FMFWO Chapter 102
The key sources that establish the roles and functions of the Marine Corps are:
United States Code: Title 10; Department of Defense Directive 5100.1, Functions of the Department of Defense and it's Major Components; and Marine Corps Manual
MEU deployment
Usually deploy for 6-7 months carrying enough supplies for the MEU to conduct operations ashore for 15 days, beyond which they are normally sustained through integrated naval logistics systems -Upon return from deployment, ARG/MEUs remain in standby status for 30-60 days prepared for immediate redeployment in response to crisis
A key feature of a MAGTF
is it's expandability and being able to expand the force rather than replace it with a larger one -This promotes continuity of operations
State the mission of your unit and relationship to MAGTF
refer to local mission statement which can officially be found on front of you table of organization from total force structure management system (TFSMS)
HCMC shall furnish professional assistance to:
the Secretary, the Under Secretary and the Assistant Secretaries of the Navy and to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
Location of Marine Expeditionary Units
- 7 standing MEU command elements, with six on rotation cycle and one permanently forward deployed in US Pacific Command - CONUS-Based MEUs: 11, 13, 15 from West Coast (I MEF) and 22, 24 and 26 on EAST Coast (II MEF) - OCONUS: 31st MEU command element is permanently forward-deployed in Okinawa, Japan
MEU essential Tasks
- Amphibious assualt - Amphibious Raid - Maritime interception Operations (MIO)/Visit, board, search and seizure - Advance force operations
Identify location of Marine Expeditionary Forces: II MEF
- Based in North and South Carolina
Identify where the four Marine Air Wings are located: 1st MAW
- Headquartered at Camp Foster, Okinawa with units in Futenma, Okinawa; Iwakuni, Japan and Kaneohe Bay, HI
Identify where the four Marine Divisions (MARDIV) are located: 1st Marine Division
- Headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California with units located at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms
Location of MEFs
- I MEF: Southern California and Arizona - II MEF: North and South Carolinas - III MEF: Okinawa, mainland Japan, Guam, Hawaii
Marine Expeditionary Force Forward [MEF (Fwd)]
- MEF Forward is usually the lead echelon of a MEF or cna be a standalone MAGTF capable of sustained expeditionary operations - The GCE consists of a division or multiple regiments
Describe Acronym MAGTF
- Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Marine Corps component commanders normally task-organize for operations by forming MAGTFs- balanced, air-ground, combined arms formations under a single commander -MAGTFs provide operational flexibility and is the principal organization for all Marine Corps missions across the range of military operations -Vary in size and capability according to their assigned or likely missions and specifically equipped for rapid deployment by air or sea
According to the National Security Act, Marines stand prepared to meet mission requirements
- Provide Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with US Fleet in seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to execution of naval campaign -Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for protection of naval property at naval stations and bases - Develop (in coordination with other Services)the doctrine, tactics, techniques and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations -Provide Marine forces for airborne operations, in coordination with other services, according to the doctrine established by Joint Chiefs of Staff - Develop in coordniation with other services, the doctrine, tactics, techniques and equipment for airborne operations -Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans - Perform such other duties as the President may direct
Logistics Combat Element
- Provide all functions of tactical logistics necessary to support the continued readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF - It may be the main effort of the MAGTF during foreign humanitarian assistance missions or selected phases of maritime pre-positioning operations
Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC)
- The Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration (CD&I) is also the Commanding General, MCCDC - Tasked to develop fully integrated warfighting capabilities -Located at Quantico, VA
Locations of Marine Expeditionary Brigades
- There are 5 standing MEB Combat Elements 1. 1st MEB: Pendleton, CA 2. 2nd MEB: Camp Lejeune, NC 3. 3rd MEB: Okinawa, Japan 4. 4th MEB: Africa 5. 5th MEB:
The Official Mission of the Marine Corps
- Was established in the 1952 Amendment to the National Security Act of 1947 -"Marines are trained, organized and equipped for offensive amphibious employment and as a force of readiness"
Under the Authority, direction and control of the Secretary of the Navy, HQMC shall
