type of MAGTF organization shall be designated as a Special Purpose MAGTF (SPMAGTF). It is normally used for a special purpose (e.g., disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, noncombatant evacuation operation, or security operations) or in unique instances (e.g., Exxon Valdez oil spill containment) where employment of one of the three basic MAGTFs would be inappropriate

Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)

COMMAND ELEMENT - SRIG ACE - MARINE AIRCRAFT WING GCE - MARINE DIVISION CSSE - FORCE SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP

Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)

COMMAND ELEMENT - SRIG (DET) ACE - AIRCRAFT GROUP GCE - INFANTRY REGIMENT (REIN) CSSE - BRIGADE SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP

Special Purpose MAGTF

COMMAND ELEMENT - SRIG (DET) ACE - HELICOPTER SQUADRON (REIN) GCE - INFANTRY BATTALION (REIN) CSSE - MEU SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP

Task organized to provide command & control capabilities ( Intel & comm)

Command Element (CE)

Who is directly responsible to the secretary of the navy for IRETARD

Commandant of the Marine Corps

The Fifth (5th) Element of the USMC Mission

Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, procedures, and equipment for airborne operations.

The Third (3rd) Element of the USMC Mission

Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.

The Sixth (6th) Element of the USMC Mission

Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans.

MEF CE consist of ? ( People In Okinawa Love Planting Coconuts )

G-1 ( personnel &I admin.) G-2 ( Intel & counter intelligence) G-3 ( Operations & Training) G-4 ( Logistics) G-5 ( Plans) G-6 ( Communication & Info. systems)

the purpose of the Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, consists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and those staff agencies that advise and assist the Commandant in discharging those responsibilities prescribed by law and higher authority. The Commandant of the Marine Corps is directly responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency, and readiness of the Marine Corps

103.7 Identify the location of the three standing MEFs.

I MEF, based in southern California and Arizona; II MEF, based in North and South Carolina; III MEF, based in Japan and Hawaii.

IRETARD stands for?

Internal organization Requirements Efficiency Training Administration Readiness Discipline

III MEF based in ______ & _____.

Japan Hawaii

What are balanced, combined-arms forces with organic ground, aviation, & sustainment elements?

MAGTF (marine air ground task force)

____ designated for service component of U.S central command. Responsible for all Marine Corps forces in the CENTCOM area of responsibility

MARCENT

3 marine operating forces

MARFOR - marine corps forces organized as MAGTFS MCSF- Marine corps security forces approx 3400 marines Security guard detachments

Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR)

MARFORs are organized as MAGTFs and are either employed as part of naval expeditionary forces or separately as part of larger joint or combined forces. The commanders of Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), located in Virginia and Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC), located in Hawaii, serve as Marine Corps component commanders to their respective combatant commanders and may also serve as commanding generals of Fleet Marine Forces (FMFs) Atlantic, Pacific, and Europe. As commanding generals, with the status of a naval type commander, they provide forces for service with Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; respectively.

Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF)

MCSFs include approximately 3,400 Marines who protect key naval installations and facilities worldwide. Although not assigned to combatant commands, they are part of the operating forces of the Marine Corps. These security forces include Marine barracks and Marine security force companies in the continental United States (CONUS) and abroad, as well as Marine detachments afloat.

______ is a MAGTF built around reinforces infantry regiment, an aircraft group & Combat Logistics Regiment (FWD)

MEB Marines expeditionary brigade

The MEF headquarters group ____ provides admin., training, & logistical support while in CONUS & forward deployed.

MHG Marine headquarters group

____ tasks organized to provide full range of HSS functions & capabilities needed to support readiness & sustainability.

MLG LCE

Marine Security Guard (MSG)

MSG detachments at embassies and consulates around the globe are provided by the Marine security guard battalion to the Department of State for embassy security. These Marines are currently assigned to 121 diplomatic posts in 115 countries throughout the world.

the three Marine Corps' operating forces consist of

Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR) Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF). Marine Security Guard (MSG).

103.3(2) Discuss the Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR).

Marine Corps forces (MARFOR) are organized as MAGTFs and are either employed as part of naval expeditionary forces or separately as part of larger joint or combined forces. The commanders of Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), located in Virginia and Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC), located in Hawaii, serve as Marine Corps component commanders to their combatant commanders and may also serve as commanding generals of Fleet Marine Forces (FMFs) Atlantic, Pacific, and Europe. - As commanding generals wit the status of a naval type commander, they provide forces for service with Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; respectively.

_____ task organized ground op.

Marine division, Ground Combat element

MPF stands for?

