129 LOGISTIC COMBAT ELEMENT (LCE), MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP (MLG) FUNDAMENTALS

Question 2

Define Marine Logistics Group (MLG)?

Answer 2

A permanently organized grouping of functional components that provides LCE support above the capability of supported units to all elements of the MEF.

Question 3

What is the deployed status of an MLG commonly referred to as?

Answer 3

The Marine Logistics Brigade (MLB), commonly referred to as MLG (FWD).

Question 4

What is the most significant attribute of an MLG?

Answer 4

All elements are structured to provide permanently organized sub-elements to support independently deployed Battalions, Regiments, MEU’s, or geographically separated units in garrison.

Question 5

What is the staffing capability of an MLG?

Answer 5

It is staffed and equipped to support a one-division/one wing MEF or four MEU’s simultaneously.

Question 7

Define the following terms for MLG:

Direct Support

Answer 7

A mission requires a force to support another specific force and authorizes it to answer directly to the supported force’s request for assistance.

Direct Support is often utilized in military operations to ensure that resources are allocated effectively to meet the needs of a specific unit.

Question 8

Define the following terms for MLG:

General Support

Answer 8

Support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to any particular subdivision thereof.

General Support is designed to provide assistance to an entire unit rather than focusing on specific elements within that unit.

Question 9

Define the following terms for MLG:

Task Organization.

Answer 9

An organization which assigns the means to accomplish assigned tasks in any planned action to responsible commanders.

It is the process of allocating available assets to subordinate commanders and establishing their command and support relationships.

Task Organization is crucial for effective command and control during operations, ensuring that resources and responsibilities are clearly defined.

Question 11

What is the mission of the MLG Command Element (CE)?

Answer 11

MLG CE mission is to provide general and direct support above the organic capabilities of supported elements of the MAGTF in the functional areas of a LCE during deployment and employment of the MEF, and smaller, geographically separated MAGTFs in all levels of conflict.

MAGTF stands for Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and MEF stands for Marine Expeditionary Force.

Question 12

What components are included in the organization of the MLG Command Element?

Answer 12

The MLG CE contains the G-shops and Special Staff, including:
* G-1
* G-2
* G-3
* G-4
* G-6
* G-7
* G-8
* G-10

[Organization: G-shops (G-1 through G-10, but 5 & 9 not listed) and Special Staff (Chaplain, Surgeon, IG, PAO, JAG, Security Manager)]

Each G-shop represents a specific functional area within the command, such as personnel, intelligence, operations, logistics, etc.

Question 13

What does G-4 handle in the MLG Command Element?

Answer 13

Logistics and supply chain management.

G-4 ensures the availability of necessary resources.

Question 14

Name at least three positions included in the Special Staff of the MLG Command Element.

Answer 14

• Chaplain
• Surgeon
• Inspector General
• Public Affairs Officer
• Staff Judge Advocate
• Security Manager

Special Staff provides specialized support and advice to the command.

Question 15

[Bonus Question - List of roles for G-Shops. this is not on the board]

Answer 15

[ G-Shops (Staff Sections)

G-1 (Personnel & Administration): Manages manpower, personnel readiness, promotions, and administrative support.

G-2 (Intelligence): Provides intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination to inform operations.

G-3 (Operations & Training): Plans and coordinates current operations, training exercises, and operational orders.

G-4 (Logistics): Oversees supply, maintenance, transportation, health services support, and general engineering support planning.

G-6 (Communications & Information Systems): Manages C4 (Command, Control, Communications, Computers) systems and network operations.

G-7 (Training & Exercises): Develops and implements training programs and joint/external exercise coordination.

G-8 (Finance & Resource Management): Controls budgeting, resource allocation, contracting, and fiscal planning.

G-10 (Information Operations & Planning): Integrates information operations, civil-military operations, and long-range planning.]

Question 16

What are the six core tasks of the MLG Command Element (CE)?

Answer 16

Ground Supply: Procure, store, distribute, salvage/dispose of material plus bulk fuel & water.

Maintenance: Organizational & intermediate repair, testing, recovery, and evacuation.

Transportation: Embarkation, port/terminal ops, landing support, motor transport, air delivery.

Engineering: Horizontal/vertical construction, obstacle removal, demolition, EOD.

Health Services: Medical/dental care, patient collection & evacuation, preventive medicine.

Services: Security, postal/exchange, disbursing/finance, legal, graves registration.