Combat Service Support

Question 1

What is Logistics

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Logistics, establishes a conceptual framework for the understanding and practice of how we as Marines execute logistics in the conduct of war.

Question 2

Combat service support is the

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 Activity that actually provides services and supplies to the combat forces.
 Performance of those essential logistics functions, activities, and tasks that are performed to maintain combat effectiveness in the area of operations (AO).

Question 3

the goal of CSS (Combat Service Support) is to provide

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the right equipment, at the right place, at the right time to support operations.

Question 4

Six Functional Areas of CSS are

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Supply
Maintenance
Transportation
General Engineering
Health Services
Services

Question 5

Class I of supply is

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Subsistence, which includes rations and health and welfare items

Question 6

Class II of Supply is

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Minor end items, which includes clothing and individual equipment

Question 7

Class III of Supply is

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Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants

Question 8

Class IV of Supply is

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Construction materials

Question 9

Class V of Supply is

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Ammunition: Ground (W) and Aviation (A)

Question 10

Class VI of Supply is

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Personal demand items

Question 11

Class VII of Supply is

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Major end items (Tanks, HMMWV, etc)

Question 12

Class VIII of Supply is

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Medical supplies

Question 13

Class IX of Supply is

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Repair parts

Question 14

Class X of Supply is

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Non-military materials (items to support humanitarian ops or augment NGOs)

Question 15

Seven Principles of CSS are

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Responsiveness
Simplicity
Flexibility
Economy
Attainability
Sustainability
Survivability

Question 16

Methods of Distribution Push vs. Pull Logistics Support. Push is

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Active
Resources scheduled
Logistics anticipates
Less efficient
Based on estimated consumption rate due to planned operational tempo

Question 17

Methods of Distribution Push vs. Pull Logistics Support. Pull is

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Reactive
Resources requested
Supported unit anticipates
More efficient
Based on actual consumption rate

Question 18

All elements of the MAGTF execute tactical logistics to some

degree by employing

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organic capabilities

Question 19

The two major permanently-structured logistics organizations within the MEF are the:

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 Marine Logistics Group (MLG)

 Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG)

Question 20

Marine Logistics Group (MLG) Is designed to support

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one Marine Division (MarDiv) and one Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) when:
o Deployed as a MAGTF.
o Separately deployed .
o In garrison.

Question 21

Combat Logistics Regiment (FWD) (CLR (FWD) ) provides

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 Provide landing support and terminal operations in support of MAGTF operations
 Provide communications support for the MLG HQ
 Coordinate the marshalling and deployment support for the MEF with necessary augmentation from supported units as required
 Coordinate services and food service support provided to the MAGTFs beyond organic capabilities of supported units in the functional areas of disbursing, postal, exchange services, and mortuary affairs.
 Provide administrative support including maintenance of personnel records for Navy personnel assigned to the MLG.

Question 22

What does Direct Support Combat Logistics Regiment (DS CLR) do

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 Plan and coordinate the deployment, employment and redeployment of the regiment, its subordinate battalions, and attached units.
 Plan, coordinate and supervise unit training to prepare subordinate battalions for tactical deployments and combat operations.
 Plan and coordinate the sustainment of the subordinate battalions and attached units.
 Provide bulk liquids distribution and medium and heavy-lift motor transport in support of regimental operations.

Question 23

What does General Support Combat Logistics Regiment (GS CLR) do

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 Provide command and control of intermediate level supply support, field level maintenance, procurement management and level II health services in general support of the MEF and its subordinate elements, or as the MLG directs.
 Plan, coordinate and conduct logistics operations in support of direct support CLR operations.
 Plan and coordinate the deployment, employment and redeployment of the regiment, its subordinate battalions, and attached units.
 Plan, coordinate and supervise unit training to prepare subordinate battalions for tactical deployments and combat operations.
 Plan and coordinate the sustainment of its subordinate battalions and attached units.

Question 24

What does Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) provide

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 Provide essential aviation ground support (AGS) to the Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and its components.
 Functions include: internal airfield communications, construction, utilities, material handling equipment, motor transport, field messing, medical services, and law enforcement. Air base services support are also provided including: explosive ordnance disposal, aircraft rescue and firefighting, aircraft recovery services, fuel services, and weather services.
 Composed of four squadrons. All squadrons routinely operate in direct support of the MAW, and are structured to provide AGS for one airfield and two remote sites.
 Plan and coordinate the support received from the LCE to the MAW.

Question 25

A task-organized LCE is a

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unit tailored to meet the specific support requirements of a MAGTF.

Question 26

the Combat Logistics Operations Center (CLOC) Is the agency that

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controls and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the CSS organization.

Question 27

Logistics planners accommodate potential or actual competing requirements for resources by

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 Apportioning or allocating available resources
 Establishing distribution/support priorities in accordance with operational priorities
 Anticipating demands

Question 28

The Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) gives the Marine Corps a

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flexible strategic power projection capability that enables responsiveness to regional crises or natural disasters.

Question 29

The MPF consists of

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three forward-deployed Maritime Prepositioning Squadrons (MPS) of three ships each, which are either at sea or temporarily in port for equipment upkeep

Question 30

Our logistics support and enhance the conduct of operations that

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 Are oriented on the enemy.
 Have a specific focus of effort.
 Are conducted in accordance with the commander’s intent.
 Help generate and maintain a high tempo of operations

Question 31

People are the foundation of Marine logistics. Marine logistics depends upon the exercise of

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 Leadership.
 Discipline.
 Attention to detail.
 Responsiveness.

Question 32

Our doctrine, education, training, organization, procedures, and equipment provide

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the means for implementing Marine logistics.