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FMF Enlisted PQS Guide

Section 103Marine Corps Mission

and Organization Fundamentals

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperlink


103.1: 7 Elements of the Marine Corps Mission

Provide What it says:Provide Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign.

What it means:The main purpose of the Marine Corps is to provide the means with which to fight a war. To provide combined arms (air, ground, and sea elements) to take and defend advanced naval and air bases from the enemy.

(Example: the seizure of Guadalcanal and Mariana Islands from the Japanese in WWII)

Section 103: Mission & Organization Fundamentals

Amphibious assault. Note the combined arms: air support and ground troops both launched from ships at sea


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_guadalcanal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariana_and_Palau_Islands_campaign

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrier_jet

http://blog.usni.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2dassaultamphibianbattalion1.jpg



Provide What it says:Provide Marine forces for airborne operations in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, according to doctrine set by the Joint Chiefs of Staff

What it means:In addition to amphibious and land based assault, the Marines will maintain a solid air assault program and use those Marines alongside Army, Navy, and Air Force troops



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachutist_Badge_(United_States)





Provide What it says:Provide detachments and organizations for service of armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of Naval property at naval stations and bases

What it means:Although the Navy guards many of its own bases, Marines are often tasked with providing security or security detachments at US embassies, naval property, naval stations, and naval bases

(Example: Marine security is often used to guard Navy bases that contain advanced or nuclear weapons, such as Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook. Marines also provide security at US embassies or US Navy property on foreign soil, see pictures on right)


Guard at US Navy property in Singapore

Marine guarding US embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti


http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/fallbrook.htm

http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/haiti/haiti-intervention-04-9.jpg



Develop What it says:Develop in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations

Develop in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, procedures, and equipment for airborne operations

What it means:The Marine Corps spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually on research and development, working to write better doctrine, develop better tactics and to design the best possible gear with which to use those tactics.

(Example: The Marine Corps base in Quantico, VA was established in 1933 in large part to house the Marine Corps Equipment Board, their research and development unit )


Live fire weapon testing

Prototype weapon currently under development




Expand What it says:Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans

What it means:The Marine Corps has a very large mission, especially when considering that it is by far the smallest branch of the military. A robust recruiting and recruit training program must be maintained to make sure that when a new Marine joins the force, he or she is fully able to jump right in and handle their share of the workload.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._Lee_Ermey



PerformWhat it says:Perform such other duties as the President may direct

What it means:The Marine Corps are referred to as “the President’s 9-1-1 team. Because of their unique structure and organization, they can be deployed quickly to any part of the world, making them the ideal force for immediate action. Because of this situation, when a MEU deploys, it brings along enough supplies so that it is capable of performing almost anything that the President asks of them worldwide on a moment’s notice.

(Example: 11th MEU rebuilds Iraqi village after it is destroyed by freak rainstorm in 2007)



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_George_W._Bush

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_Obama



PerformWhat it says:Perform such other duties as the President may direct

What it means:The Marine Corps are referred to as “the President’s 9-1-1 team.” Because of their unique structure and organization, they can be deployed quickly to any part of the world, making them the ideal force for immediate action. Because of this situation, when a MEU deploys, it brings along enough supplies so that it is capable of performing almost anything that the President asks of them worldwide on a moment’s notice.

(Example: 11th MEU rebuilds Iraqi village after it is destroyed by freak rainstorm in 2007)


Corpsman providing medical aid to Iraqi civilian

Building school in southern Iraq


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Combat_Engineer_Battalion




Quick reviewWhat element starts with the word “expand” ?




“Expand peace time components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans.”





What is a simplified explanation of that element?





What is a simplified explanation of that element?To have a good recruiting and recruit training program so that the Marine Corps can accomplish its missions.






Finish this sentence: “The first element is to provide Fleet MarineForces with combined arms and supporting…”







“To Provide Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the United States Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign.”








Name one example of a land operation listed in the FMF manual that demonstrates using Marines to seize land for naval and air bases.








Name one example of a land operation listed in the FMF manual that demonstrates using Marines to seize land for naval and air bases.

Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of Mariana IslandsBattle of Iwo Jima



Quick reviewFinish this sentence: “Provide detachments and organizations for service…”




“Provide detachments and organizations for service of armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases.”





What are some situations in which Marines may be used for security?





What are some situations in which Marines may be used for security?Navy ships, especially those with advanced or nuclear weaponsNaval bases & stations, especially those with advanced or nuclear weaponsEmbassiesNaval property overseas






Finish this sentence: “Develop in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine…”

(2 answers to this question, please give both)






Finish this sentence: “Develop in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine…”

(2 answers to this question, please give both)“Develop in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force , the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.”

“Develop in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force the doctrine, procedures, and equipment for airborne operations.”



103.2: Two parallel chains of commandSection 103: Mission & Organization Fundamentals

President Secretary of Defense

Secretary of the Navy

Commandant of the Marine

Corps

Service Chain of Command

The service chain of command includes the SECNAV and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Because of the two extra administrative links in the chain, it sometimes referred to as the “In Garrison” chain of command. This chain of command gives leadership and guidance on matters such as uniform regulations, required training proficiencies, and long term plans and goals.

President Secretary of Defense

Combatant commanders and

leaders in the field

Operational Chain of Command

The operational chain of command runs from the President, through the Secretary of Defense, and then directly through to the commanders of combatant commands for missions and forces assigned to them. Eliminating two links of the chain speeds up the communications process and gives the President and Secretary of Defense better control and understanding of events on the ground.



Quick reviewWhat is the main purpose of eliminating the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps from the Operational Chain of Command?




Removing two links from the chain speeds up the communication process and gives the President and the Secretary of Defense better control and understanding of what’s going on on the ground.





Which chain of command would be more likely to set forth guidance on basic annual training requirements for the fleet?






Service






Service

What are all of the links in the Service Chain of Command?President > SECDEF> SECNAV> Commandant of the Marine Corps






Service


What are all of the links in the Operational Chain of Command?






Service


What are all of the links in the Operational Chain of Command?President > SECDEF > Operational Commanders






Service



In April of 2009 a team of Navy SEAL snipers took out three Somali pirates who were holding a US civilian hostage. The order to fire came from the President through which chain of command?






Service



In April of 2009 a team of Navy SEAL snipers took out three Somali pirates who were holding a US civilian hostage. The order to fire came from the President through which chain of command?

Operational



103.3: Marine Corps Operating Forces

Marine Forces Marine Corps forces (MARFOR) are organized as Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs) and are either employed as part of naval expeditionary forces or separately as part of larger joint or combined forces. The commanders of MARFOR Atlantic and MARFOR Pacific serve as Marine Corps component commanders to their respective combatant commanders and may also serve as commanding generals of Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) Atlantic, Pacific, and Europe. As commanding generals with the status of a Naval Type Commander, they provide forces for service with Commander US Atlantic Fleet, Commander US Pacific Fleet, and Commander US Naval Forces Europe.


AH-1W, Cobra helicopter

Landing Craft Air Cushioned


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AH-1W

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_Craft_Air_Cushion

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_Craft_Air_Cushion

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AH-1W



Marine Corps Security ForcesMarine Corps Security Forces (MCSF) provide security at Navy installations. The MCSF include approximately 3,400 Marines who protect key Navy installations and facilities worldwide. Although not assigned to combatant commands, they are considered part of the operating forces of the Marine Corps. These security forces include Marine barracks and Marine Security Force companies in the US and abroad, as well as Marine detachments afloat.


Marine Barracks, Washington D.C.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Security_Forces

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Barracks,_Washington,_D.C.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Barracks,_Washington,_D.C.



Marine Security Guard DetachmentsMarine Security Guard Detachments serve at embassies and consulates around the world. The Marine Security Guard Battalion provides forces to the Department of State for embassy security. Currently, there are 121 posts in 115 countries around the world.


Guard at US Embassy in Damascus, Syria

Marine Security Guard in Mogadishu, Somalia


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Security_Guard








Quick reviewWhat are the three Marine Corps operating forces?




Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR)Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF)Marine Security Guard Detachments (MSG)





What is a simple way to describe the difference between Marine Corps Security Forces and Marine Security Guard Detachments?






Marine Corps Security Forces provide security at Department of Defense property and installations such as ships and Navy bases. Marine Security Guard Detachments provide security at Department of State property and installations, such as foreign embassies.







How many Marines make up the Marine Corps Security Forces?







How many Marines make up the Marine Corps Security Forces?3,400








How many posts in how many countries are currently guarded by Marine Security Guard Detachments?








How many posts in how many countries are currently guarded by Marine Security Guard Detachments?

121 posts in 115 countries



103.4: Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)

Headquarters, US Marine Corps consists of the Commandant and those staff agencies that advise and assist him in discharging those responsibilities prescribed by law and higher authority.

