FMF 103 Flashcards
7 Elements of the MC Mission:
(1/7) Provide:
Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the US Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign.
7 Elements of the MC Mission:
(2/7) Provide:
Detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases.
7 Elements of the MC Mission:
(3/7) Develop:
In coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.
7 Elements of the MC Mission:
(4/7) Provide:
Marine forces for airborne operations in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force according to the doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
7 Elements of the MC Mission:
(5/7) Develop:
In coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, procedures, and equipment for airborne operations.
7 Elements of the MC Mission:
(6/7) Expand:
Peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans.
7 Elements of the MC Mission:
(7/7) Perform:
Such other duties as the President may direct.
The two parallel chains of command
- Service
- Operational
This chain of command begins with the President > SECDEF > SECNAV > Commandant of the MC
- Service
This chain of command begins with the President > SECDEF > Commanders of combatant commands
- Operational
The three OPERATING FORCES of the USMC
- MARFOR (Marine Corps Forces)
- MCSF (Marine Corps Security Forces)
- MSG (Marine Security Guard)
MARFOR is organized as what?
MAGTFs
MCSF consist of approximately (HOW MANY) Marines that protect naval installations and facilities world-wide.
3,400
MSG Detachments are located at (WHAT) around the world and are assigned to (HOW MANY) diplomatic posts in (HOW MANY) countries.
- Embassies & consulates
- 121
- 115
The HQMC is where (WHO) and those staff agencies that advise and assist the (WHO) in discharging those responsibilities prescribed by law or higher authority.
- Commandant of the MC
A (WHAT) is a balanced combined-arms forces organization that consist of (WHAT THREE) elements.
- MAGTAF
- Organic ground, aviation, and sustainment elements
The MEF CE is organized into how many sections?
- 11
Personnel and admin is (WHAT) division of the CE.
- G-1
Intel and counter-intel is (WHAT) division of the CE.
- G-2
Operations and training is (WHAT) division of the CE.
- G-3