103: Marine Corps Mission and Organization

Question 1

103.3 Marine Corps Operating Forces:

Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR)

Answer 1

Organized as MAGTF’s and are employed as part of naval expeditionary forces or separately as part of larger joint or combined forces.

Question 2

103.6 Mission and Organization of MEF

Discuss Marine Headquarters Group (MHG)

Answer 2

Provides admin, training, and logistics to CONUS and forward deployed MEF’s and MEB’s

Question 3

103.6 Mission and Organization of MEF

Discuss purpose of Marine Division (MARDIV)

Answer 3

Task organized to conduct ground combat support for the MAGTF.

Question 4

103.6 Mission and Organization of MEF

Discuss Marine Logistics Group (MLG)

Answer 4

Task organized to provide the full range of CSS functions and capabilities.

Question 5

103.8 Mission and Organization of MEB

Describe a MEB

Answer 5

Is a MAGTF built around a Reinforced Infantry Battalion, Marine Air Group, and BSSG

Question 6

103.9 Mission and Organization of MEU(SOC)

Mission of a MEU

Answer 6

They are forward deployed, self-sustaining general purpose MAGTF.