111 Marine Corps Operations Fundamentals Flashcards
CH-46E Sea Knight Primary Function and Mission
PF: Medium lift assault support helicopter
Mission: In a Marine Medium Helicopter (HMM) squadron is to provide all-weather, day/night, night vision goggle amphibious and subsequent operations ashore.
AH-1W Cobra Primary Function and Mission
PF: Attack helicopter
Mission: Fire support and security for forward and rear area forces
CH-46E Sea Knight Crew and Payload
Crew: 4- pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st mechanic/aerial gunner
Payload:
-Passengers: 9-16 Combat Troops
-Medical Evac: 15 litters and 2 attendants
CH-53D Sea Stallion Primary Function and Mission
PF: Transportation of equipment and supplies during the ship-to-shore movement of an amphibious assault and during subsequent operations ashore.
Mission: Transportation of equipment, supplies and personnel during the assault phase of an amphibious operation and subsequent operations ashore.
AH-1W Cobra Crew and Armament
Crew: 2 Officers
Armament: 1 20MM turreted cannon with 750 rounds
CH-53D Sea Stallion Crew, Armament and Passenger Load
Crew: pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st mechanic/aerial gunner Armament: 2 .50 cal machine guns Passenger Load: -Normal: 37 -Normal + Centerline Seats: 55
CH-53E Super Sea Stallion Primary Function and Mission
PF: Transportation of heavy equipment and supplies during the ship-to-shore movement of an amphibious assault and during subsequent operations ashore.
Mission: designed to transport material and supplies
CH-53E Super Sea Stallion Crew, Armament and Passenger Load
Crew: pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st mechanic/aerial gunner Armament: 2 .50 cal machine guns Passenger Load: -Normal: 37 -Normal + Centerline Seats: 55
CH-53E Super Sea Stallion can fly for how long?
Due to the refueling probe, it can be refueled during flight giving them indefinite range.
UH-1N Huey Primary Function and Mission
PF: Utility helicopter
Mission: Airborne command and control
UH-1N Huey Crew, Armament and Patient Load
Crew: 2 Officers and 2 Enlisted
Armament: M-240 or .50 cal or 7.62mm automatic gun
Patient Load: 6 litter patients and 1 medical attendant
MV-22B Osprey Primary Function and Mission
PF: Amphibious assault transport of troops, equipment and supplies from assault ships and land bases.
Mission: Marine Corps Assault Support
MV-22B Osprey will replace what?
CH-46E Sea Knight and CH-53D Sea Stallion
EA-6B Prowler Primary Function and Mission
PF: Airborne Electronic Warfare support to FMF forces to include electronic attack(EA), tactical electronic support(ES), electronic protection(EP) and high speed anti-radiation missile(HARM)
Mission: Used to collect tactical electronic order of battle (EOB) data which can be recorded and processed after missions to provide updates to various orders of battle
EA-6B Prowler Crew, Armament and Patient Load
Crew- 4 (officers)
Armament- ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System(TJS); USQ-113 Communications Jammer, High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM)
Patient Load- 0
AV-8B Harrier II Primary Function and Mission
PF: Attack and destroy surface targets under day and night visual conditions.
Mission: The VMA STOVL squadron is to attack and destroy surface and air targets, to escort helicopters, and to conduct other such air operations as directed.
AV-8B Harrier II Crew, Armament and Patient Load
Crew: 1
Armament: GAU-12 25mm six-barrel gun with a 300 round capacity
Patient Load-0
KC-130F/R/T Hercules Primary Function and Mission
PF: In-flight refueling; tactical transport
Mission: Is a multi-role, multi-mission tactical tanker/transport which provides the support required by MAGTF
KC-130F/R/T Hercules Crew
2 Pilots, 1 navigator/systems operator, 1 flight engineer, 1 first mechanic, 1-2 loadmaster
F-18A/B/C Hornet Primary Function and Mission
PF: Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft under all-weather conditions and attack and destroy surface targets.
Mission:
-Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in conjunction with ground or airborne fighter control under all-weather conditions .
-Conduct day and night close air support under the weather
F-18A/B/C Hornet Crew
Crew-1
F-18D Hornet Primary Function and Mission
PF: Attack and destroy surface targets, day or night, under all weather conditions; conduct multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance; provide supporting arms coordination; and intercept and destroy enemy aircraft under all weather conditions.
LHA Info
Class: Tarawa
LCAC: 1
Purpose: Centerpiece of multi-ship Amphibious Readiness Group
(ARG composed of approximately 5,000)
LHD info
Class: Wasp
LCAC: 3
Allowed to carry two more helicopters then LHA
LARGEST AMPHIBIOUS SHIP
LPD info
Class: Austin
Combines functions of 3 different classes (LSD),(LST) and (LKA)
Configured as a flagship and the command and control
Primary Control Ship
LSD info
Primary Mission: Harpers Ferry (cargo variant) ship is to dock, transport and launch the Navy’s Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vessels
The ship may act as primary control ship during Amphibious Assault
LCAC info
It transports weapons systems, equipment, cargo, and personnel from ship to shore and across the beach. It can carry 60-75 ton payload.
T-AH(sealift) info
Two Hospital Ships (Mercy and Comfort)
Two Missions-
(1) provide a mobile, flexible, rapidly responsive afloat medical capability w/acute medical and surgical care
(2) provide a full-service hospital asset for use by other government agencies involved in the support of disaster relief and humanitarian operations
T-AK 3000(sealift) info
Class- CPL Louis J. Hauge JR
Sustain MAGTF for 30 days
Can Land CH-53E helicopters
What’s MOOTW stand for?
Military Operations Other Than War
Examples of MOOTW
Combating Terrorism Arms Control Humanitarian Assistance Security Assistance Peace Operations Preventive Diplomacy Protection of Shipping
MOUT definition
Is military operations within built up areas (i.e. Cities/towns) in an urban setting
Stalingrad
(1942-1943)
Cost the attacking Germans dearly
Length of battle: greater than 30 days
Casualties: 1,630,00+
Berlin
(1945)
Last Battle of WWII in Europe
Length of battle: 14-30 days
Casualties: thousands
Seoul
(1950)
U.S. and Republic of Korea(ROK) forces recaptured the South Korean capital. Centered on seizure of street barricades rather than buildings
Length of battle: 6-13 days
Casualties: Marines, 2,383; others, in thousands
Quang Tri I and II
(1972)
1972 winter-spring offensive was the capture of Quang Tri (northernmost major city in South Vietnam)
Quang Tri I - NVA overwhelmed the Army, Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)
Quang Tri II - the city was recaptured by a smaller ARVN force using extensive artillery and air support.
Length of battle: I (6-13 days) II (30 days or greater)
Casualties: battles combined, 30,000+
Noncombatants impact on Urban Warfare
Mobility (plan routes)
Firepower (limited)
Security (increases security)
Obstacle Employment (booby-traps)
OMFTS (Operational Maneuver from the Sea)
- Focuses on operational objective
- Uses the sea as maneuver space
- Generates overwhelming tempo and momentum
- Pits strength against weakness
- Emphasizes intelligence, deceptions, and flexibility
- Integrates all organic, joint, and combined assests
