FMFWO study guide Flashcards
Sergent John C Quick
Medal of Honor for semaphoning an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire
Smedley D. Butler
Major General who got 2 Medals of Honor
- Veracruz
- First Caco War in Haiti.
Battle of Guadacanal
August 1942
- first US land offensive of WWII
- first combat test of the new amphibious doctrine
- cruicial turning point of the war in the Pacific by providing a base to launcher further invasions of Japnese held islands
Battle of Tarawa
Gilbert Islans were the first inteh line of advance fo rthe offensive in the Central Pacific
*Japanese said it would take a million Americans 100 years to conquor it
*1943- Marines secured the island in 76hrs
- extended reef so we had to load offshore - death from enemy fire and drowing
purpose of the Battle of Mariana Islands
Air Force needed airfields and Navy needed advanced bases
WWII battle involving Guam
Battle of Mariana Islands
- 1943
b/c Air Force needed airfields & Navy needed advanced bases
WWII battle on Saipan, Guam, & TInian
Battle of Mariana Islands
1943
for Air Force airstrips & Navy advanced bases
Battle of Bougainville
1943
to neutralize Rabaul, a hub for Japanese air power in the Pacific
WWII battle to neutralize Rabaul
Battle of Bougainville
1943
to neutrailze Rabaul, a Japanes air power
led the Landing at Inchon
1950
Major General Oliver P Smith
Oliver P. Smith
Major General
commanded the 1950 amphibious landing at Incheon
Battle of Chosin Reservior
1950
retrograde movement, brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuated their wounded/dead, maintained tactical integrity, and smashed seven of the 10 North Korean divisions sent to anhiliate them
Korean War movements involving Marines
1950
- Incheon amphibious landing w/Major General Oliver P. Smith
- retrograde movement w/preserved tactical integrity at Battle of Chosin Reservoir
2 Vietnam War battles involving Marines
Second Battle of Khe Sanh 1968
Battle of Hue City (Tet) 1968
Tet Offensive battle
Battle of Hue City 1968
what happened at the Battle of Hue City
1968
Vietnamese holiday of Tet, Communists launched a surprise offensive by infiltrating a large number of their troops into the major population centers of Hue City, South Vietnam
- first time the Marines fought in built up areas since Korean war
- house to house fightin
Battle of An-Nasiriya
2003
Nasiriya, Iraq
first large-scale battle fought by the US Marines in OPeration IRai Freedom
first large-scale battle fought by Marins in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Battle of An-Nasiriya
2003
sword of the Marine Corps
Mamelukes: elite muslim military force from northern Africa
Presley O
Bannen was prsented it during his Tripoli expedition
E-8
Master Sergent
First Sergent
E-9
Master Gunnery Sergent
Sergent Major
Sergent Major of the Marine Corp
O-4
Major
O-5
Lieutenant Colonel
O-6
COlonel
one star MC
Brigidier General
two star MC
Major General
three star MC
Lieutenant General
four start MC
General
Generals of the MC
O-7: Brigidier General
Major General
Lieutenant General
General
BMLG
difference between Marine Corp
roles
&
functions
roles: broad and enduring purposes Congress established by law for the Services
functions: specific responsibilities assigned to the Services by teh presient/SecDef to enable the Serivces to fulfill their legally established roles
source of the official mission of the Marine Corp
1952 Amendment tot he National Security Act of 1947
definition of a MARDIV
groudn force of combat and combat support units organized and equipped primarily for amphibous operations
- 3 infantry regiments
- 1 artillergy regiment
- combat support battalions
HQ of 3D MAW
Miramar, California
role of MLG
provides tactical logistics above the organic capability of supproted units to all elements of the unit, supply chain management and a link to operational and theatre level logitic agencies capable of supporting the MEF
key feature of the MAGTF
“expandability”
- able to expand the original force -rather than replacing it with a larger one- promotes continuity of operations
SPMAGTF
special-purpose MAGTF nonstanding MAGTF temporaily formed to conduct a specific mission.
PTP
Predeployment Trainign Plan
purpose of a MEU
embarked aboard an ARG, a deployed MEU gives PRez/SecDef/CCDR a quick sea-based reaction for a wide variety of situations.
