CNATRAINST 1543.5C
26 November 2002
CURRICULUM OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 4.16:
Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) Program
Contact Periods:
3.0 Classroom
Media:
Lecture with handouts
Security Classification:
Unclassified
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
4.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction, the student
will describe the regulations, requirements, and
responsibilities for conventional weapons handling
ashore.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
16.4.1
Name the individual that is ultimately responsible for
the Deployment of an MPF.
16.4.2
Name the officer that serves as the principal military
advisor to the National Command Authority.
16.4.3
List the elements that comprise an MPF.
16.4.4
16.4.5
List the elements of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force
(MAGTF).
16.4.6
State what support is provided to the MAGTF by the
Combat Services Support Element.
16.4.7
16.4.8
State the location and the frequency each Maritime
Prepositioning Ship Squadron undergoes a maintenance
cycle.
16.4.9
State the method the supported/supporting CINC's plan
the movement and/or transportation of forces
participating in an MPF.
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