Section 106- Ground Combat Element Flashcards
Explain the purpose and employment of a Marine Division (MARDIV).
State the mission and function of the following components:
• Infantry regiment - The primary mission of the infantry regiment is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel his assault by fire and close combat. The infantry regiment is the major element of close combat power of the Marine division. The regiment, with appropriate attachments, is capable of independent, sustained operations
• Artillery regiment - The mission of artillery in the Marine division is to furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit. The artillery regiment is the primary source of fire support for the Marine division. Its operations and actions are closely integrated with those of the infantry to be responsive to rapidly changing tactical situations. The artillery regiment provides a fire support coordination section to assist in establishing and operating an FSCC at the division COC
• Tank battalion - The mission of the tank battalion is to close with and destroy the enemy by using am1or protected firepower, shock effect, and maneuver and to provide anti-mechanized fire in support of the Marine division. The battalion is best employed as a maneuver force without detaching units. However, the division commander may task organize forces of tanks, mechanized infantry, and other division resources based on mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available (METT-T) that require cross attachment of tank battalion and infantry regiment assets. Employment of the tank battalion must take advantage of the speed, mobility, and firepower of the organization
• Headquarters battalion - The primary mission of the headquarters battalion is to exercise command, control, and administration of the Marine division. It contains an H&S company, a division headquarters with an H&S company, a reconnaissance company, a special security communications tean1, a communications company, a military police (MP) company, the division band, and a truck company
• Assault amphibian battalion - The mission of the assault amphibian battalion is to land the surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during an1phibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore. The battalion and its subordinate units are assigned to or in support of a MAGTF to provide ship-to-shore lift capability during the amphibious assault. During operations ashore, the battalion elements provide mobility equal to that of tanks to the assaulting elements of the MAGTF. AAVs are primarily used to transport personnel in tactical operations. If assets permit, they may be used as cargo carriers forward of the forward edge of the battle area (FEBA)
• Light armored reconnaissance battalion - The mission of the LAR battalion is to conduct reconnaissance, security, and economy -of-force operations and, within capabilities, conduct limited offensive or delaying operations that exploit the unit’s mobility and firepower. The LAR battalion and its subordinate companies are capable of being employed separately or as part of a GCE. Speed and firepower, combined with maneuver, are used to exploit the offense in all types of combat operations. The LAR battalion assets emphasize the mobility and firepower that are characteristic of light armored vehicles (LAVs)
• Combat engineer battalion - The mission of the combat engineer battalion is 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. The combat engineer battalion provides close combat support and limited general engineer support for the division through task-organized combat engineer elements for GCE units. Operation of those elements supporting forward units is generally decentralized. Engineer support requirements to the rear of forward elements ·will be performed under centralized engineer battalion control. The engineer support company provides augmentation in the form of personnel and specialized engineering equipment to the combat engineer companies
• Reconnaissance battalion - The mission of the Reconnaissance battalion is to conduct amphibious reconnaissance, ground reconnaissance, surveillance, Battle space shaping and limited scale raid in support of the Marine Division and its subordinate elements
State the purpose, employment, and characteristics of the following:
• Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) - The amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) is employed to conduct mechanized (mech) operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore. Official designation AAV-7A1 (formerly known as LVT-7) is the current amphibious troop transport of the United States Marine Corps and is also operated by other forces
• Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) - Light armored vehicles are strategically deployed by either airlift or sealift. LAR provides a very capable force that is mobile across the levels of war The LAV-25 (Scout) is a lightly armored, eight-wheeled, amphibious vehicle. It is equipped with a stabilized 25mm cannon, a pintle-mounted 7.62mm machine gun, and a coaxially mounted 7.62mm machine gun capable of engaging mechanized targets and personnel. Manned and operated by a driver, a gunner, and a vehicle commander is capable of carrying four infantry scouts in the rear
• M1A1 tank - The M1A1 combat (main battle tank uses high speed, maneuverability, and a variety of weapons to attack and destroy enemy tanks, equipment, and forces. The tank provides protection from enemy weapons. Mission is 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.
