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Marine Corps Organization

Expeditionary Warfare School


Distance Education Program
1 Jun 2011

References
• MCDP 1-0 Marine Corps Operations • MCWP 3-40.8 Componency
• MCWP 2-2 MAGTF Intelligence Collection • MCWP 4-1 Logistics Operations
• MCWP 3-2 Aviation Operations • MCWP 4-11 Tactical Level Logistics
• MCWP 3-21.1 Aviation Ground Support • MCRP 5-12D Organization of Marine Corps
• MCWP 3-23 Offensive Air Support Forces
• MCWP 3-25 Control of Aircraft and Missiles • MSTP MAGTF Planners Reference Manual
• MCWP 3-25.3 Marine Air Command and Control • FY2011 Marine Aviation Plan
System Handbook
• MCWP 3-25.4 Marine Tactical Air Command • 2011 Unified Command Plan
Center Handbook • USMC Concepts and Programs 2011
• MCWP 3-25.5 Direct Air Support Center • DC, I&L ltr to DC, CD&I APPROVAL OF MARINE
Handbook LOGISTICS GROUP (MLG) MISSION STATEMENTS
• MCWP 3-25.7 Tactical Air Operations Center dtd 21 Mar 2008
Handbook
• MCWP 3-25.8 Marine Air Traffic Control
Detachment Handbook
Marine Corps Organization

• The intent of this presentation:


– To support and provide clarity to the readings found in lesson 1, The Marine
Corps in National Defense. It is not a replacement for the required readings,
however it is considered a replacement for the Organization of the Operating
Forces self-paced text.
– When viewed in full presentation mode, to provide the student with a basic
foundation of the organization, location, and capabilities of Marine Corps forces.
For more in-depth study, additional information is available in the lecture notes.

• Due in part to base realignment and closure (BRAC) 2005, and expansion of the
Marine Corps to 202K, Marine Corps units and their locations are in a constant state
of change. Some units have been placed in “cadre” status for potential reactivation
and are not included here.
Marine Corps Organization

Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

Assigned
Marine Corps Forces The Marine Corps is divided into four broad categories.
The focus of this brief will be on the operating forces
and Marine Corps forces reserve.
Fleet Marine Forces

Security Forces

Special Activity Forces


Assigned Marine Corps Forces

Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

• All combat, combat support, and combat service


Assigned
Marine Corps Forces
support units
• Designated forces assigned to MARFORCOM
Fleet Marine Forces
and MARFORPAC
• Task organized as Marine air-ground task forces
(MAGTFs). See next slide for review of the
Security Forces MAGTF.

Special Activity Forces


Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Types

• Marine expeditionary force (MEF): The Marine Corps’ principal warfighting organization. MEFs are
the sole standing MAGTFs.

• Marine expeditionary brigade (MEB): The “middle-weight” MAGTF. Crisis response force capable of
forcible entry and enabling the introduction of follow-on forces. Capable of rapid deployment and
employment deploying either by air, in combination with the maritime prepositioning squadron
(MPS), or by amphibious shipping. Not a standing organization, but rather imbedded within the MEF.

• Marine expeditionary unit (MEU): The standard forward-deployed Marine expeditionary


organization. Deployed as part of an amphibious ready group (ARG), provides an immediate sea-
based response to meet forward presence and power projection requirements. A MEU is considered
special operations capable (MEU SOC) when deployed with a Marine special operations company
(MSOC). Although a MEU has a permanent command element, it is not considered a “standing”
organization.

• Special purpose MAGTF (SP MAGTF): Task-organized to accomplish a specific mission, operation, or
regionally focused exercise. Can be organized, trained, and equipped to conduct a wide variety of
expeditionary operations, ranging from crisis-response to training exercises and peacetime missions.
Generally employed in the same manner as a MEU. However, under certain circumstances may be
deployed via commercial shipping or aircraft, strategic airlift, or organic Marine aviation.

• Special Purpose MAGTF (Security Cooperation): Tasked with building partner nation security
capacity and supporting partner nation security efforts in a specific regional area. The SPMAGTF
(Security Cooperation) has the mission of helping to train military forces and assisting partner nations
in relieving the conditions that allow instability to proliferate.
Fleet Marine Forces (FMF)

Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

• Serve with Navy fleets


Assigned – Seizure and defense of advanced naval bases and
Marine Corps Forces other land operations
– Train and equip FMF forces for amphibious
Fleet Marine Forces operations

• When assigned, FMF units are commanded by


Security Forces Commanding Generals, Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic,
Europe, South, or Pacific.
Special Activity Forces
• When the combatant commander tasks the Marine Corps
component commander to provide assigned Marine
Corps forces to the Navy component commander, the
combatant command-level Marine Corps component
commander will CHOP (change of operational control)
MAGTFs and other designated Marine Corps forces to the
Navy component commander. These Fleet Marine Forces
then serve with a numbered fleet or for naval operations
and other commitments; e.g., deployed Marine
expeditionary units (MEU).
Security Forces

Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

• Marine Corps Security Force Regiment


Assigned
Marine Corps Forces – Provides armed antiterrorism/physical security
trained forces to designated naval installations,
Fleet Marine Forces vessels or units
– Fleet antiterrorism security team (FAST) companies
provide FAST platoons for responsive security
Security Forces
augmentation of installations, ships or vital
naval/national assets
Special Activity Forces
Special Activity Forces

Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

• Provide security, services, or other special duties for


Assigned agencies other than the Department of the Navy
Marine Corps Forces • Marine Corps embassy security group (MCESG)
detachments guard Foreign Service posts throughout
Fleet Marine Forces the world and provide internal security services to
selected:
– Department of State embassies
Security Forces – Consulates
– Legations/diplomatic missions
• Marine Corps embassy security group has replaced
Special Activity Forces
predecessors Marine embassy security command and
Marine security guard battalion.
9 Combatant Commands (6 Geographic/4 Functional)

FUNCTIONAL:
USSTRATCOM USTRANSCOM USSOCOM USCYBERCOM
11 Combatant Command-Level Marine Corps Components

MARFOREUR

MARFORNORTH

MARFORCOM
MARFORCENT MARFORPAC
MARFORKOREA

MARFORPAC
MARFORKOREA

MARFORSOUTH MARFORAFRICOM

FUNCTIONAL:
USSTRATCOM USTRANSCOM USSOCOM USCYBERCOM
MARFORSTRAT MARFORSOC MARFORCYBER
11 Combatant Command-Level Marine Corps Components

MARFOREUR

MARFORNORTH

MARFORCOM MARFORPAC
MARFORCENT MARFORKOREA

MARFORPAC Commander, MARFORPAC is also designated as


MARFORKOREA Commander, MARFORKOREA (during wartime)

MARFORSOUTH MARFORAFRICOM

FUNCTIONAL:
USSTRATCOM USTRANSCOM USSOCOM USCYBERCOM
MARFORSTRAT MARFORSOC MARFORCYBER
Operational Chain of Command

PRESIDENT
Channel of
CJCS SECDEF communication

USPACOM USCENTCOM USNORTHCOM USSOUTHCOM USEUCOM USAFRICOM Geographic Combatant


Commands
MARFORPAC MARFORCENT MARFORNORTH MARFORSOUTH MARFOREUR MARFORAFRICOM

I MEF III MEF


Functional Combatant
USSOC USSTRATCOM USTRANSCOM Commands

MARFORCOM MARSOC MARFORSTRAT

II MEF

MARFORPAC/MARFORCOM: The two major components of the operating forces, constituting the
expeditionary combat power of the Marine Corps. Forces are apportioned to the remaining combatant
commands for contingency planning, and are provided to these commands when directed by the
Secretary of Defense.
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC)
Camp Smith, HI

Same Marine General Officer Force


US Marine Corps Forces,
wearing 4 hats assigned
Korea
as needed
Force
Fleet Marine Forces, US Marine Corps Forces, US Marine Corps Bases,
assigned
Pacific Pacific Pacific
as needed

I Marine Expeditionary III Marine Expeditionary


Force Force

1st Marine Division 3d Marine Division

1st Marine Aircraft Wing


3d Marine Aircraft Wing

3d Marine Logistics Group


1st Marine Logistics Group

3d Marine Expeditionary
1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade
Brigade
31st Marine Expeditionary
11th, 13th, 15th Marine Unit
Expeditionary Units
III MEF Headquarters
Group
I MEF Headquarters Group MHG
MHG
I MEF
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces, Command


Pacific Element (CE)

Ground Combat Aviation Combat Logistics Combat


Element (GCE) Element (ACE) Element (LCE)

I Marine Expeditionary
Force Principal warfighting organization, particularly during the larger crises or contingencies
(major warfighting). Normally commanded by a lieutenant general. Typical
composition (size 20-90K):
1st Marine Division

GCE: Division
3d Marine Aircraft Wing ACE: Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW)
LCE: Marine logistics group (MLG)
MEF Headquarters Group (MHG)
1st Marine Logistics Group
Each of the three standing Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs) consists of a permanent
Command Element (CE) and one Marine Division, Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), Marine
1st Marine Expeditionary
Brigade Logistics Group (MLG), and MEF Headquarters Group (MHG). The MEB is not a standing
organization, but rather imbedded within each of the three MEFs. Each MEF forward
deploys Marine expeditionary units (MEUs) on a continuous basis.
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units
With accompanying supplies for 60 days, capable of operations across the full spectrum
of conflict, including amphibious assault and sustained combat operations ashore.
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
Depending on mission, can range in size from less than one to multiple divisions and
aircraft wings, together with one or more Marine logistics groups. A MEF can deploy
with forces attached from the other standing MEFS as well as from the Reserves
I MEF
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces, Command


Pacific Element (CE)

Ground Combat Aviation Combat Logistics Combat


Element (GCE) Element (ACE) Element (LCE)

I Marine Expeditionary The command element (CE) provides the command and control necessary for effective,
Force cross-dimensional operational planning and execution.

