FMF Pqs Section 103 - Mission And Organization
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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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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
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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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ProvideExplanation
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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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supporting air componentsExplanation
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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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ProvideExplanation
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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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naval stations and basesExplanation
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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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DevelopExplanation
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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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ProvideExplanation
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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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Joint Chiefs of StaffExplanation
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Fill in the blank:__________(1 word) peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to the joint mobilization plans.
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ExpandExplanation
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Fill in the blank:Expand peacetime components to meet __________ _________(2 words) according to the joint mobilization plans.
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wartime needsExplanation
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Fill in the blank:__________(1 word) such other duties as the President may direct.
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PerformExplanation
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Fill in the blank:Perform such other duties as the __________(1 word) may direct.
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PresidentExplanation
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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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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
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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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True
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False
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B. FalseExplanation
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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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True
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False
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B. FalseExplanation
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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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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Service Chain of Command?
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President
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Vice-President
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Secretary of Defense
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Commandant of the Marine Corps
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All of the above are included in the Service Chain of Command
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B. Vice-PresidentExplanation
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Service Chain of Command?
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President
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Secretary of Defense
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Secretary of the Navy
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Commandant of the Marine Corps
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All of the above are included in the Service Chain of Command
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E. All of the above are included in the Service Chain of CommandExplanation
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The Secretary of Defense is part of which chain of command?
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Service Chain of Command
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Operational Chain of Command
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Both
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C. BothExplanation
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The President is part of which chain of command?
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Service Chain of Command
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Operational Chain of Command
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Both
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C. BothExplanation
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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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Service Chain of Command
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Operational Chain of Command
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B. Operational Chain of CommandExplanation
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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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Marine Corps forces (MARFOR)
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Marine Corps security forces (MCSF)
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Marine security guard detachments
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A. Marine Corps forces (MARFOR)Explanation
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Which of the following Marine Corps operating forces provides security at naval installations?
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Marine Corps forces (MARFOR)
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Marine Corps security forces (MCSF)
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Marine security guard detachments
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B. Marine Corps security forces (MCSF)Explanation
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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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3,400
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34,000
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6,200
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62,000
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A. 3,400Explanation
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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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Marine Corps forces (MARFOR)
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Marine Corps security forces (MCSF)
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Marine security guard detachments
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B. Marine Corps security forces (MCSF)Explanation
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Which of the Marine Corps operating forces provide security at embassies and consulates around the globe?
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Marine Corps forces (MARFOR)
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Marine Corps security forces (MCSF)
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Marine security guard detachments
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C. Marine security guard detachmentsExplanation
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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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115 posts in 121 different countries
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121 posts in 115 different countries
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115 posts in 115 different countries
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121 posts in 121 different countries
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B. 121 posts in 115 different countriesExplanation
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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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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
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Which of the following contains the internal organization of Headquarters, US Marine Corps?
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Standard Organization and Regulations Manual, US Marine Corps edition
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Headquarters Marine Corps Organization Manual
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COMNAVSURFORINST 6000.1
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running the Worlds Most Elite Fighting Force
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B. Headquarters Marine Corps Organization ManualExplanation
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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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Chief of Naval Operations
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Secretary of the Navy
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Secretary of Defense
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Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
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President of the United States
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B. Secretary of the NavyExplanation
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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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Chief of Naval Operations
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Commandant of the Marine Corps
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Chief of Naval Personnel
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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
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B. Commandant of the Marine CorpsExplanation
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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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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
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Approximately how many personnel are in a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)?
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2,200 - 2,500
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22,000 - 25,000
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3,500 - 5,500
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35,000 - 55,000
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D. 35,000 - 55,000Explanation
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A Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is made up of approximately 35,000 - 55,000 Sailors and Marines.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
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Which of the following makes up the Air Combat Element (ACE) of a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)?
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Marine Aircraft Wing
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Marine Air Group
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Marine Air Squadron
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Helicopter Squadron
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A. Marine Aircraft WingExplanation
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A Marine Aircraft Wing is the Air Combat Element (ACE) for what size MAGTF?
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Marine Expeditionary Force
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Marine Expeditionary Brigade
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Marine Expeditionary Unit
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A. Marine Expeditionary ForceExplanation
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What is the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)?
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Marine Regiment
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Marine Brigade
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Marine Infantry Battalion
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Marine Division
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D. Marine DivisionExplanation
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A Marine Division is the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of what size MAGTF?
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Marine Expeditionary Force
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Marine Expeditionary Brigade
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Marine Expeditionary Unit
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A. Marine Expeditionary ForceExplanation
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Which "G" Division is responsible for the personnel and administration of a Marine Expeditionary Force?
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G-1
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G-2
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G-3
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G-4
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G-5
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G-6
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A. G-1Explanation
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Which "G" Division is responsible for intelligence and counterintelligence in a Marine Expeditionary Force?
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G-1
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G-2
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G-3
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G-4
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G-5
- F.
G-6
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B. G-2Explanation
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Which "G" Division is responsible for operations and training in a Marine Expeditionary Force?
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G-1
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G-2
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G-3
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G-4
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G-5
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G-6
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C. G-3Explanation
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Which "G" Division is responsible for the logistics of a Marine Expeditionary Force?
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G-1
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G-2
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G-3
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G-4
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G-5
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G-6
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D. G-4Explanation
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Which "G" Division is responsible for the planning of a Marine Expeditionary Force?
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G-1
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G-2
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G-3
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G-4
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G-5
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G-6
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E. G-5Explanation
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Which "G" Division is responsible for the communications and information systems of a Marine Expeditionary Force?
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G-1
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G-2
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G-3
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G-4
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G-5
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G-6
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F. G-6Explanation
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The G-1 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?
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Intelligence
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Counterintelligence
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Personnel and administration
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Logisitics
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C. Personnel and administrationExplanation
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The G-2 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?
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Personnel and administration
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Intelligence and counterintelligence
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Logistics
- D.
Communications and information systems
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B. Intelligence and counterintelligenceExplanation
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The G-3 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?
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Communications and information systems
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Logistics
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Operations and training
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Plans
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C. Operations and trainingExplanation
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The G-4 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?
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Communications and information systems
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Logistics
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Plans
- D.
Intelligence and counterintelligence
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B. LogisticsExplanation
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The G-5 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?
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Plans
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Logistics
- C.
Intelligence and counterintelligence
- D.
Operations and training
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A. PlansExplanation
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The G-6 Division of a Marine Expeditionary Force is responsible for which of the following duties?
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Personnel and administration
- B.
Intelligence and counterintelligence
- C.
Logistics and planning
- D.
Communications and information systems
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D. Communications and information systemsExplanation
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