128 LOGISTICS COMBAT ELEMENT: FUNDEMENTALS

Question 1

define logistics

Answer 1

(SOP COMM)

Science Of Planning and Carrying Out Movement and Maintenance of forces

Question 2

define logistics combat element (LCE)

Answer 2

(TO FR CSS)

Task Organized to provide Full Range Combat Support Services to the MAGTF

Question 3

define combat service support (CSS)

Answer 3

(EC FAT SEL)

Essential Capabilities, Functions, Activities and Tasks to Sustain operational Elements to all Levels of war

Question 4

who provides CCS

Answer 4

CCS is provided by Marine Logistics Group (MLG)

Question 5

define limited technical inspection (LTI)

Answer 5

inspection that is limited in scope and performed to determine serviceability of equipment

Question 6

define table of authorized material (TAM)

Answer 6

source document for logistics planning that contains authorized class I, III and X equipment for use by USMC

Question 7

define table of equipment (T/E)

Answer 7

document that lists equipment necessary in the execution of a unit’s mission.

Question 8

define table of organization (T/O)

Answer 8

document that contains unit (SMOCAL)

Staffing
mission
organization
concept of employment
administrative capabilities
logistics capabilities

Question 9

Three levels of logistics support

Answer 9

1. strategic
2. operational
3. tactical

Question 10

define strategic logistic support

Answer 10

level at which a nation or group of nations determines national/multinational security objectives and utilizes national resources to accomplish those objectives

Question 11

define operational logistic support

Answer 11

level at which Campaigns and Major Operations are Planned, Conducted and Sustained to meet strategic objectives with an area of operations

(C MOP CS)

Question 12

define tactical logistic support

Answer 12

level at which Battles and Engagements are Planned and Executed to accomplish objectives assigned to Tactical Units and Task Forces.

(BEPETT)

Question 13

six functional areas of tactical logistics

Answer 13

(SSGT HM)
Supply
Services (postal, legal, exchange and Disbursing)
General engineering
Transportation
Health services support
Maintenance

Question 14

seven principles of tactical logistics

Answer 14

(FEAR SSS)
-Flexibility
-Economy
-Attainability
-Responsiveness KEYSTONE OF TACTICAL LOGISTICS
-Survivability
-Sustainability
-Simplicity

Question 15

MAGTF logistics capability of MEU

Answer 15

15 days

Question 16

MAGTF logistics capability of MEB

Answer 16

30 days

Question 17

MAGTF logistics capability of MEF

Answer 17

60 days

Question 18

define war reserve material (WRM)

Answer 18

mission-essential principal end items, and munitions required to attain operational objectives.

WRM inventories are acquired during peacetime

Question 19

Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF)

Answer 19

• Comprised of 13 military sealift command ships
• equipment based on T/E
• Each squadron (MPSRON) can resupply MEB for 30 days.