1st Marine Division Provides command and control to the MEF. Responsible for the command, control,
direction, planning and coordination of corps-level air, ground, and logistical
operations of assigned forces.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing

Exercises tactical direction over units assigned by the Marine component, Fleet Marine
1st Marine Logistics Group
Force (FMF) commander, naval component commander, or joint force commander
(JFC). Coordinates and conducts the deep, close, and rear battles throughout its
designated area of operations. Develops overall tactical plans for command and
1st Marine Expeditionary control, intelligence, maneuver, fires, logistics and force protection.
Brigade
Develops all-source intelligence and counterintelligence required. Plans and
11th, 13th, 15th Marine coordinates civil affairs, civic action matters, and military-diplomatic operations.
Expeditionary Units Plans, conducts, and maintains communications and information systems operations
with subordinate, higher, adjacent, and joint or allied forces.
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG Can function as a joint force land, air, or maritime component headquarters when
designated.
1st Marine Division
MCB Camp Pendleton

US Marine Corps Forces, Command


Pacific Element (CE)

Ground Combat Aviation Combat Logistics Combat


Element (GCE) Element (ACE) Element (LCE)

I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion


Force • 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry Ground Combat Element (GCE):
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 Formed around an infantry organization
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry reinforced with artillery, reconnaissance,
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4 assault amphibian, tank, light armored
• th
7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) vehicles, and engineer forces. The GCE
3d Marine Aircraft Wing can vary in size and composition from a
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms) rifle platoon to one or more Marine
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery divisions.
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11
1st Marine Logistics Group The Marine division is a multi-role,
– 3/11 (29 Palms)
st
expeditionary ground combat force. The
• 1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion division is employed as the GCE of the
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion MEF, or may provide task organized
Brigade (29 Palms) forces for the smaller MAGTFs.
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion
• 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms) MAGTF and associated GCE:
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
MEF: Division
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion MEB: Infantry Regiment (rein)
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion MEU: Infantry Battalion (rein)
– D Company (29 Palms) SP MAGTF: As required
I MEF Headquarters Group st SC MAGTF: Infantry Battalion
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms)
1st Marine Division
MCB Camp Pendleton

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion Headquarters Battalion:


Force • 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry
The primary mission of the headquarters
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 battalion is to exercise command,
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry control, and administration of the
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4 Marine division.
• th
7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing It consists of a headquarters company,
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms) communications company, military police
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery company, and truck company.
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11
1st Marine Logistics Group
– 3/11 (29 Palms)
• st
1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
Brigade (29 Palms)
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion
11th, 13th, 15th Marine • 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms)
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion
– D Company (29 Palms)
I MEF Headquarters Group st
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms)
1st Marine Division
MCB Camp Pendleton

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion Infantry Regiment:


Force • 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry
The infantry regiment consists of a
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 headquarters company and four infantry
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry battalions.
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4
• th
7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) The infantry battalions are the basic
3d Marine Aircraft Wing tactical unit with which the regiment
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms) accomplishes its mission. When
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery combined with other combat support
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11 and combat service support (CSS) units, it
1st Marine Logistics Group forms a regimental landing team (RLT).
– 3/11 (29 Palms)
• st
1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion The basic means of ground mobility of
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion the regiment is by foot, supplemented by
Brigade (29 Palms) small, lightweight vehicles to transport
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion electronics equipment, weapons, and
• 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms) limited amounts of ammunitions and
11th, 13th, 15th Marine supplies. All elements can be
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion transported by helicopter and can travel
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion by other transportation, including
– D Company (29 Palms) assault amphibian vehicle, motor
I MEF Headquarters Group st transport, fixed-wing aircraft and ships.
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms)
1st Marine Division
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US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific
Weapons company Marine firing Javelin missile

I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion Infantry Battalion:


Force • 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry
The infantry battalion consists of an H&S
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 company, a weapons company, and three
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry rifle companies.
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4
• th
7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) The rifle companies are the basic tactical
3d Marine Aircraft Wing units with which the battalion
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms) accomplishes its mission. When the
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery battalion is combined with combat
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11 support and CSS units, it forms a
1st Marine Logistics Group battalion landing team (BLT).
– 3/11 (29 Palms)
• st
1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
Brigade (29 Palms)
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion
11th, 13th, 15th Marine • 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms)
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion
– D Company (29 Palms)
I MEF Headquarters Group st
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms)
1st Marine Division
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High Mobility Artillery Rocket


System (HIMARS)
M777A2 155mm Howitzer US Marine Corps Forces,
Pacific Artillery Regiment:
The artillery regiment consists of a
headquarters battery and four battalions.
Responsibilities are discharged through a
I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion command group consisting of the
Force • 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry commander and a staff augmented by
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 sufficient technical personnel. The staff
can integrate the efforts of attached,
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry reinforcing, or supporting units. Organic
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4 vehicular transportation moves the
• th
7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) artillery. Command elements and some
3d Marine Aircraft Wing fire support assets can be transported by
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms)
helicopter. Weapons systems include
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery M777A2 lightweight 155-mm Howitzer
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11 and high mobility artillery rocket system –
1st Marine Logistics Group
– 3/11 (29 Palms) HIMARS (operational with continued
• st
1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion fielding). The artillery regiment is the
primary source of fire support for the
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Marine division. Its operations and
Brigade (29 Palms) actions are closely integrated with those
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion of the infantry to be responsive to rapidly
11th, 13th, 15th Marine • 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms) changing tactical situations.
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion
Each regiment is equipped with a
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion counterbattery radar platoon, which can
– D Company (29 Palms) locate enemy indirect fire weapons within
I MEF Headquarters Group
• st
1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms) the division’s sector.
MHG
1st Marine Division
MCB Camp Pendleton

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion Artillery Battalion:


Force • 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 Each battalion consists of a headquarters
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry battery and:
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4 • Three or four firing batteries of six
• th
7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) howitzers.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms)
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery or
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11 • HIMARS
1st Marine Logistics Group
– 3/11 (29 Palms)
• st
1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion The artillery battalion is the basic tactical
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unit of the artillery. It has enough firing
Brigade (29 Palms) units to effectively mass its fires and to
engage several targets simultaneously.
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion The battalion is normally employed as a
11th, 13th, 15th Marine • 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms) unit to meet the fire support
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion requirements that are defined by its
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion assigned tactical mission. The battalion
maintains communications with its
– D Company (29 Palms) batteries and any attachments, the
I MEF Headquarters Group st
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms) support/reinforced units, and the
artillery regiment as appropriate.
1st Marine Division
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US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific Weapons platoon mortarmen
LAV-25

Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR)


Battalion:
I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion
Force Each LAR battalion is composed of an
• 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry H&S company and between 4 and 6 LAR
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 companies.
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4 Utilizes the light armored vehicle (LAV).
th Conducts reconnaissance, security, and
• 7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) economy of force operations and, within
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms) its capabilities, limited offensive or
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery delaying operations that exploit the
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11 unit’s mobility and firepower.
1st Marine Logistics Group
– 3/11 (29 Palms) LAR battalion and its subordinate
• st
1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion companies can be employed separately
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion or as part of a GCE. Speed and firepower,
Brigade (29 Palms) combined with maneuver, are used to
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion exploit the offense in all types of combat
operations.
11th, 13th, 15th Marine • 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms)
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion The LAR anti-tank section and medium
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion mortars (both found in each company)
– D Company (29 Palms) provide anti-tank and indirect fires in
I MEF Headquarters Group st support of the company’s scheme of
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms) maneuver.
1st Marine Division
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US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific
Combat Engineer Battalion (CEB):
CEB serves in DIRECT SUPPORT of the
GCE.
I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion A combat engineer battalion consists of
Force • 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry an H&S company, engineer support
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 company, and between 2 and 4 combat
engineer companies. 1st and 2nd CEB also
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry have a mobility assault company.
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4
• th
7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) Enhance the mobility, countermobility,
3d Marine Aircraft Wing and survivability of the Marine division
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms)
through close combat engineer support
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery and provide the limited general
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11 engineering support that is required for
1st Marine Logistics Group
– 3/11 (29 Palms) the functioning of the Marine division
• st
1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (accomplished through task-organized
combat engineer elements for GCE units).
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
Brigade (29 Palms) Operation of those elements supporting
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion forward units is generally decentralized.
11th, 13th, 15th Marine • 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms)
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion The engineer support company provides
augmentation in the form of personnel
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion and specialized engineering equipment
– D Company (29 Palms) to the combat engineering companies.
I MEF Headquarters Group st
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms)
1st Marine Division
Reconnaissance Battalion:
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Each reconnaissance battalion is
composed of an H&S company and
between 2 and 4 reconnaissance
companies.
Provide amphibious and ground
US Marine Corps Forces, reconnaissance operations in support of
Pacific the Marine division.
The battalion or elements thereof are
employed to observe, identify, and report
intelligence information on the enemy,
weather, and terrain.
I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion
Force • 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry It is not equipped or trained for decisive
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 or sustained combat and usually
accomplishes its mission through stealth,
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry maneuver, and rapid reporting.
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4
• th
7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) The battalion normally operates in
3d Marine Aircraft Wing general support of the division. Task
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms)
organizes or provides detachments as
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery required, to accomplish assigned
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11 missions. When circumstances warrant
1st Marine Logistics Group
– 3/11 (29 Palms) decentralized control, a reinforced
• st
1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion reconnaissance platoon may be placed in
direct support of, or attach to, an
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion infantry regiment or battalion.
Brigade (29 Palms)
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion Although the capability for deep
11th, 13th, 15th Marine • 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms) reconnaissance in support of the MEF
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion was lost following the removal of active
duty Force Recon units to form MARSOC
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion in 2006, reconnaissance battalions have
– D Company (29 Palms) regenerated that capability through
I MEF Headquarters Group st
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms) FORCE RECONNAISSANCE COMPANIES.
1st Marine Division
MCB Camp Pendleton

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion Assault Amphibian Battalion:


Force • 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry
Utilizes multiple variants of the
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV).
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4 Battalion consists of an H&S company
• th
7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) and four assault amphibian companies.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms) Organization permits independent
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery deployment on limited operations. The
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11 battalion and its subordinate units are
1st Marine Logistics Group assigned to or in support of a MAGTF to
– 3/11 (29 Palms)
st
provide ship-to-shore lift capability
• 1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion during amphibious assault. During
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion operations ashore, the battalion
Brigade (29 Palms) elements provide mobility equal to that
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion of tanks to the assaulting elements of the
• 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms) MAGTF. AAVs are primarily used to
11th, 13th, 15th Marine transport personnel in tactical
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion operations. If assets permit, they may be
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion used as cargo carriers forward of the
– D Company (29 Palms) forward edge of the battle area (FEBA).
I MEF Headquarters Group st Provide direct and indirect fire support,
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms)
as required, within the capability of
organic weapon systems during
amphibious operations ashore.
1st Marine Division
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US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific
Tank Battalion:
A typical tank battalion consists of an
H&S company, four tank companies, and
one antitank platoon.
I Marine Expeditionary • Headquarters Battalion
Force The tank companies are the basic tactical
• 1st Marine Regiment - Infantry unit with which the battalion
– 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 1/4 accomplishes its mission.
1st Marine Division • 5th Marine Regiment - Infantry
– 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/4 A tank battalion has approximately 60
th
M1A1 tanks (120mm guns), TOW and
• 7 Marine Regiment - Infantry (29 Palms) Javelin weapons systems, and tank
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
– 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 3/4 (29 Palms) recovery vehicles.
• 11th Marine Regiment - Artillery
– 1/11, 2/11, 5/11 The antitank platoon provides anti-
1st Marine Logistics Group mechanized support to the division via
– 3/11 (29 Palms) HMMWV-mounted TOW systems. The
• st
1 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion battalion is best employed as a
1st Marine Expeditionary • 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion maneuver force without detaching units.
Brigade (29 Palms) However, the division commander may
• 1st Combat Engineer Battalion task organize forces of tanks,
mechanized infantry, and other division
11th, 13th, 15th Marine • 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (29 Palms) resources based on mission, enemy,
Expeditionary Units • 1st Reconnaissance Battalion terrain and weather, troops and support
• 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion available-time available (METT-T) that
– D Company (29 Palms) require cross-attachment of tank
I MEF Headquarters Group st
battalion and infantry regiment assets.
MHG • 1 Tank Battalion (29 Palms) Employment of the tank battalion must
take advantage of the speed, mobility,
and firepower of the organization.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces, Command


