FMF Pqs Section 103 - Mission And Organization

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Where is III-MEF based?

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Section 103.7

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This quiz contains general knowledge and advancement related questions from the Enlisted FMF PQS manual, Section 103 - Mission and Organization Fundamentals. Only a random 25 of the questions show up on each quiz, so be sure to hit refresh to get new questions in a new order.... see moreThanks for using us to help you study for your qualification and good luck!
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2. A Marine Expeditionary Unit that is Special Operations Capable (MEU (SOC)) can perform the following special operations:
 
     Reconnaissance and surveillance
     Specialized demolitions
     Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP)
     Seizure / recovery of offshore energy facilities
     Seizure / recovery of selected personnel or materiel
     In-extremis hostage recovery

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Section 103.9

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3.   Headquarters, US Marine Corps consists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and those staff agencies that advise and assist the Commandant in discharging those responsibilities prescribed by law and higher authority.

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Section 103.4

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4. The Commandant of the Marine Corps is directly responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency, and readiness of the Marine Corps.

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Section 103.4

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Where is II-MEF based?

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Section 103.7

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6. Fill in the blank:

Perform such other duties as the __________(1 word) may direct.

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Section 103.1

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7. The seven elements of the Marine Corps mission are:

     Provide Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the United States Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign.

     Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases.

     Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.

     Provide Marine forces for airborne operations, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, according to the doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

     Develop, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in airborne operations.

     Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans.

     Perform such other duties as the President may direct.

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Section 103.1

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Where is I-MEF based?

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Section 103.7

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9. Fill in the blank:

__________(1 word) Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air components for service with the United States Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign.

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Section 103.1

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10. Fill in the blank:

__________(1 word) detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases.

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Section 103.1

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Which chain of command bypasses the Secretary of the Navy and Commandant of the Marine Corps and goes straight to operational commanders of combatant commands?

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Section 103.2

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12. Fill in the blank:

Expand peacetime components to meet __________ _________(2 words) according to the joint mobilization plans.

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Section 103.1

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13. The Service Chain of Command begins with the President, through the Secretary of Defense and continues though the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

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Section 103.2

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14. The Operational Chain of Command runs from the President, through the Secretary of Defense, directly to commanders of combatant commands for missions and forces assigned to their commands.

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Section 103.2

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The President is part of which chain of command?

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Section 103.2

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16. Who reports to the Secretary of the Navy and is responsible to for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency, and readiness of the Marine Corps?

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Section 103.4

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17. The Ground Combat Element (GCE) reinforcements in a Marine Expeditionary Unit include the following:d\

     Combat Engineers
     Artillery
     Reconnaissance
     Tanks
     LAR
     AAV

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Section 103.9

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18. Which "G" Division is responsible for the personnel and administration of a Marine Expeditionary Force?

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Section 103.6

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19. Fill in the blank:

__________(1 word) Marine forces for airborne operations, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, according to the doctrine established by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Section 103.1

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20. The G-1 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?

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Section 103.6

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The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit resides within what MEF?

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Section 103.10

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22. Fill in the blank:

__________(1 word) such other duties as the President may direct.

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Section 103.1

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23. A Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is made up of approximately 35,000 - 55,000 Sailors and Marines.

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Section 103.6

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24. Which of the following Marine Expeditionary Units reside within I-MEF?

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Section 103.10

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25. Which of the following is NOT part of the Service Chain of Command?

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Section 103.2

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Approximately how many Marines are assigned to protect key naval installations and facilities worldwide as part of the Marine Corps security forces (MCSF)?

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Section 103.3

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27. Which Marine Expeditionary Force only contains one Marine Expeditionary Unit?

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Section 103.10

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28. Which of the following Marine Corps operating forces is organized as a MAGTF and is either employed as part of a naval expeditionary force or separately as part of larger joint or combined forces?

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Section 103.3

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29. Which of the following Marine Corps operating forces provides security at naval installations?

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Section 103.3

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30. The Air Combat Element (ACE) reinforcements in a Marine Expeditionary Unit include the following:

     CH-46
     CH-53
     AH-1W
     UH-1EN
     Harrier jets

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Section 103.9

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31. Which of the following Marine Expeditionary Units resides within II-MEF?

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Section 103.10

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32. Fill in the blank:

__________(1 word), in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the doctrine, tactics, techniques, and equipment employed by landing forces in amphibious operations.

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Section 103.1

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33. Which "G" Division is responsible for intelligence and counterintelligence in a Marine Expeditionary Force?

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Section 103.6

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34. The G-2 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?

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Section 103.6

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35. The G-6 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?

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Section 103.6

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36. Which "G" Division is responsible for the logistics of a Marine Expeditionary Force?

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Section 103.6

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37. Which "G" Division is responsible for operations and training in a Marine Expeditionary Force?

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Section 103.6

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38. The G-4 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?

