TBS Phase 5 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Importance of Command and Control No single activity in war is more important than command and control.
What is Command and Control? C2 encompasses all military functions and operations, giving them meaning
and harmonizing them into a meaningful whole.
The basis of Command and Control The basis for all command and control is the authority vested in the
commander over subordinates.
Command The exercise of authority.
Control feedback about the effects of actions taken.
What makes up C2? People: gather info, make decisions, take action, communicate, and cooperate.
Info: words, letters, numbers, and symbols we use to represent things.
C2 support structure: organizations, procedures, equipment, facilities, training,
education, and doctrine.
What does control mean? Provide the necessary guidance in an uncertain, disorderly, time-competitive
environment without stifling the initiative of subordinates.
Interactions each part affects other parts in ways that cannot be anticipated.
A complex system any system composed of multiple parts, each of which must act individually
according to its own circumstances, affecting all the other parts.
Reciprocal influence give and take from all parts, from top to bottom and side to side.
Two uses of Information - to help create situational awareness as the basis for a decision.
- to direct and coordinate actions in the execution of a decision.
, Challenge of Command and Control the resulting tension between coping with the uncertainty and racing against
time presents the fundamental challenge of C2.
MAGTF Organization - Command Element
- Ground Combat Element
- Aviation Combat Element
- Logistics Combat Element
7 Warfighting Functions - Command and Control
- Intelligence
- Maneuver
- Fires
- Logistics
- Force Protection
- Information
Command Element The CE is the MAGTF headquarters. As with all other MAGTF elements it is task
organized to provide the command and control capabilities necessary for
effective planning, execution, and assessment of operations across the
warfighting functions.
Ground Combat Element The GCE is task organized to conduct ground operations,
project combat power, and contribute to battlespace dominance in support of
the MAGTF's mission.
Aviation Combat Element The ACE is task organized to conduct air operations, project
combat power, and contribute to battlespace dominance in support of the
MAGTF's mission by performing some or all of the six functions of Marine
aviation.
Logistics Combat Element The LCE is task organized to provide all functions of tactical
logistics necessary to support the continued readiness and sustainability of the
MAGTF.
Types of MAGTFs - Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)
- Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)
- Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
- Special Purpose MAGTF
Marine Expeditionary Force - A permanent CE : O8
- A GCE of one or more Marine Divisions.
- An ACE of one or more Marine Aircraft Wings.
- A LCE of one or more Marine Logistics Groups.
- A MEF typically deploys by echelon with 60 days of sustainment.
3 MEFs and Locations • I MEF based in Camp Pendleton. (1MARDIV, 3MAW, 1MLG)
• II MEF based in Camp Lejeune. (2MARDIV, 2MAW, 2MLG)
• III MEF based in Camp Courtney. (3MARDIV, 1MAW, 3MLG)
Marine Division A Marine Division's mission is to provide forces for amphibious assaults or to
execute other operations as may be directed.
CORRECT Answers
Importance of Command and Control No single activity in war is more important than command and control.
What is Command and Control? C2 encompasses all military functions and operations, giving them meaning
and harmonizing them into a meaningful whole.
The basis of Command and Control The basis for all command and control is the authority vested in the
commander over subordinates.
Command The exercise of authority.
Control feedback about the effects of actions taken.
What makes up C2? People: gather info, make decisions, take action, communicate, and cooperate.
Info: words, letters, numbers, and symbols we use to represent things.
C2 support structure: organizations, procedures, equipment, facilities, training,
education, and doctrine.
What does control mean? Provide the necessary guidance in an uncertain, disorderly, time-competitive
environment without stifling the initiative of subordinates.
Interactions each part affects other parts in ways that cannot be anticipated.
A complex system any system composed of multiple parts, each of which must act individually
according to its own circumstances, affecting all the other parts.
Reciprocal influence give and take from all parts, from top to bottom and side to side.
Two uses of Information - to help create situational awareness as the basis for a decision.
- to direct and coordinate actions in the execution of a decision.
, Challenge of Command and Control the resulting tension between coping with the uncertainty and racing against
time presents the fundamental challenge of C2.
MAGTF Organization - Command Element
- Ground Combat Element
- Aviation Combat Element
- Logistics Combat Element
7 Warfighting Functions - Command and Control
- Intelligence
- Maneuver
- Fires
- Logistics
- Force Protection
- Information
Command Element The CE is the MAGTF headquarters. As with all other MAGTF elements it is task
organized to provide the command and control capabilities necessary for
effective planning, execution, and assessment of operations across the
warfighting functions.
Ground Combat Element The GCE is task organized to conduct ground operations,
project combat power, and contribute to battlespace dominance in support of
the MAGTF's mission.
Aviation Combat Element The ACE is task organized to conduct air operations, project
combat power, and contribute to battlespace dominance in support of the
MAGTF's mission by performing some or all of the six functions of Marine
aviation.
Logistics Combat Element The LCE is task organized to provide all functions of tactical
logistics necessary to support the continued readiness and sustainability of the
MAGTF.
Types of MAGTFs - Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)
- Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)
- Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
- Special Purpose MAGTF
Marine Expeditionary Force - A permanent CE : O8
- A GCE of one or more Marine Divisions.
- An ACE of one or more Marine Aircraft Wings.
- A LCE of one or more Marine Logistics Groups.
- A MEF typically deploys by echelon with 60 days of sustainment.
3 MEFs and Locations • I MEF based in Camp Pendleton. (1MARDIV, 3MAW, 1MLG)
• II MEF based in Camp Lejeune. (2MARDIV, 2MAW, 2MLG)
• III MEF based in Camp Courtney. (3MARDIV, 1MAW, 3MLG)
Marine Division A Marine Division's mission is to provide forces for amphibious assaults or to
execute other operations as may be directed.
