Command and Military Organization Questions and answers with 100% accuracy(GUARANTEED SUCCESS)

Define command.

Command is defined as the authority that a commander in the Armed Forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.

Define commander's intent.

A clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinate and supporting commanders act to achieve the commander's desired results without further orders, even when the operation does not unfold as planned.

Define and identify the two parts of any mission.

•The task that clearly indicates the action to be taken

•The purpose or reason for the action

Define the chain of command.

the succession of commanding officers from a superior to a subordinate through which command is exercised.

Which Order Permits Requesting Mast

MCO 1700.23F

Identify the order that communicates the Marine Corps policy and procedure for request mast.

Marine must submit a request in writing (NAVMC 11296) It will then be passed up CoC spending no more than 1 day at each rank.

Recognize the definition of request mast.

process that preserves the right of every Marine to directly seek assistance from, or communicate grievances to, their commanding officers.

Match the correct staff section with its description.

S-1 is the manpower officer for all matters on manpower management, personnel administration, and headquarters management.

The S-2 has staff responsibility for intelligence and intelligence operations.

The S-3 is the principal staff officer for all matters on training, plans, operations, and organization.

The S-4 is the principal staff officer for all logistic matters.

The S-6 is the principal staff officer for all communication information systems (CIS) matters.

Identify the principal organization for all Marine Corps missions across the range of military operations.

The Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) is the Marine Corps' principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations, composed of forces task- organized under a single commander capable of responding rapidly to a contingency anywhere in the world.

Identify and define the four core elements of the MAGTF.

Command Element - The headquarters is the core element of a MAGTF. The command element is composed of the commander, general or executive and special staff sections

Aviation Combat Element - provides all or a portion of the six functions of Marine aviation necessary to accomplish the MAGTF's mission.

Ground Combat Element - infantry organization but can vary in size from a small ground unit of any type to one or more Marine divisions that can be independently maneuvered under the direction of the MAGTF commander.

Logistics Combat Element - varies in size from a small detachment to one or more force service support groups.

What is a MEF

It is task-organized around a permanent command element

Identify the relative size and typical employment of a MEF, MEB, and MEU.

MEF -Largest 20k-90k

MEB - Medium 3K-20K

MEU -

Identify the three standing MEFs and their locations.

MEF I - Based In Pendleton Cali

MEF II - Camp Lejune NC

MEF III - Okinawa Japan

Identify the components of a MEF.

Command element (CE): MEF staff Ground combat element (GCE): A Marine division

Aviation combat element (ACE): A Marine aircraft wing

Logistics combat element (LCE): A Marine logistics group

What is a MEB

A Marine expeditionary brigade (MEB) is a MAGTF constructed around a reinforced infantry regiment, a composite Marine aircraft group, and a combat logistics regiment.

Identify the components of a MEB.

Command element (CE): MEB staff

Ground combat element (GCE): Regimental combat team (RCT)

Aviation combat element (ACE): Composite Marine aircraft group (MAG)

Logistics combat element (LCE): Combat logistics regiment (CLR)

What is a MEU

MAGTF constructed around a reinforced infantry battalion, a reinforced helicopter squadron, and a task-organized reinforced combat logistics battalion.

Identify the components of a MEU.

GCE: Reinforced infantry battalion

ACE: Reinforced composite helicopter squadron

LCE: Reinforced combat logistics battalion (CLB)

Identify the mission of the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES).

Augment and reinforce active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency or contingency operations, provide personnel and operational tempo relief for the active forces in peacetime, and provide service to the community.

Identify who assigns responsibilities and prescribes procedures for personnel readiness for all DOD employees including military, civilian, and contractors.

The Sec of Def

Identify the civilian leaders and military leadership within the DOD.

CIV Secretary of the ARMY

CIV Secretary of the NAVY

CIV Secretary of the AIR FORCE

MIL Chairman of the JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

MIL Chief of Staff of the U.S. ARMY

MIL Commandant of the U.S. MARINE CORPS

MIL Chief of NAVAL OPERATIONS

MIL Chief of Staff of the U.S. AIR FORCE

MIL Chief of the NATIONAL GUARD

Identify the role of each military Service branch.

-The U.S. Army is the nation's principal land force.

-The U.S. Marine Corps serves as an expeditionary force-in- readiness with three primary areas of responsibility:

•The seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and other land operations to support naval campaigns

•The development of tactics, technique, and equipment used by amphibious landing forces in coordination with the Army and Air Force

•Such other duties as the President may direct

-The U.S. Navy is responsible for sea-based warfare.

-The U.S. Air Force is the nation's principal air and space force.

-The Coast Guard is a unique military Service residing within the Department of Homeland Security. The roles of the Coast Guard include maritime homeland security, maritime safety, and stewardship.