LESSON 129 [2 OF 11] MARINE LOGISTIC GROUP (MLG) FUNDAMENTALS

Question 1

How is Marine Logistics Group (MLG) defined?

Answer 1

A permanently organized grouping of functional components that provides LCE support above the capability of supported units to all elements of the MEF.

Question 2

What does MLG support?

Answer 2

Support 1 MEF or 4 MEU’s - called MLB when forward deployed.

Question 3

How is the GENERAL support type defined?

Answer 3

Support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to any particular subdivision thereof.

Question 4

How is the DIRECT support type defined?

Answer 4

A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force’s request for assistance.

Question 5

How is the TASK ORGANIZATION support type defined?

Answer 5

An organization which assigns the means to accomplish assigned tasks in any planned action to responsible commanders. It is the process of allocating available assets to subordinate commanders and establishing their command and support relationships.

Question 6

What is the role of the command element of MLG?

Answer 6

Provide GENERAL and DIRECT support to the MAGTF in the functional LCE areas. Contains the G shops (1-4, 6-8, 10, and special staff).

Question 7

What is the acronym for the 6 tasks of the MLG command element?

Answer 7

SSGT HO

Question 8

What are the 6 tasks of the of the MLG Command Element (CE)?

Answer 8

S - Supply Support
S - Service Support
G - General Engineering
T - Transport & Throughput
H - Health Services Support
O - Overflow I&O Maintenance

Question 9

Out of the G-shops 1 through 10, which two G-shops are not included?

Answer 9

G-5 and G-9

Question 10

What special staff is included in the MLG CE?

Answer 10

-Chaplain
-Surgeon
-Inspector General
-Public Affairs Officer
-Staff
-Judge Advocate
-Security Manager