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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

WASHINGTON, DC 20380-1775

FOREWORD 21 Nov 2011

A maritime prepositioning force (MPF) operation is the rapid deployment and assemblyof a Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) in a secure area using intertheater airlift andforward-deployed maritime prepositioning ships.

An MPF operation is a mission-tailored, strategic deployment option that is global innature, naval in character, and suitable for various employment scenarios. Maritime prep-ositioning provides a combatant commander with deployment flexibility and an increasedcapability to respond rapidly to a crisis or contingency with a credible force. The essentialpurpose of an MPF operation is to establish a MAGTF that is fully prepared to execute anemployment mission.

Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-32/Navy Tactics, Techniques, andProcedures (NTTP) 3-02.3M, Maritime Prepositioning Force Operations, provides doc-trine, tactics, techniques, and procedures to plan and execute an MPF operation. It isintended for Marine Corps and Navy commanders, their staffs, and other Service com-manders and staffs. This publication supersedes MCWP 3-32/NTTP 3-02.3M, MaritimePrepositioning Force Operations, dated February 2004.

Reviewed and approved this date.

BY DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

C.K. CARODINERear Admiral, U.S. Navy

Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command

BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

RICHARD P. MILLSLieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps

Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

z Chapter 5, Planning, provides additional detail on deliberate planning. z Chapter 10, Force Protection, incorporates Navy organizational and func-

tional changes; e.g., maritime expeditionary security force (MESF)/squadron.z Chapter 14, Automated Information Systems/Automatic Identification Tech-

nology Support, provides updates on automated information systems/auto-mated identification technology support (AIS/AIT): Ordnance Information System-Marine Corps (OIS-MC) replaced the retail

ordnance logistics management system (ROLMS). Joint force requirements generator II (JFRG II) replaced Marine air-ground

task force II (MAGTF II) for force planning and execution. Integrated computerized deployment system (ICODES) replaced comput-

er-aided embarkation management system for ship load planning. Detail added for barcode and radio frequency identification marking and

scanning.z Chapter 15, Transformation, removed substantive changes to MPF (future)

program and transition concepts.z Unit names/types:

Logistics combat element (LCE) and combat logistics company (CLC) re-placed combat service support element (CSSE) and combat service supportdetachment (CSSD), as appropriate.

Expeditionary medical facility (EMF) replaced fleet hospital (FH). Navy cargo handling battalion (NCHB) replaced Navy cargo handling and

port group (NAVCHAPGRU). Marine logistics group (MLG) replaced force service support group (FSSG). Changed force movement control center (FMCC) to MAGTF deployment

and distribution operations center (MDDOC). Changed logistics and movement control center (LMCC) to MAGTF

movement control center (MMCC).z Acronyms:

Dropped all uses of C4I and C3, and deconstructed the use to describe thespecific component being discussed, per JP 6-0, Joint CommunicationsSystem.

Aligned the use of concept plan (CONPLAN), contingency, and crisis ac-tion planning (CAP) in accordance with JP 5-0, Joint Operation Planning.

z Appendix N, MPSRON Capabilities and Characteristics: Deleted all data related to Maersk class vessels Added data for Watson class large, medium speed, roll-on/roll-off (LMSR)

shipsUSNS Sisler and USNS Dahl. z Updated the notional table of organization and table of equipment located in

the various appendices to reflect current Marine Corps structure.

MCWP 3-32/NTTP3-02.3M,MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE OPERATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Fundamentals of the Maritime Prepositioning ForceMaritime Prepositioning Force Concept...................................................................................... 1-1The Initiating Directive................................................................................................................ 1-2Forward Presence and Crisis Response ....................................................................................... 1-2Establishment of the Maritime Prepositioning Force MAGTF Ashore ...................................... 1-4National Military Strategy ........................................................................................................... 1-4Rapid Response............................................................................................................................ 1-4Flexible Command Relationships ................................................................................................ 1-5Sustainment of the Maritime Prepositioning Force ..................................................................... 1-5Phases of Maritime Prepositioning Force Operations ................................................................ 1-5

Planning ............................................................................................................................... 1-5Marshalling .......................................................................................................................... 1-5Movement ............................................................................................................................ 1-5Arrival and Assembly .......................................................................................................... 1-5Reconstitution ...................................................................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2. Maritime Prepositioning Force AuthoritiesThe President or Secretary of Defense......................................................................................... 2-1Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff .......................................................................................... 2-1Military Services.......................................................................................................................... 2-1Combatant Commanders.............................................................................................................. 2-1

Supported Combatant Commander...................................................................................... 2-2Supporting Combatant Commander .................................................................................... 2-2

Joint Force Commander............................................................................................................... 2-2Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command.................................................................... 2-3Commanders, Marine Corps Forces ............................................................................................ 2-3Commander, Military Sealift Command ..................................................................................... 2-3Joint Force Maritime Component Commander ........................................................................... 2-3Navy Expeditionary Combat Command...................................................................................... 2-3Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command........................................................................ 2-4Operational Commanders ............................................................................................................ 2-4

Commanding General, Marine Expeditionary Force........................................................... 2-4Numbered Fleet Commanders ............................................................................................. 2-5

Supporting Organizations ........................................................................................................... 2-5

Chapter 3. Command RelationshipsMaritime Prepositioning Force MAGTF ..................................................................................... 3-2

MAGTF Elements................................................................................................................ 3-2Naval Construction Element ................................................................................................ 3-2Naval Construction Regiment.............................................................................................. 3-3Naval Mobile Construction Battalion .................................................................................. 3-3Underwater Construction Team........................................................................................... 3-3

MAGTF Commander................................................................................................................... 3-3Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Force .............................................................................. 3-4Naval Beach Group...................................................................................................................... 3-4Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron .............................................................. 3-4Commander, Navy Support Element ........................................................................................... 3-5Commander, Maritime Expeditionary Security Force................................................................. 3-5Commanding Officer, Expeditionary Medical Facility ............................................................... 3-5Establishing Supported and Supporting Roles............................................................................. 3-6

Planning Phase ..................................................................................................................... 3-6Marshalling Phase................................................................................................................ 3-6Movement Phase.................................................................................................................. 3-7Arrival and Assembly Phase................................................................................................ 3-7Reconstitution Phase............................................................................................................ 3-7

Chapter 4. Maritime Prepositioning Force ReadinessResponsibilities of Headquarters, Marine Corps ......................................................................... 4-1Responsibilities of the Commander, Marine Corps Logistics Command ...................................4-1Shipboard Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 4-2Responsibilities of the Commander, Marine Corps Forces ........................................................ 4-2Embarkation................................................................................................................................. 4-3Maritime Prepositioning Equipment and Supplies Property Control Procedures ....................... 4-3Unit Readiness ............................................................................................................................. 4-4

