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What does Section 103 cover?

Section 103 USMC Mission and Organization Fundamentals.
How many elements are there in the Marine Corps mission?
7
What is the 1st element of the Marine Corps mission?
Provide FMF with combined arms & supporting air in seizure or defense of US Fleet.
What is the 2nd element of the Marine Corps Mission?
Provide detachments & organizations to protect USN vessels, property, stations & bases.
What is the 3rd element of the Marine Corps Mission?
Develop in coordination with USA, USN, & USAF doctrine & tactical employment of landing forces in Amphibious Operations.
What is the 4th element of the Marine Corps Mission?
Provide USMC forces for airborne operations with USA, USN & USAF established by Joint Chief of Staff.
What is the 5th Element of the Marine Corps Mission?
Develop with USA, USN & USAF doctrine, procedures & equipment for airborne operations.
What is the 6th Element of the Marine Corps Mission?
Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs.
What is the 7th Element of the Marine Corps Mission?
Perform duties as directed by the President.
Describe the Service Chain of Command?
• President – President George W Bush
• Sec. of Defense – Honorable Donald Rumsfeld
• Sec. of Navy – Honorable Gordon England
• Commandant of USMC – General Hagee
What are Marine Corps Forces?
Organized MAGTF’s and can be employed as part of Naval Expeditionary Forces or separately as part of larger joint or combined forces
How many elements are there to the mission of the Marine Corps Security Forces?
2
What is the 1st mission of Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF)?
Protect naval installations and facilities worldwide.
What is the 2nd mission of Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF)?
they also include Marine barracks & Marine Security Force Co.
What is the mission of Marine Security Guard?
Provide security for DOS embassies and consulates around the globe.
How many diplomatic posts in how many counties is MSG assigned?
121 diplomatic posts in 115 countries
What is the purpose of Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)?
Provide advice and assist the Commandant and staff agencies in discharging responsibilities prescribed by law and higher authority
The internal organization of HQMC is described in which manual?
HQMC Organization Manual
What is the responsibility of the Commandant of the USMC?
Responsible to the Sec. of Navy for administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency & readiness of the USMC,
Who is responsible for the operation, material support and total performance of the USMC?
The Commandant
What is the 1st purpose of a Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF)?
Combined arms force with organic ground aviation & sustainment elements to conduct mission across the range of military ops
What is the 2nd purpose of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF)?
Flexible, task organized, rapid response to conduct variety of missions
Who provides operations afloat or ashore?
The 2nd purpose of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF)
What is the largest MAGTF?
Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)
How many personnel are in a MEF?
35,000 to 55,000 Marines and Sailors
How many units are in a MEF?
3
What is the 1st unit of the MEF composed of?
Command Element, Division
What is the 2nd unit of the MEF composed of?
Marine Air Wing (MAW)
Who commands a MEF?
Major General (2 stars)
What is the next largest unit in a MAGTF?
Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)
How many personnel are in a MEB?
7,000 to 10,000 Marines and Sailors
How many units are composed in a MEB?
3
What is the 1st unit in a MEB?
CE,
What is the 2nd unit in a MEB?
Reinforced Regiment, Marine Air Group (MAG)
What is the 3rd unit in a MEB?
Brigade Service Support Group (BSSG)
Who leads a MEB?
Brigadier General (1 star)
What is the smallest unit in a MAGTF?
Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
How many personnel are in a MEU?
2,200 to 2,500 Marines and Sailors
How many units are composed in the MEU?
4
What is the 1st unit in the MEU?
CE
What is the 2nd unit in the MEU?
Battalion Landing Team (BLT)
What is the 3rd unit in the MEU?
Air Combat Element (ACE)
What is the 4th unit in the MEU?
MEU Service Support Group (MSSG)
What is a SPMAGTF?
Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force
What is a SPMAGTF used for?
It is deployed to conduct special ops where 1 element maybe in appropriate to use. (I.e. of SPMAGTF missions; HA, Civil assistance, disaster relief)
How many departments does a MEF CE have?
6
What is the 1st Department in a MEF CE?
• G1 Personnel/administration
What is the 2nd Department in a MEF CE?
• G2 Intel/ Counter Intel
What is the 3rd Department in a MEF CE?
• G3 Operations & Training
What is the 4th Department in a MEF CE?
• G4 Logistics
What is the 5th Department in a MEF CE?
Planning
What is the 6th Department in a MEF CE?
Communications/information system
How many division are in the G6 Communications/information system department of the MEF CE?
5
What is the 1st division of the G6 department of the MEF CE?
• Comptroller Division
What is the 2nd division of the G6 department of the MEF CE?
• Communication Security Management Office
What is the 3rd division of the G6 department of the MEF CE?
• Special Operations Training Group (SOTG)
What is the 4th division of the G6 department of the MEF CE?
• Staff Judge Advocate
What is the 5th division of the G6 department of the MEF CE?
• Public Affairs Office (PAO)
How many MEF are there and there locations?
3
Where is the first MEF?
I MEF AZ & CA
Where is the second MEF?
II MEF NC & SC
Where is the second MEF?
• II MEF NC & SC
Where is the third MEF?
III MEF HA & Okinawa Japan
How many standing MEU (SOC) are there and locations?
7
Where are the first 3 MEU (SOC)?
11th, 13th & 15th MEU (SOC) West Coast (Camp Pendleton, CA)
Where are the 4th, 5th, and 6th MEU (SOC)?
22nd, 24th & 26th MEU (SOC) East Coast (Camp Lejeune, NC)
Where is the seventh MEU (SOC) located?
31st MEU (SOC) (Okinawa, Japan) ((Forward deployed))
*How many MEB are there and locations?
3
The 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade?
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade?
Camp Courtney, Okinawa
The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (AT)?
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina