REVIEW EXAM B000515XW STUDENT HANDOUT

B000515XWReview ExamMarine Corps Organization (Continued)Marine InfantryBattalionThe Infantry Battalion consists of approximately 1,350Marines commanded by a lieutenant colonel. Its mission isto locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire andmaneuver or to repel enemy assault by fire and closecombat.Battalions are also given numerical designators, which stateboth the battalion and the regiment, such as, "1st Battalion ofthe 7th Marine Regiment." The primary subordinate units inan infantry battalion are three rifle companies, but it alsocontains A weapons company.A headquarters and service company. Marine Rifle CompanyMarine Rifle Company, the infantry company, or riflecompany, is commanded by a captain. Its mission is tolocate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire andmaneuver, or to repel enemy assault by fire and closecombat.Companies are given letter designators, such as "CompanyB, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment." The primarysubordinate units in an infantry company are three rifleplatoons, but it also contains a weapons platoon.Marine Rifle PlatoonA lieutenant commands the infantry platoon, or rifle platoon.Its mission is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy byfire and maneuver, or to repel enemy assault by fire andclose combat. Platoons are given number designators, suchas "1st Platoon, Company B." The primary subordinate unitsin an infantry platoon are three rifle squads.Marine Rifle SquadThe Marine Rifle Squad’s mission is to locate, close with,and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or to repelenemy assault by fire and close combat.Squads are given number designators, such as "1st Squad,2nd Platoon." The primary subordinate units in an infantrysquad are three fire teams. Each fire-team contains a TeamLeader, Automatic Rifleman, Assistant Automatic Rifleman,and a Rifleman9Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamMarine Corps Organization (Continued)Marine Aircraft Wing(MAW) (Continued)The MAW mission is to participate as the aircomponent of the MAGTF in the seizure and defenseof advanced naval bases and to conduct such landoperations as may be essential for the prosecution ofa naval campaign.In order for Marine aviation to perform its missionproperly, air operations are broken down into sixfunctions: Offensive air support (OAS):- Close air support (CAS).- Deep air support (DAS). Anti-air warfare (AAW):- Offensive AAW.- Air defense. Assault support. Aerial reconnaissance:- Visual reconnaissance.- Multi-sensor imageryreconnaissance.- Electronic reconnaissance. Electronic warfare (EW):- Electronic attack (EA).- Electric protection (EP). Control of aircraft and missiles.The numerous units that make up the aviationcommunity are each structured to conduct at leastone of these six functions. A major generalcommands the MAW which is task organized toprovide a flexible and balanced air combatorganization capable of providing the full range ofaviation functions. The primary subordinate units(two each) of a MAW are: Marine Air Group (Rotary). Marine Air Group (Fixed Wing).The MAWs are designated and located as follows: 1st MAW: Camp Butler, Okinawa,Japan. 2d MAW: MCAS Cherry Point, NC. 3d MAW: MCAS Miramar, CA. 4th MAW: New Orleans, LA.10Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamMarine Corps Organization (Continued)MAG (Rotary)A colonel commands the MAG (Rotary) whose primarymission is to provide assault support.The MAG is an administrative and tactical combatelement. It is the smallest aviation unit that isdesigned for independent operations with no outsideassistance except access to a source of supply. EachMAG is task organized for the assigned mission. Theprimary subordinate unit for a MAG (Rotary) is aMarine Aircraft Squadron (Rotary).MAG (Fixed Wing)A colonel also commands the MAG (Fixed Wing)whose primary mission is to conduct AAW and OASoperations for advanced bases, forward operatingbases, and aircraft carriers.The MAG is an administrative and tactical combatelement. It is the smallest aviation unit that is designedfor independent operations with no outside assistanceexcept access to a source of supply. Each MAG istask organized for the assigned mission. The primarysubordinate unit for a MAG (Fixed Wing) is a MarineAircraft Squadron (Fixed Wing).Marine AircraftA lieutenant colonel commands the squadron whoseSquadron (Rotary/Tilt- Mission is to provide assault transport or combat utilityrotor)helicopter support, attack helicopter fire support, and/orfire support coordination during amphibious operationsand subsequent operations ashore.The four different types of rotary/tiltrotor squadrons arethe Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH). Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM). Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron(HMLA). Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM)11Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamMarine Corps Organization (Continued)Marine AircraftSquadron (FixedWing)The primary mission of the Marine aircraft squadron(fixed wing) is to conduct AAW and OAS operations foradvanced bases, forward operating bases, and aircraftcarrier.The five different types of fixed wing squadrons are theMarine Fighter/Attack Squadron (VMFA). All-Weather Fighter/Attack Squadron(VMFA (AW). Attack Squadron (VMA). Aerial Refueling/Transport Squadron(VMGR) Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron(VMAQ)Marine LogisticsGroup (MLG)A brigadier general commands the MLG whose missionis to provide general and direct support and sustainedcombat service support above the organic capabilities ofsupported elements of MAGTFs in the functional areasof combat service support during deployment andemployment of the Marine expeditionary force (MEF)and smaller, geographically separated MAGTFS in alllevels of conflict.An MLG contains many different battalions in order toprovide combat service support: Headquarters and Service Battalion. Maintenance Battalion. Supply Battalion. Engineer Support Battalion. Landing Support Battalion. x MotorTransport Battalion. x Military PoliceBattalion. Medical Battalion. Dental Battalion.The MLGs are designated and located as follows: 1st MLG: Camp Pendleton, CA. 2d MLG: Camp Lejeune, NC. 3d MLG: Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan. 4th MLG: New Orleans, LA.12Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamMarine Corps Organization (Continued)Marine Air-GroundTask Force (MAGTF)The MAGTF is the Marine Corps’ principle organizationfor the conduct of all missions across the range ofmilitary operations. MAGTFs are balanced, combinedarms forces with organic ground, aviation, andsustainment elements. Each MAGTF has four coreelements: A command element (CE) which is theMAGTF headquarters. It is taskorganized to provide command andcontrol capabilities (including intelligenceand communication) necessary toeffectively plan, direct, and execute alloperations. A ground combat element (GCE) whichis task organized to conduct groundoperations in support of the MAGTFmission. An aviation combat element (ACE) whichis task organized to support the MAGTFmission by performing some or all sixfunctions of Marine aviation. A combat service support element (LCE)which is task organized to provide the fullrange of CSS functions and capabilitiesneeded to support the continuesreadiness and sustainability of theMAGTF as a whole.Marine ExpeditionaryForce (MEF)The MEF, the primary Marine Corps fightingorganization, is capable of missions across the range ofmilitary operations through amphibious assault andsustained operations ashore in any environment. AMEF, capable of deploying with 60 days of sustainment,consists of the CE, normally commanded by a lieutenantgeneral and his staff. GCE. A MEF rates one or more Marinedivisions, reinforced. ACE. A MEF rates one or more MAWs,reinforced, organized, and equipped forestablishment ashore. LCE. A MEF rates one or more MarineLogistics Group (MLG).13Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamMarine Corps Organization (Continued)Marine ExpeditionaryBrigade (MEB)The MEB is capable of rapid deployment andemployment via amphibious shipping, strategic airlift,marrying with maritime pre-positioning force (MPF)assets, or any combination thereof. A MEU, capable ofdeploying with 30 days of sustainment, consists of the CE: brigadier general and his staff. GCE: infantry regiment (reinforced),commonly referred to as a regimentallanding team. ACE: MAG, which contains severalsquadrons capable of performing the sixfunctions of Marine aviation. LCE: brigade service support group.Marine ExpeditionaryUnit (MEU)The MEU (Special Operations Capable) is the standardforward-deployed Marine expeditionary organization. AMEU, capable of deploying with 15 days of sustainment,consists of the CE: colonel and his staff. GCE: battalion landing team (BLT),which is normally composed of anInfantry Battalion, reinforced with artillery,reconnaissance, armor, assaultamphibious units, and other detachmentsas required. ACE: a medium helicopter/tiltrotorsquadron reinforced with assault support,utility, and attack aircraft, a detachment ofvertical/short takeoff and landing(V/STOL) fixed-wing attack aircraft, andother detachments as required. LCE: Marine expeditionary unit servicesupport group (MSSG), a task organizedLCE.Special Purpose Marine SPMAGTF is a MAGTF configured to accomplish theAir-Ground Task Force specific mission(s) for which one of the three MAGTF(SPMAGTF)types would be inappropriate or too large to employ.SPMAGTFs can be organized, trained, and equipped toconduct a wide variety of expeditionary operations inresponse to a crisis or peacetime mission and consistsof the CE, as required. GCE, as required. ACE, as required. LCE, as