Section 108 Flashcards
Discuss the function of the Command Element within the MAGTF.
The mission of the CE is to command and control, direct, plan, and coordinate the air, ground, logistics, intelligence, and communications operations of assigned forces.
Discuss the role and responsibility of the Chief of Staff within the command element.
The chief of staff functions as the executive officer if so directed.
Responsible for directing, coordinating, supervising, and training the staff.
Frees the Commander from routine managerial duties.
Primary conduit for exchange of info between staff and Commander.
Discuss the role and responsibility of the principle staff within the command element.
In units commanded by a general, these officers make up the general staff.
In other units, these officers make up the executive staff..
Discuss the role and responsibility of the special staff within the command element.
Advise and assist the Commander and other staff in a particular specialty (such as supply or legal).
Discuss the role and responsibility of the personal staff within the command element.
Personal staff work directly for the Commander.
Discuss the role of the Staff Secretary.
Administrative assistant to the Chief of Staff
Discuss the role of the Chaplain.
Responsible for matters pertaining to spiritual and moral well-being of the command.
Operates under cognizance of the Chief of Staff.
Discuss the role of the Surgeon.
Directly responsible to the Commanding General.
Advises and represents the CG, staff and unit commanders on medical and med service issues.
Advises on the medical effects of weapon systems and environment.
Coordinates the activities of the Med Planner.
Supervises medical activities throughout the MEF including prev med, environmental health, sanitation of food services.
Discuss the role of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO).
Advises the CG on public affairs matters.
Discuss the role of the Comptroller.
Responsible for financial management.
Operates under the cognizance of the Chief of Staff.
Discuss the role of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) / Legal Officer.
Assists the Commander in the administration of military justice and processing of legal matters.
Discuss the role of the Inspector General.
Investigates noncriminal allegations.
Ensures the combat readiness of subordinate units in the command.
J/G/S-1
Personnel/admin
Branches:
manpower, personnel, career planning, adjutant
J/G/S-2
Intelligence
Branches:
intelligence, counterintelligence, signals intelligence
J/G/S-3
Operations
Branches:
current operations, future operations, tactical exercise control group, special operations training group
J/G/S-4
Logistics
Branches:
logistic plans, strategic mobility, supply, health services
J/G/S-5
Planning
Branches:
general war planning, contingency planning, forces planning, joint policy and doctrine
J/G/S-6
CIS
Branches:
information systems management, communications security, maintenance section
J/G/S-7
Inspector/Safety
Advises and assists the CG with eval and inspection of activities and units
Request mast
J/G/S-8
Comptroller
Advises the commander in all matters pertaining to financial management
J/G/S-9
Civil Affairs
Sergeant Major
Principle enlisted advisor to the CG on all matters pertaining to enlisted Marines.
Joins the CG’s party on visits and readiness inspection trips when enlisted personnel are involved.
Disseminates CG’s policies to enlisted personnel.
Command Master Chief
Advises the CG, staff, and unit commanders regarding Navy policy for Navy enlisted matters.
Advises the CG, Surgeon, Chaplain, and Dental Officer on matters pertaining to morale, welfare, and training of enlisted members.
Accompanies the CG and Surgeon on staff visits and official functions when appropriate.
Define the Table of Organization (T/O) and discuss as it pertains to your unit.
The T/O provides authority for staffing and all other resources for a unit.
Contains a unit’s mission, organization, concept of employment, administrative capabilities, and logistics capabilities.
Define the Table of Equipment (T/E) and discuss as it pertains to your unit.
A document listing the equipment a unit is required to maintain in order to accomplish its mission.
When used with the T/O, it serves as the basis for determining what publications and additional equipment may be required by the unit.
What is the Command Element (CE) of a Marine Expeditionary Force?
MHG (MEF Headquarters Group)
State the area of responsibility of the MEF Headquarters Group.
Provides admin and service support to the CE and to intel, counterintelligence, ground recon, CIS, and liaison organizations subordinate to the MEF CE
State the area of responsibility of the radio battalion.
Provides tactical signals intelligence, communications security monitoring, and special intelligence communication support to the MAGTF.
State the area of responsibility of the communications battalion.
Provides communications and information systems (CIS) support to MARFOR component headquarters and MAGTF CEs.
State the area of responsibility of the intelligence battalion.
Organizes, trains, and equips task-organized detachments for service with MAGTFs or other commanders as directed.
State the area of responsibility of the counterintelligence (CI)/human intelligence (HUMINT) company.
Collects, processes, and disseminates intelligence information in support of the MAGTF.
State the area of responsibility of the marine corps imagery support unit (MCISU).
Provides imagery analysis support for the MEF and subordinate MAGTFs.
State the area of responsibility of the civil affairs group.
Plans and executes civil military operations while serving as the liaison between military forces and civil authorities, the local population, and non-governmental organizations.
State the area of responsibility of the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO).
Plans, coordinates, and conducts terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied, and coalition forces operating in or adjacent to the MAGTF battlespace.
What is the command element of a MEB?
MEB Command Group
Sourced from parent MEF, Deputy MEF Commander
What is the command element of a MEU?
MEU Commander and his supporting staff
