2 Parallel chains of command
Service and Operational
Operational Chain of Command
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Service Chain of Command
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Secretary of Defense
Directly responsible to the president
Secretary of the Navy
Directly responsible to the Secretary of Defense. ...... is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies and programs that are consistent with the national security policies and objectives established by the President and the Secretary of Defense.
Combatant Commands
The Marine Corps ....., deals directly with the joint force commander (JFC) in matters affecting assigned MARFOR. He commands, trains, equips, and sustains MARFOR.
Commandant of the Marine Corps
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Marine Corps Forces
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Marine Expeditionary Force
III Marine Expeditionary Forces are provided by Commander, Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command
Supported relationship
The element making the main effort is designated as the supported element
Supporting releationship
Elements supporting the main effort
Combatant Command (COCOM)
The .......exercise command of assigned forces and are directly responsible to the National Command Authority (NCA) for the performance of assigned missions and the preparedness of their commands.
Administrative Control (ADCON)
.... is defined as the direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support, including organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other matters not included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other organizations.
Operational Control (OPCON)
..... is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.
Tactical Control (TACON)
....,. is the command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capabilities or forces made available for tasking that is limited to the detailed and usually local direction and control of movements or maneuvers necessary to accomplish assigned missions or tasks.
Direct Liaison Authorized (DIRLAUTH)
..... is that authority granted by a commander (at any level) to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action with a command or agency within or outside of the granting command. (JP 1-02)
Direct Support
The ...... mission requires a supporting unit to furnish close and continuous support to a single supported unit. Units given a tactical mission of DS are not attached or under the command of the supported unit.
General Support
The ..... mission is the most centralized mission. For the purpose of discussion, the following applies to LCE GS mission. A LCE unit that is in GS supports the MAGTF under the direction of the LCE commander. The supporting LCE commander retains full control over his subordinate units, including establishing the priority of their efforts.
Joint Task Force (JTF)
A ...., is a joint force that is constituted and so designated by SecDef, a CCDR, a subordinate unified command commander, or an existing commander, joint task force (CJTF) to accomplish missions with specific, limited objectives and which do not require centralized control of logistics.
Combined Operations
Multinational operations are operations conducted by forces of two or more nations usually undertaken within the structure of a coalition or alliance. Other possible arrangements include supervision by an intergovernmental organization (IGO) such as the United Nations (UN), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Coalition Operations
A force composed of military elements of nations that have formed a temporary alliance for common action
DRRS: The Defense Readiness Reporting System
DRRS is a federated system of systems that is being designed to provide the DoD a single comprehensive readiness reporting system with a standard metric uniformly applied across the Department.
-Replaces SORTS: Status of Resources and Training System.
Title 10 United States Code
Grants authority of SECNAV to conduct all the affairs of the Department of the Navy, including: recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping, training, mobilizing, and demobilizing.
Title 10 US Code Section 401
Covers Humanitarian and Civic Assistance
Forces for Unified Commands" Memorandum
Assigns MC forces to each of the Combatant Commanders.
MEF Service COC
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Sergeant Major
Responsible for discipline, welfare, conduct, morale, and leadership of enlisted personnel.
Advises the commander and staff about enlisted personnel, including appraisals of the
morale and discipline of the unit.
Implements policies and standards on enlisted personnel performance, training, personal appearance, and conduct.
Maintains communications with unit SNCOs and other enlisted personnel through SNCO channels.
Provides guidance and counsel to SNCOs and other enlisted personnel.
Participates in the reception and orientation of newly assigned enlisted personnel.
Command Master Chief
Advises CG, staff and commanders on Navy policy and Navy enlisted matters.
Interfaces and maintains the communication with the Command Master Chiefs and Navy personnel of Major Subordinate Commands (MSC's), and providing them assistance and guidance as appropriate.
Advises the CG, Surgeon, Chaplain, and Dental Officer on all matters pertaining to the morale, welfare, utilization, and training of Navy enlisted members.
Accompanies the CG, MEF and the MEF Surgeon on staff visits and official functions as appropriate.
T/O: Table of Organization
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T/E: Table of Equipment
A document that prescribes basic allowances of organizational equipment, and provides the control to develop, revise, or change equipment authorization inventory data.
J/G/S-1
Officers under purview:
-Adjutant (Office Manager)
-Career Planning Officer
-Postal Officer
-MWR Officer
-Personnel Officer
J/G/S-1
Administration and Personnel
Personnel Strength Management
Personnel Replacement Management
Discipline, Law, and Order
Prisoners of War
Headquarters Management
Casualty Management
Personnel Management
Morale and Personnel Services
Operation Plan and Operation Order
J/G/S-2
Officers under purview:
-Ops Officer
-Plans Officer
-Intel Bn Commander / Intel Support Coordinator
-Collection Management/Dissemination Officer
-Surveillance and Recon Center OIC
-Production and Analysis Cell OIC
J/G/S-2
Intelligence
-Weather, terrain, enemy capabilities, status, and intentions.
J/G/S-3
Officers under purview:
-Air Officer
-Target Intel Officer
-Civil Affairs Officer
-Future Ops Officer
-Current Ops Officer
-MEF Force Fires Officer/Fire Support Coordinator
-Naval Gunfire
-NBC Defense Officer
-Psy Ops Officer
-Visual Info Officer
-Air Control/Antiair Warfare Officer
-Assault Amphibian Officer
-Artillery Officer
-Aviation Safety Officer
J/G/S-3
Operations and Training
-training, plans, operations, orders and organization.
-At MEF/MARFOR level, shares planning responsibility with G-5.
J/G/S-4
Officers under purview:
-Supply Officer
-Dental Officer
-Medical Officer
-Ordnance Officer
-Embarkation Officer
-Engineer
-Fiscal Officer
-Food Service Officer
-Ground Safety Officer
-Landing Support Officer
-Maritime Management Officer
-Motor Transport Officer
-Transportation Officer
J/G/S-4
Logistics
-Transportation, Health Services, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply, Services Support
J/G-5
Planning
-long-range, future planning and joint planning
-liaison with higher elements
-support planning for current ops
-Contingency planning
-Trains on JOPES
J/G/S-6
Communications and Info Systems
J/G-7
Inspector and Safety
-Ensures compliance with regulations, directives and orders.
-Conducts inspections and investigations as directed by the Commander.
-Coordinates follow on action.
Special Staff Officers under Aviation Logistics Officer
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C/S: Chief of Staff
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Special Staff under C/S
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Chaplain
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Surgeon
-Responsible to the Commanding General and functions under the staff cognizance of the C/S, G-4 with respect to medical and medical service matters.
PAO: Public Affairs Officer
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Comptroller
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SJA: Staff Judge Advocate
-Responsible for assisting the commander in the administration of military justice and the processing of legal matters. In units not authorized an ...,these duties are performed by the legal officer.