Discuss the function of the Command Element (CE) within the MAGTF
Missions of the CE is to command and control, direct, plan and coordinate the air, ground, logistics, intelligence, and communications and information systems (CIS) operations of assigned forces.
The MAGTF commander cannot delegate his responsibility or any part of it although he may delegate portions of his authority
Discuss the role and responsibility of the following:
Chief of Staff
The C/S (executive officer) is responsible for directing, coordinating, supervising, and training the staff.
The C/S frees the commander from routine managerial duties.
Discuss the role and responsibility of the following:
Principle Staff
The commander’s principal staff officers comprise the general staff in units commanded by a general officer and the executive staff for all other units
Discuss the role and responsibility of the following:
Special Staff
Special staff officers advise and assist the commander and other staff members in a particular military specialty such as supply or legal matters.
Discuss the role and responsibility of the following:
Personal Staff
Personal staff members work directly for the commander.
Define the role of the following staff officers:
Staff Secretary
The staff secretary is an administrative assistant to the C/S.
Define the role of the following staff officers:
Chaplain
The staff chaplain has responsibility for matters pertaining to the moral, spiritual, and religious well-being of the command.
Define the role of the following staff officers:
Surgeon
The Surgeon is directly responsible to the Commanding General and functions under the staff cognizance of the AC/S, G-4 with respect to medical and medical service matters.
Define the role of the following staff officers:
Public Affairs Officer (PAO)
The Public Affairs Officer (PAO) is responsible for advising the Commanding General on all public affairs matters
Define the role of the following staff officers:
Comptroller
The comptroller has responsibility for financial management.
Define the role of the following staff officers:
Staff Judge Advocate (SJA)/Legal Officer
The SJA is responsible for assisting the commander in the administration of military justice and the processing of legal matters
What are the Staff Responsibilites of the Surgeon?
- Advising the CG, staff and unit commanders and representing them on all medical and medical service issues.
- Advising of the medical effects on personnel of the environment and weapons
- Monitoring the professional health services provided in subordinate commands
- Evaluating medical evacuation, medical regulating and treatment of casualties.
- Ensuring deploying medical sections are provided current medical intelligence.
- Preparing reports on the records of sick, injured and wounded Marines and Sailors.
Define the following staff sections:
J/G/S-1
- Reports to CG for Personnel matters.
- G-1 Division Consist of:
- Manpower branch
- Reserve Affairs Branch
- Personnel
- Career Planning
Define the following staff sections:
J/G/S-2
- Responsible to CG for Intelligence matters
- G-2 Div consists of
- Intelligence Operations Branch
- Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Branch
- Signals intelligence/Special Security Branch
Define the following staff sections:
J/G/S-3
- Directly responsible to CG for OPERATIONAL matters.
- G-3 Div consist of:
- Current Ops/Exercises branch
- Future Ops Branch
- Tactical Exrecise Control Group (TECG)
- Special Ops Training Group (SOTG)
Define the following staff sections:
J/G/S-4
- Directly responsible to CG for LOGISTICAL SUPPORT for III MEF
- G-4 Div Consist of:
- Ops
- Engineering
- Logistic Planning
- Supply
- Health Services
Define the following staff sections:
J/G-5
- Directly Responsible to CG for PLANNING
- Mission of G-5 is to assist/advise CG in:
- General war planning
- Contingency planning
- Forces planning
- Other matters as may be directed
Define the following staff sections:
J/G/S-6
- Directly responsible to CG for COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
- G-6 Div Consist of:
- Operations
- Maintenance System
- Information Systems Management Section
Define the following staff sections:
J/G-7
- Inspector / Safety
- The mission of the III MEF inspector is to advise and assist CG III MEF with respect to the evaluation and inspection of subordinate activities and units
Define the following staff sections:
J/G-8/Comptroller
The mission of the Comptroller is to advise the Commander in all matters pertaining to financial management
Discuss the role of the following senior enlisted personnel in the chain of command:
Sergeant Major
- Principal enlisted advisor on all matters pertaining to Marine enlisted personnel
- Discusses CG policies with enlisted personnel
Discuss the role of the following senior enlisted personnel in the chain of command:
Command Master Chief
- Advise CG and Staff on Navy Policy for Navy enlisted matters
- Advises the CG, III MEF, Surgeon, Chaplain, and Dental Officer on all matters pertaining to the morale, welfare, utilization, and training of Navy enlisted members
Define the Table of Organization (T/O) and discuss as it pertains to your unit
A document which provides the authority for personnel staffing of a unit and the basis for all other resources.
The table of organization contains a unit’s mission, organization, concept of employment, administrative capabilities, and logistics capabilities
Define the Table of Equipment (T/E) and discuss as it pertains to your unit
- A document listing the equipment, which a unit is required to possess and maintain in order to accomplish its mission