Maritime propositioning force

II MEF based in ______ & ______.

North & South Carolina

The Operational chain of Command

POTUS SECDEF CC Combatant Commands runs from the President, through the Secretary of Defense, directly to commanders of combatant commands for missions and forces assigned to their commands. Marine Corps component commanders provide operational forces to commanders of combatant commands and other operational commanders as required.

The Service chain of Command

POTUS SECDEF SECNAV CMC begins with the President, through the Secretary of Defense and continues through the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

The Seventh (7th) Element of the USMC Mission

Perform such other duties as the President may direct.

Operational chain runs from the _________ thru Sec. Of _______ directly to ________of combatant commands. O-PDC

President Defense Commanders

Service chain begins with the _______, through sec. Of _____, continues thru. Sec. of the _____ , & the ______ of the Marine Corps. S-PDNC

President Defense Navy Commandant

The First (1st) Element of the USMC Mission

Provide Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the United States Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign.

The Fourth (4th) Element of the USMC Mission

Provide Marine forces for airborne operations, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, according to the doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

7 elements of Marine corpsmission (4P2DE)

Provide combined arms and support air Provide detachments & organizations for service of armed vessels Provide marine forces airborne operations Perform other duies for president Develop eq. Employment by landing forces ik amphib. Operations Develop eq. Airborne ops. Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs

The Second (2nd) Element of the USMC Mission

Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases.

2 parallel chains of command

Service & Operational

Two parallel chains of command that exist within the Marine Corps.

Service and Operational

I MEF based in ______ & _____

Southern California Arizona

Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and its four elements

The MEB is a MAGTF built around a reinforced infantry regiment, an aircraft group, and a Brigade Service Support Group (BSSG). A brigadier general normally commands the MEB. As an expeditionary force, it is capable of rapid deployment and employment via amphibious shipping, strategic airlift, marrying with Maritime Prepositioned Force (MPF) assets, or any combination thereof. (1) The CE exercises command and control, is commanded by a general, and contains a SRIG detachment. (2) The GCE is a reinforced infantry regiment. (3) The ACE is an aircraft group. (4) The CSSE is a Brigade Service Support Group (BSSG).

103.8(2) Discuss the organization and mission of the following Marine Expeditionary Brigades (MEB) elements and their components: The MEB

The MEB is a MAGTF built around a reinforced infantry regiment, an aircraft group, and a logistics combat element. - A brigadier general normally commands the MEB. - As an expeditionary force, it is capable of rapid deployment and employment via amphibious shipping, strategic airlift, marrying with Maritime Prepositioned Forces (MPF) assets, or any combination thereof.

Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and its four elements

The MEF is the largest and most powerful of the MAGTFs and is the principal warfighting MAGTF in the active force structure. (1) The CE exercises command and control of the entire MAGTF is commanded by a lieutenant general and includes a SRIG. (2) The GCE is a Marine division reinforced. (3) The ACE is a Marine aircraft wing. (4) The CSSE is the force service support group (FSSG).

Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and its four elements

The MEU is forward deployed as the immediately responsive, on-scene, sea-based Marine component of the fleet commander's amphibious and power projection forces. The MEU is a MAGTF built around a reinforced infantry battalion, a reinforced helicopter squadron, and a MEU Service Support Group (MSSG) (fig 2). It is commanded by a colonel and is routinely deployed with an amphibious ready group (ARG) to form a forward deployed, sea-based, naval expeditionary force. (1) The CE exercises command and control, is commanded by a colonel, and includes detachment from the SRIG. (2) The GCE is a reinforced infantry battalion. (3) The ACE is a Marine reinforced medium helicopter squadron. (4) The CSSE is a MEU service support group (MSSG).

103.3(1) Identify and discuss the three Marine Corps operating forces.

The Marine Corps' operating forces consist of: - Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR) - Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF) - Marine Security Guard (MSG)

______ standard forward-deployed marine expeditionary organization.

The marine expeditionary unit (MEU)

Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)

The smallest type of MAGTF is the Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) (special operations capable) (SOC), commanded by a colonel. The MEU is capable of conducting limited, specialized, and selected special operations missions and to support and sustain itself for up to 15 days in an austere expeditionary environment. The MEU is based on a reinforced Marine infantry battalion, designated as a battalion landing team (BLT), supported by a medium tiltrotor squadron (VMM) (reinforced), containing both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and aviation support detachments, and a combat logistics battalion (CLB), all commanded by a company-sized MEU headquarters group.

103.2(1) Discuss the two parallel chains of command that exist within the Marine Corps.

Two parallel chains of command—Service and Operational