Deployment Postures ........................................................................................................... 4-4Standing Operating Procedures ........................................................................................... 4-5Exercises and Training......................................................................................................... 4-6

Readiness Reporting .................................................................................................................... 4-7Force Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 4-7

Chapter 5. Maritime Prepositioning Force PlanningConcurrent and Continuous Planning .......................................................................................... 5-1Development of Time-Phased Force Deployment Data .............................................................. 5-1Assessment of Prospective Arrival and Assembly Areas ............................................................ 5-2Refinement of Load Plans............................................................................................................ 5-3Plan Transition ............................................................................................................................. 5-3Execution Planning ...................................................................................................................... 5-3

Basic Decisions............................................................................................................................ 5-3Mission................................................................................................................................. 5-3Command Relationships ...................................................................................................... 5-4Concept of MAGTF Operations Ashore.............................................................................. 5-4Concept of Arrival and Assembly Operations ..................................................................... 5-4Concept of Deployment ....................................................................................................... 5-5Special Considerations and Control Measures .................................................................... 5-5Force Protection................................................................................................................... 5-5

Crisis Action and Deliberate Planning ........................................................................................ 5-5Situational Awareness.......................................................................................................... 5-6Planning ............................................................................................................................... 5-8Execution ............................................................................................................................. 5-9Deliberate Planning.............................................................................................................. 5-9Combatant Commander, Establishing Authority, and Service

Component Commanders Planning.......................................................................... 5-11Maritime Prepositioning Force Plans Developmental Hierarchy .............................................. 5-12 The MAGTF Employment Plan ................................................................................................ 5-12Arrival and Assembly Plan ........................................................................................................ 5-12

Arrival and Assembly Plan Format and Enclosures .......................................................... 5-14Offload Planning................................................................................................................ 5-14Transition to Employment ................................................................................................. 5-18Disposition of Maritime Prepositioning Force Components ............................................. 5-18

Deployment Plan........................................................................................................................ 5-19Specific Planning Days and Deployment Dates ................................................................ 5-19Initial Planning................................................................................................................... 5-19Plan Development.............................................................................................................. 5-19Marshalling Plan ................................................................................................................ 5-20Air Movement Plan............................................................................................................ 5-20Sea Movement Plan ........................................................................................................... 5-22Flight Ferry Plan ................................................................................................................ 5-22Deployment Command and Control Measures.................................................................. 5-22Survey, Liaison, and Reconnaissance Party and Offload

Preparation Party Deployment................................................................................... 5-23Time-Phased Force Deployment Data Update and Closure Estimates.............................. 5-23

Maritime Prepositioning Equipment and Supplies Distribution Plan........................................ 5-23Personnel............................................................................................................................ 5-23Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 5-24Container Operations Terminal Lot ................................................................................... 5-24Maritime Prepositioning Equipment and Supplies Accountability ................................... 5-24

Sustainment Plan........................................................................................................................ 5-24Reconstitution Plan .................................................................................................................... 5-25Redeployment Plan .................................................................................................................... 5-25

Chapter 6. Marshalling and MovementMarshalling .................................................................................................................................. 6-1Sea Movement Group and Air Movement Group ....................................................................... 6-1

Sea Movement Group Elements .......................................................................................... 6-1Air Movement Group Elements .......................................................................................... 6-2

Movement Control Organizations ............................................................................................... 6-3MAGTF Deployment and Distribution Operations Center ................................................. 6-3MAGTF Movement Control Center .................................................................................... 6-3Departure Airfield Control Group ....................................................................................... 6-4Arrival Airfield Control Group............................................................................................ 6-4Airlift Liaison Element ........................................................................................................ 6-4Sealift Liaison Element........................................................................................................ 6-5Unit Movement Control Center ........................................................................................... 6-5En Route Movement Control Center ................................................................................... 6-5Tactical Airlift Control Element .......................................................................................... 6-5Host Base/Stations ............................................................................................................... 6-6Ports of Embarkation ........................................................................................................... 6-6

Chapter 7. Arrival and AssemblyResponsibilities of the MAGTF Commander .............................................................................. 7-1Commencement and Disestablishment ........................................................................................ 7-1Arrival and Assembly Plan .......................................................................................................... 7-1Survey, Liaison, and Reconnaissance Party ................................................................................ 7-1MAGTF Offload Liaison Team................................................................................................... 7-2Technical Assistance and Advisory Team................................................................................... 7-2Offload Preparation Party ............................................................................................................ 7-2

Organization ........................................................................................................................ 7-2Tasks .................................................................................................................................... 7-3Disestablishment .................................................................................................................. 7-3

Arrival and Assembly Organizations........................................................................................... 7-3Arrival and Assembly Operations Group ............................................................................ 7-3Arrival and Assembly Operations Element ......................................................................... 7-4Airfield Coordination Officer .............................................................................................. 7-4Landing Force Support Party ............................................................................................... 7-4

Ship-to-Shore Movement............................................................................................................. 7-7Port Operations ............................................................................................................................ 7-7

Port Area .............................................................................................................................. 7-7Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants and Ammunition .............................................................. 7-8Port Authority ...................................................................................................................... 7-8

Beach Operations ......................................................................................................................... 7-8Arrival Airfield Operations.......................................................................................................... 7-8Maritime Prepositioning Equipment and Supplies Distribution.................................................. 7-9Force Standup .............................................................................................................................. 7-9

Chapter 8. ReconstitutionSection I. A Total ProcessPhase IPlanning........................................................................................................................ 8-2

Stage IPredeployment ...................................................................................................... 8-2Stage IIPost-Employment ................................................................................................ 8-2Stage IIITransition to Execution ..................................................................................... 8-4

Phase IIExecution .................................................................................................................... 8-4Stage IOutside Continental United States (In Theater) ................................................... 8-5Stage IIContinental United States (Blount Island Command)......................................... 8-5

Section II. Participants and ResponsibilitiesHeadquarters, Marine Corps ........................................................................................................ 8-6

Operations Division ............................................................................................................. 8-6Logistics Branch .................................................................................................................. 8-6Aviation Logistics Branch ................................................................................................... 8-6Programs and Resources Directorate ................................................................................... 8-6

Chief Naval Operations ............................................................................................................... 8-6Ordnance Programs and Policy Branch and Head Budget and Legislation................................. 8-7Marine Corps Forces or Navy Forces Designated to Conduct In Theater Reconstitution........... 8-7

