FMF Officer 109 - Amphibious Operations well answered graded A+

FMF Officer 109 - Amphibious Operations109.1 Discuss the mission of Amphibious Task Force (ATF) - correct answer Mission is to conduct amphibious operations. Functions: CATF C2 of ship-to-shore movement; CATF responsible for land forces debarkation until termination of amphibious operations. Acronyms: ATF, ARG, ESG - correct answer ATF: Navy task organization LF: USMC or USA task organization ATF + LF = Amphibious forces Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)= Ships carrying embarked LF Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) = ARG + supporting/protecting surface ship, Mine swipers, etc. 109.2 Discuss phases of amphibious operations - correct answer Planning -> Embarkation -> Rehearsal -> Movement -> Action Planning - correct answer Starts with issue of initiating directive and ends with embarkation of landing force. Planning should be continuous throughout operation. Embarkation - correct answer Begins with landing force, equipments, and supplies embark on shipping. Organization should be flexible to adapt to evolving understanding of enemy situation and conditions on beach. Rehearsal - correct answer Forces rehearse prospective operation to test adequacy of plans, timing, and combat readiness; Ensure familiarization with plan; provide opportunity to refine plan; verify communications for reliability, security, and redundancy. Movement - correct answer Elements of ARG/ESG move from point of embarkation to operational area. Ends when elements arrive at assigned positions. Action - correct answer Decisive action phase starts when forces are in position. Ends with mission complete. Amphibious Assault - correct answer Establishment of LF on hostile or potentially hostile shore. Demonstration - correct answer Intended to confuse the enemy as to time, place, or strength of main operation. Feint - correct answer An offensive action involving contact with adversary for purpose of deceiving enemy as to location or time of main offensive. Raid - correct answer Swift incursion into or temporary occupation of objective followed by planned withdrawal. 109.4 Discuss Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF) and Commander Landing Force (CLF) relationship - correct answer LF - USMC task organization ATF - Navy task organization Command relationship based on mission, nature, duration of operation, force and C2 capabilities, and operational environment. Complementary support relationship established between commanders. CATF full responsibility once LF embarked. CLF assumes control once LF CP established. LCC - correct answer Amphibious Command Ship Purpose built for surface, subsurface, and air Command and Control for task forces with command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) platform. LCC 19 USS Blue Ridge, Yokosuka LCC 20 USS Mount Whitney Italy LHA - correct answer Landing Helo Assault Tarawa Class (well Deck)