• The tank is equipped with:
Laser rangefinder
Thermal Imaging System (TIS)
Main gun, M256 120mm
Coaxial machinegun, M240 7.62mm
Commander’s Machinegun, M2 .50 cal
Grenade Launcher M250
Engine: Turbine engine
Discuss the principles of Fire Support Coordination (FSC).
• Fire support is fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives
• Fire support coordination is the planning and executing of fires so that targets are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of weapons
• Discuss the role of the Fire Direction Center (FDC). [ref. (e), pp. 2-10 thru 2-11 and 6-5 thru 6-6]
• The FDC is organized to meet the requirements and conditions existing at the artillery headquarters.
- The mission of the Marine division is to execute amphibious assault operations and such other operations as may be directed.
- The Marine division must be able to provide the ground amphibious forcible-entry capability to an amphibious task force (ATF) and conduct subsequent land operations in any operational environment.
- The division commander fights by using combined-arms tactics and tailors the force to the demands of each mission.
- The Marine division is employed as the GCE of the MEF or may provide task-organized forces for smallerMAGTFs
Name the types of regiments and battalions in a Marine division.
- 3 (THREE) Infantry Regiments
- Tank Battalion
- Assault Amphibian Battalion
- Combat Engineer Battalion
- Artillery Regiment
- Headquarters Battalion
- Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
What is the Ground Combat Element (GCE)of:Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)?
- 1 infantry battalion(3 Infantry Companies) reinforced with:
- Weapons Company
- Artillery battery
- Reconnaissance platoon
- Combat engineer platoon
- Light armored reconnaissance platoon
- Tank battalion
- Assault amphibian platoon
- TOW section
- Tank Platoon (when required)
- SFCP
- Scout Sniper platoon
What is the Ground Combat Element (GCE)of:Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)?
- 1 infantry regiment (3 infantry battalions) reinforced with:
- Tank Battalion (-)
- Light Armored Reconnaissance Company
- Assault Amphibian Company
- 3 Artillery Battery’s
- 1 EFSS Battery
- 1 HMMARS Battery
- 2 Combat Engineer Platoon
What is the Ground Combat Element (GCE)of:Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)?
A Marine Division
State the mission and function of the following components:
• Infantry regiment -
State the purpose, employment, and characteristics of the following:
• Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) - The amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) is employed to conduct mechanized (mech) operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore. Official designation AAV-7A1 (formerly known as LVT-7) is the current amphibious troop transport of the United States Marine Corps and is also operated by other forces
• Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) - Light armored vehicles are strategically deployed by either airlift or sealift. LAR provides a very capable force that is mobile across the levels of war The LAV-25 (Scout) is a lightly armored, eight-wheeled, amphibious vehicle. It is equipped with a stabilized 25mm cannon, a pintle-mounted 7.62mm machine gun, and a coaxially mounted 7.62mm machine gun capable of engaging mechanized targets and personnel. Manned and operated by a driver, a gunner, and a vehicle commander is capable of carrying four infantry scouts in the rear
• M1A1 tank - The M1A1 combat (main battle tank uses high speed, maneuverability, and a variety of weapons to attack and destroy enemy tanks, equipment, and forces. The tank provides protection from enemy weapons. Mission is 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.
• The tank is equipped with:
Laser rangefinder
Thermal Imaging System (TIS)
Main gun, M256 120mm
Coaxial machinegun, M240 7.62mm
Commander’s Machinegun, M2 .50 cal
Grenade Launcher M250
Engine: Turbine engine
Discuss the principles of Fire Support Coordination (FSC).
• Fire support is fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives
• Fire support coordination is the planning and executing of fires so that targets are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of weapons
• Discuss the role of the Fire Direction Center (FDC). [ref. (e), pp. 2-10 thru 2-11 and 6-5 thru 6-6]
• The FDC is organized to meet the requirements and conditions existing at the artillery headquarters.