Supporting Marine Corps Forces/Navy Forces and Commands ......................................... 8-8Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Staff ................................................................... 8-8

Supporting Establishment ............................................................................................................ 8-8Marine Corps Logistics Command/Blount Island Command.............................................. 8-8Marine Corps Systems Command ....................................................................................... 8-9Naval Operational Logistics Support Center of the

Naval Supply Systems Command................................................................................ 8-9Military Sealift Command Prepositioning Program Manager 3 .......................................... 8-9Naval Air Systems Command.............................................................................................. 8-9Naval Facilities Engineering Command ............................................................................ 8-10Expeditionary Medical Facility Program Office ............................................................... 8-10Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, SC ........................................................................... 8-10

Section III. The Executive Coordination GroupReconstitution Liaison Support Team ........................................................ .............................. 8-12Plans and Attainment Group....................................................................... .............................. 8-13

Readiness Reporting Cell................................................................................................... 8-14Plans/Data Cell .................................................................................................................. 8-15Class V(W) Ammunition Cell ........................................................................................... 8-15Health Service Support Cell .............................................................................................. 8-15Sourcing, Sustainment, and Disposition Cell ................................................................... 8-15Advocates........................................................................................................................... 8-16

Operational Planning Team ....................................................................................................... 8-16Aviation Working Group ........................................................................................................... 8-16

Aviation Ground Support Equipment (Aviation Subcell) ................................................. 8-17Class V(A) Ammunition (Aviation Subcell) ..................................................................... 8-17Expeditionary Airfield (Aviation Subcell) ........................................................................ 8-17

Navy Group................................................................................................................................ 8-17Expeditionary Medical Facility Program (Navy Subcell) ................................................. 8-17Naval Construction Force (Navy Subcell)......................................................................... 8-17Navy Support Element (Navy Subcell) ............................................................................. 8-18

Fiscal Cell .................................................................................................................................. 8-19Section IV. Execution Organizations and FunctionsMarine Corps Forces.................................................................................................................. 8-20Reconstitution Letter of Instruction ........................................................................................... 8-20Host Nation Support .................................................................................................................. 8-20Staging Area .............................................................................................................................. 8-20Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 8-21Waste Management.................................................................................................................... 8-21Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Force ............................................................................ 8-22Reconstitution Special Purpose MAGTF/Logistics Combat Element....................................... 8-22Technical Assistance and Advisory Team................................................................................. 8-23Section V. Planning GuidancePrioritization .............................................................................................................................. 8-24Deferred Reconstitution ............................................................................................................. 8-24Headquarters, Marine Corps Operations Division..................................................................... 8-24Planning Goals ........................................................................................................................... 8-24Unit and Personnel Requirements.............................................................................................. 8-24Funding Availability and Requirements .................................................................................... 8-25Guidelines for Maritime Prepositioned Equipment/Supplies .................................................... 8-25

Custody .............................................................................................................................. 8-25Hazardous Materials .......................................................................................................... 8-26Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 8-26Selective Interchange ......................................................................................................... 8-26Navy Equipment and Supplies........................................................................................... 8-26Aviation Ground Support Equipment ................................................................................ 8-27Loading .............................................................................................................................. 8-27Containers .......................................................................................................................... 8-27

Force Protection......................................................................................................................... 8-27Section VI. Washdown and InspectionsEstablishing Site Criteria ........................................................................................................... 8-30Selecting Washracks .................................................................................................................. 8-31Cleaning and Inspection Procedures.......................................................................................... 8-31Preparing Vehicles for US Department of Agriculture Inspection............................................ 8-32

Chapter 9. Maritime Prepositioning Force Maintenance CycleMaritime Prepositioning Force Tailoring Process ....................................................................... 9-1Dry Dock Requirement ................................................................................................................ 9-2Maritime Prepositioning Force Maintenance Cycle Sites .......................................................... 9-2Key Coordination Commands and Activities .............................................................................. 9-2

Supported Commands.......................................................................................................... 9-2Supporting Commands ........................................................................................................ 9-2

Other Commands and Activities.......................................................................................... 9-2Maritime Prepositioning Equipment and Supplies Continuum ................................................... 9-3

Acquisition Phase ................................................................................................................ 9-3Supply Phase........................................................................................................................ 9-4Maritime Prepositioning Force Maintenance Cycle Phase.................................................. 9-4Afloat Phase ......................................................................................................................... 9-4

Maritime Prepositioning Force Maintenance Cycle Planning Documents.................................. 9-4Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Spreadload Plan (by Ship) ................................. 9-4Major Subordinate Element Plan ......................................................................................... 9-5Master Plan .......................................................................................................................... 9-5Capability and Habitability Sets Plans................................................................................. 9-5Container Plan...................................................................................................................... 9-5Mobile Load Plan................................................................................................................. 9-5Square Load Plan ................................................................................................................. 9-5Association Plan .................................................................................................................. 9-5Armory Plan......................................................................................................................... 9-5Battery Plan.......................................................................................................................... 9-5Ammunition (Class V) Plan................................................................................................. 9-5Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (Class III) Plan ................................................................. 9-6Meals, Ready to Eat (Class I) Plan ...................................................................................... 9-6Repair Part (Class IX) Plan.................................................................................................. 9-6Stock List-3 Table of Authorized Material Control Number Plan ...................................... 9-6Communications and Information Systems and Offload Preparation Party Plans .............. 9-6End of Ship and End of Maritime Prepositioning Force Maintenance Cycle Reports ........ 9-6

Readiness Acceptance Checks Team........................................................................................... 9-6Operational Planning ........................................................................................................... 9-7Predeployment Training and Team Responsibilities ........................................................... 9-7

Maritime Prepositioning Ship Loading........................................................................................ 9-8Maritime Prepositioning Force Utility Boat and Lighterage ............................................... 9-8Lighterage, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, and Amphibious Assault Vehicles .................. 9-8Rough Terrain Container Handlers...................................................................................... 9-8

Navy Support Element................................................................................................................. 9-9Ground Transportation and Throughput Equipment ................................................................... 9-9Maritime Prepositioning Force Marine Expeditionary Unit Equipment List .............................. 9-9Commanders Warfighting Priorities......................................................................................... 9-10Critical Path Analysis During Execution Planning.................................................................... 9-10MAGTF Operational Standup Time .......................................................................................... 9-11

Improvement of Force Closure Times ............................................................................... 9-11Spreadload Concept ........................................................................................................... 9-11Trim, Stress and Stability................................................................................................... 9-11

