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What is FMF 101?

Safety Fundamentals

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MCO for Safety Fundementals?

MCO 3500.27A "Operational Risk Management" (ORM)

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Define ORM? (1st Part)

A decision making tool used by people at all levels to increase operational effectiveness by anticipating hazards and reducing the potential for loss, thereby increasing the probability of a successful mission

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Define ORM? (2nd Part)

It increases our ability to make informed decisions by providing the best baseline of knowledge and experience available

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Define ORM? (3rd Part)

It minimizes risk to acceptable levels

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Define Hazard

A condition with the potential to cause personal injury or death, property damage, or mission degradation.

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Define Risk

An expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability.

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Define Risk Assessment

The process of detecting hazards and assessing associated risks.

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5 Step Process of ORM?

I Identify Hazards

A Assess Hazards

M Make Risk Decisions

I Impliment Controls

S Supervise (Most Important)

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4 principles of ORM

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

Protects against Impact, Penetration, and Electric Shock. An example would be a Kevlar.

Worn in Head Hazardous areas.

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Hearing Protection

Single (Foamies) and Double (Ear Muffs over Foamies).

Single ear pro should be worn when exposed to 84dB / 8 hour period OR 140dB at peak sound pressure

Double should be worn when exposed to 104 dB/8 hour period

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Foot Protection

Example, Combat Boots. They're provided by branch of service

Worn in foot hazardous areas.

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Eye Pro

Safety glasses/goggles

Provided by the DOD

Worn in Eye Hazardous areas.

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Define Hazardous Material (IPA)

Any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard for human health or the environment when incorrectly used, purposefully released, or accidentally spilled.

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Define Hazardous Waste

A discarded material (liquid solid or gas) which meets the definition of HM and or is designated as a hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency or a state Authority

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What is MSDS?

Materials Safety Data Sheet

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What is inside MSDS?

Technical bulletins containing information about materials, such as composition, chemical, and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling and use.

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Where is MSDS located?

Centrally Located Area

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Who should be trained to uses MSDS?

All personnel handling the material

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What is the Title of 102?

Marine Corps History, Rank Structure, and Courtesy Fundementals

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What happened in 1775?

The Marine corps is created on November 10th 1775 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by resolution of continental congress.

They raised 2 battalions of Marines.

Captain Samual Nicholas became the commander and is considered the 1st Commandant of the Marine Corps.

In 1834, the Marines came under the Dept of the Navy. The National Security Act of 1947 (amended in 1952) states the present structure.

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What happened in 1776?

The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary war when Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahama's seizing weapons and Supplies.

The uniform of the day included a leather collar that was warn around the neck thus the nickname "leatherneck".

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What happened in 1805?

Marines stormed the Barbary Pirates stronghold at Berma at the Shores of Tripoli.

Marines also raised the Stars and Stripes for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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What happened in 1847 (Mexicans in Heaven)?

During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the Halls of Montezuma during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City.

The Royal palace fell to invading Marines who were among the first US troops to enter the Capital. Marines also helped take California.

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What happened in 1859 (Black Ass is mine)?

Under the Command if Colonel Robert E Lee (US Army), Marines stormed the US arsenal at Harpers Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt led by abolitionist John Brown.

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What happened in 1868 (EGA is Great)?

Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.

Brigadier General Jacob Zelin, 7th Commandant, modified the British Royal Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and Maritime.

The globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea tradition. The spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation itself.

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What happened in 1883?

The official motto of the Marine Corps "Semper Fidelis", or "Semper Fi", Latin for "Always Faithful" was adopted.

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What happened in 1900 (Lil Chinese Nuts)?

In support of foreign policy Marines from ships from the asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking China during the Boxer Rebellion.

The Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter against attack.

This small defense force held out against the boxers until a relief force was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.

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What happened in 1912?

The Marine Corps established is aviation unit. Marine Major Alfred A Cunningham was the first pilot. 1 aug 1912

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What happened in 1917?

Marines landed as part of the American force in France.

Marines participated in 8 distinct operations. Distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere still worn by members of the 5th and 6th Marines.

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1933 (FMF)

The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally establishing the command and administrative relations between the fleet and the Marine Corps. Marine corps equipment board was established at Quantico Virgina and Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing operations and expeditionary service.

