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What significant event occurred in 1775?
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Marine Corps was created Nov 10th in Philadelpha at Tun Tavern by a a resolution of the Continental Congress, which raised two battalions of Marines. Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these two battalions
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What significant event occurred in 1776?
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The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War (New Providence Island)
-Nickname "Leatherneck" |
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What significant event occurred in 1805?
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Marines stormed the Barbary pirates stronghold at Burma on the "shores of Tripoli
-Stars and Stripes raised for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere |
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What significant event occurred in 1847?
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Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during the Battle of Chapultepec.
-Marines helped take California |
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What significant event occurred in 1859?
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Under command of Col Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by abolitionist John Brown
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What significant event occurred in 1868?
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Marine Corps adopted an emblem
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What significant event occurred in 1883?
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The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis," was adopted
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What significant event occurred in 1900?
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Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected the Gegation Quarter against attack during the Boxer Rebellion in Peking China
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What significant event occurred in 1913?
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Marine Corps established its aviation unit. Maj Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot
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What significant event occurred in 1933?
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Marine Corps reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force
Marine Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, VA |
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What significant event occurred in 1965?
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Marines landed in South Vietnam which committed the Marine Corps to the longest war in its history
Marines landed in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens in response to an attempted coup of the local government |
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What significant event occurred in 1982?
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Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force
On Oct 23rd, a suicide truck bomb attack on the headquarters building killed 241 Americans and wounded 70 others. |
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What significant event occurred in 1991
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Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply with United nations resolutions
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The Battle of Belleau Wood
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Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood that threatened Paris during World War I. Nickname "Teufelhunden" or "Devil Dogs"
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The Battle of Guadalcanal
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On 7 Aug 1942, the 1st Marine Division landed on the beaches of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and launched the first United States land offensive of WWII
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The Battle of Tarawa
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The prime objective was the Tarawa Atoll and Betio Island which had been fortified to the point that the Japanese commander proclaimed that it would take a million Americans 100 years to conquer it. On 20 Nov 1943, Marines landed and secured the island within 76 hours. (Central Pacific)
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The Battle of Mariana Islands
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Due to the need for airfields by the Air Force and advanced bases for the Navy, the Marianas were invaded
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The Battle of Iwo Jima
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On 19 Feb 1945, Marines landed on Iwo Jima in what was the largest all-Marine battle in history.Suffering over 23,300 casualties, it was the bloodiest in Marine Corps History
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The Battle of Chosin Reservior
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Despite facing a 10-division force sent to annihilate them, Marines smashed seven enemy divisions in their march from the Chosin Reservoir.
Marines brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuated their wounded and dead, and maintained tactical integrity. (North Korea, November 1950) |
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The Battle of Hue City
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During the Vietnamese holiday of Tet in January 1968, Communist forces launched a surprise offensive by infiltrating large numbers of their troops into the major population centers of Hue City, South Vietnam. The city was secured on 25 February 1968
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Archibald Henderson
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"The Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps" Became the Commandant in 1820 and held his command for 39 years, leading the Corps through the Indian Wars, the War with Mexico, the opening of China, and the disorders in Central America.
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John Quick
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Participated in an operation to seize an advanced base for the Atlantic Fleet battalion of Marines at Cuzco Well(Guantanmo Bay). The SgtMaj won the Medal of Honor for semaphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire.
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Dan Daly
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SgtMaj Daly is recongnized for earning two Medals of Honor:(1) Chinese Boxer Rebellion and (2) First Caco War in Haiti.
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Louis B. "Chesty" Puller
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LtGen Puller and a force of about 32 Marines became famous for their ability to engage rebel groups and bandits while scouring the jungles in a wide area of Nicaraqua to the Honduran border. Became known as "Tiger of the Mountains"Marine Corps' mascot named after him.
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Gregory R. "Pappy" Boyington
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Commanded VMH-214, the "Black Sheep" during WWII. Recognized for Marine prowess in aerial dogfights. Also recognized as the Marine Corps' top ranking flying ace with 28 victories ("kills") (1945)
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Ira H. Hayes
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A Pima Indian who was one of the Marines immortalized in the now famous photograph taken of the second flag raising incident on Mount Suribachi shortly after the Japanese stronghold was taken on 23 Feb 1945.
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Opha Mae Johnson
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The Marine Corps' first enlisted woman on 13 Aug 1918
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Margaret A. Brewer
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Served as the seventh and last Director of Women Marines (WM) during the period 1973-1977. Became the first woman general officer on 11 May 1978.