Load Lines ................................................................................................................................. 9-12Bunkering Plan .................................................................................................................. 9-12International Conventions.................................................................................................. 9-12Classification ..................................................................................................................... 9-12Enforcement....................................................................................................................... 9-12

Capability and Habitability Sets ................................................................................................ 9-12

Food Services Capability Set ............................................................................................. 9-12Habitability Set .................................................................................................................. 9-13Health Service Support Capability Set .............................................................................. 9-13Fuel Capability Set............................................................................................................. 9-13Electrical Distribution Capability Set ................................................................................ 9-13Security Capability Set ...................................................................................................... 9-13Water Capability Set .......................................................................................................... 9-13Naval Cargo Handling Battalion Capability Set................................................................ 9-13Naval Beach Group Capability Set .................................................................................... 9-13

Ammunition Load Planning....................................................................................................... 9-13Compatibility ..................................................................................................................... 9-13Fueled Principal End Items................................................................................................ 9-13Weather Deck Stowage...................................................................................................... 9-13Deck Strength .................................................................................................................... 9-14Maritime Prepositioning Force Marine Expeditionary Unit Ammunition ........................ 9-14

Chapter 10. Force ProtectionForce Protection Planning.......................................................................................................... 10-1

Situational Awareness........................................................................................................ 10-1Force Protection Assessment ............................................................................................. 10-2Survey, Liaison, and Reconnaissance Party ...................................................................... 10-2

Force Protection During Maritime Prepositioning Force Operations Phases............................ 10-2Marshalling and Movement Phases ................................................................................... 10-2Arrival and Assembly Phase.............................................................................................. 10-3Reconstitution Phase.......................................................................................................... 10-4

Security Support by Navy Support Elements ............................................................................ 10-5Maritime Expeditionary Security Force ............................................................................ 10-5Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron ...................................................................... 10-5Defensive Capabilities of the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force ............................. 10-5

Force Protection Command and Control ................................................................................... 10-6Maritime Prepositioning Force In-Stream Offload............................................................ 10-6Security Control Centers.................................................................................................... 10-6Assignment of Seaward Security Officer and Boat Control.............................................. 10-9Assignment of Landward Security Officer ........................................................................ 10-9

Force Protection Execution ..................................................................................................... 10-10Seaward Security ............................................................................................................. 10-10Landward Security ........................................................................................................... 10-14Air Security...................................................................................................................... 10-16

Communication Architecture................................................................................................... 10-16Navy Support Element Defensive Communications Nets ............................................... 10-16Security Force Nets.......................................................................................................... 10-16

Chapter 11. IntelligenceWeather Conditions and Key Infrastructure .............................................................................. 11-1Task Organization and Deployment Phasing............................................................................. 11-1

Command and Control............................................................................................................... 11-1Required Intelligence Capabilities............................................................................................. 11-1Intelligence Requirements ......................................................................................................... 11-2Command Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 11-2

Responsibilities of the Establishing Authority ................................................................. 11-2Responsibilities of the MAGTF Commander ................................................................... 11-3Responsibilities of the Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Force................................ 11-3Responsibilities of the Commander, Naval Support Element and Commander, Maritime

Prepositioning Ships Squadron ..................................................................................... 11-3Responsibilities of Other Force Commanders ................................................................... 11-3

Examples of Supporting Intelligence Agencies and Organizations........................................... 11-3

Chapter 12. The Communications PlanContent of the Communications Plan ........................................................................................ 12-1Planning Factors ........................................................................................................................ 12-1Command Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 12-2

Responsibilities of the Establishing Authority ................................................................. 12-2Responsibilities of the MAGTF Commander .................................................................... 12-2Responsibilities of the Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Force................................ 12-2Responsibilities of the Commander, Naval Support Element ........................................... 12-2Responsibilities of the Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron ............... 12-3Responsibilities of the Force Protection Officer................................................................ 12-3

Communications Planning by Phase of Operation .................................................................... 12-3Planning Phase ................................................................................................................... 12-3Marshalling Phase.............................................................................................................. 12-3Movement Phase................................................................................................................ 12-4Arrival and Assembly Phase.............................................................................................. 12-4Reconstitution Phase.......................................................................................................... 12-5

Chapter 13. Logistic PlanningThe Objective and the Planning Continuum.............................................................................. 13-1Using Existing Facilities ............................................................................................................ 13-1

Beaches .............................................................................................................................. 13-1Ports ................................................................................................................................... 13-2Arrival Airfields................................................................................................................. 13-2Tactical Airfields ............................................................................................................... 13-2Intratheater Transportation Network ................................................................................. 13-3

Sequencing the Fly-In Echelon.................................................................................................. 13-3Aviation Logistics Support Ship................................................................................................ 13-3Host Nation Support .................................................................................................................. 13-4

Standardization ................................................................................................................. 13-4Host Nation Support Developed by Service Teams .......................................................... 13-4Advance Liaison Officers .................................................................................................. 13-4

Inter-Service Support Agreements ............................................................................................ 13-4Acquisition Cross-Servicing Agreements and Implementing Agreements ............................... 13-5

Contingency Contracting ........................................................................................................... 13-5Supply ........................................................................................................................................ 13-5

Class ISubsistence.......................................................................................................... 13-5Class IIClothing, Individual Equipment, Tools, and Administrative Supplies ............. 13-6Class IIIPetroleum, Oils, and Lubricants....................................................................... 13-6Class IVConstruction Material ...................................................................................... 13-6Class VAmmunition ...................................................................................................... 13-6Class VIPersonal Demand Items ................................................................................... 13-6Class VIIMajor End Items ............................................................................................. 13-7Class VIIIMedical Materials.......................................................................................... 13-7Class IXRepair Parts ...................................................................................................... 13-7Class XMaterials for Nonmilitary Programs ................................................................. 13-7

Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 13-7Deployment and Distribution..................................................................................................... 13-8General Engineering .................................................................................................................. 13-8Health Services .......................................................................................................................... 13-8Services ...................................................................................................................................... 13-8Washdown and Agricultural Inspection .................................................................................... 13-9Packing, Packaging, and Preservation ....................................................................................... 13-9Trash and Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................. 13-9Commercial Line Haul Support ................................................................................................. 13-9Equipment Issue and Return ...................................................................................................... 13-9

Issue Procedures ................................................................................................................ 13-9Frustrated Maritime Prepositioning Equipment and Supplies ..................................... 13-10Excess Maritime Prepositioning Equipment and Supplies Lots ..................................... 13-10Return Procedures............................................................................................................ 13-10

Medical Credentials ................................................................................................................. 13-10Responsibilities of Higher Authority ....................................................................................... 13-11

