128 LCE Fundamentals

Question 1

Define a logistics combat element

Answer 1

FROCSS
Task organized to provide full range of combat service support necessary to accomplish the MAGTF mission

Question 2

Define combat service support

Answer 2

ECFAT
Defined as essential capabilities, functions, activities and tasks necessary to sustain all elements of operating forces in theater at all levels of war on the battlefield

Question 3

Define LTI

Answer 3

Limited technical inspection:
Equipment inspections that are limited in scope and objective

Question 4

Define TAM

Answer 4

Table of authorized material
Source document of information for logistics planning with respect to selected material authorized for use by organizations, activities and detachments of the Marine Corps, both regular and reserve

Question 5

Define T/E

Answer 5

Table of Equipment
Document listing the equipment which a unit is required to possess and maintain in order to accomplish its mission

Question 6

Define T/O

Answer 6

Table of Organization
Document which provides the authority for personnel staffing of a unit and the basis for all other resources

Question 7

Define logistics

Answer 7

Science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces

Question 8

What are the 3 levels of logistic support?

Answer 8

SOT
Strategic, Operational, Tactical

Question 9

What is Strategic logistical support

Answer 9

Level of war at which a nation, often a member of a group of nations, determines national or multinational (alliance or coalition) security objectives and guidance

Question 10

What is operational logistical support

Answer 10

Level of war at which campaigns and major operations are planned. conducted and sustained to accomplish strategic objectives within the theater or areas of operations

Question 11

What is tactical logistical support

Answer 11

Level of war at which battles and engagements are planned and executed to accomplish military objectives assigned to actual units or tasks

Question 12

What are the six functional areas of tactical logistics

Answer 12

SSGTHM
Supply
Services
General Engineering
Transportation
Health services
Maintenance

Question 13

What are the seven principles of logistics support

Answer 13

FREASS
Flexibility
Responsiveness
Economy
Attainability
Sustainability
Survivability
Simplicity

Question 14

Define War Reserve Material

Answer 14

Mission essential principal end items, secondary items and munitions required to attain operational objectives in the scenarios authorized for sustainability planning and other stockage objectives

Question 15

How long can a MEU sustain itself?

Answer 15

15 days

Question 16

How long can a MEB sustain itself?

Answer 16

30 days

Question 17

How long can a MEF sustain itself?

Answer 17

60 days

Question 18

What is the Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) Concept

Answer 18

Brigade-sized unit deployment/MEF employment utilizing MSC chartered ships to preposition necessary supplies and equipment

Question 19

Each MPSRON is deigned to sustain one MEF (MEB)-sized unit for how many days

Answer 19

30 days