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1965

Marines landed in South Vietnam which committed the Marine Corps to the Longest war in Marine Corps history.

Marines conducted numerous large scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war as well as participating in the pacification program designed to win the support of the local populace.

Also, in response to an attempted coup of the local government Marines landed in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect US citizens.

The Marines formed the core of a multinational force that quickly restored that peace.

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1982

Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order to the war torn country.

This action further displayed the Marine Corps concept of being a "Force in Readiness".

On October 23rd 1983 a suicide truck bomb attack on the headquarters building killed 241 Americans and wounded 70 others.

The last Marine unit widthdrew in July of 1984.

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1991

Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi Government refused to comply with UN resolutions.

Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced in January of 1991.

When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground forces swept through Kuwait and liberated the country causing severe damage to the Iraqi military's capability.

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2001

Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name by the US government for the War in Afghanistan, together, with three smaller military actions under the umbrella of the GWOT.

On October 7th 2001, early combat operations including a mix of strikes from the

land based B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, and B-52 Stratofortress Bombers

Carrier Based F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet Fighter,

and Tomohawk cruise missles launched from both US and British ships and submarines signaled the start of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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2003

The 2003 Invasion of Iraq was led by the US along side the United Kingdom and smaller contingents from Australia and Poland.

These 4 countries participated with troops during the initial invasion phase which lasted from March 20th to May 1st 2003.

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2004 (April Fools)

1st Battle of Fallujah, Codenamed "Operation Vigilant Resolve" was an failed attempt by the US military to capture the city of Fallujah in April 2004.

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2004 (Part II)

Second Battle of Fallujah codenamed "Operation Al-Fajar", Arabic for "the dawn" and operation Phantom Fury was a joint US/Iraqi/British offensive in November and December 2004.

It was led by the US Marines against the Iraqi Insurgency Stronghold in the city of Fallujah and was authorized by the US appointed Iraqi interim government.

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Belleau Wood

One of the greatest battles in history was at Belleau Wood France during WWI.

Marines helped to crush a German offensive that threatened Paris.

In honor of the Marines who fought there the French renamed the area, the Wood of the Brigade of Marines.

German intel classified Marines as Stormtroops, the highest rating on the enemy fighting scale.

Due to the Marines ferocious fighting ability, Germans called us "Teufelhunden", or Devil Dogs.

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Guadalcanal

On 7 August 1942, the 1stMarDiv landed Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and launched the first US land offensive of WWII.

Which marked first combat test of the new amphibious doctrine, and also provided a crucial turning point for the war in the Pacific by providing a base to launch further invasions of Japanese held islands.

Amphibious landings followed on the remaining Solomon Islands, including New Georgia, Choiseul, and Bougainville.

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Tarawa

The Gilbert Islands were the first line of advance for the offensive in the Central Pacific.

The primary objective was the Tarawa Atoll and Betio Island which had been fortified to the point that the Japanese Commander proclaimed "It would take a million Americans 100 years to conquer it."

On 20 November 1943, Marines landed and secured the island within 76 hours, but paid a heavy price while doing so.

Because of the extended reef, landing craft could not cross it and Marines were offloaded hundreds of yards from the beaches.

This led to heavy losses from enemy fire and drowning.

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Mariana Islands

Due to the need for airfields by the Air Force and advanced bases for the Navy, the Marianas were invaded.

Landings on the islands of Saipan, Guam, and Tinian accomplished this.

In June and July of 1943, LT General Holland M Smith led a combined invasion force of Marines and soldiers that totaled over 136,000.

This was the greatest number of troops up to that time to operate in the field under Marine command.

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Iwo Jima

On February 19th 1945, Marines landed on Iwo Jima for the largest all-Marine battle in history.

It was also the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, with over 23,300 casualties.

The capture of Iwo Jima greatly increased the air support and bombing operations against the Japanese home islands.

Admiral Chester W Nimitz said, "Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue."

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Chosin Reservoir

After pushing far into North Korea during November of 1950, Marines were cut off after the Chinese Communist Forces entered the war.

Despite facing a 10-division force sent to annihilate them, Marines smashed seven enemy divisions in their march from the Chosin Reservoir.