Responsibilities of the MAGTF Commander ................................................................. 13-11Responsibilities of the Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Force.............................. 13-11Responsibilities of the Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron ............ 13-11Responsibilities for Maritime Prepositioning Ship Billeting........................................... 13-11

Maritime Prepositioning Force MAGTF Combat Service Support Area Site......................... 13-11Aviation Support and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 13-12

Prepositioned ................................................................................................................... 13-12Flight Ferry ...................................................................................................................... 13-12Upon Arrival and Offload of Maritime Prepositioning Ships ......................................... 13-12Maintenance Facilities ..................................................................................................... 13-13Expeditionary Airfield Equipment................................................................................... 13-13Fully Operational Ready Status ....................................................................................... 13-13

Chapter 14. Automated Information Systems/Automatic Identification Technology SupportAutomated Information Systems Support.................................................................................. 14-1

Automated Air Load Planning System .............................................................................. 14-1Asset Tracking Logistics and Supply System.................................................................... 14-1Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support.................................................................... 14-2

Global Air Transportation Execution System.................................................................... 14-2Global Command and Control System .............................................................................. 14-2Integrated Data Environment/Global Transportation Network Convergence ................... 14-2Joint Operations Planning and Execution System ............................................................ 14-3Marine Corps Prepositioning Information Center ............................................................. 14-3Marine Air-Ground Task Force Data Library.................................................................... 14-3Radio FrequencyIn-Transit Visibility .............................................................................. 14-3Ordnance Information System-Marine Corps.................................................................... 14-4Worldwide Port System ..................................................................................................... 14-4

Automated Identification Technology ....................................................................................... 14-4Automated Identification Technology Media.................................................................... 14-4Automated Identification Technology Hardware .............................................................. 14-8Software Supporting Automated Identification Technology............................................. 14-9

Planning ................................................................................................................................... 14-10Maintenance Cycle .......................................................................................................... 14-10Force Deployment, Planning, and Execution .................................................................. 14-10Arrival and Assembly Operations.................................................................................... 14-10Regeneration, Reconstitution, and Redeployment........................................................... 14-10

Implementation of Passive Radio Frequency Identification.................................................... 14-10

AppendicesA Sample Maritime Prepositioning Force Operation Initiating Directive......................... A-1B The Operation Order Format ...........................................................................................B-1C Sample Outline of an Arrival and Assembly Plan ...........................................................C-1D Commanders Checklist.................................................................................................. D-1E MAGTF Deployment Checklists .....................................................................................E-1F Naval Maritime Prepositioning Force Checklist ............................................................. F-1G Host Nation Support Checklist ....................................................................................... G-1H Survey, Liaison, and Reconnaissance Party Checklist ................................................... H-1I Offload Preparation Party Checklist ................................................................................. I-1J Debarkation Team Offload Checklist ...............................................................................J-1K Airfield Coordination Officer Arrival and

Assembly Airfield Site Survey Checklist ....................................................................... K-1L Beach and Port Operations Requirements .......................................................................L-1M Counterintelligence Survey and Security Checklist .......................................................M-1N Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Capabilities and Characteristics ................... N-1O Notional Tables of Organization for Maritime Prepositioning Force Elements............. O-1P Survey, Liaison, and Reconnaissance Party Report Format ............................................ P-1Q Example Offload Preparation Party Situation Report Message Format ......................... Q-1R Example Daily Situation Report Message Format ..........................................................R-1S Headquarters Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Force Reconstitution Planning

Guidance Message Format............................................................................................... S-1T Notional Tables of Organization and

Tables of Equipment for Reconstitution..........................................................................T-1U Example of an Establishment and Deployment of the Maritime Prepositioning Force

Reconstitution Liaison Support Team Message ............................................................. U-1

V Reconstitution Liaison Support Team Support and Notional Table of Organization and Table of Equipment.................................................................................................. V-1

W Force Protection Plan Format ........................................................................................ W-1

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CHAPTER 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF THE

MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE

A maritime prepositioning force (MPF) operationincludes the airlift of Marine air-ground taskforce (MAGTF) and Navy elements, the Navysuppo r t e l emen t (NSE) , and mar i t imeexpeditionary security force (MESF) units withselected equipment into an arrival and assemblyarea (AAA) to join with equipment and suppliesthat are carried aboard maritime prepositioningships (MPSs). Maritime prepositioning provides acombatant commander (CCDR) with deploymentflexibility and an increased capability to respondrapidly to a crisis or contingency with a credibleforce. An MPF operation may consist of one shipinteracting with a forward-deployed Marineexpedi t ionary uni t (MEU) or a mar i t imeprepositioning ships squadron (MPSRON) and aMarine expeditionary brigade (MEB) fly-inechelon (FIE). An MPF operation may alsoconsist of a Marine expeditionary force (MEF)interacting with all three MPSRONs.

The MPF is one component of the rapid responsecapability triad, which also includes the globalresponse force and forward-deployed amphibi-ous forces. Each triad component can be usedseparately or integrated to further enhance aCCDRs options. An MPF operation is an econ-omy of force measure that allows deployment ofan appropriate force if a crisis arises. The MPFoffers an augmentation capability for amphibiousoperations, but it is not a substitute due to aninherent lack of forcible entry capability. AnMPF operation provides a method to rapidly aug-ment a forward-deployed MAGTF; an ongoingamphibious operation; or another joint, multina-tional, or combined force operation.

Maritime Prepositioning Force Concept

An MPF operation extends from marshallingthrough arrival and assembly of the MAGTF toreconstitution of the MPF. The geographic reachof the operation may vary, but the MPF is inher-ently a strategic or intertheater capability. Theexecution of an MPF operation involves the fol-lowing entities:

z Supporting forces, such as the United StatesTransportation Command (USTRANSCOM),specifically, the Surface Deployment and Dis-tribution Command (SDDC) or the Air Mobil-ity Command (AMC).

z The host nation and supported/supportingCCDRs organizations.

z Other deployment support agencies that the sit-uation may demand.

While an MPF operation is conceptually simple,strategic dimensions, number of major commandsinvolved as the force transits between theatersand CCDRs, and intricacies of the Joint Opera-tion Planning and Execution System (JOPES)make the operation extremely complex. The over-lap of phases and geographic separations placesheavy demands on command elements.

