GCE Flashcards
What are the subordinate elements within the Marine Division?
Infantry Regiment; Artillery Regiment; Independent Battalions
What is the mission of an Infantry Regiment?
To locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel the enemy’s assault with fire and close combat
What is the mission of an Artillery Regiment?
Furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit.
What is the mission of a Reconnaissance Battalion?
Conduct ground and amphibious reconnaissance in support of the Division
What is the mission of a Combat Engineer Battalion?
To enhance the mobility, counter-mobility and survivability of the Marine Division through close combat engineer support and to provide limited general engineering support that is required for the functioning of the Marine Infantry Division
What is the mission of a Tank Battalion?
The tank battalion provides the ground combat element (GCE) commander with the employment flexibility and capabilities that can contribute to a decisive victory on a dynamic battlefield. When integrated with the MAGTF, its armor-protected firepower, shock, and maneuver make tank battalions effective combat units.
What is the mission of an AAV Bn?
To land the surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore
What are the five IDF assets in the Marine Division?
HIMARS; EFSS; M777; 81mm mortar; 60mm mortar
Where does the HIMARS reside within the Division?
Artillery Battalion
Where does the EFSS reside within the Marine Division?
Expeditionary Fire Support System (120mm Mortar) Artillery Battalion
Where does the M777 reside within the Marine Division?
Artillery Battalion
Where do the 81mm Mortars reside within the Marine Division?
Weapons Co. Under the Infantry Battalions
Where do the 60mm Mortars reside within the Marine Division?
Weapons Plt, under each Infantry Company