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Robert E. Bush
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Earned the Medal of Honor with 1st MarDiv during the Battle of Okinawa. While providing aid to casualties, the Japanese counterattacked. While holding the plasma in one hand, he emptied his weapon into the advancing Japanese ranks accounting for 6 enemy casualties despite his own injuries.
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John "Jack" H. Bradley
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Earned the Navy Cross during the Battle of Iwo Jima...performed life saving treatment while positioning himself to shield his patient and pulled the man thirty yards through intense fire to safety
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Robert R. Ingram
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Petty Officer Ingram earned the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. PO Ingram crawled through bullet spattered terrain to a downed Marine and was shot in the palm of his hand. With a life-threatening wound, he continued to render aid.
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What significant event occurred in 2001?
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The attacks on NYC and D.C. Marines units deployed to the Arabian Sea as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. 25 Nov 15th MEU arrived in Afghanistan and set up a fortified base, "Camp Rhino,". The mission code-name "Swift Freedom", sealed off the city of Kandahar, cutting off incoming supplies and escape routes
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What significant event occurred in 2003?
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Operation Iraqi Freedom was launched. In a matter of three weeks the government of Saddam Hussein and his Baath political party was demolished
Battle of Nasiriya: 23-29 March - 2D Marine Expeditionary Brigade- The first major battle of the Iraq War; Marines were tasked with capturing two out to three key bridges over the Euphrates in the city on the advance to Baghdad |
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What significant event occurred 31 Mar 2004?
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Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah ambushed a convoy containing four American private military contractors from Blackwater USA, who were conducting delivery for food caterers. Photographs of the event were released to news agencies worldwide, causing outrage in the United States.
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What significant event occurred in April 2004
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Coalition Forces fought the First Battle of Fallujah, "Operation Vigilant Resolve", in order to capture or kill insurgent elements considered responsible for the deaths of the Blackwater Security team
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What significant event occurred 7 Nov 2004
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"Operation Phantom Fury" was launched to recapture the city of Fallujah. 95 American troops were killed and 560 were wounded. After six days of intense battles, Fallujah was fully occupied by U.S. Forces. Bloodiest battle of the war in Iraq
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What are the nine common elements found in a combat environment?
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Violent,unnerving sights and sounds
Casualties Confusion and lack of info Isolation Communications breakdown Individual discomfort and fatigue Fear, stress, and mental fatigue Continuous operations Homesickness (Violent C4 Is In F H) |
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Charateristics that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear
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Morale, Discipline, Espirit de corps, Proficiency, Motivation
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What is BAMCIS?
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Used to memorize the six troop leading steps
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What does the acronym BAMCIS stand for?
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Begin planning
Arrange recon Make recon Complete the plan Issue the order Supervise |
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Article 1 of Code of Conduct
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I am an American, fighting in the armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense
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Article 2 of Code of Conduct
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I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have means to resist
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Article 3 of Code of Conduct
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If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy
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Article 4 of Code of Conduct
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If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obery the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way
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Article 5 of Code of Conduct
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When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no verbal or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.
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Article 6 of Code of Conduct
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I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America
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Rights of prisoners of war
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-Receive sanitary, protective housing and clothing
-Receive a sufficient amount of food to sustain good health -Receive adequate medical care -Receive necessary facilities for proper hygiene -Practice religious faith -Keep personal property except weapons, military equipment, and military documents -Send and receive mail -Receive packages containing non-contraband items -Select a fellow POW to represent you -Receive humane treatment -Have a copy of Geneva Convention and it's annexes in view -Have a copy of all camp regulations, notices, orders and publications about POW conduct in view |
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Obligations of prison of war
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Reuired to give their captors:
Name Rank Service number Date of birth |
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What is ORM?
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A decision making tool used by people at all levels to increase operational effectiveness by anticipating hazards and reducing the potential for loss
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Concept of the ORM process
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Reduce the potential for loss, increase our ability to make informed decisons, minimizes risks to acceptable levels, will reduce mishaps, lower costs, and provide for more efficient use of resources
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Steps of ORM
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Identify Hazards
Assess Hazards Make Risk Decisions Implement Controls Supervise |
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Four principles of ORM
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-Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost
-Accept no unnecessary risk -Anticipate and manage risk by planning -Make risk decisions at the right level |
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Head protection
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Marine Corps personnel assigned to head hazardous or hardhat areas. Any other personnel entering head-hazardous areas shall wear appropriate head protection
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Hearing protection
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All personnel that enter or work in an area where the operations generate with noise levels greater than 84 dBA, 140 dB peak sound pressure level or greater.
