TBS EXAM 5 (2026) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Define Marine Expeditionary Forces Normally commanded by a LTGEN, can sustain for 60 days, comprised of a
standing command element, a GCE of one or more divisions, and ACE of one
or more wings, an LCE of one or more logistics groups
, Motorized Operations (DR MATT) Distribution of forces
Route
Movement formations
Actions on objective
task organization
TCMs
Civil Considerations (ASCOPE) Areas
Structures
Capabilities
Organizations
People
Events
Define Marine Divisions to include all components (CE).
(GCE).
(ACE).
(LCE).
Define Marine Air Wings to include all components participate as the air component of the MAGTF in the seizure and defense of
advance naval bases and to conduct such land operations as may be essential
for the prosecution of a naval campaign
Define Marine Logistics Groups to include all a permanently organized command charged with the responsibility of
components providing all major tactical logistics functions for the MEF beyond the organic
capabilities of the supported units/organizations.
Define the four elements of a Marine Expeditionary Command element, ground combat element, air combat element, logistics
Brigade (MEB) combat element
MEU provides an immediate sea-based response to meet Forward-presence and
power projection requirements. sustain for 15 days
Define the purpose of the Navy without omission to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning
wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas.
Describe Navy force structure The Navy is organized into six primary locations known as the "fleets",
Identify Navy functional capabilities Navy ships, staffs, and reserve components are designed and/or organized to
perform one or more mission areas. Mission areas define how the Navy
executes naval warfare. Navy mission areas are continuously evolving as new
weapons, sensors, and capabilities are introduced into the maritime domain.
Describe Navy principle combat formations Carrier Strike Group
Expeditionary Strike Group
Define statutory evolution of the Marine Corps The Marine Corps task organizes for operations consistent with its statutory
tasking to
“…provide forces of combined arms, including aviation…” by forming MAGTFs.
The MAGTF is a balanced air-ground combined arms task organization of
Marine Corps forces under a single commander structured to accomplish a
specific mission. It is the Marine Corps’ principal organization for all missions
across the range of military operations. It is designed to fight, while having the
ability to prevent conflicts and control crises.
CORRECT Answers
Define Marine Expeditionary Forces Normally commanded by a LTGEN, can sustain for 60 days, comprised of a
standing command element, a GCE of one or more divisions, and ACE of one
or more wings, an LCE of one or more logistics groups
, Motorized Operations (DR MATT) Distribution of forces
Route
Movement formations
Actions on objective
task organization
TCMs
Civil Considerations (ASCOPE) Areas
Structures
Capabilities
Organizations
People
Events
Define Marine Divisions to include all components (CE).
(GCE).
(ACE).
(LCE).
Define Marine Air Wings to include all components participate as the air component of the MAGTF in the seizure and defense of
advance naval bases and to conduct such land operations as may be essential
for the prosecution of a naval campaign
Define Marine Logistics Groups to include all a permanently organized command charged with the responsibility of
components providing all major tactical logistics functions for the MEF beyond the organic
capabilities of the supported units/organizations.
Define the four elements of a Marine Expeditionary Command element, ground combat element, air combat element, logistics
Brigade (MEB) combat element
MEU provides an immediate sea-based response to meet Forward-presence and
power projection requirements. sustain for 15 days
Define the purpose of the Navy without omission to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning
wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas.
Describe Navy force structure The Navy is organized into six primary locations known as the "fleets",
Identify Navy functional capabilities Navy ships, staffs, and reserve components are designed and/or organized to
perform one or more mission areas. Mission areas define how the Navy
executes naval warfare. Navy mission areas are continuously evolving as new
weapons, sensors, and capabilities are introduced into the maritime domain.
Describe Navy principle combat formations Carrier Strike Group
Expeditionary Strike Group
Define statutory evolution of the Marine Corps The Marine Corps task organizes for operations consistent with its statutory
tasking to
“…provide forces of combined arms, including aviation…” by forming MAGTFs.
The MAGTF is a balanced air-ground combined arms task organization of
Marine Corps forces under a single commander structured to accomplish a
specific mission. It is the Marine Corps’ principal organization for all missions
across the range of military operations. It is designed to fight, while having the
ability to prevent conflicts and control crises.
