1. LE4-C5S6T6pg131-134 The Marine Air-Ground Task Force

2. Purpose This lesson provides you with the organizational structure and types of Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTF).

3. 1. Define Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 2. Identify the four elements of a MAGTF 3. Describe the three types of MAGTF 4. Describe a Special Purpose MAGTF

4. CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

5. How ready are you to learn today? A.Not very ready… my mind is distracted by other things. B.A little slow to get going… but starting to wake up. C.Good to go… bring on the lesson. D.I am focused, alert, energized, and ready to learn!

6. True or False: All branches of the military have MAGTFs. A.True B.False

7. Think about what you already know about Marine Corps’ missions. List 2-3 functions that need to be supported. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

8.  The MAGTF is unique to the Marine Corps.  It is trained and equipped for amphibious warfare and a variety of combat missions.  They operate under the command of a single commander and are structured for rapid deployment anywhere in the world.

9. A MAGTF organizational structure will always include the following four elements: 1. Command Element (CE) 2. Ground Combat Element (GCE) 3. Aviation Combat Element (ACE) 4. Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

10. The CE is the MAGTF headquarters providing the command, control, and coordination essential for effective planning and execution of operations.

11. The GCE is a task organization tailored for the conduct of ground maneuver.

12. The ACE is a task organized to fulfill the six functions of Marine aviation: 1. Air reconnaissance 2. Anti-air warfare 3. Assault support 4. Offensive air support 5. Electronic warfare 6. Control of aircrafts and missiles

13. The CSSE provides the primary combat support to all elements of MAGTF meeting any or all of the following functions:  Supply maintenance  Engineer  Medical/dental  Automated data processing  Material handling equipment  Personal service  Food services  Transportation  Military police  Disbursing  Financial Management

14. CPS Lesson Question (3)

15. Which element of a MAGTF would supply medical or dental support on a mission? A.Command Element B.Combat Service Support Element C.Ground Combat Element D.Aviation Combat Element

16. Force in readiness, globally deployed ready for contingencies

19.  Used for a special purpose or unique instance where one of the three basic MAGTFs would be inappropriate.  Special purposes can include: Disaster relief Humanitarian assistance Noncombatant evacuation Operations Security operations

20. CPS Lesson Question (4)

21. What type of MAGTF includes several types of helicopters? A.Marine Expeditionary Unit B.Marine Expeditionary Brigade C.Marine Expeditionary Force D.Special Purpose MAGTF

22. List 2-3 most important things you learned in this lesson. Why are they important to you? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

24. Images in this lesson were taken from:  Microsoft © Clip Art Gallery  Marine Corps Combat Camera  MCJROTC Student Text