required.14Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamCustoms and CourtesiesSalutingMilitary courtesy is the traditional form of politeness in theprofession of arms.Purpose. The purpose of the hand salute is to demonstratemutual respect and courtesy to members of militaryorganizations and to show respect to national colors.You may salute without command From attention. While walking. When walking, it is not necessary tohalt to salute. While seated in a vehicle.The salute is rendered when the person or colors to besaluted is at a six-pace distance or at the nearest point ofapproach if it is apparent that the person or color is not goingto approach within six paces. The salute will not berendered if the person or colors to be saluted do notapproach within 30 paces.Whom to SaluteIndividuals Entitled to a Salute. Salute all officers senior toyou in rank in any of the Armed Forces of the US or offriendly foreign governments, officers of the Coast Guard,Geodetic Survey, and of the Public Health Service who areserving with the armed forces of the US.Appointed and Elected Officials. Individuals of the UScustomarily saluted are President of the US. Vice President of the US. State Governors. Secretary of Defense. Deputy Secretary of Defense. Senators and Congressmen. Secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Assistant Secretaries of the Army, Navy AirForce.Foreign Governments. Among the members of the friendlyforeign governments whom you salute are Heads of State. Ambassadors. Ministers of Defense or other civilian leadersof defense establishments and their assistantsat or above the Assistant Secretary of theArmy, Navy and Air Force.15Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamCustoms and Courtesies (Continued)When Not to SaluteIn some situations, the salute is not appropriate. Ingeneral, do not salute when Engaged in routine work when a salutewould interfere. Indoors, except when under arms. Carrying articles with both hands or beingotherwise so occupied as to make salutingimpractical. The rendition of the salute is obviouslyinappropriate. Engaged in driving an automobile.However, whenever practical, you shouldreturn the salutes of others providing thevehicle can be driven safely. In places of public assemblage such astheaters or churches and in publicconveyances. You are in the ranks of a formation.However, if at ease in a formation, youcome to attention when addressed by asenior. When within sight of enemy soldiers.Special SituationsEnlisted Marines may give and receive salutes from otherenlisted Marines when in formation and rendering reports. After a senior has been saluted, if heremains nearby and no conversation takesplace, no further salutes are necessary. A Marine salutes indoors only when underarms. This normally means a duty statuswith a weapon. In the naval services, protocol does not callfor saluting when uncovered except for thereturn of uncovered salutes rendered firstby Army and Air Force personnel. Theexception in this case follows the generalrule that, "social customs or militarycourtesy should always be interpreted so asto prevent awkward situations." Therefore,the naval service establishes an exceptionwhereby an uncovered salute may bereturned. When uncovered, naval officersinitiate salutes by coming to a position ofattention.16Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamCustoms and Courtesies (Continued)Saluting Officers andUncased ColorsRules for saluting officers and uncased colors are asfollows:Out-of-doors. Salute in the open air, the interior of suchbuildings as drill halls and gymnasiums when used for drillor exercises of Marines, on the weather decks of a man-ofwar, or under roofed structures such as covered walks andshelters open at one or both sides to the weather.Under Arms. A Marine is under arms when he has aweapon in his/her hand, is equipped with side arms, orwhen wearing equipment pertaining to arms such as swordsling, pistol belt, or cartridge belt.When Not in Formation. When an officer approachesenlisted Marines who are not in a formation, the first torecognize the officer calls the group to attention as soon asthe officer comes within six paces. The salute is held untilreturned. The Marines remain at attention until the officerhas passed or until he/she commands, "Carry on."Overtaking. When you overtake an officer proceeding inthe same direction, draw abreast on the left, render a handsalute and say, "By your leave, Sir/Ma'am." The officeracknowledges the salute and replies, "Granted." When youovertake a Marine junior to you, pass on the right ifpossible.Saluting Distance. The maximum distance within whichsalutes are rendered and exchanged is prescribed as 30paces. The salute should be rendered when six paces fromthe person (or color) to be saluted.Uncased Colors. Colors and standards not cased aresaluted when either you or they approach or pass within sixpaces. Hold your salute until the