Double protection shall be worn in areas where noise levels exceed 104 dBA, personnel exposed to gunfire in a training situation or to artillery, motar, or missile firing |
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What are the seven elements of he Marine Corps mission?
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-Provide fleet marine forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the United States fleet
-Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments -Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine tactics techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations -Provide Marine forces for airborne operations -Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine procedures, and equipment for airborne operations -Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans -Perform other duties as the President may direct |
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Service Chain of Command
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Begins with the President, through the Secretary of Defense through the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps
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Operational Chain of Command
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Runs from the President, through the Secretary of Defense directly to commanders of combatant commands
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Marine Corps operating forces
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Marine Corps Forces(MARFOR)- organized as MAGTFs and are either employed as part of naval expeditionary forces or separately as part of larger joint or combined forces
-Marine Corps Security Forces(MCSF)- includes approximately 3,400 Marines who protect key naval installations and facilities worldwide. -Marine Security Guard(MSG)- MSG provide security at embassies and consulates around the globe to Dept of State...assigned to 121 diplomatic posts in 115 countries |
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Define Force Service Support Group (FSSG)
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A composite grouping of functional components that provides CSS above the organic capability of supported units to all elements of the MEF
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Most significant attribute of the FSSG
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Permanently organized command charged with the responsibility of providing all major CSS functions for the MEF beyond the organic capabilities
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Mission of the FSSG CE
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Provides general and direct support, sustained CSS above the organic capabilities of supported elements of MAGTFs in the functional areas of CSS during deployment and employment of the MEF
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Six tasks of the CE of the FSSG
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-Provide centralized ground supply support
-Provide authorized overflow organizational and intermediate maintenance support -Coordinate transportation and throughput support -Provide general engineering support to the MEF -Provide health service support -Coordinate services support |
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Direct support
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Support provided by a unit not attached to the supported unit, but required to give priority to the support required by that unit
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General support
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Support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to any particular subdivision thereof
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Task organization
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Process of allocating available assets to subordinate commanders and determining their command and support relationships
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G1
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Personnel
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G2
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Intelligence
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G3
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Operations
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G4
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Logistics
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G5
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Civil Affairs
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G6
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Communications
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Logistics
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"the science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces
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Purpose of Close Order Drill
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For a commander to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner
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Define Combat Service Support
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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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Purpose of Close Order Drill:
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Simple formations
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Purpose of Close Order Drill:
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Increase the confidence of junior officers and noncommissioned officers through the use of commands
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Purpose of Close Order Drill:
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Marines an opportunity to handle individual weapons
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Purpose of Close Order Drill:
Teach |
Discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic response to orders
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Drill Terms:
Element |
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company, or other unit which is part of a larger unit.
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Drill Terms:
Formation |
An arrangement of elements on line, in column, or in any other prescribed manner.
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Drill Terms:
Line |
A formation in which the elements are abreast
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Drill Terms:
Rank |
A line of Marines or vehicles placed side by side
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Drill Terms:
File |
A single column of Marines or vehicles one behind the other
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Drill Terms:
Flank |
The right or left extremity of a unit either on line or in column. (Right or left perimeter of a formation)
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Discuss the three levels of logistic support
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Strategic- The level of war at which a nation determines national or multinational security objectives and guidance, and develops and uses national resources to accomplish those objectives
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 Tactical- The level of war at which battles and engagements are planned executed to accomplish military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces |
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Drill Terms:
Normal interval |
Normal individual length in a formation is one arm's length (Dress right dress)
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Drill Terms:
Close interval |
The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the the hip (At close interval, dress right dress)
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Drill Terms:
Guide |
The individual to which the formation regulates and forms
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Drill Terms:
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The length of a full step at a regular marching pace (30 inches back to chest)
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State the six functional areas of tactical logistics
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Supply- issuing materiel to supported units
Maintenance- actions taken to keep materiel in serviceable conditions and actions required to return materiel to serviceable condition Transportation-moving from one location to another General Engineering- Different from combat engineering. Considered a CSS function Health Services- seeks to minimize the effect that wounds, injuries, and disease have on unit effectiveness, readiness, and morale Services-provides for the effective administration, management, and employment of military organizations |
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Define a Combat Service Support Element
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Provide supply, maintenance, transportation, deliberate engineering, health, postal, disbursing, prisoner or war, information systems, exchange, utilities, legal, and graves registration services
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What are the three duties of the interior guard?