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Section 103.6

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39. Which type of MAGTF is normally used for special purposes such as disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, or non-combatant evacuation operations?

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Section 103.11

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40. A Marine Division is the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of what size MAGTF?

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Section 103.6

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41. The G-3 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?

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Section 103.6

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43. Fill in the blank:

__________(1 word) peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans.

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Section 103.1

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44.
The Secretary of Defense is part of which chain of command?

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Section 103.2

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46. The Service Chain of Command begins with the President, through he Secretary of Defense, directly to commanders of combatant commands for missions and forces assigned to their commands.

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Section 103.2

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47. Which of the following is NOT part of the Command Element of a Marine Expeditionary Force?

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Section 103.6

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48.
Marine security guard detachments provide forces to the Department of State for embassy security at how many posts and how many countries?

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Section 103.3

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49. How many Marines and Sailors are in a Marine Expeditionary Brigade?

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Section 103.8

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50. The Operational Chain of Command begins with the President, through the Secretary of Defense and continues through the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

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Section 103.2

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51. Which of the following MAGTFs has a size of 35,000 - 55,000 Marines and Sailors?

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Section 103.6

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52. Fill in the blank:

Provide Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and __________ __________ __________(3 words) for service with the United States Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the execution of a naval campaign.

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Section 103.1

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53. To whom is the Commandant of the Marine Corps directly responsible to for the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency, and readiness of the Marine Corps?

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Section 103.4

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54. A Marine Aircraft Wing is the Air Combat Element (ACE) for what size MAGTF?

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Section 103.6

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55. The G-5 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?

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Section 103.6

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56. Which of the following is NOT part of the Service Chain of Command?

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Section 103.2

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57. Which of the following makes up the Air Combat Element (ACE)  of a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)?

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Section 103.6

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58. Which of the Marine Corps operating forces provide security at Marine barracks in the United States and abroad, as well as Marine detachments afloat?

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Section 103.3

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59. Which "G" Division is responsible for the communications and information systems of a Marine Expeditionary Force?

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Section 103.6

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60. Fill in the blank:

Provide Marine forces for airborne operations, in coordination with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, according to the doctrine established by the __________ __________ __________(4 words).

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Section 103.1

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61. A Reinforced Helicopter Squadron is the Air Combat Element (ACE) of what size MAGTF?

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Section 103.9

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Which of the Marine Corps operating forces provide security at embassies and consulates around the globe?

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Section 103.3

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63. What is the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)?

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Section 103.6

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64. What is the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)?

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Section 103.9

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65. Which of the following sections is NOT part of the Command Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit?

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Section 103.9

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66. A Marine Expeditionary Brigade is built around what size Ground Combat Element?

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Section 103.8

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67. Fill in the blank:

Provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy and security detachments for the protection of naval property at __________ __________ __________ __________(4 words).

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Section 103.1

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68. Which "G" Division is responsible for the planning of a Marine Expeditionary Force?

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Section 103.6

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Which of the following contains the internal organization of Headquarters, US Marine Corps?

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Section 103.4

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70. What is the Air Combat Element (ACE) of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)?

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The Air Combat Element (ACE) of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) is the Marine Air Group. The Marine Air Group is responsible for providing close air support, offensive air support, and control of aircraft in support of ground forces. It consists of multiple Marine Air Squadrons and may include various types of aircraft such as fighter jets, attack helicopters, and transport aircraft. The Marine Air Group plays a crucial role in enhancing the MEB's combat capabilities and ensuring air superiority in the battlefield.

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71. Approximately how many personnel are in a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)?

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Section 103.6

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Ground Combat Element (GCE) reinforcements in a Marine Expeditionary Unit?

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Section 103.9

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Air Combat Element (ACE) reinforcements in a Marine Expeditionary Unit?

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Section 103.9

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74. A Marine Regiment is the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of what size MAGTF?

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Section 103.8

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75. A Marine Air Group is the Air Combat Element (ACE) of what size MAGTF?

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Section 103.8

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76. You're enjoying this quiz and its probably doing a good job of helping you study and getting you FMF qualified.  Which of the following is a good way to support this project and keep the site running? (Select all that apply)

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77. A Reinforced Infantry Battalion is the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of what size MAGTF?

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Section 103.9

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78. The SRIG members of a MAGTF always fall under which element?

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The SRIG members of a MAGTF always fall under the Command Element (CE). The Command Element is responsible for providing command and control, coordinating and directing the overall operations of the MAGTF. The SRIG (Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Intelligence Group) members are crucial in gathering and analyzing information, conducting surveillance, and providing intelligence support to the MAGTF. By being part of the Command Element, they can effectively contribute to the decision-making process and ensure that the MAGTF has the necessary intelligence to carry out its missions.

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79. You're enjoying this quiz and its probably doing a good job of helping you study and getting you FMF qualified.  Which of the following is a good way to support this project and keep the site running? (Select all that apply)

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80. What is the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)?

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Section 103.8

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