colors have passed or youhave passed the colors by six paces. A folded flag beingcarried to morning colors, or from evening colors, by a colordetail is considered cased and not saluted.Morning and Evening Colors. Individuals stop and face theflagstaff, or in the direction of the music, when “Attention” issounded. Salutes are rendered by individuals on the firstnote of the “National Anthem,” “To The Color,” or “Retreat,”and terminated on the last note. Individuals would remain atattention facing the flagstaff/music until “Carry On” issounded, and then continue about their duties.17Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamCustoms and Courtesies (Continued)Saluting Officers andUncased Colors(Continued)Exceptions to saluting officers and uncased colors are asfollows:Small flags carried by individuals and flags flying fromflagstaffs, either stands alone or affixed to a building are notsaluted.A prisoner chaser does not salute an officer except whenaddressed by an officer in the line of duty."Marine Corps RankStructure—EnlistedThe Marine Corps rank structure is divided into twocategories: Enlisted and OfficerThe enlisted rank structure is presented in the diagrambelow. Enlisted Marines will wear only the grade/insigniaprescribed for their grade/gender, as available through theDOD supply system or MCCSs.18Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamCustoms and Courtesies (Continued)Marine Corps RankStructure—OfficerThe officer rank structure is presented in the diagrambelow. Officers will wear only the grade insignia prescribedfor their grade. Insignia is made of metal with clutch-typefasteners except for the evening dress uniform, upon whichfull-size shoulder grade insignia will either be embroidereddirectly on the shoulder strap or embroidered on dark bluecloth, stitched to the shoulder straps of the jacket.19Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamCustoms and Courtesies (Continued)Report to an OfficerOutdoorsWhen ordered to report to an officer outdoors, theprocedures are as follows:Step1234ActionApproach the officer and halt at the position ofattention about two paces in front of the officer.Render a salute.Report, "Good morning/afternoon/evening, Sir orMa'am, state your rank and name, reporting asordered.”For example: "Good morning, Sir; LieutenantJonesthereportingas ordered."Holdsalute untilit is returned oracknowledged.When you receive the command, "Dismissed", youwill say, "Aye aye sir," take one step back, render asalute and proper greeting, i.e., "good morning sir",then execute an about face and expeditiously leave.Report to an OfficerIndoorsWhen reporting to an officer indoors, use thefollowing procedure:Step1Center yourself 6 inches at the front of the officer’sdesk2If under arms, render a salute. Under arms means youare either armed with a weapon, or wearing a duty belt(cartridge belt)Report in the same manner as outdoors3Report to a NewCommandActionWhenever you travel on orders and are required toreport to a new command, you must observe certainregulations: Have in your possession your orders with"original orders" stamped across the top. Report before 2400 on the day you arerequired to report or no later than the ordersstate, if the time of day is specifically stated. Be in the proper uniform when you arrive. Ifyou are reporting for duty20Basic Officer Course

B000515XWReview ExamCustoms and Courtesies (Continued)Report to a NewCommand(Continued)- Ashore, the uniform is Service A.- On ship, the uniform is Dress Blue B. Have in your possession all required items so statedin your orders.Forms of Address In written correspondence, both formal and social, full rankin Writtenprecedes the name and is written out. In conversation, allCorrespondence generals are General; all colonels are Colonel, etc.AddressingOfficers andEnlisted MarinesAddressing Officers and Enlisted Personnel. When addressingofficers and enlisted people, it is appropriate and stronglyrecommended to greet them by name and grade; e.g., "Goodmorning, Captain Jones," or "Good evening, Corporal Clark." Ifyou are unsure of the Marine's name or grade, "Good morning,Marine," is appropriate; "Good morning, Sir," or "Good Morning,Ma'am," is appropriate for officers.Addressing Officers. Use "Sir" or "Ma'am" whenever addressingofficers more senior; however, if acquainted with the officer, it ispreferable to use both grade and name; e.g., "Good afternoonColonel Sands." Whenever addressing a general officer, it iscustomary to use "General" in lieu of "Sir" or "Ma'am." Whenverbally addressing generals, lieutenant colonels, and first andsecond lieutenants, use their short title; i.e., "How are you,Lieutenant?" or "Good morning, Colonel."Speaking to Enlisted Marines. Address enlisted Marines by nameand grade, avoid casual use of first name or nicknames. Seniorenlisted Marines should also be addressed by their f

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