DATF

Question 1

Define DATF

Question 2

Discuss command and control (C2) with regard to DATF

Answer 2

Have common superior of CATF/CLF
Overall in charge of AO

JFC - Retained by, can delegate to JFMCC or below

OTC=Fleet CDR

CATF = Commands amphib ships, designated in initiating directive

CLF = Command LF and organizes as MAGTF

CATF and CLF are co-equals in planning

Question 3

List resources for DATF

Answer 3

Amphibious warships
USN A/C
Landing troops
USMC embarked aircraft
Non-amphibious warship/platforms

Question 4

List amphib ship categories

Answer 4

LHA - America Class
LHD - Wasp
LPD - San Antonio
LSD 41-48 - Whidbey Island Class
LSD 49-52 - Harpers Ferry

Question 5

List non organic sensor and defensive capabilities to the ATF

Answer 5

SPY
ESSM
Naval Strike MIssile
Harpoon
Hellfire
P8
MQ8B Firescout

Question 6

Discuss DATF in relation to PERMA

Answer 6

Planning - Top down planning continuous process
Embarktation - DATF considered on movement and likely employment
Rehearsal - Testing the plan
Movement - transit
Action - STS operations

Question 7

Discuss DATF tactical considerations

Answer 7

Air, surface and subsurface domain
Threat prioritization

AD - Develop and publish SOPs.
-Asset allocation
-On station times and ordinance loadouts during high risk mission

Surface defense - PCO should be in close contact with the SCC.
-Employ MH60S detachment
-Stay as far to the sea as possible until the ATF is required to close the beach
-Boat lanes and craft route
-FAC/FIAC

Subsurface Defense
-Theater assets
-CRUDES
-Operating near share

Question 8

Discuss DATF doctrine/supporting concepts within the ARG/MEU

Question 9

Identify MEU missiles and rockets and indirect fire assets, vehicle assets

Answer 9

Missiles and rockets
-Javelin (MER 2500M)
-TOW missile (MER 2NM
-AT-4
-LAW
-SMAW
-Carl Gustav

Indirect Fire Assets
-M777
-81mm mortar
-60mm mortar
-HIMARS

LAR - Light Armored Recon
CAAT - Combined AntiArmor Team

Question 10

Identify MEU aviation assets

Answer 10

AV-8B Harrier
F35B Lightning
MV-22B Ospreys
AH-1Z Viper
UH-1Y Venom
CH-53 Super Stallion
MH-60S Nighthawk
VBAT
LAAD - Low Altitude Air Defense

Question 11

Identify MEU Logistics combat element

Answer 11

Machine gunner
Forward arming and refueling points

Question 12

Discuss DATF integration/training considerations when employing MEU assets

Question 13

Identify MEU command element

Answer 13

MRF Maritime Raid Force
Radio Batallion
Air Naval Gun Liaison Company
Operations in the Information Environment

Question 14

Discuss DATF planning considerations when employing MEU assets

Answer 14

LF commander planning responsibilities
-identify ACE and GCE quick reaction force support
-Identify number of sorties and load outs
-Participate in SOP
-Provide air capabilities coordination
-Executing missions as agreed upon in the air tasking order

Question 15

Discuss DATF embarktation considerations when employing MEU assets

Answer 15

-spread loading assets
-ammunition and ordinance
-CLF may embark based on tasking from initiating directive

Question 16

Discuss DATF training considerations when employing MEU assets

Answer 16

Training during planning
-Training plan
-coms plan
-Early integration
-Technical tactical proficiency
-Shared knowledted

Question 17

List DATF GCE Elements

Answer 17

Snipers
Optics
CSW - 240/50CAL/40MM
Vehicles- Light Armored Recon & Combined AntiArmor Team

Question 18

List DATF USMC Missile and Rocks

Answer 18

Javelin
TOW Missile
HIMARS

Rockets:
AT-4
LAW
SMAW
Carl Gustav

Question 19

List ACE Elements

Answer 19

RQ-21 Blackjack
VBAT
LAAD - Low Altitude Air Defense