128 LOGISTICS COMBAT ELEMENT (LCE) FUNDAMENTALS Flashcards
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Define a (LCE).
W/in MAGTF
Logistics Combat Element
A Logistics Combat Element (LCE) is
task organized to provide the full range of combat service support necessary to accomplish the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) mission.
Components of LCE
14 components of Logistics Combat Element (LCE)
[TMS- DeM-DDP-IE-PLUG]
- Supplies
- Maintenance
- Transportation
- Deliberate Engineering
- Medical Services
- Dental Services
- Postal Services
- Disbursing Services
- Prisoner of War
- Information Systems
- Exchange Services
- Utilities
- Legal Services
- Graves Registration Services
LCE Size
An LCE varies in size from a Combat Logistics Company (CLC), to a Marine Logistics Group (MLG).
Normally, there is only one LCE in a MAGTF.
[a Marine Logistics Group is the larger of the two.]
Define (CSS).
Combat Service Support
The essential capabilities, functions, activities, and tasks necessary to
sustain all elements of operating forces in theater at all levels of war on the battlefield.
It includes, but is not limited to; supporting the aspects of supply, maintenance, transportation, health services, and other services required by the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF).
CSS in the Marine Corps is provided by the Marine Logistics Group (MLG) and is a function or tasking associated with a unit that,
Table of organization (T/O) and table of equipment (T/E),is
organized, equipped, and trained to perform CSS operations.
What is (LTI)?
Limited Technical Inspection
Equipment inspections that are limited in scope and objective.
LTI’s are generally directed at inspecting equipment conditions to determine the extent and level of maintenance required to restore it to a specified condition or to check for serviceability status.
[Let’s test it]
What is the (TAM)?
Table of Authorized Material
A source document of information for logistics planning with respect to selected material authorized for use by organizations of the Marine Corps.
Items listed in the table of authorized material include the three supply types of;
(class I) - subsistence
(class III) - petroleum
(class X) - material
[TAM - Things Authorized for Marines]
What is the (T/E)?
Table of Equipment
A document listing the equipment which a unit is required to possess and maintain in order to accomplish its mission.
When used with the table of organization, it serves as the basis for determining what publications and additional equipment may be required by the unit.
[The Essentials -
What the unit must have to do its job — radios, weapons, vehicles, etc.]
What is the (T/O)?
Table of Organization
A document containing a unit’s personnel staffing, mission, organization, concept of employment, administrative capabilities, and logistics capabilities.
[ Troops organized -
This shows how many Marines you have, what their roles are, and how the unit is structured. ]
[LTI, TAM, T/E, T/O - in concept order.]
[Let’s Test It, Through Approved Materials, To Equip (the Unit), and To Organize (the Team)]
Define logistics
Logistics: The science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces.
Those aspects of military operations deal with:
[ “My People Find Support”
• M – Material
• P – Personnel
• F – Facilities
• S – Services ]
Design and development, acquisition, storage, movement, distribution, maintenance, evacuation and disposition of material.
Movement, evacuation and hospitalization of personnel.
Acquisition or construction, and disposition* of facilities.
Acquisition or furnishing of services.
[For Logistics: phrase for remembering the 8 material functions]
[“DAS-MD-MED”
A phrase for remembering the 8 material functions:
• Design & development
• Acquisition
• Storage
• Movement
• Distribution
• Maintenance
• Evacuation
• Disposition]
Discuss the three levels of logistic support:
[S.O.T]
Strategic – Shape the war
Operational – Organize campaigns
Tactical – Take the fight
Strategic Level of Logistics Support
[“Strategic = Structure and Strategy”
Think of generals and presidents crafting the blueprint for winning the war.]
Strategic: The level of war at which a nation, often as a member of a group of nations, determines national or multinational (alliance or coalition) security objectives and guidance,
and develops and uses national resources to accomplish those specific objectives.
Some examples of activities at this level would be; national and multinational military objectives, sequence initiatives, defined limits and risks assessments for the use of military and other instruments of national power, the development of global plans or theater war plans which aid in achieving these objectives, and military forces provided in accordance with strategic plans.
[What it is:
The highest level—where national or multinational objectives are defined.
Who does it:
National leadership, defense departments, alliances (e.g., NATO).]
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Operational Level of Logistics Support
[“Operational = Organizing Operations”
Think of it as the calendar and map level—how forces are maneuvered and supported within a region.]
The level of war at which campaigns and major operations are planned,
conducted, and sustained to accomplish strategic objectives within the theater or areas of operations. Activities at this level link tactics and strategy by establishing objectives needed to accomplish sequencing events that achieve the operational objectives. These activities differ from tactics because they provide a broader dimension of time and or space to ensure the logistic and administrative support of tactical forces is successfully met.
[“The Campaign Planner”
What it is:
The bridge between strategy and tactics.
Who does it:
Theater commanders and joint task forces]
Tactical Level of Logistics Support
[“Tactical = Troop-level Tactics”
This is boots on the ground—the squad, platoon, or company engaging the enemy.]
The level of war at which battles and engagements are planned and executed to accomplish military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces. Activities at this level
focus on the ordered arrangement and maneuverability of combat elements in relation to each other and to the enemy to achieve combat objectives.
[“The Fight Itself”
What it is:
Where actual battles and engagements take place.
Who does it:
Battalion- and company-level units.]
What are the six functional areas of tactical logistics?
[SMT-GHS]
1. Supply
2. Maintenance
3. Transportation
4. General Engineering
5. Health Services Support
6. Services
What is the purpose of Supply in tactical logistics?
To acquire, manage, and issue material (consumables, durables, components, and end items) to supported units.
What is the purpose of Maintenance in tactical logistics?
To keep equipment serviceable (preventive maintenance) and return it to service (corrective maintenance).
What is the purpose of Transportation in tactical logistics?
To move personnel, equipment, and supplies using appropriate assets, controls, and routes across all levels of support
What is the purpose of General Engineering in tactical logistics?
To support mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability tasks with construction, planning, and reinforcement beyond combat engineering.
What is the purpose of Health Services Support in tactical logistics?
To preserve the force through treatment, evacuation, and preventive medicine, minimizing the impact of wounds, injuries, and disease.
What is the purpose of Services in tactical logistics?
To provide administrative support such as postal, disbursing, legal, exchange, information systems, and graves registration services.
What are the seven principles of logistics support?
[F.E.A.R.S.S.S.]
• F – Flexibility • E – Economy • A – Attainability • R – Responsiveness • S – Simplicity • S – Sustainability • S – Survivability
What does the principle of Flexibility mean in logistics?
The ability to adapt logistics structure and procedures to changing missions and conditions. Includes alternatives, reserves, redundancy, and decentralized ops.