The scope of the operation may require activat-ing Navy Reserve Component forces to conductthe offload and Marine Corps Reserve Compo-nent forces to conduct civil affairs and MAGTFoperations. Conflicting demands of deploymentand employment will dictate a dynamic planningprocess that must remain responsive to the cur-rent situation. Operational planning must begin

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with a risk/threat assessment to determine if anMPF operation is the appropriate force deploy-ment option. Some planning factors are deter-mined late in the decisionmaking process becauseof the remoteness of the deployment area anduncertainty of the situation. Subsequent opera-tions will impact significantly on execution plan-ning. Commanders must visualize their conceptof operations (CONOPS) ashore to determinetheir arrival and assembly plans, which thendetermine their deployment plans.

The Initiating Directive

An MPF operation begins with the decision toemploy the MPF MAGTF. Typically, a CCDRas directed by the President or Secretary of De-fense (SecDef) and in coordination with theChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) andthe subordinate component commandersini-tiates an MPF operation and subsequent MAGTFoperations. An initiating directive (see app. A fora sample format) provides essential information.It is issued by and at the discretion of the esta-blishing authority, a common superior comman-der of the commander, maritime prepositioningforce (CMPF), and MPF MAGTF commander.

The CMPF, MPF MAGTF commander, and thecommander, Navy support element (CNSE) mustquickly determine the requirements and workwith higher headquarters (HHQ) to ensure suffi-cient information and guidance is provided forrapid and efficient execution. If an MPF opera-tion augments an amphibious operation, then theMPF mission and appropriate command relation-ship guidance is included in the amphibious oper-ation initiating directive.

Planning is continuous, but the execution phaseactually begins with the assignment of a specificmission. The arrival and assembly phase ter-minates when all prerequisites in the initiatingdirective are met and the MAGTF is establishedashore. The MAGTF is established ashore whenadequate equipment and supplies are offloaded

and issued to arriving units, the MAGTFscommand and control capabilities are established,and the MAGTF commander is ready to executethe mission.

The MAGTF commander will report missionreadiness to the establishing authority upon termi-nation of the arrival and assembly phase. Sub-sequent MAGTF operations ashore are separatefrom an MPF operation. After the MAGTFmission is completed, the MPFs focus shifts tothe reconstitution of maritime prepositioningequipment and supplies (MPE/S) aboard theaffected MPSRON.

If a separate initiating directive is not published,such as during crisis situations or if issued late inthe planning process, naval commanders involvedin MPF operations will have to act upon informa-tion given in alert, warning, or execution orders.From this information, an initiating directive maybe formulated and recommended to the establish-ing authority for approval and promulgation.These orders often do not contain detailed infor-mation specific to the MPF.

Forward Presence and Crisis Response

The naval force structure is developed from theNational Military Strategy (NMS). Two essentialtenets of the NMS are forward presence and crisisresponse. Forward presence is the reinforcementof US forward-deployed forces and multinationalpartners, while crisis response is the projection ofcombat power across the range of military opera-tions. Both are essential ingredients of the NMS.

Strategically based around the globe (see fig. 1-1),Navy forces (NAVFOR) can l ink-up withMPSRONs in an operational area in a matter ofdays. This capability demonstrates commitment,reinforces alliances, enhances regional stability,promotes US influence and access, and is espe-cially responsive to regional crises or naturaldisasters. The MPF is designed to respond inde-pendently or with other forces to a variety of

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regional crises. It provides a quick and credibleresponse to deter an escalation in hostilities orengage decisively if deterrence fails.

The two types of MPF operations are independentand augmentation. Independent operations arethose in which the MPF MAGTF becomes part ofa joint task force (JTF) that either involves noother Marine Corps forces (MARFOR) or supportsallies that are part of the JTF. The key identifier isthat the MPF MAGTF remains an independententity that is not subsumed into another MARFOR,although the MPF MAGTF commander may alsobe designated as the MARFOR commander in thearea of operations. See chapter 3 for morediscussion on independent operations.

Augmentation forces, as defined in Joint Publica-tion (JP) 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionaryof Military and Associated Terms, are forces to betransferred from a supporting CCDR to theoperational control (OPCON) or the combatantcommand (command authority) (COCOM) or ofa supported CCDR during the execution of an op-era t ion order (OPORD) approved by thePresident and SecDef. Augmentation operationsof the MPF are those during which the MPF

MAGTF supports an existing MARFOR oramphibious force.

The essential contribution of an MPF operation ismobility and flexibility, allowing a quick concen-tration of forces in a specific area. It permits rapiddeployment into secure areas where force intro-duction is unopposed and is expected to remain sothroughout the arrival and assembly phase. TheMPF enables MAGTF employment by

z Augmenting an amphibious deployment oroperation.

z Occupying or augmenting an advanced base. z Defending key chokepoints along the sea line

of communications (SLOC). z Establishing a blocking position for offensive

and defensive operations. z Reinforcing multinational partners with a cred-

ible force before hostilities. z Sustaining relations with multinational partners

by conducting routine exercises and opera-tions.

z Establishing a sizable force ashore to enableclosure of additional forces.

MPSRON-1

MPSRON-2

MPSRON-3

Strategic Chokepoints

Figure 1-1. Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron Operational Locations.

Note: Composition of the MPSRONs are forecasted to change pending programmatic considerations and decisions.

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z Deterring potential adversaries by positioningMPSs and alerting MARFOR and NAVFOR.

z Providing a rapid peacetime response in sup-port of foreign humanitarian assistance andcivil support.

z Providing economy of force through the reduc-tion of intertheater airlift requirements and thereduction or elimination of the need to employamphibious forces capable of forcible entry toa contingency that does not require such force.

z Augmenting fleet defense by providing tacticalair support from ashore.

Establishment of the Maritime Prepositioning Force MAGTF Ashore

The essential requirement for an MPF operationis a secure environment that allows for the arrivaland offload of ships, aircraft, joining personnel,and materials. To establish the MPF MAGTFashore, the following conditions are required:

z A secure environment from the initiation ofstrategic deployment through the completionof arrival and assembly.

z Adequate intertheater airlift and aerial tankersupport.

z Adequate offload forces, such as MAGTF andNSE.

z Sufficient airfield space for Marine Corps tac-tical aircraft, operational support airlift, AMCaircraft, and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF)operations and throughput capability to supportthe intended airflow.

z An ample port/beach area for timely offloadand throughput. The port must have sufficientwater depth, overhead clearance, and maneuverroom to admit MPSs. Beaches and ship-to-shore (STS) approaches must be evaluated forhydrographic support and swept for mines andother hazards.

z A suitable transportation network between theport/beach, airfields, and assembly areas topermit timely arrival and assembly of airliftedunits with sealifted equipment and supplies.

These networks may include railroads, bargetraffic, and pipelines.

z Adequate force protection capabilities to meetany potential threat in the AAA.