- often first on the scene for crisis
- can conduct enabling actins for larger follow-on forces
- visible/credible presence in trouble spots & shows US commitment to protect interests abroad
GFMIG
Global Force Managemetn Implementation Guidance
Navy component of a MEU
PHIBRON: amphibious squadron
NSE: Navy Support Element
LHD/LHA, LPD, LSD
MEU Mission Esential Tasks
-Amphibious assault & raid
- MIO/VBSS
- Advance Force Operations
GCE of MEB
Regimental Landing Team
ACE of MEB
Marine Air Group
definition of a MEF
priniciple warfighting organization of the Marien Corp, capable of conducting and sustaining expeditioanry oeprations in any geographic evnvironmetn
what does the Maritime Prepositioning Force consist of
MPSRON (marintime prepositioning ship squadron)
NSE (navy support element)
MAGTF FIE (fly0in eschelon)
number of days of supplies a MPSRON carries
Maritime PRpositioning Ships Squadron carries equipment/supplies for 30 days of comabt ops by a MEB
inherent risk
risk is inherent in every phase of tasking, missions, and operations due to today’s complex and dynamic enviornment
4 basic principles of risk management
- accept risk when risk outweights costs
- accept no unnecessary risk
- anticipate and manage risk by planning
- make risk decisions at the right level
5 steps of operational risk management
- ID the hazards
- assess the hazards
- make risk decisions
- implement controls
- supervise
3 steps in step 1 of operational risk managemetn
- ID the hazards
-conduct an operational analysis- conduct a preliminary hazard analysis
- determine root causes of hazards
3 steps in step 2 of operational risk management
- assess the hazards
- determine severity
- determien probability
- assign the risk assessment code
RAC
Risk Assessment Code
- in step 2 of ORM “assess the hazards”, this code is the expression of risk that combines the elements of hazard severity and mishap probability
hearing protection decibels
over 85 weighted decibels (dBA)
140 dB Peak
PKP as an extinguishing agent
potassium bicarbonate
control a class B fire
MOST IMPORTANT is securing the flow of gas
- AFFF, Halon, PKP
- never extinguish flammable gases unles sthere is a good chance that the flow fo gas can be secured
Service Chain of Command
Prez
SecDef
SECNAV
Commodant of Marine Corp
to MC units not assigned to the CCDR
Job of the highest ranking Marine
Commodant of hteMC
member of Joint Chiefs of Staff
- organization, policy, plans, and programs for the MC
- advices the President, SecDef, NSC, HSC, SecNav or matters involving the MC
term of the Commodant of the Marine Corp
4 years nominated byt eh PRsident.
4 star
supporting commander
APCS
CDR who provides augmentation forces of other support to a supported commander
- the CDR who aids, protects, complements, or sustains another commander’s force and who is responsible for providing the assistance required byt eh supported commander
what authority is support
support is a command authority
covered in the directive that defines the support relationship
- purpose of the support relationship
- effect desired
- scope of action to be taken
- forces/resources allocated to the supporting effort
- time/place/level/duration of the supporting effort
- relative priority of the supporting effort
- authority, if any, to modify the supporting CDR inthe event of exceptional opportunity or an emergency
- degree of authority granted to the supported CDR over the supporting efgort
examples of ADCON
resources
equipment
personnel management
logistics
individual/unit training
readiness
mobilization
demobilization
discipline
OPCON
authority to perform those functions of command over subordinatns forces involving organizing and emploing commands/forces,
assigning tasks,
designating objectives, and
giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish teh mission
TACON
authority over assigned/attached forces or commands, or military capability/forces made available for tasking,
that is limited to thedetailed direction and control over movements/maneuvers wthing the operational area
DIRLAUTH
Direct Liaison Authority
- authority granted by a CDR to a subordinatnt to directly consult or coordinate an action
**a coordination relationship not a authroity through which command may be executed
coalition
arrangemetn between 2 or more nations for a common action/objective
DRRS
Defense Readiness Reporting System
5 PIllars of Institutional Readiness
unit readiness
capability & capacity to meet requirements
high quality people
infrastructure sustainment
equipment modernization
P-level
lower percentage of the personnel strength and military occupational speciality fill cauculatinos
T-level
“Training”
assessmetn of the unit’s training to accomplish its mission
- reporting units wio base their T-level on the percentage of METs trained to standard
role of the ACE
MAGTF CDR principal advisor/SME on aviation activities
6 main functions of Marine Corp Aviation
assault support
air reconaissance
AAW
OAS
EW
control of aircraft and mission
subfunctions of “Anti-Air Warfar” of Marine Corp aviation
OAAW
air defense (active & passive)
subfunctions of “OAS” of Marine Corp Aviation
CAS
DAS (air interdiction, armed reconnaissance)
subfunctions of “Control of Aircraft and Missiles”
Air Direction
Air Control (Airspace Managemnt, Airspace Control)
definition of OAS
offensive air support
- operations conducted against enemy installations/facilities/personnel in order to directly assist in teh attainment of MAGTF objectives by destroying enemy resources or isolating enemy military forces
