103 United States Marine Corps Mission and Organization Fundamentals

Question 1

How many Elements of the Marine Corps Mission are there?

Answer 1

Seven

Question 2

Element 1

Answer 2

Provide the FMF with combined arms and air components for service in the U.S. Fleet for seizure and defense of advanced naval bases for the conduct of such landing operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign.

Question 3

Element 2

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Element 3

Answer 4

Develop in coordination with A, N, and AF the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.

Question 5

Element 4

Answer 5

Provide Marine forces for airborne operations in coordination with A, N, and AF according to the doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Question 6

Element 5

Answer 6

Develop in coordination with A, N, and AF the doctrine, procedures, and equipment for airborne operations.

Question 7

Element 6

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Element 7

Answer 8

Perform such duties as the President may direct.

Question 9

What is the Service Chain.

Answer 9

President, Sec. of State, SECNAV, Commandant of the MC.

Question 10

What is the Operational Chain.

Answer 10

President, Sec. of State, directly to commanders of combatant commands.

Question 11

Describe MARFOR.

Answer 11

Organized as MAGTFs and are either employed as part of the Naval Expeditionary Forces or separately, as part of larger joint or combined forces.

Question 12

Describe MCSF.

Answer 12

Include approx. 3400 Marines who protect key naval instillations and facilities. These forces include Marine Barracks and Marine Security Forces Companies in CONUS and abroad, as well as detachments afloat.

Question 13

Describe Marine Security Guard.

Answer 13

Provide detachments at embassies and consulates around the globe. Marines are currently assigned to 121 diplomatic posts in 115 countries.

Question 14

Describe HQMC.

Answer 14

Consists of the CMC and those staff agencies that advise and assist the CMC in discharging those responsibilities prescribed by the law and higher authority.

The CMC is directly responsible to the SECNAV for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency and readiness of the Marine Corps.

Question 15

Describe a MAGTF.

Answer 15

Marine Corps’ principle organization for all missions across the range of military operations, from humanitarian assistance, to peacekeeping, to intense combat and can deploy immediately around the world.

Question 16

Describe a Command Element.

Answer 16

The headquarters of a MAGTF. Task oriented to provide command and control capabilities necessary for effective planning, direction, and execution of operations.

Question 17

What does the MEF CE consist of?

Answer 17

• Command Section
• G1 - G6
• Comptroller
• Communications Security Management Office
• Special Forces Training Group
• Staff Judge Advocate Branch
• Public Affairs Office Branch

Question 18

What is the mission of the Command Element.

Answer 18

To provide command and control of the MEF. It is responsible for the command, control, direction, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistical operations.

Question 19

Describe a MHG.

Answer 19

MEF Headquarters Group provides administrative, training, and logistical support to the MEB and MEF CEs.

Question 20

Describe MARCENT.

Answer 20

Is designated as the Marine Corps service component for the United States Central Command.

Question 21

What is the mission of the MFR?

Answer 21

The Marine Forces Reserves’ mission is to augment and reinforce active marine forces during time of war or national emergency, provide personnel and op-tempo relief in peace time, and provide service to the community.

Question 22

Describe a GCE.

Answer 22

A ground combat element is task organized to conduct ground operations in support of the MAGTF mission. Formed around an infantry organization.

Question 23

Describe an ACE.

Answer 23

An air combat element is task organized to support the MAGTF by performing the 6 functions of Marine aviation. It is built around an aviation organization, augmented with air command and control, combat, combat supports, and CSS units.

Question 24

Describe a LCE.

Answer 24

A logistical combat element is task organized to provide the full range of CSS functions and capabilities needed to support the continued readiness and survivability of the MAGTF. Formed around a CSS HQ.

Question 25

What does a MEF consist of?

Answer 25

A permanent CE, a Marine Division, MAW, and a FSSG.

Question 26

Describe a MEB.

Answer 26

A MAGTF built around a reinforced infantry regiment, marine aircraft group, and a BSSG. Usually commanded by a Brigadier General.

It is an expeditionary force capable of rapid deployment and employment via amphibious shipping, strategic airlift, and marrying with MPF assests.

Question 27

Describe a MEB CE.

Answer 27

It exercises command and control, is commanded by a general, and consists of a SRIG detachment.

Question 28

What is a MEB ACE?

Answer 28

A marine air group.

Question 29

What is a MEB GCE?

Answer 29

A reinforced marine regiment.

Question 30

What is a MEB LCE?

Answer 30

A combat logistics regiment.

Question 31

What does a MEU ACE contain?

Answer 31

CH-46, CH-53, Cobras, UH-1EN, Harriers.

Question 32

What does a MEU GCE contain?

Answer 32

Infantry Battalion, CEB, Artillery, Recon, Tanks, LAR, AAV

Question 33

What does a MEU LCE contain?

Answer 33

Supply, Motor-T, Medical, Dental, COMM, NBC

Question 34

Describe a MEU(SOC).

Answer 34

Standard forward deployed Marine expeditionary organization maintained in the Mediterranean, West Pacific, and the Indian Ocean or Arabian Gulf. Their mission is to provide the NCA and combatant commanders with forward deployed, sea-based, rapid crisis response capabilities.

Question 35

What are the Maritime Special Operations?

Answer 35

• Recon and surveillance
• Specialized demolitions
• Tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel
• Seizure and recovery of offshore energy facilities
• Seizure and recovery of selected personnel and material
• Visit, board, search, and seizure of vessels
• In extremis hostage recovery

Question 36

Describe a MEU CE.

Answer 36

Provides Command and Control of MEU(SOC). It is responsible for the command and control, direction, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistic operations. It consists of a BLT, composite squadron, MEU SSG, and other separate units.

Question 37

What is the ACE for a MEU?

Answer 37

A reinforced helicopter squadron, with transport, utility, and attack helicopters, a detachment of V/STOL fixed wing attack aircrafts, and other detachments as required.

Question 38

What is the GCE for a MEU?

Answer 38

An infantry battalion reinforced with artillery, recon, engineers, armor, and assault amphibian units.

Question 39

What is the LCE for a MEU?

Answer 39

CLB.

Question 40

What is a SPMAGTF?

Answer 40

It is used for a special purpose such as disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, non-combatant evacuation, or security operations.

Question 41

Describe a SPMAGTF CE.

Answer 41

It conducts command and control of operation functions and is tailored to the mission and task organization of the SPMAGTF.

Question 42

What is the ACE of a SPMAGTF?

Answer 42

A task organized detachment of aircraft.

Question 43

What is the GCE of a SPMAGTF?

Answer 43

At least a platoon sized element.

Question 44

What is the LCE of a SPMAGTF?

Answer 44

Task organized to meet the specific support requirements for the SPMAGTF and is centered around the unit designated to provide the most service support.