Pacific Element (CE)

Ground Combat Aviation Combat Logistics Combat


Element (GCE) Element (ACE) Element (LCE)
• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Aviation Combat Element (ACE):
Force
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 Composed of air control agencies, helicopter, fixed-wing,
1st Marine Division and tilt-rotor squadrons, surface-to-air missile units, and
– VMFAT 101 aviation-unique combat service support.
– VMGR 352
• MAG 13 (Yuma) Provides the air striking power and aerial support to the
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
– MALS 13 MAGTF.
– VMA 211, 214, 311, MAGTF and associated ACE:
513 MEF: MAW
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) MEB: Composite MAG
– MALS 16 MEU: Squadron (rein)
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, SP MAGTF: As required
Brigade 166 SC MAGTF: As required
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Task organized to provide a flexible and balanced aviation
Force organization that is capable of providing the full range of
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 aviation operations in a variety of areas without the
1st Marine Division requirement for prepositioned support, control, and
– VMFAT 101 logistical facilities.
– VMGR 352
• MAG 13 (Yuma) The MAW is the smallest unit with the inherent capability
3d Marine Aircraft Wing of performing all six functions of Marine aviation.
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311, Marine aviation is structured into four MAWs (three active
513 and one reserve).
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar)
– MALS 16 Typically, the ACE supports a MEF with one of more MAWs.
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Aircraft Group (MAG):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Administrative and tactical Command Element.
Force
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 Smallest aviation unit designed for independent operations
1st Marine Division with no outside assistance except access to a source of
– VMFAT 101 supply.
– VMGR 352
• MAG 13 (Yuma) Task organized for the assigned mission.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
– MALS 13 There are two types of MAGs within the MAW: rotary-wing
– VMA 211, 214, 311, and fixed-wing.
513
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar)
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces, MALS ordnance section builds numerous types of


Pacific bombs, rockets and missiles at the request of the
aviation squadrons

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Provides aviation-logistics support to MAG squadrons.
Force
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 Provides intermediate-level maintenance for aircraft and
1st Marine Division aeronautical equipment of all supported units.
– VMFAT 101
– VMGR 352 Provides ammunition logistic support to the MAG’s
• MAG 13 (Yuma) squadrons. This support encompasses the requisitioning,
3d Marine Aircraft Wing storage, handling, assembly, transportation, and inventory
– MALS 13 reporting of ammunition.
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513 Able to plan for an operate an airfield ammunition issue
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) point at expeditionary airfields.
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 F/A-18A/C “Hornet.” Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft
Force under all weather conditions and attack and destroy
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 surface targets.
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101 Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in conjunction with
– VMGR 352 ground or airborne fighter control under all weather
• MAG 13 (Yuma) conditions.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
– MALS 13 Fighter escort, suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD),
– VMA 211, 214, 311, air interdiction, day and night close air support (CAS), and
513 reconnaissance.
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar)
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron –


(VMFA[AW]):
• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 F/A-18D “Hornet.” Attack and destroy surface targets, day
Force or night; conduct multisensor imagery reconnaissance,
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
provide supporting arms coordination; and intercept and
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 destroy enemy aircraft.
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101
– VMGR 352 Conduct day and night close air support (CAS) under all
• MAG 13 (Yuma) weather conditions. Conduct day and night deep air
3d Marine Aircraft Wing support (DAS), armed reconnaissance, fighter escort, radar
– MALS 13 search and attack, air interdiction, suppression of enemy
– VMA 211, 214, 311, air defense (SEAD), and strikes against enemy installations.
513
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) Conduct day and night supporting arms coordination,
– MALS 16 including forward air control, tactical air coordination, and
artillery/naval gunfire spotting.
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 All but one squadron designation ending with “T” are
Force training/Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRS).
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 The exception-VMFT 401: adversary squadron flying F-5E
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101 “Tiger II” (see 4th MAW later this brief).
– VMGR 352
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • MAG 13 (Yuma)
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar)
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 KC-130 “Hercules.” Provide aerial refueling service in
Force support of operating force air operations and combat
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 assault support for personnel, equipment, and supplies.
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101 Long-range aerial refueling service for air movement of
– VMGR 352 squadrons.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • MAG 13 (Yuma)
– MALS 13 Air logistical support for air-landed and air-delivered
troops, supplies, and equipment.
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513 Air evacuation for extraction of forces, casualties and
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) noncombatants.
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, Air delivery operations of equipment and supplies to
Brigade 166 forward operating bases or remote areas.
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Attack Squadron (VMA):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 AV-8B “Harrier.” Attack and destroy surface targets day
Force and night under adverse weather conditions. Conduct
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 close air support (CAS), armed reconnaissance, air
1st Marine Division interdiction, strikes against enemy installations, and
– VMFAT 101 armed-escort missions.
– VMGR 352
• MAG 13 (Yuma) Can operate from LHA/LHD.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar)
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron


(VMM):
US Marine Corps Forces,
MV-22 “Osprey.” Provide assault
Pacific
transport of combat troops, supplies,
and equipment across the spectrum of
expeditionary operations.

• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11
Force
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101
– VMGR 352
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • MAG 13 (Yuma)
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar)
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

CH-53s restocking combat outpost fuel supplies

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 CH-53D “Sea Stallion” / CH-53E “Super Stallion.” Provide
Force assault helicopter transport of heavy weapons, equipment,
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 and supplies during amphibious operations and
1st Marine Division subsequent operations ashore.
– VMFAT 101
– VMGR 352 Conduct tactical retrieval and recovery operations for
• MAG 13 (Yuma) downed aircraft, equipment, and personnel.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
– MALS 13 Provide assault support for evacuation operations.
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513 Augment local search and rescue assets and provide
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) aeromedical evacuation of casualties from the field to
– MALS 16 suitable medical facilities.
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA):


• MAG 11 (Miramar) Composite unit: combat utility helicopter support, attack
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 helicopter fire support, and fire support coordination.
Force
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
UH-1N “Huey.” Provide airborne command and control
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 platform, armed escort for assault support operations,
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101 transport of troops and supplies. Aeromedical evacuation
– VMGR 352 of casualties. Control, coordinate, and provide terminal
• MAG 13 (Yuma) guidance for supporting arms, including CAS, artillery,
3d Marine Aircraft Wing mortars, and naval gunfire (FAC(A)/SAC(A)).
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311, AH-1W “Cobra.” Provide fire support and security for
513 forward and rear forces (CAS), point target/anti-armor
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) operations. Armed escort, control, and coordination for
– MALS 16 assault support operations. Provide terminal guidance for
supporting arms, including CAS, artillery, mortars, and
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, naval gunfire (FAC(A)).
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Marine Air Control Group (MACG):
Force
– VMFA 232, 314, 323 Provides, operates, and maintains the Marine Air
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 Command and Control System (MACCS).
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101
– VMGR 352 Made up of five unique squadrons and one battalion; Each
one is tasked to provide a specific function of Marine air
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • MAG 13 (Yuma) command and control.
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar)
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS):


• MAG 11 (Miramar) Provides equipment, maintenance, and operations for the
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Tactical Air Command Center (TACC) of the ACE.
Force
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
The TACC is the senior MACCS agency within the MAGTF,
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 and the only MACCS agency that exercises command.
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101
– VMGR 352 MTACS equips, mans, operates, and maintains the current
• MAG 13 (Yuma) operations section of the TACC. Provides and maintains
3d Marine Aircraft Wing facility for TACC future operations and future planning
– MALS 13 sections and installs and maintains associated automated
– VMA 211, 214, 311, systems.
513
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) The TACC serves as the operational command post of the
– MALS 16 ACE commander and provides the facility from which he
and his battlestaff plan, supervise, coordinate, and execute
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, all current and future MAGTF air operations.
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

MRC-142 TRC-170

US Marine Corps Forces, Multi-channel radios provide voice and data connectivity
Pacific for the ACE dispersed throughout the battlefield.

Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Consists of a headquarters and one or two MWCS
Force detachments
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225
1st Marine Division Provide expeditionary communications for the ACE of a
– VMFAT 101 MEF, including the phased deployment of task-organized
– VMGR 352 elements thereof.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • MAG 13 (Yuma)
– MALS 13 Install, operate, and maintain expeditionary
communications (telephone, radio, data services) for
– VMA 211, 214, 311, command and control of the MEF ACE.
513
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) Provide digital backbone communications support for the
– MALS 16 ACE CE, forward operating bases (FOBs), forward arming
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, and refueling points (FARPs), forward observation posts,
Brigade 166 and MACCS agencies.
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


AN/TPN 31A Air Traffic Navigation, Pacific
Integration and Coordination System
AN/TPS-59 AN/TSQ-120 ATC Tower
Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS):
• MAG 11 (Miramar) Provide tactical air operations center (TAOC) capabilities to
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 the MAGTF. The TAOC is the primary AAW control agency
Force within the MACCS, providing real-time control of fighter
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
aircraft and ground-based air defense units.
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101 Provide air surveillance and control of aircraft and surface-
– VMGR 352 to-air weapons for antiair warfare (AAW). Continuous all-
• MAG 13 (Yuma) weather radar and non-radar air traffic control services
3d Marine Aircraft Wing and airspace management.
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311, Within the MACS are Marine Air Traffic Control
513 Detachments (MATCDs); the primary terminal air control
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) agencies within the MACCS. Organized and equipped to
– MALS 16 satisfy the air traffic control requirements from a major
operating base to virtually any type of forward operating
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, base (FOB).
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Provide direct air support center (DASC) capabilities for
Force control and coordination of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 operating in direct support of MAGTF forces.
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101 The DASC is the principal air control agency responsible for
– VMGR 352 the direction of direct air support operations directly
• MAG 13 (Yuma) supporting ground forces. It functions in a decentralized
3d Marine Aircraft Wing mode of operation and is supervised by the TACC.
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311, The DASC processes immediate air support requests;
513 coordinates aircraft employment with other combined
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) arms; manages terminal control assets supporting GCE and
– MALS 16 combat logistics element forces; and controls assigned
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and itinerant
Brigade 166 aircraft transiting through DASC-controlled airspace.
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Stinger missile system Pacific
Advanced MANPADS (A-MANPADS)

Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion:


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Provide close-in, low-altitude, surface-to-air weapons fires
Force in defense of MAGTF assets defending forward combat
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 areas, maneuver forces, vital areas, installations, and/or
1st Marine Division units engaged in special/independent operations.
– VMFAT 101
– VMGR 352 Maintain a primary capability as a highly mobile, vehicle-
• MAG 13 (Yuma) mounted, and man-portable surface-to-air weapons
3d Marine Aircraft Wing component of the MAGTF with ability to rapidly deploy in
– MALS 13 the assault echelon of an expeditionary operation.
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513 Provide early warning of hostile air threats to other
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) elements of the air defense system.
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific
RQ-7B “Shadow”

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU):


• MAG 11 (Miramar) Operate and maintain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 provide unmanned aerial reconnaissance support to the
Force MAGTF. Conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, and target
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
acquisition (RSTA) to include surveillance of designated
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 target areas, and MAGTF areas of interest/influence.
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101
– VMGR 352 Surveillance for SAR and tactical recovery of aircraft and
• MAG 13 (Yuma) personnel (TRAP), and reconnaissance of helicopter
3d Marine Aircraft Wing approach and retirement lanes in support of vertical
– MALS 13 assaults.
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513 Provide real-time target information to the DASC and fire
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) support coordination center (FSCC) to facilitate adjusting
– MALS 16 fire missions and CAS. Provide information to assist
adjusting indirect-fire weapons and to support and
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, facilitate deep air strike and air interdiction missions.
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
MACG

MTACS MACS LAAD MASS VMU MWCS MACCS

ACE Commander

MTACS
TACC

TAOC LAAD MATCD DASC VMU MWCS

EW/C SADC
MACS MMT DASC(A) ASLT

MASS

Command
FAC/FAC(A)
Coordination ASC(A)/TAC(A)
SCAR
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG):


• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Provide all essential ground support requirements to aid
Force designated fixed-or rotary-wing components of a Marine
– VMFA 232, 314, 323
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 forward operating base. Typically includes a headquarters
1st Marine Division and headquarters squadron (H&HS) and four Marine Wing
– VMFAT 101 Support Squadrons (two fixed and two rotary-wing)
– VMGR 352
• MAG 13 (Yuma) Organized to provide motor transport, engineering
3d Marine Aircraft Wing services, and organizational maintenance
– MALS 13 (transport/engineering) for units of the MAW
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513 Organized and equipped for employment as an integral
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar) unit in support of the MAW. Structured to provide
– MALS 16 deployable elements in support of the garrison or deployed
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, posture of the MAW.
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting


AM-2 Airfield Matting

US Marine Corps Forces, M-31 arresting gear


Pacific

Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS):

• MAG 11 (Miramar) Provide all essential aviation ground support requirements


I Marine Expeditionary to any composite Marine aircraft group to include joint and
– MALS 11 coalition aircraft. Conduct airfield operations (except for
Force
– VMFA 232, 314, 323 ATC) for supported ACE units. Provide internal airfield
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 communications.
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101
Provide expeditionary airfield services; maintaining M-31
– VMGR 352 aircraft recovery equipment, Fresnel lens, communications,
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • MAG 13 (Yuma) airfield lighting, and weather services.
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311, Supply crash/fire/rescue and structural fire-fighting
513 equipment, aircraft and ground refueling, internal motor
1st Marine Logistics Group transport, routine emergency sick call and aviation medical
• MAG 16 (Miramar) functions, flight line security, and convoy escort.
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165, Essential engineer services; engineer reconnaissance,
Brigade 166 survey, repair, improvement.
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Miramar, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

• MAG 11 (Miramar)
I Marine Expeditionary – MALS 11 Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS):
Force
– VMFA 232, 314, 323 Provide administrative and supply support for a MAW
– VMFA(AW) 121, 225 headquarters.
1st Marine Division – VMFAT 101
– VMGR 352
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • MAG 13 (Yuma)
– MALS 13
– VMA 211, 214, 311,
513
1st Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 16 (Miramar)
– MALS 16
1st Marine Expeditionary – VMM 161, 163, 165,
Brigade 166
– HMH 361, 462, 465,
466 • MACG 38 (Miramar) • MWSG 37 (Miramar)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units • MAG 39 (Pendleton) – MTACS 38 – MWSS 371 (Yuma)
– MALS 39 – MWCS 38 – MWSS 372 (Pendleton)
– HMLA 169, 267, 367, – MACS 1 (Yuma) – MWSS 373
I MEF Headquarters Group 369, 469
MHG – HMM 268, 364 – MASS 3 (Pendleton) – MWSS 374 (29 Palms)
– HMMT 164 rd
– 3 LAAD (Pendleton)
– HMLAT 303 • MWHS 3 (Miramar)
– VMU 1,3 (29 Palms)
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces, Command


Pacific Element (CE)

Ground Combat Aviation Combat Logistics Combat


Element (GCE) Element (ACE) Element (LCE)

I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters Logistics Combat Element (LCE):


Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 Provide the full range of combat service
support (CSS) capabilities necessary to
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 sustain and maintain the MAGTF. The LCE
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 gives a MAGTF the organic ability to
Palms) operate for extended periods in an austere
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS expeditionary environment.
– 1st Maintenance Battalion CSS: the essential capabilities, functions,
– 1st Supply Battalion activities, and tasks necessary to sustain all
1st Marine Logistics Group – 1st Medical Battalion elements of operating forces in theater at
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward all levels of war. Within the national and
– Combat Logistics Battalion 11 theater logistic systems, it includes but is
1st Marine Expeditionary not limited to that support rendered by
Brigade (11th MEU) service forces in ensuring the aspects of
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13 supply, maintenance, transportation,
(13th MEU) health services, and other services required
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15 by aviation and ground combat troops to
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU) permit those units to accomplish their
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS missions in combat. (JP 1-0)
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS MAGTF and associated LCE:
I MEF Headquarters Group MEF: MLG
MHG MEB: CLR
MEU: CLB
SP MAGTF: As required
SC MAGTF: CLC
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Logistics Group (MLG):


Designed from a deployed perspective.
I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters The MLG provides direct support (DS) to
Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS the MEF GCE and sustained tactical
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 logistics to each element in the MEF in
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 the functional areas of logistics beyond
the organic capabilities of supported
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 units.
Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS It provides LCEs to smaller MAGTFs
– 1st Maintenance Battalion
– 1st Supply Battalion Trains, rapidly task organizes, deploys,
1st Marine Logistics Group employs, fights, and redeploys in order to
– 1st Medical Battalion provide general support (GS) and direct
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward support (DS) logistics combat support to
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11 all elements of the MEF and smaller
Brigade (11th MEU) MAGTFs, which may well be
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13 geographically separated, in peacetime
(13th MEU) as well as wartime, in any environment
11th, 13th, 15th Marine and across the spectrum of conflict in
– Combat Logistics Battalion 15 order to preserve and increase the MEFs
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU)
th combat power.
• 7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR)


Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS DIRECT SUPPORT:
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 Train, rapidly task organize, deploy,
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 employ, fight and redeploy in order to
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 provide DS logistics combat support to all
Palms) maneuver elements of the MEF beyond
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS their organic capabilities.
– 1st Maintenance Battalion Direct support CLRs consist of a HQ
– 1st Supply Battalion company, motor transport company, and
1st Marine Logistics Group – 1st Medical Battalion 3 CLBs.
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11 Direct support relationships:
Brigade (11th MEU) CLR-1: 1st Marine Division
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13 CLR-2: 2nd Marine Division
(13th MEU) CLR-3: 3rd Marine Division
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU)
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB)
DIRECT SUPPORT:
Train, rapidly task organize, deploy,
employ, fight, and redeploy in order to
provide logistics combat support to a
Support company - Helicopter MAGTF maneuver element such as a
support team (HST) US Marine Corps Forces, regimental landing team (RLT) and
Pacific additional maneuver elements in the
RLT’s battlespace beyond their organic
capabilities.
Composed of an H&S company, motor
transport company, and support
I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters company
Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS
Provide initial source for centralized CSS
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 and logistics support management for
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 the MEF during amphibious operations.
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29
Palms) While the MEU CLBs do not grow, the DS
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS CLBs when deployed will receive
maintenance and supply detachments, a
– 1st Maintenance Battalion general engineering capability, health
– 1st Supply Battalion services support, and other task-
1st Marine Logistics Group – 1st Medical Battalion organized units.
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward
Equipped and organized to plan,
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11 coordinate, execute, and supervise the
Brigade (11th MEU) landing support and throughput
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13 functions of the battalion, and to provide
(13th MEU) tactical medium and heavy cargo type
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15 vehicles in support of the MEF. DS CLBs
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU) are permanently aligned with a same-
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS numbered Marine infantry regiment.
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS Example:
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG CLB 1: 1st Marine Regiment
CLB 5: 5th Marine Regiment
CLB 7: 7th Marine Regiment
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR)


Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS GENERAL SUPPORT:
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 MLG commander retains full control of
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 his subordinate units, following priorities
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 and allocations of the MAGTF
Palms) commander.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS
– 1st Maintenance Battalion If MEF deploys, the entire regiment goes
forward. If not, then task organized
– 1st Supply Battalion detachments.
1st Marine Logistics Group – 1st Medical Battalion
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11
Brigade (11th MEU)
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13
(13th MEU)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU)
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific
Maintenance Battalion:
Provide maintenance support for tactical
ordnance, engineer, motor transport,
communications-electronics, and general
I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters support equipment for the MEF.
Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS
Consists of H&S company and five
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 maintenance companies (ordnance,
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 engineer, electronics, motor transport,
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 and general support).
Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS Operate intermediate-level direct and
general support maintenance facilities in
– 1st Maintenance Battalion support of the MEF or any combination
– 1st Supply Battalion of smaller MAGTFs.
1st Marine Logistics Group – 1st Medical Battalion
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward When not deployed as a battalion, the
structure supports MAGTF operations
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11 through detachments composed of
Brigade (11th MEU) platoons from each of the functional
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13 maintenance companies (ordnance,
(13th MEU) motor transport, electronics, general
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15 support, engineer).
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU)
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