The internal organization of HQMC is described in the Headquarters Marine Corps Organization Manual

The Commandant of the Marine Corps is directly responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, efficiency, and readiness of the Marine Corps, the operation of the Marine Corps materiel support system (supply), and the total performance of the Marine Corps



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Headquarters

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headquarters_Marine_Corps

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headquarters_Marine_Corps


Quick reviewWhat manual lists the internal organization of Headquarters, US Marine Corps?




Headquarters Marine Corps Organization Manual





Where is Headquarters, Marine Corps located?





Where is Headquarters, Marine Corps located?Quantico, Virginia






Who makes up the personnel at Headquarters, Marine Corps?






Who makes up the personnel at Headquarters, Marine Corps?The Commandant of the Marine Corps and those staff agencies that advise and assist him.







Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps responsible to and what is he responsible for?








The Commandant is responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency, and readiness of the Marine Corps. He is also responsible for the materiel support system and the total performance of the Marine Corps.









Which chain of command does Headquarters, Marine Corps fall under?









Which chain of command does Headquarters, Marine Corps fall under?Service Chain of Command



103.5: Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF)

A MAGTF is the Marine Corps’ signature organizational structure. It gives the Marines the ability to complete missions across the entire spectrum of military operations. They are balanced, combined-arms forces with organic ground, aviation, and sustainment elements.

Although organized to participate as part of a Naval Expeditionary Force, MAGTFs carry with them the supplies needed for sustained operations ashore.

MAGTFs are organized, trained, and equipped to be able to perform a broad variety of missions from humanitarian relief to peacekeeping missions to intense combat. They can operate in extreme weather and hostile environments. MAGTFs can be loaded onto maritime prepositioning forces (cargo ships sitting off the coast of a potential hot spot), be shipboard based such as a MEU, or land based.

MAGTFs also have the capability of reconstitution, which is the ability to regenerate (swap out personnel), reorganize, replenish, and reorient itself for a new mission without having to return to its home base.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAGTF





Elements of a MAGTF

Command ElementThe CE is the MAGTF headquarters and is organized to provide the command and control (including intelligence and counterintelligence) necessary for all operations

The mission of the command element is to provide command and control of the MEF. It is responsible for the command, control, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistical operations of assigned forces.

Air Combat Element:The ACE is task organized to support the MEF by performing the six functions of Marine aviation. The ACE is built around an aviation organization that is augmented with appropriate air command and control, combat, combat support, and CSS units. The ACE can operate effectively from ships, expeditionary airfields, or from rudimentary forward operating sites when needed. The ACE can vary in size and composition from an aviation detachment with specific capabilities to one or more MAWs.


Lieutenant General James Mattis, former General of I MEF

II MAW Band


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_Combat_Element



Elements of a MAGTF

Ground Combat Element:The GCE is task organized to conduct ground operations in support of the MAGTF mission. It is normally formed around an infantry organization that is reinforced with artillery, reconnaissance, armor, and engineer forces and can vary in size from a rifle platoon to one or more Marine Divisions.

Logistics Combat Element:The CSSE is task organized to provide the full range of CSS functions and capabilities needed to support the continued readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF as a whole. It is formed around a CSS headquarters and can vary in size from a support detachment to one or more Marine Logistics Groups.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_combat_element

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistics_Combat_Element


103.11: Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF)

The real beauty of the MAGTF is in its flexibility with the different elements (headquarters, air, ground, and supply elements) and the ability to swap them out to make a MAGTF into a Special Purpose MAGTF (SPMAGTF). For example, if heavy ground presence is needed such as ending a localized rebellion, a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) can be reinforced with another company of Marines. If more supplies are needed such as during a humanitarian relief mission, the Logistical section can receive additional supplies and personnel. If the MEU is tasked with enforcing a “no-fly zone” and needs additional air support, the commander may request for an additional squadron or Air Group.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CH-53

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CH-46


Quick reviewWhat is the name of the Marine Corps’ signature structural model?




Marine Air Ground Task Force





What type of missions can a MAGTF accomplish?





What type of missions can a MAGTF accomplish?MAGTFs can accomplish any mission assigned to it from the full spectrum of military operations ranging from humanitarian assistance, peacekeeping missions, non-combatant evacuation operations, to intense combat.






What are the four main elements of a standard MAGTF?






What are the four main elements of a standard MAGTF?Command Element (CE)Ground Combat Element (GCE)Air Combat Element (ACE)Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)







Which element of the MAGTF is responsible for exercising command and control and providing communications, planning, training, and financial / budgeting services to the MAGTF?