The major significance of this retrograde movement was that Marines brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuated their wounded and dead, and maintained tactical integrity

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Hue City (Tet Offensive)

During the Vietnamese holiday of Tet in January of 1968, Communist forces infiltrated into the major population centers of Hue City South Vietnam.

A near division sized unit of NVA troops occupied the city of Hue and the Citidel.

Marines fought in built-up areas for the first time since the Korean War, without heavy arms to minimize civilian casualties.

Fighting was house to house with progress that measured in yards.

The city was secured in 25 February 1968.

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Archibald Henderson

Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson became Commandant in 1820 and held his command for 39 years until his death in 1859.

He led the Corps through the Indian Wars, War with Mexico, Opening of China, and the disorders in Central America.

Nicknamed the "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps"

He introduced higher standards of personal appearance, training, discipline, and strived to have the Marine Corps known as a professional military force, capable of more than just sea and guard duties.

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John Qick

SgtMaj Quick is know for his performance at Cuzco Well Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he seized an advanced base for the Atlantic Fleet battalion of Marines.

The SgtMaj received the MOH for Semaphoring an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire.

The landing at Guantanamo demonstrated the usefulness of Marines as Assault troops.

When employed with the fleet, Marines gave added strength for the capture and defense of advanced bases, becoming a primary mission of the Marine Corps in 1898.

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Dan Daly

SgtMaj Daly is recognized for earning 2 MOH.

1) Chinese Boxer Rebellion and

2) First Caco War in Hati.

When his unit was pinned down during the Battle of Belleau Wood, then GySgt Daly yelled time his men "Come on you Sons of Bitches, do you wanna love forever?"

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Louis B "Chesty" Puller

Lt Gen Puller served in Nicaragua through several periods of political unrest and rebellious activity.

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 Nicaragua to the Honduran border.

He became known as "The Tiger of the Mountains" in 1930.

The Marine Corps mascot is an English bulldog named "Chesty".

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Gregory R "Pappy" Boyington

Major Boyington is Recognized for Marine prowess in aerial dogfights.

He commanded VMH-214 "Black Sheep" during WWII.

By the end of the war, the Major was recognized as the Marine Corps TOP ranking flying ace with 28 victories in 1945.

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Ira H Hayes

The Fifth Amphibious Corps of Marines, led by Major General Schmidt, was tasked to take Iwo Jima.

Corporal Hayes, a Pima Indian was one of the Marines immortalized in the photograph of the 2nd flag raising in Mt Sarabachi shortly after the Japanese stronghold was taken on 23rd Feb 1945.

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Opha May Johnson

Pvt Johnson became the Marine Corps first enlisted woman on 13 August 1918.

Her enlistment was a reflection of the dramatic changes in the status of women brought about by the entry of the United a states into WWI.

"Marine Reserve (F)" was the official title by which the Marine Corps first enlisted women were known.

They were better known as Skirt Marines or Marinettes.

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Margaret A Brewer

Brig General Brewer, then a Colonel, served as the Director of Woman Marines (WM) during the period 1973-1977.

She was the seventh and last director of the WM, the only post world war woman to hold the position.

Margaret Brewer became the Marine corps first woman general officer on May 11 1978.

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Robert E Bush

On May 2 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, Hospital Apprentice First Class Robert E Bush, was a Rifle Company Corpsman with 2/5 5th Mar Div.

When a Marine Officer fell wounded in a fire-swept location.

Bush, who had been assisting other wounded Marines, went to the officers exposed position and administered blood plasma amidst the perilous battle conditions.

As the Japanese counterattacked, he courageously remained with the disabled officer, firing back with one hand while holding the plasma bottle in the other.

Despite his own serious injuries, Bush continued to provide aid until his patient was evacuated.

For his "conspicuous gallantry" on this occasion, he was presented with the MOH by President Harry S Truman on October 5th 1945, during the "Nimitz Day" celebrations at the White House.

He was the youngest WWII Navy man to receive the MOH.

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John H Bradley

Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class John H Bradley, the 2nd figure from the right on the Joe Rosenthal photo, joined with 5 Marines to raise Old Glory atop Mt Suribachi on February 23rd, 1945.

This 2nd flag raising would be used on stamps, posters on the 7th War Loan Drive, and for the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington Virgina.

