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Basic Organization

Basic Organization. Logistics Combat Element LCE. This basic structure never varies But number, type, and size of units in each of the four elements will be mission-dependent. Rapidly deployable, self sufficient, flexible forces at the ready. Types of MAGTFs. 4 Major Types

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Basic Organization

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  1. Basic Organization Logistics Combat Element LCE • This basic structure never varies • But number, type, and size of units in each of the four elements will be mission-dependent. • Rapidly deployable, self sufficient, flexible forces at the ready.

  2. Types of MAGTFs • 4 Major Types • Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) – large. • Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) – medium. • Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) – small. • Special Purpose MAGTF (SPMAGTF) – not defined. • Task organized based on the mission. • Remember: common MAGTF structure -

  3. Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) • Smallest MAGTF ~ 2,200 Marines • Forward deployed on amphibious ships • Commanded by a Colonel CE: MEU Headquarters GCE: Battalion Landing Team (Bn reinforced) ACE: Composite Aircraft Squadrons LCE: Combat Logistics Battalion

  4. Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) • The largest and principal MAGTF • 35,000-55,000 Marines • Commanded by Lieutenant General • Components: • CE: MEF Headquarters Group (MHG) • GCE: Marine Division (MarDiv) • ACE: Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) • LCE: Marine Logistics Group (MLG)

  5. What is MPF? • 3 Squadrons of 4-5 merchant ships • MEB worth of gear on board • Remember: MEB 5-15,000 Marines, BGen Commanding, responds to nations crises • Expeditionary – FORWARD DEPLOYED • Can reach any destination in 5-14 days • 30 days of organic support aboard for MEB • Fuel, water, food, ammo, supplies • Offloaded in a secure port or in-stream

  6. EXPEDITIONARY OPERATIONS DEFINED AND DISCUSSED • An expedition is a military operation conducted by an armed force to accomplish a specific objective in a foreign country. • From humanitarian assistance to destroying an enemy government by defeating its armed forces in combat. • The defining characteristic of expeditionary operations is the projection of force into a foreign setting. • Must be task organized to meet the crisis.

  7. EXPEDITIONARY OPERATIONS DEFINED AND DISCUSSED • Expeditionary operations involve the establishment of forward bases, land or sea, from which military power can be brought to bear on the situation. • An expeditionary operation thus requires the temporary creation of a support apparatus necessary to sustain the operation to its conclusion. • Logistics is thus a central consideration in the conduct of expeditionary operations.

  8. EXPEDITIONARY OPERATIONS DEFINED AND DISCUSSED • The term “expeditionary” implies a temporary duration with the intention to withdraw from foreign soil after the accomplishment of the specified mission. • The term “expeditionary” also implies austere conditions and support. Supplies, equipment, and infrastructure are limited to operational necessities. • Amenities are strictly minimized.

  9. Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare • What is Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare? • New capstone concept for the Marine Corps • Marine Corps Strategy 21 – 21st century warfare • Combines the U.S. Marine Corps: • Maneuver warfare philosophy • Expeditionary heritage • Organization (MAGTF) • Forward Deployed • Rapid build up of combat power in hostile areas

  10. IWO JIMA MARATHON OIF What does this mean for you? • EMW is the Marine Corps Capstone Concept for the 21st Century. • EMW is the evolution of amphibious operations from an attrition-style of amphibious operations to a maneuver-style of expeditionary operations.

  11. Amphibious Operations Attrition versus Maneuver • Attrition Style • Required seizure and build-up of a beach head prior to focusing on the objective • Maneuver Style • Uses a sea base to precisely attack objectives from over the horizon, using the sea and air as maneuver space • Treats the shore as a phaseline, not the objective itself

  12. EMW Capabilities • Quickly respond to threats in littoral areas around the world • Provide robust forcible entry capabilities without the reliance on host-nation support • Provide powerful and precise projection of power ashore without the vulnerable build-up of command and control and logistics posture ashore.

  13. Key Concepts of Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare • Sea Basing • Operational Maneuver from the Sea (OMFTS) • Over the Horizon (OTH) • Ship to Objective Maneuvering (STOM)

  14. Sea Basing • A base from which power is projected • Use the sea for maneuver space. It also provides: • Security • Assembly Area • Forward-deployed operating base • The stand off distance of the naval ships allows for over the horizon operations and surprise. • Sea based logistics • Sea-based command and control and logistics capabilities. • Global Command and Control (C2) • Navy provides the security and defense.

  15. Over the Horizon (OTH) • Launch operations from over the horizon • Out of enemy sight • Surprise, deception, maneuver, force protection • Surprise enemy forces with the size and location of the assault. • Use the sea as maneuver space

  16. Operational Maneuver from the Sea (OMFTS) • Project power ashore • Maneuver • OMFTS: • Focuses on operational objectives • Uses the sea as maneuver space • Generates tempo and momentum • Exploits gaps, avoids surfaces • Emphasizes intelligence, deception, and flexibility

  17. Key EMW Concepts – Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM) • Launch precise attacks on objectives directly from the sea base. • No need to seize or build-up a beachhead. • Use the sea and air as a maneuver space. • Exploit enemy weakness and gaps through the use of up-to-date intelligence and maneuver. • Support maneuver to objectives with fires from naval gun fire support and close air support.

  18. Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM) Traditional • Assault • Secure beach head • Use beach head for follow-on forces and supplies • Assault to objective

  19. Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM) Future (EMW) • Bypass beachhead • Focus straight on objective • Avoid build up of logistics ashore

  20. Technology to Support EMW • New technologies required to support EMW • Speed • Range • Versatility • Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle • MV-22 Osprey • High Speed Vessel (HSV) • Joint Strike Fighter

  21. MV-22 Osprey • Tilt-rotor prop plane • Over the Horizon • Compare MV-22CH-46 • Speed 240 kts 145 kts • Range 200nm 132 nm • Load 15K lbs 4K lbs • Troops 24 (CL) 14 (CL)

  22. High Speed Vehicle (HSV) • Naval ship to maneuver Marines and supplies on the water, to and from land/ship bases • Capabilities • 260 Marine Capacity • Deck for up to 20 vehicles • Landing platform for 2 aircraft • Speed • Shallow Draft • Versatility

  23. Joint Strike Fighter (VSTOL) • Technologically advance • VSTOL – Vertical/Short Take Off and Landing • To replace the AV-8B & FA-18 D/E • Survivability, Lethality, Supportability, Affordability

  24. MPFF Ships • Marry Marines with equipment at sea • Selective Offload • Offload at Sea • Helo platforms • Well-decks

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