MCDP 6
This is the primary function of command and control, allowing forces to adapt and respond in a fluid environment.
Decision-making
"DO WAR" stands for the five types of amphibious operations, what are they?
Demonstrations
Others
Withdrawals
Assaults
Raids
This element of the MAGTF is responsible for command-and-control and planning across all warfighting functions.
Command Element
When using IDF in MOUT what should you take into consideration when it comes to buildings?
Building Composition
This term describes the shared understanding that must exist between commanders and subordinates for effective execution without detailed instructions.
Commander's Intent
This phase of amphibious operations includes testing plans and communications, and reconfiguring embarked forces.
Rehearsal Phase
This MAGTF element is formed around an infantry organization and conducts ground operations.
Ground Combat Element?
What are the Five Levels of Urban Enviroment?
Supersurface Level
Surface Level
Subsurface Level
Air Level
Maritime Level
MCDP 6 emphasizes this kind of control that empowers subordinate initiative over centralized micromanagement.
Decentralized Control
This concept focuses on thrusting combat units ashore at a decisive point rather than seizing a beach.
Ship-to-Objective Maneuver
This is the Marine Corps’ principal warfighting organization, capable of sustained operations ashore.
Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)
Principles of Urban Patrolling? (DMDIET)
Depth
Mutual Support
Deception and Pattern Avoidance
Inter-Patrol Communications
Establishing of a Reaction Force
Three-Dimensional Threat
What are the two forms of authority that make up the basis of command and control?
Official and Personal Authority
Defined in MCCP 1, this concept involves the operational-level maneuver of naval forces to exploit a significant enemy weakness.
Operational Maneuver from the Sea (OMFTS)
This crisis-response MAGTF is self-sustaining for 30 days and typically commanded by a brigadier general.
Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)
What does ASCOPE stand for?
Areas
Structures
Capabilities
Organization
People
Events
What is the name of the tool that helps with the complexity in command and control; making command and control continuous, cyclic process and not a sequence of discrete actions?
The Action Feedback Loop
What are the Phases of Amphibious Operations (PERMA)?
Planning
Embarkation
Rehearsal
Movement
Action
Formed for specific missions such as crisis response or regionally focused exercises, this MAGTF is tailored and flexible.
Special Purpose MAGTF (SPMAGTF)
Task Organization Units + Main Purpose(Task)?
Support: Suppress
Assault: Seize or Clear
What are the basic elements of command and control system?
People, Information and Support Structure.
This air-cushioned craft can make over-the-horizon assaults from 50 miles offshore, carrying up to 70 tons of payload.
LCAC
This warfighting function is focused on managing and using knowledge to influence actors and support decisions. (CIIFMP)
Information
Phase of Urban Attack and Breaching Fundamentals
RIG-C-SOSRA
Recon
Isolate
Gain a Foothold
Consolidate
Suppress, obscure, secure, reduce, assault
Tension between coping with uncertainty and racing against time.
Upon boarding a Navy ship, you salute the national ensign first, then this person.
Officer of the Deck (OOD)
This function supports the force with supplies, personnel, and maintenance.
Sustainment
Structure of SOM
Name:
Begins With (BW)
Ends With (EW)
Critical Events (CE)
Conditions Set
According to MCDP 6, effective command and control relies more on this kind of capability than on advanced technology alone.
Human Capability (People)
During this ceremony, a bugle may play “To the Colors” in the morning or “Retreat” in the evening if no band is available.
Morning and Evening Colors
Provide Locations, MAW, MEB, MEU
I MEF
II MEF
III MEF
I MEF: Southern California and Arizona / 3rd MAW / 1st MEB / 11,13,15 MEU
II MEF: Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina / 2nd MAW / 2nd MEB / 22, 24, 26 MEU
III MEF: Japan and Hawaii /1st MAW / 3rd MEB / 31 MEU
Block 1: Peaceful Environment
Block 2: Uncertain Environment
Block 3: Hostile Environment
This characteristic of modern warfare drives the need for agility, initiative, and rapid decision-making in command and control.
Chaos or Complexity
This Marine Corps unit demonstrates forcible entry from the sea and integrates reserve components in expeditionary ops.
The ground element of a MEU is typically formed around this type of unit.
Reinforced infantry battalion or Battalion Landing Team
5 C's
Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Check and Control
Command and Control Spectrum deals with these two types of command and control.
Detailed and Mission.
This amphibious command ship was designed from the keel up for command and control needs of CATF, CLF, and TACC.
LCC-19 Blue Ridge Class
This U.S. legal code outlines the responsibilities of the United States Marine Corps.
US Code Title X
Types of Search Operations
Hasty, Deliberate, Forceful