National Military Strategy

The MPF plays a key role in the NMS by provid-ing regional focus, force presence options, and anadaptive planning capability that allows it to tai-lor forces for a particular circumstance. Throughregional focus, each MPSRON and the forcesfrom the associated MEF can respond worldwide;however, they remain especially responsive to thetheaters that are designated as possible majoroperations and campaigns, crisis response andlimited contingency operations, or those sup-ported by operation plans (OPLANs) or contin-gency plans.

The purpose of this adaptive planning process isto provide leaders with a range of preplannedoptions to clearly demonstrate US resolve, deterpotential adversaries, and deploy and employforces to fight and win quickly and decisively. Asa military component of these options, the MPFprovides a CCDR with a wide range of capabili-ties to determine the size of the force for a partic-ular mission.

Force presence options exist because theMPSRONs are forward deployed and serve as anever-present reminder of US capability andresolve. When teamed with amphibious or otherforward-deployed NAVFOR, the MPF canenhance a force presence with potent, comple-mentary capabilities easily recognized by apotential adversary.

Rapid Response

The goal of an MPF operation is to establish aMAGTF ashore as rapidly as possible and for itto be fully operational within 10 days following

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the initial offload. Achieving this goal requirespositioning the MPF in areas of concern so thatthe chief constraint on force deployment is air-lift, not sealift closure.

Flexible Command Relationships

The establishing authority will promulgate com-mand and supporting/supported relationships.Relationships should be as consistent as possibleto ensure continuity and reduce potential confu-sion, but flexible enough to support all MPFphases and respond to new requirements.

Sustainment of the Maritime Prepositioning Force

Sustainment of the MAGTF comes from a combi-nation of prepositioned and airlifted materiel. AnMPF MEB is a capable force of Marines, Navy,and naval support personnel that, using a fullMPSRON, can be sustained for 30 days. TheMAGTF may be sustained ashore for a longer orshorter duration depending on the

z Size of the force. z Number of MPSRONs supporting that force. z Inclusion of an aviation logistics support ship

(T-AVB). z Follow-up shipping. z Length of the SLOCs. z Host nation support (HNS).

Phases of Maritime Prepositioning Force Operations

The five phases of MPF operations are planning,marshalling, movement, arrival and assembly,and reconstitution (see fig. 1-2, on page 1-6). Thephases are introduced in the following paragraphsand are amplified in chapters 5 through 8.

Planning

The planning phase begins upon receipt of thealert/warning order and is characterized by twoplanning methodologies: deliberate planning andcrisis action planning (CAP). See chapter 5 forplanning information. Deliberate planning isongoing, preparing for future, hypotheticalmilitary operations, while CAP is conducted torespond to present situations that might require aUS military response.

Marshalling

The marshalling phase (see chap. 6) begins withthe arrival of the first unit at a designated mar-shalling point and ends with the departure of thelast unit from a departure airfield. Units organizeand complete final preparations to deploy, includ-ing preparing personnel and equipment, movingto an aerial port of embarkation (APOE), stag-ing, and loading aboard aircraft.

Movement

The movement phase (see chap. 6) entails mov-ing forces by air and sea to the AAA. It beginsupon lift off of the first aircraft from the depar-ture airfield or when the first MPF ship transits tothe AAA. This phase ends when the last FIE air-craft arrives in the AAA and the last ship arrivesat the offload point.

Arrival and Assembly

The arrival and assembly phase (see chap. 7)begins with the arrival of the first MPF ship orfirst aircraft of the main body at the designatedAAA. This phase ends when adequate MPE/S areoffloaded and issued to awaiting units, commandand control is established, and the MAGTF com-mander reports that all essential MAGTF ele-ments of the MPF are combat ready. The arrivaland assembly phase includes the following steps:

z Prepare the AAA. z Receive MAGTF, Navy, and Coast Guard per-

sonnel and equipment at nearby airfields.

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z Coordinate the arrival and offload of equip-ment and supplies from MPSs.

z Issue MPE/S to arriving units. z Provide local force protection for arrival and

assembly. z Establish the MAGTFs combat capability

(force standup). z Prepare the MAGTF mission; for example,

move the MAGTF to the tactical assembly area(TAA) or the line of departure.

Reconstitution

During reconstitution, the MPSRON is methodi-cally restored to its original strength or proper-ties and to full mission capability. Reconstitutionis conducted as rapidly as possible after theMAGTF completes its mission (see chap. 8).Reconstitution also includes regeneration andreorganization operations.

Alert/warningorder

N-day

O-day

O+10RDD

MEF MAGTFcombat ready

C+30T-AVB and T-AH

arrive

Follow onsustainment

MainPlanning

Conference

MAGTF Operations

Reconstitution

CNO

RDDT-AH

commencementnotificationoffloadrequired delivery date hospital ship

Legend

PlanningPlanning

MarshallingMarshalling

MovementMovement

Arrival and AssemblyArrival and Assembly

Figure 1-2. Phases of MPF Operations.

CHAPTER 2 MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE AUTHORITIES

The President or Secretary of Defense

The President of the United States or the SecDefprovides guidance for MPF missions, which

z Provides a mission statement to the joint staff. z Directs augmentation of an amphibious

deployment or operation. z Provides general guidance/approval of rules of

engagement (ROE). z Considers requests for mobilization and activa-

tion of Reserve Components after consultingwith the joint staff and Service Chiefs.

z Directs support from other departments andagencies.

z Provides an initial decision to deploy oremploy forces.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

As the principal military advisor to the Presidentand SecDef, the CJCS provides comments andrecommendations on military options and forcesavailable, including MPF employment, as recom-mended by a CCDR. The CJCS

z Issues appropriate orders to CCDRs in accor-dance with the crisis action system/JOPES.

z Tasks and coordinates Services, subordinateDepartment of Defense (DOD) agencies, andappropriate unified commands, such asUSTRANSCOM.

z Recommends interdepartmental linkagesbetween operational forces and support agen-cies.

z Coordinates and provides ROE advice to thePresident or SecDef.

z Recommends the activation of Reserve Com-ponents to the President or SecDef as required,such as to augment MAGTF, NSE, and MESF.

z Supervises unified command coordination.

Military Services

The Services are subject to the authority, direc-tion, and control of the SecDef and the provisionsof United States Code, Title 10, Armed Forces.The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force,under their respective Secretaries, are responsi-ble for the functions prescribed in detail in DODDirective 5100.1, Functions of the Department ofDefense and Its Major Components. Specific Ser-vice functions are also delineated in that direc-tive. The following list provides commonauthorities for the Military Services:

z Administers, equips, trains, and supports forcesprovided to the unified commands.

z Supports Service components. z Activates Reserves as directed by the President

or SecDef. z Exercises administrative control (ADCON)

over forces through Service components.