VMA
Marine Attack Squadron
VMFA
Marine Fighter/Attack Squadrons
VMU
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadrons
DAS where you attack a known target that is briefed in advance
air interdiction operation
aviation attack against targets of opportunity not briefed in advance
DAS = armed reconnaissance operation
AAW
antiair warfare
- gain/maintain air superiority
- actions used to destory/reduce the enemy air and missile defense to an acceptable level
mission of the TAOC
Tactical Air Operations Center
mission: detect, identify, and control the interception of hostile aircraft and missiles
definition of OAAW
offensive anti-air warfare
- operations conducted against enemy air assets and air defense systems before they can be launched or assume an attacking role
transportation of personnel/equipment from FOB/remote areas
air evacuation
VMAQ
Marine Electronic Warfare Squadron
ATARS
advanced tactical aerial reconaissance system
air direction
authority to regulate the employment of air resources to maintain a balance between their availability and the priorities assigned for their use
air control
authority to direct the physical maneuver of aircraft in flight or to direct an aircraft/surface to air weapons unit to engage a specific target
- includes: airspace management & airspace control
airspace control
authority to direct the maneuver of aircraft so that the best use is made of assigned airspace
- coordination, integration, regulation, and identification
airspace management
coordination, integration, and regulation oof the use of airspace based on defined dimensions
characteristic of the MAG
smallest aviation unit designed to conduct operations with no outside assistence except access to its source of supplies
aviation logistics to MAG
MALS - Marine Aviation Logistical Squadron
primary task of VMGR
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron
VMGR
Marine Aerial Refuel Transport Squadron
FSCC
Frie Support Coordination Center
VMFA
Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron
3 tasks of VMFA
Marine Figher/Attack Squadron
- intercept/destroy enemy aircraft & surface targets
- escort friendly aircraft
- capability to deploy/operate from advanced bases and aircraft carreirs
- SEAD operations
- day/night CAS under all types of weather
- can do extended range operations by utilizing aerial refueling
platform that provides helicopter escort
VMA
Marine Attack Squadron
roles of the VMA platform
Marine Attack Squadron
- attacks/destroys surface targets
- helicopter escort
- air defense operations
VMM
Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron
primary function of VMM
Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron
- provide combat assault troop transprot
- combat assault transport of supplies/equipment
HMH
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
CH-53E
LAAD
low altitude air defense
- close-in, low-altitude, surface to air weapon fires in defense of MAGTF assets
3 types of UAS
RQ-__
Puma, Raven, Wasp
aka Osprey
MV-22B
speed of Osprey
(cruise/max)
cruise = 266 knots
max = 280 knots
liters in Osprey
12 liters
combat radius of Osprey
420nm
empty weight of the OSprey
35,000 lbs
total passengers of Osprey
24 passengers
12 liter
air ambulance liter capacity of the C-130
“Hercules”
74 liter capcacity
mission of the MARDIV
provide forces for amphibious assaults/execute other operations as directed
CEB
Combat Engineer Battalion
LAR
Light Armored Reconaissance Battalion
MARDIV organization
HQ
tank Bn
Assault Amphibian Battalion
LAR Bn (light armored reconaissance battalion)
CEB: combat engineer batakion
REconnaissance Bn
Infantry Refiment
ARtillery
what is the BLT built around
Battalion Landing Team
- infantry battalion
primary mission of the infantry regiment
locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel his assualts by fire and close comat
major element of close combat power of the MARDIV
infantry reigment
“nucleus” of the BLT
the battalion is the basic tactical unit of ground combat power and the nucleus of the BLT
basic tactical unit in the infantry battalion by which teh battalion accomplishes its mission
rifle companies
primary mission of the infantry battalion
locate, close with, and destory the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel his assauolt by fire and close comabt
mission of the artillery in the MARDIV
furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destorying, or suppressign targets thtat threatening the success fo the supported unit
primary source of fire support for the MARDIV
artillery regiment
what must employment of the tank battalion take advantage of
its organizational speed, mobility, firepower
mission of the tank battalion
close with and destory the enemy by using armor-protected firepower, shock effect, maneuver, and to provide anti-mechanized fire in support of the MARDIV
mission of the Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
conduct reconnaissance, securityl and economy for force operations and, within capabilities, conduct limited offensive ro delayed operations that exploit teh unit’s mobility and firepower
RECON Bn
Reconnaissance Battalion
- conduct advance force operations,
battlespace shaping,
amphibious/underwater/ground reconnaissance,
or surveillance to observe, identify and reprot intellige nce information on teh enemyh, weather, and terrain
operating range of an AAV
300 mile at a cruising speed of 25mph on a flat hard serface road with max land speed of 45mph
soil that the AAV can operate in
