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Two parallel chains of command:

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Service and Operational

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Chain of command that begins with the President, through the Sec of Defense and continues through the Sec of Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps:

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Service Chain

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Chain of command the runs from the President, through the Sec od Defense directly to commanders of combatant commands for missions and forces assigned to their commands. Marine Corps component commanders provide operational forces to commanders of combatant commands and other operational commanders as required.

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Operational COC

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First element of the Marine Corps Mission:

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1. Provide FMF w/combined arms and support

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Second element of the Marine Corps mission:

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2. Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels and security detachments for the protection of Naval Prop.

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Third element of the Marine Corps Mission:

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3. Develop, in coordination w/the other armed forces, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.

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Fourth element of the Marine Corps mission:

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

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Fifth element of the Marine Corps mission:

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Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, proceedures, and equipment for airborne ops

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Sixth element of the Marine Corps mission:

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Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans.

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Seventh element of the Marine Corps mission:

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Perform such other duties as the President may direct.

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Marine Corps Forces are organized as....

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MAGTFs

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The Commanders of MARFORCOM/MARFORPAC are located where?

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Virginia/Hawaii

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Include approximately 3,400 Marines who protect key naval facilities worldwide. Not assigned to combatant commands.

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Marine Corps Security Forces(MCSF)

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These detachments at embassies and consulates around the world are provided by the Marine security gaurd battalion to the Department of State for embassy security. These Marines are currently assigned to 121 diplomatic posts in 115 countries world wide.

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Marine Security Gaurd(MSG)

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Consists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and those staff agencies that advise and assist the Commandant in discharging those responsibilities prescribed by law and higher authority.

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HQ, US Marine Corps

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This is the USMCs' principal organization for all mission across the range of military operations. These are balanced, combined-arms forces with organic ground, aviation, and sustainment elemelements. They are flexible, task-organized forces that can respond rapidly to a contingency anywhere in the world and are able to condeuct a variety of missions.

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MAGTF

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This provides administrative and logistical support functions for the MEF command element and supported units to enhance the war fighting capabilities of the MEF. The main units are normalli ANGLICO, COMM BN, INTEL BN, Radio BN, and MP support BN.

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MEF Headquarters Group(MHG)

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This is tak-organized to support the MAGTF mission by perfomring some or all of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation. This can vary in size and composition from an aviation detachment with specific capabilities to one or more MAW's.

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Marine Aircraft Wing, Air Combat Element(ACE)

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This is task organized to conduct ground operations in support of the MAGTF mission. It is normally formed around an infantry organization reinforced with requisite artillery, recon, armor, and engineer forces and can vary in size and composition from a rifle platoon to one or more Marine Divisions.

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Marine Division, Ground Combat Element(GCE)

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This is task organized to provide the full range of Combat Service Support functions and capabilities needed to support the continued readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF as a whole.

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Marine Logistic Group, Logistic Combat Element(LCE)

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I MEF is loacted:

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southern CA and AZ

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II MEF is located:

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North/South Carolina

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III MEF is located:

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Japan/Hawaii

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This is a MAGTF built around a reinforced infantry regiment, and logistic combat element. A brigadier general normally commands. As an expedtionary force, it is capable of rapid deployment and employment via amphibious shipping, strategic airlift, marrying with Maritime prepositioned Force(MPF) assets, or any combination thereof.

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The MEB

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This exercises command and control, is commanded by a general, and contains a Surveillance Recon Intell Group(SRIG)..

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Command Element

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This is a Marine Aircraft Group(MAG)

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ACE

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This is a Combat Logistics Regiment(CLR)

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Logisitc Combat Element

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This is the standard forward deployed Marine expeditionary organization. These units are forward deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, the western Pacific, and the Indian Ocean or Arabian Gulf region. Its mission is to prvide a forward deployed, sea-based, rapid crisis response capability.

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MEU(SOC)

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Seven special operations the MEU(SOC) is responsible for:

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Recon and Surveillance
Specialized Demo
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel(TRAP)
Seizure/recovery of offshore energy facilities
Seizure/recovery of personnel or material
VBSS of vessels
Hostage recovery

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What is the purpose of the MEU(SOC) CE?

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Responsible for the command and control to the MEU(SOC). Responsible for the command and control, direction, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistic operations.

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This is a reinforced helicopter squadron with transport, utility, and attack helicopters, a detachment of VSTOL fixed wing attack aircraft

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ACE-Air Combat Element

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Commonly referred to as the BLT, the GCE is an infantry BN reinforced with artillery, recon, engineer, armor, amphib assult

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Ground Comabt Element(GCE)

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Also known as the CLB

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Logistics Combat Element(LCE)

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I MEF MEU(SOC)s':

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-11th
-13th
-15th

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II MEF MEU(SOC)s':

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-22nd
-24th
-26th

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III MEF MEU(SOC)s':

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31st MEU

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The 4th type of MAGTF that is normally used for a specific mission or in unique instances where employment of one of the 3 basic MAGTFs would be innappropriate.

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SPMAGTF(Special MAGTF)

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The four parts of the SPMAGTF:

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-CE
-ACE
-GCE
-LCE