Supply Battalion:
Provide general support supply support
US Marine Corps Forces, to the MEF.
Pacific
Consists of 4 companies (H&S, supply,
ammunition, and medical logistics).
Manage and provide support, including
stock control functions for MLG and other
I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters MEF elements beyond organic capability
Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS of the supported unit.
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1
Provide warehousing capability,
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 customer service and general assistance
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 for supply matters, intermediate-level
Palms) shop stores issue points, and contracting
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS support
– 1st Maintenance Battalion
Provide accounting for classes II, III, IV,
– 1st Supply Battalion VII, VIII, and IX supplies, as well as
1st Marine Logistics Group – 1st Medical Battalion receipt, storage, issue, and accounting
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward functions for all class V items. Establish
– Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and operate deployed ration dumps,
1st Marine Expeditionary including storage, issue, and accounting
Brigade (11th MEU)
for subsistence items.
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13
(13th MEU) Provide receipt, storage, and forwarding
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15 of packaged fuel.
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU)
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS Provide packing, preservation, and
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS packaging services.
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

Medical Battalion:
US Marine Corps Forces,
Forward resuscitative surgical Execute health service support (HSS)
Pacific
system (FRSS) team functions in support of the MAGTF’s
mission.
Consists of an H&S company (including
shock/trauma platoons) and either 2 or 3
I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters surgical companies.
Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS The medical battalion provides initial
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 resuscitative HSS support to the MEF and
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 is the only source of organic Marine
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 Corps medical support above the aid
Palms) station level. Its primary mission is to
3d Marine Aircraft Wing perform emergency medical and surgical
• Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS procedures that, if not performed, could
– 1st Maintenance Battalion lead to death or loss of limb or body
– 1st Supply Battalion function. The battalion’s surgical
1st Marine Logistics Group – 1st Medical Battalion companies provide initial resuscitative
surgical intervention, temporary casualty
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward holding, ground evacuation support to
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11 forward medical elements, and
Brigade (11th MEU) preventive medicine support. Provides
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13 medical support to MAGTFs by
(13th MEU) establishing medical treatment facilities
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15 (MTFs) in direct and general support.
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU) Structured to facilitate task organization
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS of medical elements in support of
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS MAGTFs operating in widely separated
I MEF Headquarters Group geographical areas.
MHG
1st Marine Logistics Group
Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR)
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA FORWARD:
Rapidly task organize, deploy, employ,
fight, and redeploy in order to serve as
the MAGTFs LCE of the Marine
Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and
forward command element of the MLG in
US Marine Corps Forces, any environment and across the
Pacific spectrum of conflict in order to enable
the phasing of the MLG’s logistics
support capabilities into theater in
support of the MEF.
Consists of three MEU CLBs and six
I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters companies (HQ, communications,
Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS service, food service, landing support,
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 and military police).
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5
Provide multifunctional logistics support
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 capability to the MEB. Provide “HQ Bn”-
Palms) type functions to the MLG.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS
– 1st Maintenance Battalion Support and maintain mapped
– 1st Supply Battalion capabilities to facilitate rapid task
1st Marine Logistics Group organization of the CLR Fwd through
– 1st Medical Battalion augmentation from the DS and GS CLRs
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward in support of the MEB.
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11
Brigade (11th MEU) Provide experienced logistics command
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13 and control, operations, and planning
(13th MEU) support to the MEB.
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15
Expeditionary Units Maintain the capability to rapidly and
(15th MEU) seamlessly deploy and echelon to an
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS MLG.
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG In this case, CLR 17 provides general support to 1st MEB, while
providing general support of CLB 11/13/15 to 11th, 13th, and 15th
MEUs, respectively.
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB)


Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS FORWARD:
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 General support logistics combat support
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 to specific/same-numbered Marine
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 expeditionary units.
Palms)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS 11th MEU: CLB 11
– 1st Maintenance Battalion 13th MEU: CLB 13
15th MEU: CLB 15
– 1st Supply Battalion
1st Marine Logistics Group – 1st Medical Battalion
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11
Brigade (11th MEU)
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13
(13th MEU)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU)
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA Engineer Support Battalion (ESB):
Provide general support engineering
support of a deliberate nature to the
MEF, including survivability,
countermobility and mobility
enhancements, explosive ordnance
US Marine Corps Forces, disposal, and general support supply
Pacific incident to the handling, storage, and
distribution of bulk water and fuel.
ESB consists of eight companies (H&S,
explosive ordnance disposal, engineer
support, engineer x3, bridge, and bulk
I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters fuel).
Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 The engineer support battalion is
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 capable of providing sufficient organic
ground transportation to move essential
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 command, operational, and logistics
Palms) elements of the battalion. The majority
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS of equipment within this battalion is not
– 1st Maintenance Battalion helicopter transportable. Motor
– 1st Supply Battalion transport support from transportation
1st Marine Logistics Group support battalion, MLG, or other sources
– 1st Medical Battalion is required for complete displacement of
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward the battalion or in support of
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11 construction operations with large
Brigade (11th MEU) quantities of class IV materials.
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13
(13th MEU) Additionally, the battalion can provide
11th, 13th, 15th Marine extensive engineer intelligence. In
– Combat Logistics Battalion 15 providing engineer support to the MEF,
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU)
th the battalion is normally employed under
• 7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS the control of the battalion commander
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS as a complete unit in general support (an
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG engineer company may be detached in
support of a specific operation or unit).
1st Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary • MLG Headquarters Dental Battalion:


Force • Combat Logistics Regiment 1 - DS
– Combat Logistics Battalion 1 Provides a comprehensive program of
dental support for a MEF, including the
1st Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 5 specialized care of casualties with
– Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (29 maxillofacial injuries. During
Palms) contingency or mass casualty situations,
3d Marine Aircraft Wing • Combat Logistics Regiment 15 - GS dental personnel will be used in support
– 1st Maintenance Battalion of the medical effort under the direction
of the cognizant medical authority.
– 1st Supply Battalion
1st Marine Logistics Group – 1st Medical Battalion Consists of H&S company and 3 dental
• Combat Logistics Regiment 17 - Forward companies.
1st Marine Expeditionary – Combat Logistics Battalion 11
Brigade (11th MEU)
– Combat Logistics Battalion 13
(13th MEU)
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Combat Logistics Battalion 15
Expeditionary Units (15th MEU)
• th
7 Engineer Support Battalion - GS
• 1st Dental Battalion - GS
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
MLG Organization

MLG

CLR - FWD CLR - DS CLR – GS

GS MT CO HQ Co HQ Co
HQ Co

Comm Co

CLB CLB CLB Maint Bn Sup Bn Medical Bn Engr Spt Bn Dental Bn


MP Co

H&S Co H&S Co H&S Co H&S Co H&S Co H&S Co H&S Co H&S Co


Svc Co CLC

MT Co MT Co MT Co Ord Maint Co Supply Co Surg Co A Engr Spt Co Den Co


Food Svc Co CLC

Support Co Support Co Support Co Eng Maint Co Ammo Co Surg Co B Bulk Fuel Co Den Co
LS Co
Elec Maint Co Med Log Co Surg Co C Bridge Co Den Co
MEU CLB Services Services Services
Detachment Detachment Detachment EOD Co
MT Maint Co
MEU CLB Maint
Maint Maint
Detachment Detachment Detachment GS Maint Co Engr Co A
MEU CLB
Supply Supply Supply Engr Co B
Detachment Detachment Detachment •DS CLB core capabilities: command &
control, distribution. Task organized to Engr Co C
Engineer Engineer Engineer
Detachment Detachment Detachment
reinforce multi-function capability.
•GS elements provide functional augments to
Medical Medical Medical
Detachment Detachment Detachment meet mission requirements
1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB):


I Marine Expeditionary
Force Premier response force for small-scale contingencies (size 3-20K).
Typical composition:
1st Marine Division
GCE: Reinforced infantry regiment-Regimental Landing Team (RLT)
ACE: Composite Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing LCE: Combat logistics regiment (CLR)
MEB’s are task-organized to respond to a full range of crises, from forcible
1st Marine Logistics Group entry to humanitarian assistance
The mid-sized MAGTF, normally commanded by a brigadier general. The
1st Marine Expeditionary MEB is not a standing organization, but rather imbedded within each of
Brigade the three MEFs.
Provides transitional capability between the forward-deployed MEU and
11th, 13th, 15th Marine the MEF.
Expeditionary Units
The command element of the MEB is embedded within the command
element of its parent MEF; the deputy MEF commander serves as the MEB
I MEF Headquarters Group commander.
MHG
With 30 days of accompanying supplies, MEBs can conduct amphibious
assault and sustained operations ashore in any geographic environment.
11th, 13th, 15th MEU
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific Amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) approaching
well deck of an amphibious transport dock ship

Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU):


I Marine Expeditionary
Force Forward presence (size 1.5-3K)
Typical composition:
1st Marine Division
GCE: Reinforced infantry battalion-Battalion Landing Team (BLT)
ACE: Reinforced helicopter squadron
LCE: Combat logistics battalion (CLB)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
Commanded by a colonel and deploys with 15 days of accompanying supplies.

1st Marine Logistics Group Deployed as part of an amphibious ready group (ARG), the MEU provides a
combatant or operational commander with a sea-based rapid-reaction force
with a wide variety of missions.
1st Marine Expeditionary
Brigade Limited forcible entry capability. Can facilitate the employment of follow-on
forces, including joint and combined forces as well as a MEF.

11th, 13th, 15th Marine Capabilities classified into four broad categories: Amphibious operations, special
Expeditionary Units operations -when conducted by associated Marine special operations company
(MSOC), Range of Military Operations (ROMO), and supporting operations.

