Combat Service Support Flashcards
What is Logistics
Logistics, establishes a conceptual framework for the understanding and practice of how we as Marines execute logistics in the conduct of war.
Combat service support is the
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).
the goal of CSS (Combat Service Support) is to provide
the right equipment, at the right place, at the right time to support operations.
Six Functional Areas of CSS are
Supply Maintenance Transportation General Engineering Health Services Services
Class I of supply is
Subsistence, which includes rations and health and welfare items
Class II of Supply is
Minor end items, which includes clothing and individual equipment
Class III of Supply is
Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants
Class IV of Supply is
Construction materials
Class V of Supply is
Ammunition: Ground (W) and Aviation (A)
Class VI of Supply is
Personal demand items
Class VII of Supply is
Major end items (Tanks, HMMWV, etc)
Class VIII of Supply is
Medical supplies
Class IX of Supply is
Repair parts
Class X of Supply is
Non-military materials (items to support humanitarian ops or augment NGOs)
Seven Principles of CSS are
Responsiveness Simplicity Flexibility Economy Attainability Sustainability Survivability
Methods of Distribution Push vs. Pull Logistics Support. Push is
Active Resources scheduled Logistics anticipates Less efficient Based on estimated consumption rate due to planned operational tempo
Methods of Distribution Push vs. Pull Logistics Support. Pull is
Reactive Resources requested Supported unit anticipates More efficient Based on actual consumption rate
All elements of the MAGTF execute tactical logistics to some
degree by employing
organic capabilities
The two major permanently-structured logistics organizations within the MEF are the:
Marine Logistics Group (MLG)
Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG)
Marine Logistics Group (MLG) Is designed to support
one Marine Division (MarDiv) and one Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) when:
o Deployed as a MAGTF.
o Separately deployed .
o In garrison.
Combat Logistics Regiment (FWD) (CLR (FWD) ) provides
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.
What does Direct Support Combat Logistics Regiment (DS CLR) do
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.
What does General Support Combat Logistics Regiment (GS CLR) do
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.
What does Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) provide
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.
