EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE TRAINING GROUP, PACIFIC N571 DEPARTMENT 3423 GUADALCANAL ROAD SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92155-5099

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

LESSON PLAN

MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE (MPF) COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS MPF 09 MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE (MPF) STAFF PLANNING N20L8QM REVISED 07/01/2008

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MPF 09INTRODUCTION 1. GAIN ATTENTION. (Slide 1) Now we are going to discuss the next two phases of an MPF Operation- the Marshaling and Movement Phase. Both of these phases are outlined in the Deployment Plan. Who here has ever deployed before? Usually a majority of the students have deployed for some operation or exercise before. Well, marshaling and deploying in support of an MPF Operation is very similar. However, because we have so many moving pieces during an MPF operation, we need to make sure that we have several deployment control groups that are stood up in order to ensure the proper flow of forces into a theater of operation to support a MAGTF commanders Concept of Operations. For example, we could just as easily have an MPF Operation where we are using an NMCB unit from Port Hueneme, ACB and BMU from Coronado, MAGTF from Camp Pendleton with aviation assets coming from Hawaii, MESF from Imperial Beach, and our MPS coming from Diego Garcia. So in order to communicate every units deployment we need to ensure several control groups are in place in order to communicate their movement up to the MAGTF Commander. Both these phases are so important because they set the MAGTF commander up for success during the AA phase where he will stand up his combat power. The material in this class will be able to help you not only in MPF deployments but also help you understand the marshaling and movement considerations for any deployment. Chapter 6 in the MCWP 3-32 is solely on Marshaling and Movement. This information will assist the student in the practical exercise portion of this course. (Slide 2) 2. OVERVIEW. During this lesson we will discuss: (3 MIN)

Marshaling and movement operations Deployment organizations Deployment Plan Marshaling plan Movement plan

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(Slide 3) 3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES (LESSON PURPOSE) To provide the student with information regarding marshaling, movement and the plan for deployment of forces in support of a Maritime Prepositioning Force Operation. a. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES.

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MPF 091. With the aid of references, identify the movement control organization that coordinate the marshaling and movement for an MPF operations in accordance with MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08) ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE(S): 1. With the aid of references, define the terms marshaling and movement in accordance with the MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08a) 2. With the aid of references, explain the responsibilities of the MAGTF Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (MDDOC) for marshaling and movement operations in accordance with MCWP 3-32 and MCO 4470.1. (0019.03.08b) 3. With the aid of references, explain the responsibilities of the MAGTF Movement Control Center (MMCC)during marshaling operations in accordance with MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08c) 4. With the aid of references, explain the responsibilities of the Unit Movement Control Center(s) (UMCC) during marshaling operations in accordance with MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08d) 5. With the aid of references, explain the responsibilities of the Airlift Liaison Element (ALE) during marshaling and movement operations in accordance with MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08e) 6. With the aid of references, explain the responsibilities of the Departure Airfield Control Group(s) (DACG) during marshaling and movement operations in accordance with MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08f) 7. With the aid of references, explain the responsibilities of the Enroute Movement Control Center(s) (EMCC) during marshaling and movement operations in accordance with MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08g) 8. With the aid of references, explain the responsibilities of the SelfDeploying Aircraft Control Center (SDACC) during marshaling and movement operations in accordance with MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08h) 9. With the aid of references, explain the responsibilities of the Contigency Response Element during movement operations in accordance with AMC COMMAND INSTRUCTION 10-202 VOLUME 1. (0019.03.08i) 10. With the aid of references, explain the two main components of the air movement plan in accordance with MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08j) 11. With the aid of references, explain the importance of sequencing of elements during the movement phase in accordance with MCWP 3-32. (0019.03.08k)

INSTRUCTOR NOTE. Take a minute to read over your TLOs and ELOs. looks up I will know when to begin.

Once everyone

(Slide 4) These are the references associated with the lecture.

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(2 References of Note) The MCO 4470.1 is the new MAGTF Deployment and Distribution Policy (MDDP) dtd 23 October 2007 that discusses the name change of the FMCC and LMCC to MDDOC and MMCC respectively. The AIR MOBILITY COMMAND INSTRUCTION 10-202 VOLUME 1 is the publication from AMC dtd 5 July 2006 that discussed the change in name from the TALCE to the CRE. 4. METHOD/MEDIA. This period of instruction will be given using the informal lecture method aided by a powerpoint presentation. 5. EVALUATION. You will be evaluated during the practical application on training day 4 and 5. 6. SAFETY/CEASE TRAINING (CT) BRIEF. N/A

TRANSITION. Are there any questions about what we will be covering, how we will cover it, or how you will be evaluated? Good, now lets discuss marshaling and movement organizations. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___

(Slide 5) BODY a.Paragraph Heading. Definitions (45 MIN)

Now lets go over the definitions of Marshaling, movement, and the deployment plan. First, what does it mean to you when I say, units will marshal? Where are we when we begin our marshaling phase? (Slide 6) Marshaling. Process by which units organize and complete final preparations for deployment, to include preparation of personnel and equipment, transportation to embarkation points, staging and loading (JP 3-03.2) A) This occurs at a units home base or station. So if that is marshaling, then what is the definition of Movement? (Slide 7) Movement.

