Command/Control
What are the two models of command and control?
Unidirectional: The higher ranking commander exudes both their command and control down to subordinates
Feedback: The higher ranking commander exudes command to subordinates, but receives control from subordinates, IOT take in as much info as possible when “commanding”
List the the task organization for MOUT and what each unit's primary task is?
1. Security-Isolate the Obj
2. Support-Suppress
3. Assault- seize/clear
What are the Task Organizations for Motorized Operations?
1. Lead Security Unit- SE1
2. Rear Security Unit- SE2
3. Main Body- ME
Who commands the Amphibious Task Force (ATF) and the Landing Force (LF)?
ATF-CATF
LF-CLF
What are the 4 Core Elements of all MAGTF's?
• A command element (CE).
• A ground combat element (GCE).
• An aviation combat element (ACE). •
A logistics combat element (LCE).
What are the two types of command authority?
1) Official Authority (rank/position)
2) Personal Authority (Personal influence bestowed by other members of the organization)
What are the four phases of the urban attack cycle? (Hint: RISS)
1. Recon
2. Isolate
3. Secure a foothold
4. Seize the Objective
What are the common tactical tasks for each task organization in motorized ops?
Lead Security Unit: Guard
Rear Security Unit: Guard
Main Body: Protect
List the 5 types of Amphibious Operations (Hint: DO-WAR or ARDWO)
1. Amphibious Assault
2. Amphibious Raid (swift incursion or temporary occupation with a PLANNED WITHDRAWL)
3. Amphibious Demonstration (INTENDED TO INFLUENCE/DETER)
4. Amphibious Withdrawal
5. Other Amphibious Operations (EVACUATIONS)
What are the four types of MAGTF's? (Largest to smallest)
• Marine expeditionary force.
• Marine expeditionary brigade.
•Marine expeditionary unit.
• Special purpose Marine air-ground task force.
List the 3 Elements of C2
People
Information
3. Support Structure:
Where does "SOSRA" fall under the the urban attack cycle and what are its elements?
SOSRA are sub-parts under "Secure a Foothold".
1. Suppress
2. Obscure
3. Secure
4. Reduce
5. Assault
SoM for Motorized Operations is in what format? (Hint: DRMATT)
1. Distribution of Forces
2. Route (Primary and Alternate)
3. Movement Formations
4. Actions on the Objective
5. Task Organization
6. TCM's
What are the 5 phases of Amphibious Operations? (Hint: PERMA)
1. Planning
2. Embarkation
3. Rehearsal
4. Movement
5. Action
What GCE, ACE, LCE makes up a MEF and how log can a MEF sustain itself?
60 days sustainment.
• A permanent Command Element (CE).
• A GCE of one or more Marine Divisions (MARDIV).
• An ACE of one or more Marine Aircraft Wings (MAW).
• A LCE of one or more Marine Logistics Groups (MLG)
List the Informational Hierarchy (lowest to highest level)
Raw Data: Lowest class of information, including raw data picked up by a sensor or communicated between any kind of nodes in a system
Processed Data: data in a form that is understandable to the people who must use it, but is not evaluated or analyzed
Knowledge: data that has been analyzed to provide meaning and value. This is useful in decision making.
4. Understanding: knowledge that has been synthesized and applied to a specific situation to gain a deeper level of awareness of that
For a parts based scheme of maneuver, what are the 5 essential components?
1. Name the Part
2. ID what the part begins with (conditions)
3. ID what the part ends with
4. Critical events
5. State the conditions set to begin the next part
What are the 5 C's and when are they used?
When there is a suspected IED.
1. Confirm
2. Clear (300m)
3. Check
4. Cordon
5. Control
List the 6 MAGTF Core Competencies
1. Expeditionary Readiness
2. Combined Arms Integration
3. Expeditionary Operations
4. Sea-based Operations
5. Forcible Entry from the Sea
6. Reserve Integration
How many Naval Combatant Commands are there and what are the two types of commands?
11 Combatant commands
-7 Geographic Commands
-4 Functional commands
A soft crump of mortars lands on the COC during war. Lt Sandlin is bleeding out. The AI asks Lt Gammon, "what now lieutenant?".
Desperate, Gammon decides to pull the pin of a blue-belly and takes the coward's way out. What are the 4 ways Lt Gammon could've better achieved effective C2?
Understanding the Mission and Commander’s Intent
Subordinate Initiative
Trust
Implicit Understanding and Communication
What would be a logical rotation plan for Part 2 of your Scheme of Maneuver for the following Part 1 tasking:
3rd Squad. Security Unit. On order, isolate A1 IOT prevent enemy interference with the assault units clearing of A1.
2nd Squad. Support Unit. Upon effective isolation, suppress A1 IOT allow assault unit to secure a foothold.
1st Squad. Assault Unit. Upon effective breach, clear A1 IOT secure a foothold for follow on clears.
1st Squad will now become the Security Unit for Part 2 since they are likely already in position to isolate the next building.
3rd Squad would be a good option to become the Assault Unit once they displace.
What is the acronym to follow when an IED detonates during motorized operations? (Hint: Enemy, Casualties, then Vehicles)
REACTOR
1. Report IED
2. Establish Security
3. Assault Enemy
4. Clear to and through casualties
5. Treat Casualties
6. Evacuate Casualties
7. Recover Vic's
List the 6 steps of a naval campaign
1. Blockade/Pickett
2. Bombardment
3. Boots on the Ground
4. Island Becomes a Fort
5. Pickett Continues
6. Cycle Begins Again
What are the elements under a MEB?
1. Command Element
2. Marine Regiment
3. Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)
4. Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR)