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Organization of the Marine Corps

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All MAGTFs are comprised of four core elements:
• A command element (CE). • A ground combat element (GCE). • An aviation combat element (ACE). • A logistics combat element (LCE)
The __ is the MAGTF headquarters
CE
__ is task organized to provide the command and control capabilities necessary for effective planning, execution, and assessment of operations across the warfighting functions
CE
The 7 Warfighting Functions
Command and Control , Maneuver, Fires, Intelligence, Logistics, Force Protection, Information.
The __ is task organized to conduct ground operations, project combat power, and contribute to battlespace dominance in support of the MAGTF's mission.
GCE
___is formed around an infantry organization reinforced with artillery, reconnaissance, amphibious assault, and engineer forces.
GCE
The ___ is task organized to conduct air operations, project combat power, and contribute to battlespace dominance in support of the MAGTF's mission by performing some or all of the six functions of Marine aviation
ACE
___is formed around an aviation headquarters with air control agencies, aircraft squadrons or groups, and combat service support units. It can vary in size and composition from an aviation detachment of specifically required aircraft to one or more Marine aircraft wings
ACE
The __ is task organized to provide all functions of tactical logistics necessary to support the continued readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF
LCE
The __ is formed around a combat service support HQ and may vary in size and composition from a support detachment to one or more Marine logistics groups.
LCE
MAGTFs are generally categorized in four types:
• Marine expeditionary force. • Marine expeditionary brigade. • Marine expeditionary unit. • Special purpose Marine air-ground task force
The __ is the Marine Corps' principal warfighting organization.
The MEF is the Marine Corps' principal warfighting organization.
MEF
Marine Expeditionary Force
A __ normally commands a MEF
lieutenant general
The major commands that constitute the primary reservoir of combat capabilities that source a MAGTF are:
• 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).
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