CNATRAINST 1543.7A
3 August 2001
CURRICULUM OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 7.1:
Marine Air/Ground Task Force Operations
Contact Periods:
3.0
Classroom
Media:
Lecture with handouts
Security Classification:
Unclassified
Terminal Objective:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
7.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction, the student
will demonstrate knowledge of the concept of the Marine
Air/Ground Task Force and the organization, mission and
utilization of Marine aviation in the combined arms war
fighting doctrine.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
1.7.1
State what document establishes the operational
foundation for organizing, manning, equipping, and
training personnel and develops doctrine and operational
techniques for Marine Air/Ground Task Forces (MAGTF) of
the Fleet Marine Forces (FMF).
1.7.2
Identify the section of the U.S. Code that defines the
Marine Corps role in national defense.
1.7.3
State the three levels of conflict in which the MAGTF
would be used.
1.7.4
Describe the role of Marine aviation in support of the
MAGTF in the various levels of conflict.
1.7.5
List the six functional areas in which Marine aviation
tasks are used by the MAGTF commanders to accomplish his
mission.
1.7.6
Describe the various types of Forward Operating Bases
(FOB) that the Marine Air Combat Element (ACE) might
operate from in support of the MAGTF.
1.7.7
Identify the organization that provides aviation
Logistics support to the ACE in support of the MAGTF.
1.7.8
Describe the concept and functions of the Advanced Base
Functional Component (ABFC) system in the planning of
advanced bases and airfields.
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