Which element of the MAGTF is responsible for exercising command and control and providing communications, planning, training, and financial / budgeting services to the MAGTF?

Command Element (CE)



Quick reviewWhat element of the MAGTF is normally built around an infantry organization and is task organized to conduct ground operations in support of the MAGTF mission? It is often accompanied by artillery, reconnaissance, armor, and combat engineers.




Ground Combat Element (GCE)





Which element of the MAGTF is responsible for supporting the readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF as a whole?






Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)







Which type of MAGTF is different than the other types of MAGTFs in that the mission is unique or unusual and the sizes of its elements don’t necessarily correlate to the size of the other elements in order to complete the mission?







Which type of MAGTF is different than the other types of MAGTFs in that the mission is unique or unusual and the sizes of its elements don’t necessarily correlate to the size of the other elements in order to complete the mission?

Special MAGTF (SPMAGTF)



103.6: Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)Section 103: Mission & Organization Fundamentals

Command Element

(CE)

Marine Expeditionary ForceApproximately 35,000 – 55,000 sailors and Marines

A Marine Expeditionary Force is by far the largest MAGTF. For example, where as a Marine Expeditionary Unit would be sent to take a city, a Marine Expeditionary Force would be sent to take a province or entire nation.

Command Section

G1 Personnel and Administration

G2 Intelligence / Counterintelligence

G3 Operations and Training

G4 Logistics and Medical / Dental

G5 Planning

G6 Communications

Comptroller (Budget & Accounting)

Communication Security

Special Operations Training Group

Staff Judge Advocate (Legal Group)

Public Affairs

Air Combat Element (ACE):

Marine Aircraft Wing

Ground Combat Element (GCE): Marine Division

Combat Service Support Element (CSSE):

Marine Logistics Group

SRIG


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Expeditionary_Force


103.6: Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)

Command Element:The CE is the MEF headquarters and is organized to provide the command and control (including intelligence and counterintelligence) necessary for all operations in the MEF.

The mission of the command element is to provide command and control of the MEF. It is responsible for the command, control, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistical operations of assigned forces.

Air Combat Element:The Air Combat Element of a MEF is a Marine Air Wing, such as the 1st Marine Air Wing, based in Okinawa, Japan

Ground Combat Element:The Ground Combat Element of a MEF is a Marine Division, such as the 1st Marine Division, based in Camp Pendleton, California

Logistic Combat ElementThe GCE of a MEF is a Logistic Combat Element, such as the 3rd Logistics Combat Group based in Okinawa, Japan


Brigadier General James Mattis, former General of I MEF

II MAW Band


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Expeditionary_Force

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Marine_Air_Wing



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Marine_Division_(United_States)



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Marine_Logistics_Group



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Mattis




Quick reviewWhat are the G1 – G6 Divisions (shops) in the Command Element of a MEF?




G1 – Admin & PersonnelG2 – Intelligence and CounterintelligenceG3 – Operations and TrainingG4 – LogisticsG5 – PlanningG6 – Communications





Under which G shop does the Battalion Aid Station normally fall under?





Under which G shop does the Battalion Aid Station normally fall under?G4






What is the Air Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Force?






What is the Air Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Force?Marine Air Wing







What is the Ground Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Force?







What is the Ground Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Force?Marine Division








How many sailors and Marines are in a Marine Expeditionary Force?








How many sailors and Marines are in a Marine Expeditionary Force?35,000 – 55,000



Quick reviewApart from the G shops, what other elements are found in the Command Element of a Marine Expeditionary Force?




ComptrollerCommunications Security Management OfficeSpecial Operations Training GroupStaff Judge AdvocatePublic Affairs Office





What are the G1 – G6 Divisions (shops) in the Command Element of a Marine Expeditionary Force?







What is the mission of the Command Element of a Marine Expeditionary Force?







What is the mission of the Command Element of a Marine Expeditionary Force?The mission of the command element is to provide command and control of

the MEF. It is responsible for the command, control, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistical operations of assigned forces.



103.7: The 3 Standing MEFs

I Marine Expeditionary Force is based in southern California and Arizona

II Marine Expeditionary Force is based in North and South Carolina

III Marine Expeditionary Force is based in Hawaii and Japan

Each standing MEF consists of a permanent CE, one Marine Division, one Marine Air Wing, and one Logistics Combat Group



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_MEF

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/II_MEF

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/III_MEF





Quick reviewWhich MEF is located in Southern California and Arizona?




