BCO 01.17 - MAGTF Communications Units Flashcards
How is MEF Communication Organized?
- Communications Battalion (COMM BN).
- underneath it are HQ Co, General Support CO, Service Co, and Direct Support Co
Why did we feel a need to make the MIG?
CMC guidance
USMC not organized to meet future operating environment challenges
Future Operating Environment
What are some caps of the MIG?
- Electromagnetic Spectrum Ops
- Cyberspace Ops
- Space Ops
- Influence Ops
- Deception Ops
- Inform Ops
Where do Comms come into play in Functions of MAGTF
Information Environment Operations?
- Provide IE Battlespace Awareness
What is Does MIG stand for?
MEF Information Group
How is communication between command occur in the MAGTF?
- The responsibility for establishing communication between units must be clearly delineated. These responsibilities are a cornerstone of communications doctrine; however, when supporting combat operations, unit communications capabilities may be destroyed and responsibility may become unclear or irrelevant
- MEF is responsible for establishing communications between the Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) of the GCE, LCE and ACE.
Who’s responsibility is it between supporting and supported unit?
Communication between a supporting and supported unit is the responsibility of the supporting unit commander.
Who’s responsibility is it between reinforcing and reinforced supported unit?
Communication between a reinforcing and reinforced unit is the responsibility of the reinforcing unit commander.
Who’s responsibility is it between attached and the unit?
Communication between a unit and an attached unit is the responsibility of the commander of the unit to which the attachment is made.
What is the Division Communication Organization mission?
- Division G-6/S-6
- Primary mission is to develop the communications plan in support of the Division
What is the MLG Communication Organization mission?
-Primary mission is to develop the communications plan ISO the MLG
-The G-6 staff provides comm support to:
MLG Headquarters element
AC/S Staff Sections
Commanding General, MLG
-The G-6 staff provides communications direction to all subordinate elements in the MLG
What is the MLG Communication company mission?
Install, Secure, Operate, and Maintain Communications systems for the MLG Headquarters
How is the Marine Air Wing communication organized?
The aviation combat element (ACE) is composed of requisite air control agencies, helicopter and fixed-wing squadrons, surface-to-air missile units, and aviation-unique combat service support. It provides the air striking power and aerial support to the MAGTF.
What does the Marine Air Control Group (MACG) do?
MACG establishes, operates and maintains the Marine Air C2 System (MACCS)
What is the Marine Air Control Group (MACG) composed of?
- Marine Tactical Air Squadron (MTACS) = Comm Section
- Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) = Comm Section
- Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) = Comm Section
- Low Altitude Air Defense -Battalion (LAAD) = Comm Platoon
- Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS)
What is Marine Air Group (MAG) made up of?
99% if it flies it falls under the MAG
- Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) = Comm Platoon
- MAG Headquarters = Comm Section
- Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) = Comm Platoon
What is the communication relationships between senior and subordinate in the MAGTF?
- Communication between a senior and subordinate unit is the responsibility of the senior commander
- i.e. 2 MEF cmndr communicates to the 2D MARDIV cmndr
What is a MIG composed of?
- O-6 in charge
- Radio Bn, Comm Bn, Intel Bn, LE Bn, MEF Supt Bn, Comm Strat & Ops Co, EOTG (also an O-6)
How is the Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) organized?
- Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) X4
- Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG)
- Marine Air Control Group (MACG)
What is the task organization if Aircraft Command Element?
- Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) x4
- Marine Air Control Group