I MEF Headquarters Group The ACE supports a MEU with a task-organized squadron that usually consists of
MHG a mix of rotary-wing, short takeoff and landing aircraft, a Marine air control
group (MACG) detachment and fixed and rotary-wing Marine aviation logistics
squadron (MALS) detachments.
I MEF Headquarters Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

MEF Headquarters Group (MHG):


I Marine Expeditionary
Force Provide administrative and logistical
support functions for the MEF CE and
• Headquarters Command Element supported units to enhance the
1st Marine Division • Sections: warfighting capabilities of the MEF.
– Consolidated Admin
– Operations Training The commander, MHG has administrative
3d Marine Aircraft Wing control of MHG subordinate units. During
– Group Logistics operations, the MHG or its detachments
– Group Logistics are under the command of the supported
– Group Supply MAGTF commander.
1st Marine Logistics Group
– Group Fiscal
See next slide for subordinate units.
– HQ Motor Transport
1st Marine Expeditionary – Engineer
Brigade – Mess
– Off Field Ration
11th, 13th, 15th Marine – Group Aid
Expeditionary Units – Chaplain

I MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
I MEF Headquarters Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

Tactical Exploitation Group (TEG),


Imagery intelligence platoon, P&A Co
Ground sensor operator from ground
sensor platoon (GSP, HQ Co) US Marine Corps Forces,
prepares imager sensor Pacific
Intelligence Battalion:
Organize, train, and equip task-organized
detachments for service with MAGTFs or other
commanders as directed. Provide remote
I Marine Expeditionary sensor, imagery interpretation, and topographic
Force intelligence support.
• 1st Intelligence Battalion
Composition:
1st Marine Division • 1st Radio Battalion • Headquarters company
• 1st ANGLICO • Production and analysis (P&A) company
• 9th Communications Battalion • Counterintelligence/human intelligence
3d Marine Aircraft Wing (CI/HUMINT) company
• Special Operations Training
Group (SOTG)
• May include P&A support company and
1st Marine Logistics Group CI/HUMINT support company
Under control of the MEF commander, who
1st Marine Expeditionary
exercises control through the G-2.
Brigade
Task-organized detachments consisting of
elements from some or all of the battalion’s
11th, 13th, 15th Marine subordinate units may be placed in direct
Expeditionary Units support of a subordinate commander to focus
intelligence support for particular phases of an
operation.
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
When MAGTFs of less than a full MEF size are
deployed, task-organized detachments from
intelligence battalion will normally be attached
to the MAGTF ACE.
I MEF Headquarters Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary Radio Battalion:


Force
Provide communications security (COMSEC)
• 1st Intelligence Battalion monitoring, tactical signals intelligence (SIGINT),
1st Marine Division • 1st Radio Battalion electronic warfare (EW) and special intelligence (SI)
• 1st ANGLICO communications support to the MAGTF. Provide for
• 9th Communications Battalion interception, radio direction finding, recording, and
3d Marine Aircraft Wing analysis of communications and non-
• Special Operations Training communications signals. Assist in the protection of
Group (SOTG) MAGTF communications from enemy exploitation.
1st Marine Logistics Group A typical radio battalion consists of an H&S company
and 2 operational companies.
1st Marine Expeditionary
Brigade

11th, 13th, 15th Marine


Expeditionary Units

I MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
I MEF Headquarters Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific
Firepower Control Team
ANGLICO members coordinating with a
U.S. Navy Riverine Squadron detachment;
supporting operations and development
of Iraqi security forces.
I Marine Expeditionary
Force
• 1st Intelligence Battalion
1st Marine Division • 1st Radio Battalion
• 1st ANGLICO
• 9th Communications Battalion
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
• Special Operations Training
Group (SOTG)

1st Marine Logistics Group


Air/Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO):

1st Marine Expeditionary Provide MAGTF commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise to plan,
Brigade coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and
coalition forces.

11th, 13th, 15th Marine Provide direct support to the various joint, allied, coalition and special operations
Expeditionary Units forces working within Marine Corps battlespace and conduct the coordination and
deconfliction required in order for their commanders to access Marine Corps close air
support, artillery, rockets and naval gunfire.
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG Firepower Control Team (FCT): Forward air controller, radio operator, artillery
observer, SAW gunner.
I MEF Headquarters Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary Communications Battalion:


Force
Each MEF has an organic communications battalion,
• 1st Intelligence Battalion providing communications for the supported CE:
1st Marine Division • 1st Radio Battalion MEU, MEB, MEF, and component HQ.
• 1st ANGLICO
• 9th Communications Battalion Provide communications connectivity between the
3d Marine Aircraft Wing supported CE and senior, adjacent, and subordinate
• Special Operations Training HQs.
Group (SOTG)
Provide the supported CE with entry into the Defense
1st Marine Logistics Group Communication System.

1st Marine Expeditionary


Brigade

11th, 13th, 15th Marine


Expeditionary Units

I MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
I MEF Headquarters Group
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

I Marine Expeditionary Special Operations Training Group (SOTG):


Force
Provide training in special operations and warfare in
• 1st Intelligence Battalion diverse environments for the MEF.
1st Marine Division • 1st Radio Battalion
• 1st ANGLICO Conduct special operations training, exercises, and
• 9th Communications Battalion evaluation in support of the MEU training program.
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
• Special Operations Training Provide resident expertise in special operations to the
Group (SOTG) MEF CG, and interface with special operations forces.
1st Marine Logistics Group Maintain the capability to provide training in cold
weather, jungle, desert, mountain, and urban
environments.
1st Marine Expeditionary
Brigade Provide special operations trained personnel to the
supported Combatant Commander (COCOM), as
directed.
11th, 13th, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Units Test and evaluate special operations doctrine,
equipment and weapons.
I MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
III MEF
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

III Marine Expeditionary III MEF Unit Locations (Okinawa, Iwakuni, Hawaii):
Force
MCB Camp Butler is physically separated
throughout the island of Okinawa into a number of
3d Marine Division different camps (Schwab, Hansen, Courtney,
McTureous, Lester, Foster, Kinser, and MCAS
Futenma). For the purposes of this presentation,
1st Marine Aircraft Wing the various unit locations throughout Camp Butler
will be considered co-located and referred to as
“Okinawa.”
3d Marine Logistics Group

3d Marine Expeditionary In the following slides, additional details will be


Brigade provided only for units with capabilities not
previously covered in I MEF. Refer back to I MEF
slides as required.
31st Marine Expeditionary
Unit

III MEF Headquarters


Group MHG
3d Marine Division
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

III Marine Expeditionary


• Headquarters Battalion
Force
• 3rd Marine Regiment - Infantry (Kaneohe Bay)
– 1/3, 2/3, 3/3 (Kaneohe Bay)
3d Marine Division
• 4th Marine Regiment – Infantry
– 3 Battalions (UDP)
1st Marine Aircraft Wing • 12th Marine Regiment - Artillery
– 1/12, E 2/12 (Kaneohe Bay)
– 3/12 (UDP)
3d Marine Logistics Group
• 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
• Combat Assault Battalion
3d Marine Expeditionary – H&S Company
Brigade – Combat Engineer Company
– Light Amphibious Reconnaissance
31st Marine Expeditionary Company (UDP)
Unit
– AAV Company (UDP)
III MEF Headquarters
Group MHG
3d Marine Division
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

III Marine Expeditionary


Combat Assault Battalion (CAB): • Headquarters Battalion
Force
• 3rd Marine Regiment - Infantry (Kaneohe Bay)
Conduct and support amphibious – 1/3, 2/3, 3/3 (Kaneohe Bay)
operations and other operations as 3d Marine Division
required by landing and • 4th Marine Regiment – Infantry
transporting surface assault – 3 Battalions (UDP)
elements and their equipment to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing • 12th Marine Regiment - Artillery
inland objectives. – 1/12, E 2/12 (Kaneohe Bay)
Conduct close combat engineer – 3/12 (UDP)
3d Marine Logistics Group
support, light armored • 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
reconnaissance and limited • Combat Assault Battalion
offensive and defensive operations. 3d Marine Expeditionary – H&S Company
Brigade – Combat Engineer Company
When task-organized with infantry,
tanks and other forces, the – Light Amphibious Reconnaissance
battalion conducts combined arms 31st Marine Expeditionary Company (UDP)
operations as a separate maneuver Unit
– AAV Company (UDP)
element.
III MEF Headquarters
Group MHG
3d Marine Division
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

III Marine Expeditionary


Note: Under the unit deployment • Headquarters Battalion
program, three infantry battalions, Force
• 3rd Marine Regiment - Infantry (Kaneohe Bay)
one artillery battalion, an LAR – 1/3, 2/3, 3/3 (Kaneohe Bay)
company and an AAV company are 3d Marine Division
attached in 6 month rotations from • 4th Marine Regiment – Infantry
the 1st and 2nd Marine divisions. – 3 Battalions (UDP)
1st Marine Aircraft Wing • 12th Marine Regiment - Artillery
– 1/12, E 2/12 (Kaneohe Bay)
– 3/12 (UDP)
3d Marine Logistics Group
• 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
• Combat Assault Battalion
3d Marine Expeditionary – H&S Company
Brigade – Combat Engineer Company
– Light Amphibious Reconnaissance
31st Marine Expeditionary Company (UDP)
Unit
– AAV Company (UDP)
III MEF Headquarters
Group MHG
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

III Marine Expeditionary


Force
• MAG 12 (Iwakuni) • MACG 18 (Okinawa)
– MALS 12 – MTACS 18
– VMFA (AW) 242 3d Marine Division
– MWCS 18
– VMFA(AW) UDP – MACS 4
– VMFA UDP 1st Marine Aircraft Wing – MASS 2
– VMAQ UDP
– VMA (-) UDP 31st MEU • MWSG 17 (Okinawa)
3d Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 24 (Kaneohe Bay) – MWSS 171 (Iwakuni)
– MALS 24 – MWSS 172
– HMH 362, 363, 463 3d Marine Expeditionary
• MAG 36 (Okinawa) Brigade
– MALS 36 • MWHS 1 (Okinawa)
– HMM 262, 265 31st Marine Expeditionary
Unit
– HMH (-) UDP
– HMLA (-) UDP
III MEF Headquarters
– VMGR 152 Group MHG
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

III Marine Expeditionary


Force
• MAG 12 (Iwakuni) • MACG 18 (Okinawa)
– MALS 12 – MTACS 18
– VMFA (AW) 242 3d Marine Division
– MWCS 18
– VMFA(AW) UDP – MACS 4
– VMFA UDP 1st Marine Aircraft Wing – MASS 2
– VMAQ UDP
– VMA (-) UDP 31st MEU • MWSG 17 (Okinawa)
3d Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 24 (Kaneohe Bay) – MWSS 171 (Iwakuni)
– MALS 24 – MWSS 172
– HMH 362, 363, 463 3d Marine Expeditionary
• MAG 36 (Okinawa) Brigade
– MALS 36 • MWHS 1 (Okinawa)
– HMM 262, 265 31st Marine Expeditionary
Unit
– HMH (-) UDP Note dependence of 1st MAW on unit
– HMLA (-) UDP deployment program (6 month cycles, sourced
III MEF Headquarters by 2nd and 3rd MAW).
– VMGR 152 Group MHG
Due to operational commitments/OPTEMPO,
some UDP cycles (both aviation and ground)
have been interrupted. Program resuming as
assets, personnel, and commitments allow.
3d Marine Logistics Group
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

