FMF OFFICER EXAM LATEST 2023 ACTUAL EXAM 180
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
Two famous quotes from Iwo Jima - ANSWER: 1. Uncommon valor was a common
virture - ADM Nimitz
2. The rising of the flag on suribachi means a Marine Corpsm for the next 500 years
Montford Point Marines - ANSWER: 20,000 AA Men trained to Montford Point Camp
in Jacksonville NC. They were denied rights in the MC. Proved courage place among
the MC. Paved the way for MC diversity.
Colors/standards vs organizational standards/colors vs Battle colors/standards -
ANSWER: -Colors/standards: Carried by military units- each service with their own
colors. MC is scarlet with gold fringe. MC emblem in the center with white scroll
below.
-Organizational: Carried by supporting establishment commands. Scroll Reads USMC.
- Battle Colors/standards: Carried by FMF. Scroll has units name followed by FMF.
Can place battle streamers.
What is a SpMAGTF and what is it used for? - ANSWER: NONSTANDING MAGTF
formed to conduct specific missions. (crisis response, training exercise ect.)
What is the Mission and fUnction of MCCDC? location? - ANSWER: - Quantico VA
- Marine Corpsm Combat Development Center- Pupose: develop fully integrated MC
warfighting capabilities.
What is the function and mission of MARCORSYSCOM - ANSWER: - Marine Corps
Systems Command: Purpose: Principal agent for equipping the operating forces to
accomplish their mission.
What are the operational phases of an MPF? - ANSWER: PMM AAR
Planning
Marshalling
Movement
Arrival and Assembly
Reconstitution
Marine corps Forces consist of what 3 forces? - ANSWER: 1. Marine Corps Forces
(MARFOR)
2. MC security forces at naval installations
3. MC security guard detachment at embassies
ADCON - ANSWER: Administrative control- indicates a unit is under control of
another commander with respect to administrative matters.
, OPCON - ANSWER: Operational Control-The authority to perform functions of
command over a subordinate force such as designating objectives, giving direction,
assigning tasks etc.
TACON - ANSWER: Tactical Control- The command authority over assigned/attached
forces limited to local direction and control of movements/maneuvers necessary to
accomplish the mission.
DIRLAUTH - ANSWER: Direct Liaison Authorized- The authority granted by a
commander to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action with a
command/agency outside of the granting command.
Coalition operations - ANSWER: An adhoc arrangement between 2 or more nations
for a common action.
MC aviation mission/purpose - ANSWER: Provide ACE component of the MAGTF in
the seizure and defense of advance naval bases and conduct land ops as may be
essential for the naval campaign.
What is the function/mission of the MAG? - ANSWER: The smallest aviation unit
designed to conduct ops without need for outside assistance minus supply.
what is a MALS? - ANSWER: Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron- provides aviation
logistic support to the MAG squadron.
What is a VMGR? - ANSWER: Aerial refueling service for the FMF air ops
Explain the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS). - ANSWER: Various
air command and control agencies that gives the ACE commander the ability to
monitor/supervise and influence the 6 functions of Marine aviation.
What is MTACS? - ANSWER: Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron- provides
equipment, maint, ops for the TACC of the ACE.
What is a MWHS? - ANSWER: Marine wing HQ Squardron: Purpose- orvides
command/control and admin for a MAW HQ
What is a MACS - ANSWER: Marine Air Control Squadron: Provides air surveillance
and control of aircraft and Surface to air weapons for anti-air warfare
What is a MWCS? - ANSWER: Marine Wing Communications Squadron: Provides
comms for the ACE
What is a MASS? - ANSWER: Marine Air Support Squadron: Purpose- provides DASC
capabilities for control and coordination of aircraft operating in direct support of
MAGTF forces.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
Two famous quotes from Iwo Jima - ANSWER: 1. Uncommon valor was a common
virture - ADM Nimitz
2. The rising of the flag on suribachi means a Marine Corpsm for the next 500 years
Montford Point Marines - ANSWER: 20,000 AA Men trained to Montford Point Camp
in Jacksonville NC. They were denied rights in the MC. Proved courage place among
the MC. Paved the way for MC diversity.
Colors/standards vs organizational standards/colors vs Battle colors/standards -
ANSWER: -Colors/standards: Carried by military units- each service with their own
colors. MC is scarlet with gold fringe. MC emblem in the center with white scroll
below.
-Organizational: Carried by supporting establishment commands. Scroll Reads USMC.
- Battle Colors/standards: Carried by FMF. Scroll has units name followed by FMF.
Can place battle streamers.
What is a SpMAGTF and what is it used for? - ANSWER: NONSTANDING MAGTF
formed to conduct specific missions. (crisis response, training exercise ect.)
What is the Mission and fUnction of MCCDC? location? - ANSWER: - Quantico VA
- Marine Corpsm Combat Development Center- Pupose: develop fully integrated MC
warfighting capabilities.
What is the function and mission of MARCORSYSCOM - ANSWER: - Marine Corps
Systems Command: Purpose: Principal agent for equipping the operating forces to
accomplish their mission.
What are the operational phases of an MPF? - ANSWER: PMM AAR
Planning
Marshalling
Movement
Arrival and Assembly
Reconstitution
Marine corps Forces consist of what 3 forces? - ANSWER: 1. Marine Corps Forces
(MARFOR)
2. MC security forces at naval installations
3. MC security guard detachment at embassies
ADCON - ANSWER: Administrative control- indicates a unit is under control of
another commander with respect to administrative matters.
, OPCON - ANSWER: Operational Control-The authority to perform functions of
command over a subordinate force such as designating objectives, giving direction,
assigning tasks etc.
TACON - ANSWER: Tactical Control- The command authority over assigned/attached
forces limited to local direction and control of movements/maneuvers necessary to
accomplish the mission.
DIRLAUTH - ANSWER: Direct Liaison Authorized- The authority granted by a
commander to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action with a
command/agency outside of the granting command.
Coalition operations - ANSWER: An adhoc arrangement between 2 or more nations
for a common action.
MC aviation mission/purpose - ANSWER: Provide ACE component of the MAGTF in
the seizure and defense of advance naval bases and conduct land ops as may be
essential for the naval campaign.
What is the function/mission of the MAG? - ANSWER: The smallest aviation unit
designed to conduct ops without need for outside assistance minus supply.
what is a MALS? - ANSWER: Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron- provides aviation
logistic support to the MAG squadron.
What is a VMGR? - ANSWER: Aerial refueling service for the FMF air ops
Explain the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS). - ANSWER: Various
air command and control agencies that gives the ACE commander the ability to
monitor/supervise and influence the 6 functions of Marine aviation.
What is MTACS? - ANSWER: Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron- provides
equipment, maint, ops for the TACC of the ACE.
What is a MWHS? - ANSWER: Marine wing HQ Squardron: Purpose- orvides
command/control and admin for a MAW HQ
What is a MACS - ANSWER: Marine Air Control Squadron: Provides air surveillance
and control of aircraft and Surface to air weapons for anti-air warfare
What is a MWCS? - ANSWER: Marine Wing Communications Squadron: Provides
comms for the ACE
What is a MASS? - ANSWER: Marine Air Support Squadron: Purpose- provides DASC
capabilities for control and coordination of aircraft operating in direct support of
MAGTF forces.