I MEF




I MEF

Which MEF is located in Japan and Hawaii?




I MEF

Which MEF is located in Japan and Hawaii?III MEF




I MEF


Where is II MEF?




I MEF


Where is II MEF?North and South Carolina




I MEF



What makes up a MEF?




I MEF



What makes up a MEF?Command ElementGround Combat Element (Marine Division)Air Combat Element (Marine Air Wing)Logistical Combat Element (Marine Logistics Group)



103.8: Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)Section 103: Mission & Organization Fundamentals

Marine Expeditionary BrigadeApproximately 7,000 – 10,000 sailors and Marines

Note: The “G” shops at the MEF level become known as “S” shops at the MEB and MEU levels

The Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a MAGTF built around a reinforced infantry regiment (reinforced with reconnaissance, tanks, artillery, engineers, and light armored reconnaissance,) an Marine Aircraft Group (MAG), and a Combat Logistical Regiment (CLR). Brigades are normally commanded by a brigadier general. As with all expeditionary forces, it is capable of rapid deployment and employment via amphibious shipping, strategic airlifts, and maritime prepositioning force assets (MPF).

S1 Personnel and Administration

S2 Intelligence / Counterintelligence

S3 Operations and Training

S4 Logistics and Medical / Dental

S5 Planning

S6 Communications


Marine Aircraft Group


Combat Logistical Regiment

SRIG

Command Element

(CE)

Ground Combat Element (GCE):

Reinforced Marine Infantry Regiment


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Expeditionary_Brigade


103.8: Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)

Command Element:The Command Element exercises command and control, is commanded by a brigadier general.

Air Combat Element:The Air Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a Marine Air Group, such as MAG -49, based in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

Ground Combat Element:The Ground Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a Marine Infantry Regiment, such as the 5th

Marine Regiment, based in Camp Pendleton, California

Logistic Combat ElementThe Logistical Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a Logistic Combat Element, such as the 3rd

Logistics Combat Group based in Okinawa, Japan



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Expeditionary_Brigade

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Aircraft_Group_49

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5th_Marine_Regiment







http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force_Reconnaissance

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Marine_Logistics_Group


Quick reviewWhat is the Ground Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?




A reinforced infantry regiment





What elements are added to the Marine Expeditionary Brigade to make it “reinforced” ?






Armor company (tanks) Artillery batteryCombat engineer company Reconnaissance companyLight armor reconnaissance company







What is the Combat Service Support Element of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?







What is the Combat Service Support Element of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?Combat Logistics Regiment








What is the Air Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?








What is the Air Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?Marine Aircraft Group









How many sailors and Marines are in a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?









How many sailors and Marines are in a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?7,000 – 10,000










Who generally leads a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?










Who generally leads a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?Brigadier Generals (one star)



103.9: Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)Section 103: Mission & Organization Fundamentals

Marine Expeditionary UnitApproximately 2,200 – 2,500 sailors and Marines

Note that all elements in a Marine Expeditionary Unit are “reinforced,” meaning that they take platoons or batteries from other units to fill their ranks. For instance, the infantry battalion is reinforced by a combat engineer platoon.

Note: The “G” shops at the MEF level become known as “S” shops at the MEB and MEU levels

S1 Personnel and Administration

S2 Intelligence / Counterintelligence

S3 Operations and Training

S4 Logistics and Medical / Dental

S5 Planning

S6 Communications


Reinforced Helicopter Squadron


Reinforced Combat Logistical Battalion

SRIG Detachment

Command Element

(CE)

Ground Combat Element (GCE): Reinforced Marine

Infantry Battalion

CH-46

CH-53

AH-1W

UH-1N

AV-8B

Combat Engineers Artillery

Reconnaissance

Light Armored Reconnaissance

(LAR)

Armor

Assault Amphibious

Vehicles (AAV)

Medical

Dental NBC

Motor - T

Communications


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Expeditionary_Unit



103.9: Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)

The Marine Expeditionary Unit is the standard forward-deployed Marine expeditionary organization. MARFOR Atlantic and MARFOR Pacific maintain forward-deployed units in the Mediterranean, the Western Pacific, and the Indian Ocean or Arabian Gulf region. The MEU can be thought of as a self-contained operating force capable of missions of limited scope and duration, or it can be thought of as a forward-deployed extension of the Marine Expeditionary Force. The MEU’s mission is to provide combatant commanders with a forward deployed, sea-based tactical unit capable of rapid crisis response (the President’s 9-1-1 force). MEUs carry the capability to conduct operations across the full range of military operations, plus Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW, pronounced MOOT-Wah). MEUs are trained, organized, and equipped as a self sustaining, general purpose, expeditionary MAGTF capable of limited range special operations.







