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| is the science and art of war, deals with facts, calculations, numbers and variables, and it also demands creativity, ingenuity, and initiative to max resources in the support of operations |
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| What are the Levels of War? |
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Definition
| Strategic, Operational, Tactical |
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| What are the logistics functions in the Strategic level of war? |
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Definition
procurement
mobilization
war reserves
material readiness
deployment support
facilities
strategic airlift and sealift
force regeneration |
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| What are the logistics functions in the Operational level of war? |
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Definition
force closure
arrival and assembly
intratheater lift
theater distribution
sustainment
reconstitution and redeployment |
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| What are the logistics functions in the Tactical level of war? |
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Definition
supply
maintenance
transportation
health services
engineering
services |
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| What is the difference b/w logisitics and CSS? |
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Definition
One encompasses all actions required to move and maintain forces
The other is the activity actually provides services and supplies to the combat forces and is the performance of those essential logistics functions, activities, and tasks that are performed to maintain combat effectiveness in the AO |
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| What are the six functions of CSS? |
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Definition
supply
maintenance
transportation
general engineering
health services
services |
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| describe the functions of the Supply area in CSS |
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Definition
provides operating forces w/ material req for ops
the needs of the supply unit must be the basis of any supply efforts
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| describe the functions of the Maintenance Area in CSS |
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Definition
action taken to:
keep material in serviceable condition
return material to service
update/upgrade material capability |
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| describe the functions of the Transportation Area in CSS |
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Definition
The movement from the point of origin to destination of:
Units
Personnel
Equipment
Supplies |
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| describe the functions of the General Engineering Area in CSS |
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Definition
involves post-aslt engineering tasks performed ISO succeeding cbt echelons
improving routes of comm
breaching add'l passages thru obstacles
constructing add'l obstacles
replacing aslt bridging w/ more permanent structures
involves high standards of design & construction; detailed planning and prep
serves the whole MAGTF
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| describe the functions of the Health Services Area in CSS |
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Definition
| medical and dental task and functions to care for and treat sick and injured personnel in peace and war |
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| describe the functions of the Service Area in CSS |
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Definition
| areas that involve force sustainment |
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| What are the critical classes of supply at the tactical level? Why? |
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Definition
Level I subsistance incl h2o
Level III petroleum oils and lub
Level V ammo
most important to maintain tempo of operation |
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| what are the classes of supply? |
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Definition
Class I chow, h2o
II indiv equip and clothing
III petroleum, oil and lub
IV construction materials
V ammo
VI personal demand items
VII major end items (tanks, HMMWV)
VIII medical supplies
IX repair parts
X non-military materials (ISO hums ops) |
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| What are the principles of CSS |
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Definition
Responsiveness
simplicity
flexibility
economy
attainability
sustainability
survivability |
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| What is the purpose of CSS? |
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Definition
| guides for planning, organization, management, and execution |
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Term
| Describe the principle responsiveness in CSS |
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Definition
prov the right spt at the right time in the right place
Keystone of CSS |
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| Describe the principle simplicity in CSS |
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Definition
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| Describe the principle flexibility in CSS |
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Definition
ability to adapt CSS structures and procedures to changing situations, missions, and concepts of operations
translates into the use of task organizations and varying mission structures to get the job done |
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| Describe the principle economy in CSS |
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Definition
providing spt at the least cost in terms of resources available and necessary to accomplish the mission
limited resources |
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| Describe the principle attainability in CSS |
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Definition
| the ability to prov the min essential supplies req to begin combat ops |
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| Describe the principle sustainability in CSS |
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Definition
| ability to maintain spt thruout an op and focus on long term obj and requirments of the supported MAGTF or unit |
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| Describe the principle survivability in CSS |
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Definition
| inherent capacity of the organization and its capabilities to prevail in the face of potential destruction |
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Term
| What are the methods of distribution in CSS? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the push distribution method |
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Definition
| uses calculations of anticipated logistics requirements to position or deliver resources where and when they are likely to be needed |
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Term
| what is the pull distribution method |
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Definition
| the operating unit directly controls the orders for resupply as well as calls for engineering, maintenance and other supported services. ensure requirements are submitted in time to arrive and where and when required |
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Term
| Compare push and pull methods |
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Definition
active
resources scheduled
logistics anticipates
less efficient
based on estimated consumption rate due to planned operational tempo
reactive
resources requested
supported unit anticipates
more efficient
based on actual consumption rate |
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Term
| Describe the organization of the MLG |
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Definition
Combat Logistic Regiment-Hq Co, Comm, MP, Svc, Foos, MEU, LS/BTO
Direct Support CLR-3 CLB (HQ, Trans, Spt Co)
Gen Spt CLR - 2 CLC, Maint Bn, Med Bn, Spt Bn (Hq, Supp, MT Co)
Dental Bn
Engr Spt Bn |
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Term
| What are the 2 major permanently structured logisitics organization within the MEF |
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Definition
Marine Logistics Group (MLG)
Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG)
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Term
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Definition
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primary logisitcs organization in the operating forces
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mission is to provide sustained logistics in MEF
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organized into 3 reg
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design to spt 1 Marine Division and one Marine Aircraft Wing when deployed as MAGTF, separately deployed, in garrison
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Definition
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prov essential aviation ground spt to the MAW and its components
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functions incl internal airfield communications, construction, utlities, material handing equip, motor-t, field messing, med services, law enforcement
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Air base service spt incl EOD, aircraft rescure and firefighting, aircraft recovery services, fuel services, and weather services
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composed of 4 squadrons, operate in dir spt of MAW, prov AGS 1 airfield and 2 remote sites
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plan & coord spt rcv fr LCE to the MAW
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Term
| What are task organized CSS units |
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Definition
| unit tailored to meet the specific spt requirments of MAGTF |
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Term
| What is the LCE operation cell called |
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Definition
| Combat Logistics Operation Center (CLOC) similar to the COC of a ground combat unit |
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Term
| What is the CLOC responsible for? |
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Definition
- agency that controls and coord the day to day ops of the CSS organization
- focuses on mtg the needs of the spt units. MLGs, MCLBs, & CLRs operate CLOCs 24 hours a day during cbt ops
- rcv requests for spt fr elements of the MAGTF
- coord the spt fr units in the LCE
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Term
| What is the purpose of an alert-order? |
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Definition
| generates movement of Maritime Prepositioning Squadrons into the area of ops |
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Term
| What does MALS prov in regards to CSS? |
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Definition
| Aviation Combat Element (ACE), Aviation Logisitics (AVLOG) consisting of supply, maintenance, and other related functions necessary to maintain aircraft |
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