The primary mission of the infantry regiment is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel his assault by fire and close combat. The infantry regiment is the major element of close combat power of the Marine division. The regiment, with appropriate attachments, is capable of independent, sustained operations
• Artillery regiment -
The mission of artillery in the Marine division is to furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit. The artillery regiment is the primary source of fire support for the Marine division. Its operations and actions are closely integrated with those of the infantry to be responsive to rapidly changing tactical situations. The artillery regiment provides a fire support coordination section to assist in establishing and operating an FSCC at the division COC
• Tank battalion -
The mission of the tank battalion is to close with and destroy the enemy by using am1or protected firepower, shock effect, and maneuver and to provide anti-mechanized fire in support of the Marine division. The battalion is best employed as a maneuver force without detaching units. However, the division commander may task organize forces of tanks, mechanized infantry, and other division resources based on mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available (METT-T) that require cross attachment of tank battalion and infantry regiment assets. Employment of the tank battalion must take advantage of the speed, mobility, and firepower of the organization
Headquarters battalion -
The primary mission of the headquarters battalion is to exercise command, control, and administration of the Marine division. It contains an H&S company, a division headquarters with an H&S company, a reconnaissance company, a special security communications tean1, a communications company, a military police (MP) company, the division band, and a truck company
• Assault amphibian battalion -
The mission of the assault amphibian battalion is to land the surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during an1phibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore. The battalion and its subordinate units are assigned to or in support of a MAGTF to provide ship-to-shore lift capability during the amphibious assault. During operations ashore, the battalion elements provide mobility equal to that of tanks to the assaulting elements of the MAGTF. AAVs are primarily used to transport personnel in tactical operations. If assets permit, they may be used as cargo carriers forward of the forward edge of the battle area (FEBA)
• Light armored reconnaissance battalion -
The mission of the LAR battalion is to conduct reconnaissance, security, and economy -of-force operations and, within capabilities, conduct limited offensive or delaying operations that exploit the unit’s mobility and firepower. The LAR battalion and its subordinate companies are capable of being employed separately or as part of a GCE. Speed and firepower, combined with maneuver, are used to exploit the offense in all types of combat operations. The LAR battalion assets emphasize the mobility and firepower that are characteristic of light armored vehicles (LAVs)
• Combat engineer battalion -
The mission of the combat engineer battalion is 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. The combat engineer battalion provides close combat support and limited general engineer support for the division through task-organized combat engineer elements for GCE units. Operation of those elements supporting forward units is generally decentralized. Engineer support requirements to the rear of forward elements ·will be performed under centralized engineer battalion control. The engineer support company provides augmentation in the form of personnel and specialized engineering equipment to the combat engineer companies
• Reconnaissance battalion -
The mission of the Reconnaissance battalion is to conduct amphibious reconnaissance, ground reconnaissance, surveillance, Battle space shaping and limited scale raid in support of the Marine Division and its subordinate elements
State the purpose, employment, and characteristics of the following:
• Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) -
Discuss the principles of Fire Support Coordination (FSC).
• Fire support is fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives
• Fire support coordination is the planning and executing of fires so that targets are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of weapons
• Discuss the role of the Fire Direction Center (FDC). [ref. (e), pp. 2-10 thru 2-11 and 6-5 thru 6-6]
• The FDC is organized to meet the requirements and conditions existing at the artillery headquarters.
The amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) is employed to conduct mechanized (mech) operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore. Official designation AAV-7A1 (formerly known as LVT-7) is the current amphibious troop transport of the United States Marine Corps and is also operated by other forces
• Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) -
Light armored vehicles are strategically deployed by either airlift or sealift. LAR provides a very capable force that is mobile across the levels of war The LAV-25 (Scout) is a lightly armored, eight-wheeled, amphibious vehicle. It is equipped with a stabilized 25mm cannon, a pintle-mounted 7.62mm machine gun, and a coaxially mounted 7.62mm machine gun capable of engaging mechanized targets and personnel. Manned and operated by a driver, a gunner, and a vehicle commander is capable of carrying four infantry scouts in the rear