has a ground pressure of 9.1 lbs per square in. so that lets it operate in soil that the M1A1 tank and LAV ant
most seaworthy personnel landing craft in military service
AAV
AAV in water
- most seaworthy personnel landing craft in military service
- operates in calm to moderate seas
- can negotiate up to 10ft plunging surf and self-rigth from a 180 degree roll
speed of the AAV in waer
8.2mph
range of AAV in calm seas
45 miles at 8.2mph
liter kits available for the AAV
up to 6 liters
important thing to remember about the AAV
NOT designed to be an infantry fighting vehicle
- lacks armor protection, stabilized weapon station, low silhuette, means for the infantry to fight from the vehicle without exposing themselves to driect fir
SINCGARS
single-channel ground and airborne radio syhsetm
LAV
Light Armored Vehicle
flat tires and LAV
an LAV can run on a flat tire for 25 miles at 30 mph
LAV in water
LAV can’t cross the surf line
- can cross bodies of water with current less than 8.2ft per second
FCS
Fire Support Coordination
- planning/execution of fires so that targets are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group fo wapons
objectives of fire direction
- continuous/accurate/timely fire support under all conditions of weather, visibility, land terrain
- prompt massing of fires of all available units in any area within range
- rapid delivery of fires within teh zone ofthe supported unit
FSCL
Fires Support Coordination Line
TOT
time on target
CLR
Combat Logistics Regiment
2 types of CLR
Direct Support (1 digit number)
General Support (2 digit number)
CLR- __ (1 digit number)
Combat Logistics Regiment
Direct Support (tactical logistics to the Marine infantry division beyond its organic capabilities)
CLR-_ (2 digit number)
Combat Logistics Regiment
General Support
general logistic and maintence support to the MEF
CLB
Combat Logistics Battalion
*tactical logistics to an infantry regiment beyond its organic capabilities
CLC
Combat Logistics Company
LCE for a MEU
Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) is teh LCE for a MEU
LCE for a MEB
Combat Logistics Regimetn (CLR) is teh LCE for a MEB
LCE for a MEF
MLG
breakdown of LCE in a MAGTF
Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) = MEU
Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) = MEB
MLG = MEF
MTVR
7-ton/Medium Tactical Vehicle REplacement
aka 7-Ton
MTVR = Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement
HIMARS
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
HMMWV
High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle
JLTV
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
MRAP
Mine Resistent Ambush PRotected
class I supplies
substinence
rations
gratitutous health|welfer
class III supplies
POL
class IV supplies
construction
class V supplies
ammunition
class VII
major end items
class VIII
medical supply
AAA
arrival and assembly area
LFSP
Landing Force Support Party
AAOE
Arrival and Assembly Operations Element
SLRP
Survey Liaison and Reconnaissance Party
APOE
Aerial Port of Embarkation
- selected locatino for marshalling, staging, and loading aboard aircraft
NAVAIDS
navigational aids
APOD
aerial port of debarkation
- airfield wtihin the AAA seleced to offload personnel and material
SPOE
sea port of embarkation
SPOD
sea port of debarkation
STS
ship to shore
mission of the CE
C2, direct, plan, and coordinate the air, ground, logistics, intelligence, communications, and informatino systems
CIS
communications and information systems
G-8
Comptroller
G-9
Civil Affairs
chaplain’s role in OPLAN/OPORD/campaign plans
Chaplain prepares Appendix 6 (Chaplain Activities) to Annex E to the OPLAN/OPORD/vampaign planq
responsible for financial management
Comptroller
specific responsibilities of G-1/S-1
personnel strength management,
personnel replacement management,
discipline/law/order
POW
HQ management
casualty managemnet
personnel management
morale/personnel services
COPS officer
current operations
FUOPS
future operations
IO officer
information oeperations offiver
role of the Command Master Chief
enlisted advisor to the command on formulation/implemetation of all policies pertaining to MWR, job satisfaction, discipline, utilization, and training of enlistded personnel
BSO
Budget Submitting Office
MET
Mission Essential Tasks
MIG
Marine Information Group
IMINT
image intelligenve
CAG
civil affairs group
ANGLICO
Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
sequence of events for amphibous operations
planning
embarkation
rehearsal
movement
action
CATF
commander amphibious task force
CbT
combatting terrorism
force protection
preventative measurs to mitigate hostile actions against DOD personnel to include family members, resources, facilities, and critical information
authorizations of use of deadily force
- inherent right of self-defense
- defense of others
- assets vital to national security
- inherently dangerous property
- national critical infrastructure
- serious offenses against persons
- arrest/apprehension
- escape
3 circumstances where the MWD will not be released
- no suspect in sight
- in areas with children except as a last resrt short of the use of a firearm
- into a crowd of people
preferred method to high speed persuit
NOT high speed persuit
= roadblocks and tire deflating devices
HEMI
human electro-muscular incapitation
fundamentals of rear area security
- RAS is a MAGTF responsibility
- units are responsible for their own local security
- RAS effort places minimum reliance on teh GCE
- RAS effort is proportional to the threat