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1. Preserve Order
2. Protect Property 3. Enforce regulations within the jurisdiction of command |
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Interior guard chain of command:
Commanding Officer |
Ensures the security of the command
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Interior guard chain of command:
Field officer of the day |
Ensures the security of the command
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Interior guard chain of command:
Officer of the day |
Supervises the main guard. Directs inspection of the guard by other officers or NCOs
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Interior guard chain of command:
Commander of the guard |
Ensures proper instruction, discipline, and performance of duty of the main guard
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Interior guard chain of command:
Sergeant of the guard (SOG) |
Ensures proper instruction, discipline, and performance of duty of the main guard
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Interior guard chain of command:
Corporal of the guard |
Directly supervises/assigns the members of the guard assigned to that relief. Performs duties of the SOG in his/her absence.
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Identify and Explain the four THREATCON conditions
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Normal - No known threat indicated
Alpha - A general threat is possible. Terrorist activity against installations and personnel are possible Bravo - An increased and more predictable threat of terrorism action Charile - An incident has occurred or intelligence has been received that some form of terrorist action is imminent. Delta - A terrorist attack has occurred or intelligence indicates that a terrorist action against a specific location is likely. |
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Discuss the seven principles of logistics support
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Responsiveness- the right support in the right place at the right time
Simplicity- fosters efficiency in both the planning and execution of logistics operations Flexibility- the ability to adapt logistics structure and procedures to changing situations, missions, and concepts of operation Economy- providing sufficient support at the least cost without impairing mission accomplishment or jeopardizing lives Attainability- the ability to provide the minimum essential supplies and services required to begin combat operations Sustainability- the ability to maintain logistics support to all users throughout the are of operations for the duration of the operation Survivability- the capacity of the organization to protect its forces and resources |
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AH-1W Cobra
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Primary function: Attack helicopter
Speed: 147 Knots Crew: 2 Officer Mission: Fire support and security for forward and rear area forces |
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CH-46E Sea Knight
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Primary function: Medium lift assault support helicopter
Speed: 145 Knots Crew: 4- pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st Mechanic/aerial gunner Mission: provide all-weather, day/night, night vision goggle assault transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during amphibious and subsequent operations ashore |
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CH-53D Sea Stallion
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Primary function: Transportation of equipment and supplies during the ship-to-shore movement of an amphibious assault and during subsequent operations ashore.
Speed: 130 Knots Crew: 4-pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st mechanic/aerial gunner Mission: designed for the transportation of equipment supplies and personnel during the assault phase of an amphibious operation and subsequent operations ashore |
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CH53E Super Sea Stallion
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Primary function: Transportation of heavy equipment and supplies during the ship-to-shore movement of an amphibious assault and during subsequent operations ashore
Crew: 4-pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st mechanic/ aerial gunner Mission: designed for the transportation of material and supplies; can also retrieve downed aircraft including another CH-53E |
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UH-1N Huey
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Primary function: Utility helicopter
Speed:121 knots Crew: 2 Officers, 2 Enlisted Mission: Airborne command and control, combat assault, medical evacuation, maritime special operations, supporting arms control and coordination, fire support and security for forward and rear area forces |
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MV-22B Osprey
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Primary function: Amphibious assault transport of troops, equipment and supplies from assault ships and land bases
Mission: Marine Corps Assault Support |
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EA-6B Prowler
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Primary function: Airborne Electronic Warfare support to Fleet Marine Forces
Speed: .99mach Crew: 4 Mission: collect tactical electronic order of battle (EOB) data |
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AV-8B Harrier II
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Primary function: Attack and destroy surface targets under day and night visual conditions
Cruise speed: Subsonic to transonic Crew: 1 Mission: to attack and destroy surface and air targets, to escort helicopters, and to conduct other such air operations as may be directed |
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KC130F/R/T Hercules
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Primary function: In-flight refueling; tactical transport
Speed: 315 knots Crew: 2 pilots, 1 navigator/systems operator, 1 flight engineer, 1 first mechanic, 1-2 loadmasters Mission: provides support required by MAGTF; provide in-flight refueling to both tactical aircrafts and helicopters as well as rapid ground refueling when required |
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F-18A/B/C Hornet
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Primary function: Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft under all-weather conditions and attack and destroy surface targets
Cruise speed: High subsonic to supersonic Mission: Conduct day and night close air support; conduct armed escort of friendly aircraft; conduct day and night suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) |
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F-18D Hornet
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Primary function: Attack and destroy surface targets, day or night, under all weather conditions; conduct multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance; provide supporting arms coordination; intercept and destroy enemy aircraft under all weather conditions
Cruise speed: High subsonic to supersonic Crew: 2 Mission: Conduct day and night supporting arms coordination to include forward air control, tactical air coordination and artillery/naval gunfire spotting; Conduct battlefield illumination and target illumination |