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What is the definition of Logistics?
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Logistics is defined as “the science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces.”
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What is the definition of Combat Service Support (CSS)?
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Combat Service Support (CSS) is defined as the essential capabilities, functions, activities, and tasks necessary to sustain all elements of operating forces in theater at all levels of war.
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What are the three levels of logistic support?
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1. Strategic.
2. Operational. 3. Tactical |
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Concerning the three levels of logistic support, what is Strategic Support?
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Strategic: the level of war at which a nation, often as a member of group of nations, determines national or multinational (alliance or coalition) security objectives and guidance, and develops and uses national resources to accomplish those objectives.
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Concerning the three levels of logistic support, what is Operational Support?
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Operational: the level of war at which campaigns and major operations are planned, conducted, and sustained to accomplish strategic objectives within theaters or areas of operations.
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Concerning the three levels of logistic support, what is Tactical Support?
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Tactical: the level of war at which battles and engagements are planned and executed to accomplish military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces.
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How many functional areas of tactical logistics are there?
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There are 6 functional areas of tactical logistics.
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What are the six functional areas of tactical logistics?
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1. Supply.
2. Maintenance. 3. Transportation. 4. General Engineering. 5. Health Services. 6. Services. |
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What is the purpose of the CSSE element of the MAGTF?
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The Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) element is task-organized to provide the full range of combat service support necessary to accomplish the MAGTF mission.
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How many principles of logistics support are there?
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7.
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What are the 7 principles of logistics support?
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Flexibility.
Economy. Attainability. Responsiveness. Simplicity. Sustainability. Survivability. |
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What is the definition of War Reserve Material (WRM)?
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WRM is defined as mission-essential principal end items, secondary items, and munitions required to attain operational objectives.
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What is a T/O?
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Table of Organization.
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When are War Reserve Materials acquired?
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WRM inventories are acquired during peacetime.
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What is the definition of LTI?
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LTI – Limited Technical Inspection: equipment inspections that are limited in scope and objective.
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How long is the MEU able to sustain itself?
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15 days.
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What are LTI’s generally directed at inspecting?
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LTI’s are generally directed at inspecting equipment conditions to determine the extent and level of maintenance required to restore it to a specified condition or to check for serviceability status.
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How long is a MEF Forward Brigade able to sustain itself?
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30 days.
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What is a TAM?
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Table of Authorized Materiel.
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How long is a MEF able to sustain itself?
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60 days.
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What is a T/E?
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Table of Equipment.
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What is the concept of the Maritime Pre-positioning Force (MPF)?
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The Maritime Pre-positioning Force (MPF) concept reflects brigade-sized unit deployment/MEF employment utilizing Military Sealift Command (MSC) chartered ships to pre-positioned necessary supplies and equipment.
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What is the MPSRON?
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Maritime Pre-positioned Ships Squadron.
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