- prepare for such employment of the Marine Corps and for such recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping, training, servicing, mobilizing, demobilizing, administering, and maintaining of the Marine Corps, as will assist in execution of any power, duty, or function of the Secretary or the Commandant -Investigate and report on the efficiency of the Marine Corps and its preparation to support military operations by combatant commanders -Prepare detailed instructions for execution of approved plans and supervise the execution of them - As directed by the Secretary or Commandant, coordinate the action of organizations of the Marine Corps - Perform such other duties, not otherwise assigned by law, as may be prescribed by the Secretary
The Aviation Combat Element (ACE) consists of
-An aviation headquarters with air control agencies, aircraft squadrons or groups and logistics groups - The ACE may operate from ships or from austere expeditionary locations ashore and can readily transition between them without loss of capability
Identify location of Marine Expeditionary Forces: I MEF
-Based in Southern California and Arizona
Describe the 4 elements of a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
-Commanded by a Colonel -Embarked aboard Navy amphibious ready groups (ARGs) form ARG/MEUs which provide a continuous, forward naval presence in key regions to conduct steady state security cooperation, military engagement and deterrence as well as immediate response to crises and contingencies 1. Command Element 2. Ground Combat Element 3. Aviation Combat Element 4. Logistics Combat Element
Headquarter 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 - There is the executive part of the Department of the Navy a HQMC and the function is to assist the Secretary of the Navy in carrying out his responsibilities
Describe a Special Purpose MAGTF (Marine Air-Ground Task Force) (SPMAGTF)
-For situations where a MEU or other unit is either inappropriate or unavailable - Can be any size, but usually no larger than a MEU, with tailored capabilities required to accomplish a particular mission -Regimental-level headquarters often assume the role as a SPMGTF command element and may conduct training in anticipated mission skills prior to establishment -SPMAGTF may deploy using commercial shipping or aircraft, intertheater airlift, amphibious shipping or organic Marine aviation
Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)
-General Officer-led MAGTF built around a Regimental Landing Team (RLT) as the GCE, a Marine Air Group (MAG) as the ACE, and a Combat Logistics Group at the LCE -Mid-size MAGTFs, MEB conduct major security operations, respond to larger crises or contigencies or participate in major operations and campaigns -They provide the building blocks for forcible entry and other power projection operations, providing the landing forces with for amphibious assault and the fly-in echelons that "marry up" with equipment and supplies delivered by maritime pre-positioning ships -Number approximately 16,000 Marines and Sailors once all units assigned - Smallest MAGTFs capable of performing all 6 functions of Marine Aviation
Command Element (CE)
-Headquarters of the MAGTF as well as other units that provide intelligence, communications, and administrative support -Task: Provide the command and control capabilities necessary for effective planning, execution and assessment of operations -Additionally, the CE can exercise command and control within a joint task force from the sea or ashore and act as a joint task force headquarters core element
Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)
-Led by Lieutenant General -Principle warfighting organization of the marine corps -In addition to warfighting role, MEF routinely task-organize subordinate units into smaller MAGTFs or other formations to support the mission requirements -Vary in size with the largest being 40,000 marines and sailors - Can sustain for 60 days which can be extended through external support from other services or host nations
Aviation Combat Element
-Organizes to conduct air operations, project combat power and contribute to battlespace dominance in support of the MAGTF's mission by performing some or all of the six functions of marine aviation: 1. Antiair warfare 2. Assault support 3. Electronic warfare 4. Offensive air support 5. Air reconnaissance 6. Control of aircraft and missiles
Ground Combat Element
-Organizes to conduct ground operations in support of the MAGTF's mission. -Usually forms around infantry organization reinforced with artillery, reconnaissance, light armored reconnaissance, assault amphibian, tank and engineer forces -The only MAGTF unit that can seize and occupy terrain
Describe the purpose of Maritime Prepositioning Forces (MPF)
-Primary role is for rapid response to regional contigencies -Consists of the maritime prepositioning ships squadron (MPSRON), Navy support element, and MAGTF fly-in Echelon -Can respond to combat or humanitarian missions
