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Term
What is logistics?
Definition
is the science and art of war, deals with facts, calculations, numbers and variables, and it also demands creativity, ingenuity, and initiative to max resources in the support of operations 
Term
What are the Levels of War?
Definition
Strategic, Operational, Tactical
Term
What are the logistics functions in the Strategic level of war?
Definition

procurement

mobilization

war reserves

material readiness

deployment support

facilities

strategic airlift and sealift

force regeneration

Term
What are the logistics functions in the Operational level of war?
Definition

force closure

arrival and assembly

intratheater lift

theater distribution

sustainment

reconstitution and redeployment

Term
What are the logistics functions in the Tactical level of war?
Definition

supply

maintenance

transportation

health services

engineering

services

Term
What is the difference b/w logisitics and CSS?
Definition

One encompasses all actions required to move and maintain forces

The other is the activity actually provides services and supplies to the combat forces and is the performance of those essential logistics functions, activities, and tasks that are performed to maintain combat effectiveness in the AO

Term
What are the six functions of CSS?
Definition

supply

maintenance

transportation

general engineering

health services

services

Term
describe the functions of the Supply area in CSS
Definition

provides operating forces w/ material req for ops

the needs of the supply unit must be the basis of any supply efforts

 

Term
describe the functions of the Maintenance Area in CSS
Definition

action taken to:

keep material in serviceable condition

return material to service

update/upgrade material capability

Term
describe the functions of the Transportation Area in CSS
Definition

The movement from the point of origin to destination of:

Units

Personnel

Equipment

Supplies

Term
describe the functions of the General Engineering Area in CSS
Definition

involves post-aslt engineering tasks performed ISO succeeding cbt echelons

improving routes of comm

breaching add'l passages thru obstacles

constructing add'l obstacles

replacing aslt bridging w/ more permanent structures

involves high standards of design & construction; detailed planning and prep

serves the whole MAGTF

 

Term
describe the functions of the Health Services Area in CSS
Definition
medical and dental task and functions to care for and treat sick and injured personnel in peace and war
Term
describe the functions of the Service Area in CSS
Definition
areas that involve force sustainment
Term
What are the critical classes of supply at the tactical level? Why?
Definition

Level I subsistance incl h2o

Level III petroleum oils and lub

Level V ammo

most important to maintain tempo of operation 

Term
what are the classes of supply?
Definition

Class I chow, h2o

II indiv equip and clothing

III  petroleum, oil and lub

IV  construction materials

V  ammo

VI  personal demand items

VII  major end items (tanks, HMMWV)

VIII medical supplies

IX repair parts

X  non-military materials (ISO hums ops)

Term
What are the principles of CSS
Definition

Responsiveness

simplicity

flexibility

economy

attainability

sustainability

survivability

Term
What is the purpose of CSS?
Definition
guides for planning, organization, management, and execution
Term
Describe the principle responsiveness in CSS 
Definition

prov the right spt at the right time in the right place

Keystone of CSS

Term
Describe the principle simplicity in CSS
Definition
Term
Describe the principle flexibility in CSS
Definition

ability to adapt CSS structures and procedures to changing situations, missions, and concepts of operations

translates into the use of task organizations and varying mission structures to get the job done

Term
Describe the principle economy in CSS
Definition

providing spt at the least cost in terms of resources available and necessary to accomplish the mission

limited resources

Term
Describe the principle attainability in CSS
Definition
the ability to prov the min essential supplies req to begin combat ops
Term
Describe the principle sustainability in CSS
Definition
ability to maintain spt thruout an op and focus on long term obj and requirments of the supported MAGTF or unit
Term
Describe the principle survivability in CSS
Definition
inherent capacity of the organization and its capabilities to prevail in the face of potential destruction
Term
What are the methods of distribution in CSS?
Definition
push and pull
Term
what is the push distribution method
Definition
uses calculations of anticipated logistics requirements to position or deliver resources where and when they are likely to be needed
Term
what is the pull distribution method
Definition
the operating unit directly controls the orders for resupply as well as calls for engineering, maintenance and other supported services.  ensure requirements are submitted in time to arrive and where and when required
Term
Compare push and pull methods
Definition

active

resources scheduled

logistics anticipates

less efficient

based on estimated consumption rate due to planned operational tempo

 

reactive

resources requested

supported unit anticipates

more efficient

based on actual consumption rate

Term
Describe the organization of the MLG
Definition

Combat Logistic Regiment-Hq Co, Comm, MP, Svc, Foos, MEU, LS/BTO

 Direct Support CLR-3 CLB (HQ, Trans, Spt Co)

Gen Spt CLR - 2 CLC, Maint Bn, Med Bn, Spt Bn (Hq, Supp, MT Co)

 Dental Bn

Engr Spt Bn

Term
What are the 2 major permanently structured logisitics organization within the MEF
Definition

Marine Logistics Group (MLG)

Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG)

 

Term
Describe MLG
Definition
  • primary logisitcs organization in the operating forces
  • mission is to provide sustained logistics in MEF
  • organized into 3 reg
  • design to spt 1 Marine Division and one Marine Aircraft Wing when deployed as MAGTF, separately deployed, in garrison
Term
Describe MWSG
Definition
  • prov essential aviation ground spt to the MAW and its components
  • functions incl internal airfield communications, construction, utlities, material handing equip, motor-t, field messing, med services, law enforcement
  • Air base service spt incl EOD, aircraft rescure and firefighting, aircraft recovery services, fuel services, and weather services
  • composed of 4 squadrons, operate in dir spt of MAW, prov AGS 1 airfield and 2 remote sites
  • plan & coord spt rcv fr LCE to the MAW
Term
What are task organized CSS units
Definition
unit tailored to meet the specific spt requirments of MAGTF
Term
What is the LCE operation cell called
Definition
Combat Logistics Operation Center (CLOC) similar to the COC of a ground combat unit
Term
What is the CLOC responsible for?
Definition
  • agency that controls and coord the day to day ops of the CSS organization
  • focuses on mtg the needs of the spt units.  MLGs, MCLBs, & CLRs operate CLOCs 24 hours a day during cbt ops
  • rcv requests for spt fr elements of the MAGTF
  • coord the spt fr units in the LCE
Term
What is the purpose of an alert-order?
Definition
generates movement of Maritime Prepositioning Squadrons into the area of ops
Term
What does MALS prov in regards to CSS?
Definition
Aviation Combat Element (ACE), Aviation Logisitics (AVLOG) consisting of supply, maintenance, and other related functions necessary to maintain aircraft
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