On February 21st 1945, Bradly saw a wounded Marine, ran to his aid through mortar and machine gun fire.

Shielding the Marine with his own body, Bradley administered a unit of plasma and bandaged his wounds.

Through gunfire, he pulled the casualty 30 yards to safety.

For his actions he was awarded the Navy Cross.

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Robert R Ingram

He served as a line corpsman for 1/7 C in Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam on March 28th 1966.

Petty Officer Ingram accompanied the point platoon when a tree line exploded with automatic rifle fire from approx 100 NVA troops.

The platoon ranks were decimated.

Oblivious to the danger, he crawled to reach a downed Marine.

As he administered aid, (1) a bullet went through the palm of his hand.

Bleeding he edged across the fire swept landscape collecting ammunition from the dead and administering aid to the wounded.

Receiving 2 more wounds before realizing the 3rd had been life threatening he looked for a way off the ridge.

Yet, again he heard the call for the Corpsman and though severely wounded (3 times) he finally reached the right flank of the platoon.

While addressing the head wound of another corpsman he sustained his 4th bullet wound.

From 1600 to just before sunset Ingram pushed, pulled, cajoled, and doctored his Marines.

His actions that day saved many lives, earning him the Medal of Honor.

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When do you begin your salute?

At least 6 paces but no more than 30 paces

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When do you not Salute?

When Guarding Prisoners

When Smoking

When at Working Parties

Working Indoors

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E-1 Marine

Private

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E-2 Marine

Private First Class

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E-3 Marine

Lance Corporal

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E-4 Marine

Corporal

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E-5 Marine

Sergeant

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E-6 Marine

Staff Sergeant

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E-7 Marine

Gunnery Sergeant

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E-8 Marine

Master Sergeant / First Sergeant

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E-9 Marine

Master Gunnery Sergeant

Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major of Marine Corps

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Warrant Officer Rank Structure

Warrant Officer 1 = W-1

Warrant Officer 5 = W-5

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O-1 Marine

2nd Lt

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O-2 Marine

1st Lt

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O-3 Marine

Captain

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O-4 Marine

Major

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O-5 Marine

LtCol

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O-6 Marine

Colonel

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O-7

Brigadier General

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O-8

Major General

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O-9

Lt General

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O-10

General

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How do you depart naval ships

Daytime:

Salute the Flag

Salute the Fag

Request "Permission to go Ashore"

Night time:

Salute the Fag

Request: "Permission to go ashore"

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How do you board Naval Ships?

Daytime:

Salute Flag

Salute Fag

Request "Permission to come aboard"

Night Time:

Salute the Fag

Request "Permission to come aboard"

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Title of 103?

Marine Corps Mission and Organization Fundamentals

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Acronym for 7 Elements of Marine Corps Mission

PPPDDEP

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1st Element of Marines Corps Mission

Provide Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components in 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 for the execution of a naval campaign

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2nd Element of Marine Corps Mission

Provide detachments for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachment for protection of naval property at Naval stations and bases

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3rd Element of Marines Corps Mission

Develop in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations

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4th Element of Marines Corps Mission

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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5th Element of Marines Corps Mission

Develop In coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, procedures, and equipment for airborne operations

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6th Element of Marine Corps Mission

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

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7th element of the Marine Corps Mission

Perform such other duties as the President may direct.

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What are the 2 parallel chains of command?

Service and Operational

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Explain the Service Chain

President

SecDef

SecNav

Commadant Marine Corps

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Explain the Operational Chain

President

SecDef

Commanders of Combatant Commands

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How many Marine Corps Operating Forces are there?

3

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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.

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Marine Corps Security Forces / MCSF

Approximately 3,400 Marines who protect key naval installations and facilities worldwide.

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Marine Security Guard / MSG

Detachments at embassies and consulates in 121 diplomatic posts in 115 countries.

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What does the Headquarters Marine Corps consist of?

Consists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and those staff agencies that advise and assist him.

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Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps directly responsible to? (A,D,IO,TR,E,R)

The Secretary of the Navy for administration, discipline, internal organizations, training requirements, efficiency and readiness of the Marine Corps.

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What does MAGTF stand for?

Marine Air Ground Task Force