Each Standing MEF consists of
-a permanent Command Element (CE) and one Marine Division, MAW and FSSG
Alert Contingency MAGTF
-an important type of SPMAGTF -Each MEF maintains an alert contingency MAGTF as an on-call, rapid crisis response force -They should be ready to deploy at a moment's notice and equipment in pre-staged locations for immediate embarkation -Usually airlifts to a secure airfield and carries its initial sustainment with the size and weight kept to an absolute minimum -They can deploy independently or in conjunction with amphibious maritime pre-positioning or other expeditionary forces
Maritime Prepositioning forces are organized into
-two maritime prepositioing Ship Squadrons, each comprising 4 to 6 MPF ships as well as additional prepositioning ships dedicated to other military services -Each MPS squadron carries sufficient supplies to sustain 16,000 Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Navy personnel for up to 30 days - A unique characteristic of the MPF is that the embarked equipment is maintained aboard ship and is combat ready immediately upon offload -Movement and arrival of MPSRON, the Navy support element and MAGTF fly-in echelon must be integral parts of the MAGTF commander's overall concept of operations in order to achieve the desired tempo of force buildup and sustainment ashore
Four Elements of a Marine Expeditionary Force
1. Command Element- HQs group 2. Ground Combat Element (MARDIV) 3. Aviation Combat Element (MAW) 4. Logistics Combat Element (MLG)
4 Elements of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade
1. Command element 2. Ground Combat Element 3. Aviation Combat Element 4. Logistics Combat Element
The Headquarters, Marine Corps, is composed of
1. The Commandant of the Marine Corps 2. The assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps 3. The Deputy Commandants 4. Other members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned or detailed to the HQMC 5. Civilian employees in the Department of the Navy assigned or detailed to the HQMC 6. Except as otherwise specifically prescribed by law, the HQMC shall be organized in such manner, and it's members shall perform such duties and have such titles, as the Secretary may prescribe
Logistics Combat Element (LCE) performs some or all six functions of tactical logistics
1. supply 2. Maintenance 3. transportation 4. Health Services 5. General Engineering 6. Other services which include legal, exchange, food, disbursing, postal, billeting, religious, mortuary, and morale and recreational activities
MAGTF as a modular organization
A MAGTF is tailorable to its mission through task organization. This building block approach also makes reorg a matter of routine.
Identify location of Marine Expeditionary Forces: III MEF
Based in Japan and Hawaii
Identify where the four Marine Logistic Groups are located: II MLG
Camp Lejeune, NC
Identify where the four Marine Logistic Groups are located: III MLG
Camp Smedley Butler, Okinawa
Elements of a MAGTF (Marine Air-Ground Task Force)
Consist of 4 key elements 1. Command Element (CE) 2. Ground Combat Element (GCE) 3. Aviation Combat Element (ACE) 4. Logistics Combat Element (LCE)
Identify the roles and functions of the Marine Corps: Functions
Functions are specific responsibilities assigned to the Services by the President and the Secretary of Defense to enable the Services to fulfill their legally established roles
Identify where the four Marine Logistic Groups are located: I MLG
HQ'd at Camp Pendleton, CA with detachments at Air station Yuma, AZ; Airstation Miramar, CA and Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms
Identify where the four Marine Divisions (MARDIV) are located: 3rd Marine Division
Headquartered at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan with units located at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, HI
Identify where the four Marine Air Wings are located: 2nd MAW
Headquartered at Cherry Point, NC with units in New River, NC and Beaufort, SC
Identify where the four Marine Divisions (MARDIV) are located: 2nd Marine Division
Headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
Identify where the four Marine Air Wings are located: 3rd MAW
Headquartered at Miramar, CA with units in Yuma, AZ and Camp Pendleton, CA
Identify where the four Marine Air Wings are located: 4th MAW
Headquartered at New Orleans, LA with units located in Fort Worth, TX; Willow Grove, PA; Selfridge Air Base, MI; Fort Sheridan, IL
Identify where the four Marine Divisions (MARDIV) are located: 4th Marine Division
Headquartered at New Orleans, Louisiana with units located in San Bruno, CA; Kansas City, MO; Fort Devens, MA and Fort Worth, TX
Identify where the four Marine Logistic Groups are located: 4th MLG
New Orleans, LA
Identify the roles and functions of the Marine Corps: Roles
Roles are the broad and enduring purposes Congress established by law for the Services