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what defined the seven part mission of the marines? and when was it ammended?
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National Security act of 1947
ammended in 1952 |
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what are the seven missions of the marines?
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1. proved 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.
2. proved detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases 3. develop, in coordination with the army, navy, and air force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations. 4. proved marine forces for operations, in coordination with the army, navy, air force, according to the doctrine established by the joint chiefs of staff. 5. develop, in accordance with the army, navy, and air fore, the doctrine, procedures and equipment for operations. 6. expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the join mobilization plans. 7. perform such other duties |
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what are four of the seven missions i should memorize?
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4. proved marine forces for operations, in coordination with the army, navy, air force, according to the doctrine established by the joint chiefs of staff.
5. develop, in accordance with the army, navy, and air fore, the doctrine, procedures and equipment for operations. 6. expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the join mobilization plans. 7. perform such other duties as the president may direct. |
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what is the marine corps minimum peace time structure consist of?
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three combat divisions
three aircraft wings 1 division/air wing in reserve |
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operating forces of the marine corps is organized into two ____?
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fleet marine forces (fmf)
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what are the two fleet marine forces? (fmf)
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1. fleet marine force atlantic (fmflant)
2.fleet marine force pacific(fmfpac) |
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where is fleet marine force atlantic headquartered?
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norfolk, virginia
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where is fleet marine force pacific headquartered?
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honolulu, hawaii
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who does the fleet marine forces report to?
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respective feel commander in chief
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what rank commands a fleet marine force?
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lieutenant general
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what do fleet marine forces consist of?
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at least one marine aircraft wing
one marine division one force service support group warfighting units called MAGTFs(marine air ground task forces) |
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marines forces will be formed into MAGTF's for ______ and _____
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operations and training
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how many elements is a MAGTF comprised of? what are they?
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1. GROUND COMBAT ELEMENT (GCE)- infantry/tank/artillery/aav etc
2.AIR COMBAT ELEMENT (ACE) aircraft duh 3. COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT ELEMENT (CSSE) provides logistical support 4.COMMAND ELEMENT (CE) |
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how many basic types of MAGTFS are there? what are they?
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1.MEF (marine expeditionary force)
2.MEB (Marine Expeditionary Brigade) 3.MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) |
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how many marine divisions are there? what ranks commands a division?
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3, 1 in reserve
major general |
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what is the largest marine aviation organization? what rank commands it?
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marine air wing(MAW)
brigadier general |
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What is the smallest aviation unit designed for independent operations?
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Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)
colonel |
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What does MLG stand for?
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marine logistics group
does logistics for an MEF |
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CO OF MEU?
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colonel
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personnel/ships of meu?
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1500-3000
2-4 amphib ships |
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self sustainability of meu?
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15 days
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ground combat element of meu?
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battalion landing team (blt)
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aviation combat element for meu?
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marine medium helo squadron augmented to a composite helo squadron
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combat service support element for meu?
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meu service support group(MSSG) from marine logistics group
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co of meb?
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brig gen
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personnel/ships of meb?
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7000-12000
up to 25 amphibs |
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self sustainability of meb>?
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30 days
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GCE OF MEB?
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regimental landing team
rlt |
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ACE OF MEB?
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marine aircraft group (Mag)
multiple squadrons of rotary wing aircraft |
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combat service support element(CSSE) of MEB
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brigade service support group(BSSG) from marine logistics group
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CO OF MEF?
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LT GEN
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PERSONELL/SHIPS OF MEF?
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30000-40000
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SELF SUSTAINABILITY OF MEF?
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60 DAYS
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GCE OF MEF?
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MARINE DIVISION
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ACE OF MEF?
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MARINE AIRCRAFT WING-ALL TYPES OF AIRCRAFT
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COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT ELEMENT OF MEF?
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MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP
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RANK IN ORDER OF SMALLEST TO BIGGEST? MEF,MEU,MEB
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MEU<meb<MEF
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LOCATION OF I MEF/ I MARINE DIVISION/ I MLG?
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CAMP PENDLETON, CA
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LOCATION OF II MEF/ II MARINE DIVISION/ II MLG?
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CAMP LEJEUNE, NC
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location of III MEF AND III MARINE DIVISION? where is III MLG?
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camp courtney,okinawa, japan
CAMP SMEDLEY BUTLER, OKINAWA, JAPAN |
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location of I marine air wing?
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mcas butler, okinawa, japan
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location of II marine air wing?
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mcas cherry point, NC
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location of III marine air wing?
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mcas miramar, CA
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what division and MEU are located on the west coast?
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1st marine division
11,13,15 MEU |
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what division and MEU are located on the east coast?
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2nd marine division
22,24,26 MEU |
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what division and meu are located overseas?
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3rd marine division
31st meu |
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where are the marine corps reserves located?
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new orleans, LA
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how many reserve marines are there?
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104,000
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true/false, MEU are standing units?
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false
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remember: The command element of an MEU is a standing command but the GCE, ACE, and CSSE rotate after deployments
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REMEMBER THAT
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who is the commandant of the marine corps and what number is he?
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34th commandant
general conway |
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who is the sergeant major of the marine corps? what number is he?
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16th sergeant major of the marine corps
Sgt. Major Kent |
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what are the five mission competencies of the USMC? describe them
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1. WARFIGHTING CULTURE AND DYNAMIC DECISION-MAKING : determination to accomplis the mission, focus on human resolve and utilizing technology
2. EXPEDITIONARY FORWARD OPERATIONS : continuously deployed around the world near trouble spots to deter aggrestion, respond qucikly, and resolve crises 3.SUSTAINABLE AND INTEROPERABLE LITTORAL POWER PROJECTION : MAGTFs can respond to any littoral region on short notice ready for the mission at hand 4. COMBINED ARMS INTEGRATION : marines are good at coordinating operations from air/land/sea into one fight/battle 5. FORCIBLE ENTRY FROM THE SEA : marines proved the nation its primary capability to rapidly project combat forces ashore around the world |