Combatant Commanders

Combatant command of the MPF is exercised bygeographic combatant commanders (GCCs). TheOPCON is inherent in COCOM and may betransferred from one GCC to another only bySecDef order. It is normally delegated throughthe Navy component commander to the num-bered fleet commander; authority may be furtherd e l e g a t e d t o a s u b o r d i n a t e t a s k f o r c e

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commander, including the Military SealiftCommands (MSCs) sealift logistic commandsacting with numbered fleet task force desig-nations. Tactical control (TACON) over MPFships is normally delegated to MPSRONs.

Supported Combatant Commander

A supported CCDR is the commander in whosearea of responsibility (AOR) the operation willtake place. The supported CCDR

z Determines military options and force require-ments.

z Executes the President- or SecDef-issuedorders.

z Coordinates and facilitates HNS. z Issues specific ROE within the AOR. z Coordinates overall security and protection of

assigned forces. z Allocates resources. z Determines a general location for the MPF

operation.

Supporting Combatant Commander

A supporting CCDR provides personnel, equip-ment, supplies, and services to a supportedCCDR. The supporting CCDR

z Provides employment options input to the sup-ported CCDR.

z Provides forces/support as directed. z Passes HNS requirements of the MPF to a sup-

ported CCDR, if appropriate. z Issues specific ROE within the assigned AOR. z Provides and coordinates force protection for

the MPF and supporting forces in the assignedAOR.

z Coordinates the allocation of resources withthe supported CCDR and the Commander,United States Transportation Command(CDRUSTRANSCOM).

z Provides for exchange and support of liaisonlinkages with the supported CCDR.

Joint Force Commander

Joint force commander (JFC) is a general termapplied to a CCDR, subunified commander, orJTF commander authorized to exercise COCOMor OPCON over a joint force. All JFCs areresponsible for unified actions that are plannedand conducted in accordance with the guidanceand direction received from the President andSecDef, alliance or coalition leadership, and mili-tary commanders. The JFCs integrate and syn-chronize the actions of military forces andcapabilities to achieve strategic and operationalobjectives through joint campaigns and opera-tions. They also ensure that their joint operationsare, as much as possible, integrated and synchro-nized in time, space, and purpose with the actionsof appropriate other government agencies, allied/coalition forces, intergovernmental organiza-tions, nongovernmental organizations, and pri-vate sector entities, if necessary. Activities andoperations involving such nonmilitary entitiescan be complex and may require considerablecoordination by JFCs, their staffs, and subordi-nate commanders. This effort is essential to suc-cessfully integrate the instruments of nationalpower and leverage the capabilities of all partici-pants to achieve national strategic objectives.

The JFCs also may support a civilian chief, suchas an ambassador, or may themselves employ theresources of a civilian organization. For example,in some foreign humanitarian assistance opera-tions, the United States Agency for InternationalDevelopment, through its Office of US ForeignDisaster Assistance, may be designated as thefederal agency with lead responsibility with theCCDR in a supporting role. Under such circum-stances, commanders must establish proceduresfor coordination, liaison, and information and in-telligence sharing. Further, it is important that alllevels of command understand the formal and in-formal military-civilian relationships to avoidunnecessary and counterproductive friction. Insuch cases where the military does not exercise

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command over outside agencies, it is extremelyimportant to establish good working relationshipswhere mission accomplishment can be achievedthrough effective coordination.

Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command

The Commander, United States Fleet ForcesCommand (COMUSFF) is responsible for thefollowing functions and tasks:

z Support the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)in collaboration with the Commander, USPacific Fleet by organizing, staffing, training,maintaining, and equipping NAVFOR.

z Integrate and articulate Fleet warfighting,readiness, and personnel capability require-ments to the CNO.

z Serve as Navy Global Force Manager. z Prepare forces for employment by CCDRs. z Provide planning and operational support to

assigned/supported CCDRs.

Commanders, Marine Corps Forces

The Commander, United States Marine CorpsForces Command (COMMARFORCOM) andCommander, United States Marine Corps Forces,Pacific (COMMARFORPAC) provide adminis-trative support to train and deploy their MEFs.The COMMARFORCOM normally leads the ini-tial reconstitution effort, which is typically out-side the continental United States (OCONUS).

Commander, Military Sealift Command

The MSC is the naval component of theUSTRANSCOM. It provides administrativedirection and support of MPSRONs throughclose coordination with civilian companies tosatisfy any extraordinary requirements generated

by operational considerations. The Commander,Military Sealift Command (COMSC) reportsoperationally to the CDRUSTRANSCOM andadministratively to the COMUSFF. The MSCand all subordinate commands and activities arepart of the operating forces of the Navy. With itsheadquarters located in the Washington NavyYard, Washington, DC, MSC provides mission-r e a d y , p e r m a n e n t l y f o r w a r d - d e p l o y e dMPSRONs and afloat, active-duty staffs foroperational tasking.

The COMSC administratively manages all MSCforces and, in that role, performs the duties simi-lar to that of a type commander (TYCOM). Heexercises ADCON over assigned ships forCOMUSFF through its subordinate field activi-ties at all times. The MSCs subordinate organi-zation, Military Sealift Fleet Support Command,and its subordinate ship support units providedeployment, direct logistics, and administrativesupport to MPSRONs, such as personnel training,material readiness, doctrine, ship characteristics,and budget.

Joint Force Maritime Component Commander

Joint maritime operations are performed withcapabilities/forces in support of the JFCs opera-tion or campaign objectives or in support of othercomponents of the joint force. The JFC normallydesignates a joint force maritime componentcommander (JFMCC) to command and controljoint maritime operations. As a functional compo-nent commander, the JFMCC has authority overassigned and attached forces and forces/assetsmade available for tasking to perform opera-tional missions.

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)is commanded by a Navy line rear admiral that

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reports to COMUSFF and is headquartered atNaval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA. InJanuary 2006, the CNO established NECC toprovide oversight of subordinate Navy expe-ditionary combat forces and to develop thecapabilities required to address emerging missionsin the rapidly evolving maritime security en-vironment. The NECC is responsible for staffing,training, equipping, and organizing the Navysexpeditionary forces.

With the NECC, the Navy can better balance itsforce across the blue water (open ocean), greenwater (littoral), and brown water (riverine)maritime environments, ensuring