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Question 1

Outline the two chains of command within the Marine Corps.

Answer 1

Service CoC: President – SECDEF – SECNAV – CMC – then as applicable
Operational CoC: President – SECDEF – COCOM – then as applicable

Question 2

Discuss the role of the Sergeant Major.

Answer 2

Duties are those specifically assigned by the commander on the discipline, welfare, conduct, morale, and leadership of enlisted personnel.

Question 3

Define supported-supporting relationships.

Answer 3

Support relationships are established when one element or unit of the MAGTF provides a required capability to another element.
Each support relationship is designed by the MAGTF commander to fit the situation at hand.
A supporting-supported relationship allows required support to be provided by one MAGTF element to another without the need to change existing command relationships. Supported commanders do not exercise command over supporting units.

Question 4

What is the Marine Corps Forces comprised of?

Answer 4

Marine Corps forces (MARFOR).
Marine Corps security forces (MCSF) at naval installations.
Marine security guard detachments at embassies and consulates around the globe.

Question 5

Outline the following staff sections:

J/G/S1

Answer 5

Administration

Question 6

Outline the following staff sections:

J/G/S2

Answer 6

Intelligence

Question 7

Outline the following staff sections:

J/G/S3

Answer 7

Operations

Question 8

Outline the following staff sections:

J/G/S4

Answer 8

Logistics

Question 9

Outline the following staff sections:

J/G/S5

Answer 9

Planning (at MEF and MARFOR level)

Question 10

Outline the following staff sections:

J/G/S6

Answer 10

Communications

Question 11

Outline the following staff sections:

J/G/S7

Answer 11

Inspector

Question 12

Outline the following staff sections:

J/G/S8

Answer 12

Comptroller

Question 13

Outline the following staff sections:

J/G/S9

Answer 13

Civil Affairs

Question 14

Define TPFDD

Answer 14

Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) - The Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) database portion of an operation plan; it contains time-phased force data, non-unit related cargo and personnel data, and movement data for the operation plan

Question 15

Define Combined Operations as it applies to MAGTF employment.

Answer 15

1. Multinational Operations. An operation conducted by forces of two or more nations is termed a “multinational” operation. 2. An operation conducted by forces of two or more nations in a formal arrangement is termed an “allied” or “alliance” operation. 3. Military action in a temporary or informal arrangement for common interests is termed a “coalition” operation. ***Though the description of “multinational” always will apply to such forces and commanders, they also can be described as “allied,” “combined,” “alliance,” or “coalition,” as appropriate.

Question 16

Which chain of command does HQMC belong to?

Answer 16

Service

Question 17

What is a MEF?

Answer 17

The Marine Expeditionary Force is the principal Marine Corps warfighting organization. Capable of missions cross the range of military operations, through amphibious assault and sustained operations ashore in any environment.
With appropriate augmentation, the MEF CE is capable of performing as a JTF headquarters. Each standing MEF consists of a permanent command elelement. one Mar Div, MAW, and MLG.

Question 18

What is Administrative Control (ADCON)?

Answer 18

ADCON is defined as the direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support, including organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other matters not included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other organizations.

Question 19

What is Operational Control (OPCON)?

Answer 19

OPCON is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.

Question 20

What is Tactical Control (TACON)?

Answer 20

TACON is the command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capabilities or forces made available for tasking that is limited to the detailed and usually local direction and control of movements or maneuvers necessary to accomplish assigned missions or tasks.

Question 21

Define Joint Task Force as it applies to MAGTF employment.

Answer 21

Joint Task Force (JTF) - A JTF is a joint force that is constituted and so designated by the SecDef, a combatant commander, a subordinate unified command commander, or an existing JTF commander.
A JTF may be established on a geographical area or functional basis when the mission has a specific limited objective and does not require overall centralized control of logistics.

Question 22

Define coalition as it applies to MAGTF employment.

Answer 22

Coalition - An ad hoc arrangement between two or more nations for common action.

Question 23

Name three of the Unified Commands of the US Military?

Answer 23

USAFRICOM (Africa Command) USCENTCOM (Mideast)
USEUCOM (Europe) USNORTHCOM (North America) USPACOM (From India to the Pacific coast of the US) USSOUTHCOM (South America) USSOCOM (Special Operations Command)
USSTRATCOM (Strategic Command)
USTRANSCOM (Transportation Command)
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