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| Function of the Command Element within the MAGTF: |
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To provide command and control, including command, control, direction, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistical operations for assigned and/or attached forces..
Coordinates and conducts deep, close, and rear battles throughout designated AO. |
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| Responsibility of the MEU (SOC) CE: |
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| Provide command and control, direction, planning, and coordination of air, ground, and logistic operations of assigned forces. |
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Amphibious operations:
Withdrawal, Assault, Raid, Demonstration
Direct Action operations:
IHR, GOPLAT, VBSS,TRAP, WMD CP, MIO
MOOTW:
NEO, HA/DR
Supporting Operations |
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MEF Headquarters Group
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Mission: To provide administrative and service support to the MEF CE and subordinate intel/counterintel/ground recon/comms/IS and liaison organizations.
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COE: MHG has ADCON of MHG subordinate units; during ops MHG or detachments are OPCON to supported MAGTF commander.
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| Discuss supporting and supported relationships: |
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- Main effort is designated as the supported element.
- Other elements are designated as supporting.
- Support is provided without the need to change existing command relationships.
- Unity of effort is achieved through mutual coordination.
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| Direction of exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations with respect to administration and support. Indicated that unit is under conditional control of another commander with respect to administrative matter. |
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The authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces including rganizing and employing, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction.
NOT used to establish command relationships between Marine units in a MAGTF. |
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| Command authority over assigned or attached forces limited to detailed and usually local direction to accomplish assigned missions or tasks. Inherent in but more limited than OPCON (does not provide for organizational authorty). |
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| Define JTF as applied to MAGTF employment: |
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| Joint Task Force - a joint force established on geographical area or functional basis. |
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| Define CJTF as applied to MAGTF employment: |
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Combined Joint Task Force - Operation conducted by forces of 2 or more nations.
Formal arrangement = alliance
Informal or temporary arrangement = coalition |
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| Ad hoc arrangement between 2 or more nations for common action. |
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