III Marine Expeditionary


Force • MLG Headquarters
• Combat Logistics Regiment 3 - DS
3d Marine Division – Combat Logistics Battalion 3 (Hawaii)
– Combat Logistics Battalion 4
• Combat Logistics Regiment 35 - GS
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
– 3rd Maintenance Battalion
– 3rd Supply Battalion
3d Marine Logistics Group – 3rd Medical Battalion
• Combat Logistics Regiment 37 – Forward
3d Marine Expeditionary
– Combat Logistics Battalion 31 (31st MEU)
Brigade • 9th Engineer Support Battalion
• 3rd Dental Battalion
31st Marine Expeditionary
Unit

III MEF Headquarters


Group MHG
3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

III Marine Expeditionary


Force

3d Marine Division

1st Marine Aircraft Wing For review of the composition and missions
of a MEB, refer back to 1st MEB slide
3d Marine Logistics Group

3d Marine Expeditionary
Brigade

31st Marine Expeditionary


Unit

III MEF Headquarters


Group MHG
31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit:


III Marine Expeditionary
Force Only permanently forward deployed MEU, with
characteristics that are unique in mission and
structure when compared to CONUS-based MEUs.
3d Marine Division Regional requirements in support of USPACOM
require 31st MEU to maintain forces capable of
conducting selected maritime contingency missions.
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Additional tasks specific to 31st MEU that support
regional requirements:
3d Marine Logistics Group
1. Conduct small boat raid (sub-set of amphibious
raid capability of all MEUs).
3d Marine Expeditionary
Brigade 2. Conduct maritime interdiction operations.
Operations contained in this task include Visit, Board,
31st Marine Expeditionary Search and Seizure (VBSS), seizure of a static
Unit maritime platform, and selected maritime security
missions.
III MEF Headquarters 3. Conduct limited scale raids. Short duration strikes
Group MHG and small-scale offensive actions conducted in hostile
or denied environments which employ enhanced
capabilities to seize, destroy, capture, exploit,
recover, or damage designated targets while
minimizing collateral damage.
III MEF Headquarters Group
Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Forces,


Pacific

III Marine Expeditionary


Force
• 3rd Intelligence Battalion
3d Marine Division • 3rd Radio Battalion
• 5th ANGLICO
1st Marine Aircraft Wing • 7th Communications Battalion
• Special Operations Training Group (SOTG)
3d Marine Logistics Group

3d Marine Expeditionary
Brigade

31st Marine Expeditionary


Unit

III MEF Headquarters


Group MHG
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM)
Norfolk, VA

Same Marine General Officer


wearing 3 hats

Force
US Marine Corps Forces US Marine Corps
assigned as Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic
needed Command Bases Atlantic

II Marine Expeditionary Force

2d Marine Division

2d Marine Aircraft Wing

2d Marine Logistics Group

2d Marine Expeditionary
Brigade
22d, 24th, 26th Marine
Expeditionary Units

Chemical Biological Incident


Response Force

Marine Corps Security Force


Regiment

II MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
II MEF
MCB Camp Lejeune, NC

US Marine Corps Forces


Command

II Marine Expeditionary Force

2d Marine Division
For review of the composition and missions
2d Marine Aircraft Wing of a MEF, refer back to I MEF slide

2d Marine Logistics Group

2d Marine Expeditionary
Brigade
22d, 24th, 26th Marine
Expeditionary Units

Chemical Biological Incident


Response Force

Marine Corps Security Force


Regiment

II MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
2nd Marine Division
MCB Camp Lejeune, NC

US Marine Corps Forces


Command

• Headquarters Battalion
II Marine Expeditionary Force • 2nd Marine Regiment – Infantry
– 1/2, 2/2, 3/2, 2/9
• 6th Marine Regiment - Infantry
2d Marine Division – 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 3/9
• th
8 Marine Regiment - Infantry
2d Marine Aircraft Wing – 1/8, 2/8, 3/8, 1/9
• 10th Marine Regiment - Artillery
2d Marine Logistics Group – 1/10, 2/10, 3/10, 5/10
• nd
2 Tank Battalion
2d Marine Expeditionary • 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion
Brigade • 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
22d, 24th, 26th Marine • 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion
Expeditionary Units • 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion
Chemical Biological Incident
Response Force

Marine Corps Security Force


Regiment

II MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Cherry Point, NC

US Marine Corps Forces


Command

II Marine Expeditionary Force


• MAG 14 (Cherry Point) • MAG 31 (Beaufort)
– MALS 14 – MALS 31
– VMAQ 1, 2, 3, 4 – VMFA 115, 122, 251, 312
2d Marine Division – VMA 223, 231, 542 – VMFA(AW) 224, 533
– VMAT 203 • MACG 28 (Cherry Point)
2d Marine Aircraft Wing – VMGR 252 – MTACS 28
– HMLA 467 – MWCS 28
2d Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 26 (New River) – MACS 2
– MALS 26 – MASS 1
2d Marine Expeditionary • VMMT 204 (New River) – VMU 2
Brigade • MAG 29 (New River) – 2nd LAAD
22d, 24th, 26th Marine
– MALS 29 • MWSG 27 (Cherry Point)
Expeditionary Units – VMM 162, 261, 263, 264 – MWSS 271 (Bogue)
266, 365 – MWSS 272 (New River)
Chemical Biological Incident – HMH 366 (Cherry Point) – MWSS 273 (Beaufort)
Response Force – HMH 461, 464 – MWSS 274
– HMLA 167, 269
Marine Corps Security Force – HMLA 467 (Cherry Point) • MWHS 2 (Cherry Point)
Regiment
– HMT 302
II MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare


Squadron (VMAQ):
EA-6B “Prowler.” Conduct airborne
US Marine Corps Forces electronic warfare (electronic attack,
Command electronic protection, electronic warfare
support).

II Marine Expeditionary Force


• MAG 14 (Cherry Point) • MAG 31 (Beaufort)
– MALS 14 – MALS 31
– VMAQ 1, 2, 3, 4 – VMFA 115, 122, 251, 312
2d Marine Division – VMA 223, 231, 542 – VMFA(AW) 224, 533
– VMAT 203 • MACG 28 (Cherry Point)
2d Marine Aircraft Wing – VMGR 252 – MTACS 28
– HMLA 467 – MWCS 28
2d Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 26 (New River) – MACS 2
– MALS 26 – MASS 1
2d Marine Expeditionary • VMMT 204 (New River) – VMU 2
Brigade • MAG 29 (New River) – 2nd LAAD
22d, 24th, 26th Marine
– MALS 29 • MWSG 27 (Cherry Point)
Expeditionary Units – VMM 162, 261, 263, 264 – MWSS 271 (Bogue)
266, 365 – MWSS 272 (New River)
Chemical Biological Incident – HMH 366 (Cherry Point) – MWSS 273 (Beaufort)
Response Force – HMH 461, 464 – MWSS 274
– HMLA 167, 269
Marine Corps Security Force – HMLA 467 (Cherry Point) • MWHS 2 (Cherry Point)
Regiment
– HMT 302
II MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron


(VMM):

US Marine Corps Forces


MV-22 “Osprey.” Provide assault
Command
transport of combat troops, supplies,
and equipment across the spectrum of
expeditionary operations.

II Marine Expeditionary Force


• MAG 14 (Cherry Point) • MAG 31 (Beaufort)
– MALS 14 – MALS 31
– VMAQ 1, 2, 3, 4 – VMFA 115, 122, 251, 312
2d Marine Division – VMA 223, 231, 542 – VMFA(AW) 224, 533
– VMAT 203 • MACG 28 (Cherry Point)
2d Marine Aircraft Wing – VMGR 252 – MTACS 28
– HMLA 467 – MWCS 28
2d Marine Logistics Group
• MAG 26 (New River) – MACS 2
– MALS 26 – MASS 1
2d Marine Expeditionary • VMMT 204 (New River) – VMU 2
Brigade • MAG 29 (New River) – 2nd LAAD
22d, 24th, 26th Marine
– MALS 29 • MWSG 27 (Cherry Point)
Expeditionary Units – VMM 162, 261, 263, 264 – MWSS 271 (Bogue)
266, 365 – MWSS 272 (New River)
Chemical Biological Incident – HMH 366 (Cherry Point) – MWSS 273 (Beaufort)
Response Force – HMH 461, 464 – MWSS 274
– HMLA 167, 269
Marine Corps Security Force – HMLA 467, 567 (Cherry • MWHS 2 (Cherry Point)
Regiment Point)
– HMT 302
II MEF Headquarters Group
MHG
2nd Marine Logistics Group
MCB Camp Lejeune, NC

US Marine Corps Forces


Command

II Marine Expeditionary Force


• MLG Headquarters
• Combat Logistics Regiment 2 - DS
– Combat Logistics Battalion 2
2d Marine Division
– Combat Logistics Battalion 6
2d Marine Aircraft Wing – Combat Logistics Battalion 8
• Combat Logistics Regiment 25 - GS
– 2nd Maintenance Battalion
2d Marine Logistics Group
– 2nd Supply Battalion
2d Marine Expeditionary
– 2nd Medical Battalion
Brigade • Combat Logistics Regiment 27 – Forward
– Combat Logistics Battalion 22 (22nd MEU)
22d, 24th, 26th Marine
Expeditionary Units
– Combat Logistics Battalion 24 (24th MEU)
– Combat Logistics Battalion 26 (26th MEU)
Chemical Biological Incident • 8th Engineer Support Battalion
Response Force • 2d Dental Battalion

Marine Corps Security Force


Regiment

II MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade
MCB Camp Lejeune, NC

US Marine Corps Forces


Command

II Marine Expeditionary Force

2d Marine Division
For review of the composition and missions
2d Marine Aircraft Wing of a MEB, refer back to 1st MEB slide

2d Marine Logistics Group

2d Marine Expeditionary
Brigade
22d, 24th, 26th Marine
Expeditionary Units

Chemical Biological Incident


Response Force

Marine Corps Security Force


Regiment

II MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
22nd, 24th, 26th Marine Expeditionary Units
MCB Camp Lejeune, NC

US Marine Corps Forces


Command

II Marine Expeditionary Force

2d Marine Division
For review of the composition and missions
2d Marine Aircraft Wing of a MEU, refer back to 11th, 13th, 15th MEU
slide
2d Marine Logistics Group

2d Marine Expeditionary
Brigade
22d, 24th, 26th Marine
Expeditionary Units

Chemical Biological Incident


Response Force

Marine Corps Security Force


Regiment

II MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
CBIRF
Naval Support Facility, Indian Head MD

US Marine Corps Forces


Command

II Marine Expeditionary Force


Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF):
Manned, trained, and equipped to manage the consequence of
2d Marine Division the growing chemical-biological threat. CBIRF is a task
organized, self sustaining unit consisting of approximately 375
2d Marine Aircraft Wing Marines and sailors from a variety of Military Occupational
Specialties. Most effective when forward deployed in response
to a credible threat or to protect events of national significance.
2d Marine Logistics Group CBIRF elements are capable of chemical/biological agent
detection and identification, hazard prediction, advanced life
2d Marine Expeditionary
saving and triage, evacuation of victims from contaminated
Brigade
areas, decontamination, incident site management and security.
CBIRF is a highly trained consequence management force
22d, 24th, 26th Marine tailored for short notice response to terrorist initiated chemical
Expeditionary Units and biological incidents. This unit owns and maintains
commercially available radiological, biological and chemical
Chemical Biological Incident defense equipment, general support equipment and medical
Response Force
equipment.

