GCE Missions

Question 1

What is the mission of the infantry?

Answer 1

To close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel his assault by fire and close combat.

Question 2

What is the mission of arty battalion?

Answer 2

To furnish close and continuos fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit.

Question 3

What is the mission of a tank battalion?

Answer 3

To close with and destroy the enemy by using armor protected firepower, shock effect, and maneuver and to provide anti mechanized fire in support of the marine division.

Question 4

What is the mission of the amphib assault battalion?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

Mission of CEB?

Answer 5

To enhance the mobility, counter mobility, and survivability of the marine division through close combat engineer support and to provide the limited general engineering support that is required for the functioning of the marine division.

Question 6

Mission of LAR?

Answer 6

To conduct reconnaissance, security, and economy of force operations and, within capabilities, conduct limited offensive or delaying operations that exploit the units mobility and fire power.

Question 7

Mission of recon battalion?

Answer 7

To conduct ground recon and observation in support of the marine division and its elements.

Question 8

What is the mission of a marine division?

Answer 8

To execute amphibious assault operations and such other operations as may be directed