http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MARSOC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battalion



When a MEU earns the Special Operations Capable (SOC) designator (i.e. 22 MEU (SOC), it is deemed capable of the following limited range special operations:

Reconnaissance & surveillanceSpecialized demolitionsTactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP)Seizure / recovery of offshore energy facilitiesSeizure / recovery of selected personnel or materielVisit, board, search, and seizure of vesselsIn-extremis hostage recovery







http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Operations_Capable



Command Element:The Command Element exercises command and control, is commanded by a colonel and contains a SRIG detachment

Air Combat Element:The Air Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit is a Marine Helicopter Squadron

Ground Combat Element:The Ground Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit is a Marine Infantry Battalion, such as 2nd Battalion 8th

Marines, based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Logistic Combat ElementThe GCE of a Marine Expeditionary Unit is a Logistic Combat Element, such as Combat Logistics Battalion- 7, based in Twenty-nine Palms, California




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Battalion_8th_Marines





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Logistics_Battalion_7

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Logistics_Battalion_7



Quick reviewHow many sailors and Marines make up a Marine Expeditionary Unit?




2,200 – 2,500




2,200 – 2,500

What does “SOC” stand for in the term “MEU (SOC)” ?




2,200 – 2,500

What does “SOC” stand for in the term “MEU (SOC)” ?Special Operations Capable




2,200 – 2,500


Name the seven specific SOC tasks that a Marine Expeditionary Unit is capable of.




2,200 – 2,500



Reconnaissance and SurveillanceSpecialized demolitionsTactical recovery of aircraft and personnelSeizure / recovery of offshore energy facilitiesSeizure / recovery of personnel / materielVisit, board, search, and seizure of vesselsIn-extremis hostage recovery




2,200 – 2,500




What is the meaning of the term “MOOTW” ?




2,200 – 2,500




What is the meaning of the term “MOOTW” ?Military Operations Other Than War. The term is used to describe any of a broad base of military operations that do not involve war such as humanitarian aid, evacuation of non-combatants, peacekeeping, and protection of shipping lanes (i.e. from pirates)



Quick reviewWhat makes up the Air Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit?




Reinforced helicopter squadron





What are the reinforcements of that helicopter squadron?





What are the reinforcements of that helicopter squadron?CH-46 (Sea Knights) CH-53 (Sea Stallions)AH-1W (Cobras) UH-1N (Hueys)AV-8B (Harriers)






What makes up the Ground Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit?






What makes up the Ground Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit?Reinforced infantry battalion







What are the reinforcements of that infantry battalion?Combat Engineers ReconnaissanceArtillery Light Armored ReconnaissanceArmor Assault Amphibious Vehicles








Who generally commands a Marine Expeditionary Unit?








Who generally commands a Marine Expeditionary Unit?Colonel









What makes up the Logistical Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit and what are they reinforced with?









What makes up the Logistical Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit and what are they reinforced with?

Combat Logistics battalion reinforced with medical, dental, motor-t, communications, and NBC



103.10: The 7 Standing MEUs

Within the 1st MEF are the 11th

MEU, the 13th MEU, and the 15th MEU


Within the 2nd MEF are the 22nd

MEU, the 24th MEU, and the 26th MEU

The 3rd MEF only contains the 31st MEU





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_MEU









http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22nd_MEU


















http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/31st_MEU


Quick reviewHow many total Marine Expeditionary Units are standing today?




Seven




Seven

Which three Marine Expeditionary Units are homeported in Southern California?




Seven

Which three Marine Expeditionary Units are homeported in Southern California?The three MEUs of 1st MEF: 11th MEU, 13th MEU, and 15th MEU




Seven


Which three Marine Expeditionary Units are homeported in North and South Carolina?




Seven


Which three Marine Expeditionary Units are homeported in North and South Carolina?The three MEUs of 2nd MEF: 22nd MEU, 24th MEU, and 26th MEU




Seven



Which Marine Expeditionary Force only contains one Marine Expeditionary Unit?




Seven



Which Marine Expeditionary Force only contains one Marine Expeditionary Unit?3rd MEF




Seven




What Marine Expeditionary Unit is part of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force?




Seven




What Marine Expeditionary Unit is part of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force?31st MEU


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