Marine Corps Security Force


Regiment

II MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
Marine Corps Security Force Regiment
Naval Station Norfolk, VA

US Marine Corps Forces


Command

II Marine Expeditionary Force


Marine Corps Security Force Regiment:
Provides armed antiterrorism and physical security trained
2d Marine Division forces to designated naval installations, vessels or units. Fleet
antiterrorism security team (FAST) companies provide Fleet
2d Marine Aircraft Wing Commanders forward-deployed FAST platoons for responsive
short-term security augmentation of installations, ships or vital
naval and national assets when force protection conditions
2d Marine Logistics Group exceed the capabilities of the permanent security forces.

2d Marine Expeditionary
Companies operate under operational control (OPCON) of the
Brigade
designated Navy commanding officer and under the
administrative control (ADCON) of the Commandant of the
22d, 24th, 26th Marine Marine Corps through the Commanding General, Marine Corps
Expeditionary Units Forces Command.

Chemical Biological Incident


Response Force

Marine Corps Security Force


Regiment

II MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
II MEF Headquarters Group
MCB Camp Lejeune, NC

US Marine Corps Forces


Command

II Marine Expeditionary Force

• 2d Intelligence Battalion
2d Marine Division
• 2d Radio Battalion
2d Marine Aircraft Wing
• 2d ANGLICO
• 8th Communications Battalion
2d Marine Logistics Group
• Special Operations Training Group (SOTG)

2d Marine Expeditionary
Brigade
22d, 24th, 26th Marine
Expeditionary Units

Chemical Biological Incident


Response Force

Marine Corps Security Force


Regiment

II MEF Headquarters Group


MHG
Marine Corps Forces Reserve

Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

4th Marine 3d Civil Affairs


Division Group
Marine Corps Forces Reserve:
4th Marine 4th Civil Affairs
Responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals Aircraft Wing Group
to be mobilized for active duty in time of war, national
emergency or contingency operations, and provide personnel 4th Marine
3d ANGLICO
and operational tempo relief for active component forces in Logistics Group
peacetime.
Mobilization
4th ANGLICO
Force expansion is made possible by activation of the Marine Command
Corps Reserve, which like the active forces, consists of a
combine-arms force with balanced ground, aviation, and Intelligence
logistics combat support units. Support Bn

Reserve units are located at 185 training centers in 47 states,


Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
The focus of this presentation is on Selected Marine Corps
Reserve (SMCR) units. SMCR units are the forces of the 4th
Marine division, 4th MAW, 4th MLG etc.
4th Marine Division
New Orleans, LA
Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

4th Marine 3d Civil Affairs


• Headquarters Battalion HQ (New Orleans, LA)
Division Group
• 4th Tank Battalion HQ (San Diego, CA)
• 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion HQ (Tampa, FL) 4th Marine 4th Civil Affairs
• 14th Marine Regiment HQ (Artillery) (Fort Worth, TX) Aircraft Wing Group
– 2/14, 3/14, 5/14
4th Marine
• 23rd Marine Regiment HQ (Infantry) (San Bruno, CA) 3d ANGLICO
Logistics Group
– 1/23, 2/23, 3/23
• 24th Marine Regiment HQ (Infantry) (Kansas City, MO) Mobilization
4th ANGLICO
– 1/24, 2/24, 3/24 Command
• 25th Marine Regiment HQ (Infantry) (Worcester, MA)
Intelligence
– 1/25, 2/25, 3/25
Support Bn
• Anti-Terrorism Battalion HQ (Bessemer, AL)
• 3rd Force Recon Company HQ (Mobile, AL)
• 4th Force Recon Company HQ (Kaneohe Bay, HI)
• 4th Recon Battalion HQ (San Antonio, TX)
• 4th LAR Battalion HQ (Camp Pendleton, CA)
• 4th Combat Engineer Battalion HQ (Baltimore, MD)
• TOW Training Company (Broken Arrow, OK)
4th Marine Division
New Orleans, LA
Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

4th Marine 3d Civil Affairs


• Headquarters Battalion HQ (New Orleans, LA)
Division Group
• 4th Tank Battalion HQ (San Diego, CA)
• 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion HQ (Tampa, FL) 4th Marine 4th Civil Affairs
• 14th Marine Regiment HQ (Artillery) (Fort Worth, TX) Aircraft Wing Group
– 2/14, 3/14, 5/14
4th Marine
• 23rd Marine Regiment HQ (Infantry) (San Bruno, CA) 3d ANGLICO
Logistics Group
– 1/23, 2/23, 3/23
• 24th Marine Regiment HQ (Infantry) (Kansas City, MO) Mobilization
4th ANGLICO
– 1/24, 2/24, 3/24 Command
• 25th Marine Regiment HQ (Infantry) (Worcester, MA)
Intelligence
– 1/25, 2/25, 3/25
Support Bn
• Anti-Terrorism Battalion HQ (Bessemer, AL)
• 3rd Force Recon Company HQ (Mobile, AL) Anti-Terrorism Battalion:
• 4th Force Recon Company HQ (Kaneohe Bay, HI)
• 4th Recon Battalion HQ (San Antonio, TX) Specialized infantry battalion. Unique force
possesses organic capabilities such as intelligence
• 4th LAR Battalion HQ (Camp Pendleton, CA) and counter-intelligence cells, combat engineers,
• 4th Combat Engineer Battalion HQ (Baltimore, MD) enhanced nuclear, biological and chemical teams,
• TOW Training Company (Broken Arrow, OK) and riflemen trained in advanced urban combat.
On short notice, rapidly organize, train, and deploy
specially trained and sustainable task forces to
detect, deter, and defend against terrorism, as well
as to conduct crisis response in the event of a
terrorist attack.
4th Marine Division
New Orleans, LA
Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

4th Marine 3d Civil Affairs


• Headquarters Battalion HQ (New Orleans, LA)
Division Group
• 4th Tank Battalion HQ (San Diego, CA)
• 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion HQ (Tampa, FL) 4th Marine 4th Civil Affairs
• 14th Marine Regiment HQ (Artillery) (Fort Worth, TX) Aircraft Wing Group
– 2/14, 3/14, 5/14
4th Marine
• 23rd Marine Regiment HQ (Infantry) (San Bruno, CA) 3d ANGLICO
Logistics Group
– 1/23, 2/23, 3/23
• 24th Marine Regiment HQ (Infantry) (Kansas City, MO) Mobilization
4th ANGLICO
– 1/24, 2/24, 3/24 Command
• 25th Marine Regiment HQ (Infantry) (Worcester, MA)
Intelligence
– 1/25, 2/25, 3/25
Support Bn
• Anti-Terrorism Battalion HQ (Bessemer, AL)
• 3rd Force Recon Company HQ (Mobile, AL) Force Reconnaissance Company:
• 4th Force Recon Company HQ (Kaneohe Bay, HI)
• 4th Recon Battalion HQ (San Antonio, TX) Conduct amphibious reconnaissance, deep ground
reconnaissance, surveillance, battlespace shaping,
• 4th LAR Battalion HQ (Camp Pendleton, CA) and limited scale raids in support of the Marine
• 4th Combat Engineer Battalion HQ (Baltimore, MD) Expeditionary Force , other Marine Air-Ground
• TOW Training Company (Broken Arrow, OK) Task Forces, or a joint force.
4th Marine Aircraft Wing
New Orleans, LA
Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

• MAG 41 (Ft Worth) • MWSG 47 (Selfridge ANGB, MI)


4th Marine 3d Civil Affairs
– MALS 41 – MWSS 471 (-) (Minneapolis) Division Group
• Det A (Miramar) • Det A (Johnstown, PA)
– VMFA 112 • Det B (Mt Clemens, MI) 4th Marine 4th Civil Affairs
Aircraft Wing Group
– VMGR 234 – MWSS 472 (-) (Willow Grove, PA)
– VMFT 401 (Yuma) • Det A (Wyoming, PA) 4th Marine
3d ANGLICO
• MAG 49 (Willow Grove, PA) • Det B (Chicopee, MA) Logistics Group
– MAG 49 Det A (Marietta GA) – MWSS 473 (-) (Miramar)
Mobilization
• Det A (Fresno) 4th ANGLICO
– MALS 49 (Stewart ANGB, NY) Command
• Det B (Ft Worth)
– VMGR 452 (Stewart ANGB, NY)
• MACG 48 (Naval Station Great Lakes, IL) Intelligence
– HMH 772 (-) Support Bn
– HMLA 773 (-) (Atlanta) – MWCS 48
– HMLA 773A (New Orleans) – MTACS 48
– HMM 774 (Norfolk) – MASS 6 (Chicopee, MA)
– HMM 764 (Edwards AFB) – MACS 23 (Aurora, CO/Buckley AFB)
• TAOC Det (Aurora, CO)
• EW/C Det (Cheyenne, WY)
– MACS 24 (Dam Neck, VA)
• MACS 24 ATC Det A (Ft Worth)
4th Marine Logistics Group

Commandant of the
Marine Corps

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Marine Corps Forces


Operating Forces Supporting Establishment
Corps Reserve

• HQSVCBN HQ Marietta, GA 4th Marine 3d Civil Affairs


• 4th Supply Battalion HQ Newport News, VA Division Group
• 6th Comm Battalion HQ Brooklyn, NY
4th Marine 4th Civil Affairs
• 4th Maintenance Battalion HQ Charlotte, NC Aircraft Wing Group
• 4th Landing Support Battalion HQ Ft Lewis, WA
• 4th Dental Battalion HQ Marietta, GA 4th Marine
3d ANGLICO
• 4th Medical Battalion HQ San Diego, CA Logistics Group
• 6th Motor T Battalion HQ Red Bank, NJ
Mobilization
• 6th Engineer Support Battalion HQ Portland, OR Command
4th ANGLICO
• 4th MLG Fwd (East) Camp Lejeune, NC
• Combat Logistics Battalion 46 Camp Lejeune, NC Intelligence
Support Bn
Conclusion

• This presentation will be updated periodically


• Questions, comments, and recommendations welcome

Point of Contact
William Hamlin
Course Director, Warfighting,
Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program
whamlin@cots.com
(703) 432-0668

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