LE3-C5S6T5pg105-114 The Organization of the Marine Corps

Purpose

This lesson explains the organization of the Marine Corps.

1. State the official mission of the Marine Corps.

2. Identify the document that defines the Marine Corps mission.

3. Identify the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission.

4. Identify and describe the three principal subdivisions of the Marine Corps organization.

CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

How interested are you in the Organization of the Marine Corps?

A. Extremely – This is one of my favorite subjects.B. Very – This would be in my “Top 10” topics list. C. Somewhat – This topic is somewhat interesting to

me. D. Not at all – This topic is not very interesting to me,

but I will focus and find something useful for me.

In order to accomplish its missions, the Marine Corps is made up of which of the following?

A. Land combat, security, and services forcesB. Marine Corps aviationC. Marine Corps ReserveD. All of the above

Think about what you already know that the Marine Corps does.

List 2-3 events you know in which the Marine Corps played a valuable role.

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The official mission of the Marine Corps was established in the National Security Act of 1947 and amended in 1952.

Marines are trained, organized, and equipped for offensive amphibious employment, and as a “force of readiness.”

According to the National Security Act, Marines stand prepared to meet mission requirements.

There are seven elements of the Marine Corps mission.

In order to accomplish its mission, the Marine Corps is made up of land combat, security, and service forces; Marine Corps aviation; and the Marine Corps Reserve.

The Marine Corps is organized into three principal subdivisions:

1. Marine Corps Headquarters2. Marine Corps Operating Forces3. Marine Corps Supporting Establishment

Marine Corps Headquarters is located in Washington, D.C.

The Commandant of the Marine Corps Headquarters is directly responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for readiness, total performance, and administration of the Marine Corps as a whole.

The Commandant is given a four-year term, and holds the rank of general.

CPS Lesson Question (3)

How many elements are there to the Marine Corps mission?

A. 4B. 6C. 7D. 10

The Marine Corps Operating Forces fall into three categories:1.Fleet Marine Forces assigned to the Operating Forces of the Navy2.Marine Corps security forces assigned to shore activities of the naval establishment, the State Department, and other activities3.And Marine Corps Forces assigned to unified commands.

When Marine Corps units are assigned to the unified commands or to the Operating Forces of the Navy, they report to the ______________________.

The FMF once encompassed the bulk of the operating forces of the Marine Corps.

Fleet Marine Forces also include Marine Aviation.

senior Marine commander

Marine Corps doctrine normally dictates the employment of Marine forces as integrated Marine-Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTF).

Marine forces provide internal security for major shore stations in the naval establishment.

Because the President can assign Marines to any duty, Marine Corps Operating Forces can be detached for service outside the naval establishment, under unified commands, independently, or even under other executive departments.

The Supporting Establishment includes: Marine Corps Schoolsrecruit depotssupply installationsreserve activitiescertain Marine Corps bases, barracks, air stations Headquarters BattalionMarine Corps Headquartersmiscellaneous small activities

The role of Marine Corps aviation in the air-ground team is to support Fleet Marine Force operations.

The noteworthy characteristic of Marine aviation is that is it forms an inseparable part of the combined arms team that the Corps operates.

The primary function of Marine Corps aviation is to participate as the supporting air component of the Marine Corps forces in whatever operations they conduct.

CPS Lesson Question (4)

When Marine Corps units are assigned to the unified commands or to the Operating Forces of the Navy, who do they report to?

A. The junior Marine commanderB. The senior Navy commanderC. The junior Navy commanderD. The senior Marine commander

List the 2-3 most important thingsyou learned inthis lesson.

Why are they important to you?

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Microsoft© Clip Art Gallery Marine Corps Combat Camera Marine Corps OCS MCJROTC Student Text