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MPF 09(1) Transportation of forces by different modes to the Arrival and Assembly Area (AAA). (2) (a) (b) (Slide 8) Deployment Plan. The document that gives direction to subordinate units and informs higher and adjacent commands of the MAGTF commanders concept for deployment. It organized the movement groups and assigns tasks and responsibilities. It entails force deployment planning and execution (FDP&E), marshaling priorities, the air and sea movement plans, and identifies the FIE. (MCWP 3-32., pg 5-14). (Slide 9) So here is a picture of Marines crammed inside a C-130. Now does this look like a good way to deploy our Marines and Sailors? Will they be able to conduct MAGTF operations successfully after they have been moved like this? Probably not. So as Staff Planners we must make sure that we develop solid marshaling and movement plans to support our mission. (Slide 10) The deploying unit will be responsible for marshaling the deploying personnel and equipment at the units home station. Organic transportation should be used to the maximum extent possible. (Slide 11) Specific instructions concerning the preparation of applicable Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) deployment standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be followed in order to preclude delays at the Aerial Ports of Embarkation (APOEs) and Sea Ports of Embarkation (SPOEs). Many MPF operational aspects are expedited by the use of SOPs. All equipment and supplies in the marshaling area will be ready for movement in accordance with the movement schedule published by the MAGTF liaison element (MLE). Unit readiness SOPs should identify: Personnel standards for deployment (ie medical inoculations, time remaining in service, Will, POA, gear list, recall procedures etc. (Slide 12) The parent commander will normally provide the equipment and supplies, including consumables, for movement to the APOEs and SPOEs, less ammunition and rations. Parent commands will arrange for transportation in excess of organic capability are coordinated by the MMCC. Flow sequenced to facilitate and support: Efficient off-load of the Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS). Regeneration of the MAGTF.

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MPF 09Unit/detachment commanders/Officers in Charge (OICs) will report completion of marshaling activities and readiness to move status to the MMCC. (Slide 13) Movement Movement to the APOEs and SPOEs will be in accordance with the MAGTF's deployment letter of instruction (LOI). Specific movement requirements will be published in the standard Unit Transportation, Marshaling and Movement (UTMM) Schedule. All movement will be coordinated and approved through the MAGTF Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (MDDOC) and the MAGTF Movement Control Center (MMCC). (Slide 14)

The movement will be sequenced to support the scheduled airflow and sealift. The schedule will reflect approximate times that serials can expect to move from the marshaling area to the staging area at the APOEs and SPOEs. Otherwise what happens? -Get the Hurry up and Wait syndrome? AF doesnt like us being on their tarmac too long (cause trouble, moral goes down) (Slide 15) (Transition from M&M to Deployment Organizations. This is the inside of a C5 filled with palletized seating (very rare occasion). This picture is actually a shot taken from when troops were extracted from Vietnam. (Slide 16) Remember I said that we have units deploying from all various home bases (ie NMCB unit from Port Hueneme, ACB and BMU from Coronado, MAGTF from Camp Pendleton with aviation assets coming from Hawaii, MESF from Imperial Beach, and our MPS coming from Diego Garcia). Well, now we are going to discuss how we heard all these cats into the AAA and how that gets communicated up to the MAGTF Commander. Movement Control Organizations. Movement Control Organizations are established to control the marshaling, movement, staging and other administrative and logistic support functions as required. (Slide 17) Since elements of the MAGTF will deploy from different bases and stations in widely separated geographic areas, deployment organizations must be tailored to meet the specific requirements generated by the size and scope of the deployment. The deploying MAGTF requires assistance from the applicable Marine

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MPF 09Corps Forces (MARFORs) and the applicable Navy type commander (i.e., SURFLANT/PAC) headquarters and the supporting establishment. What kinds of assistnace do you think that MAGTF commander would need from the MARFOR or NAVFOR? What could the Service Component Commander not arrange for himself that is at a higher level of coordination for him? A) Aerial Refueling (AF assistance), Enroute Support Base coordination, Strategic lift? (Slide 18) The Marine Corps Forces Commander performs normal component commander functions during deployment and as a result has the following responsibilities during exercises and contingencies: (a) In conjunction with the MEF, coordinates and reviews the MAGTF commander's Courses of Action, Commander's Estimate, Concept of Operations, Deployment Plan, and Employment Plan. (b) In conjunction with the MEF, reviews the MAGTF's time phased force deployment data (TPFDD) to ensure that it supports the Joint Force Commander's (JFC's) concept of operations and complies with procedural requirements of the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES).

(Slide 19) -Sources sustainment requirements from all three Marine Corps Forces (Command, Pacific, and Reserves) assets. -Coordinates force and sustainment sourcing from commands/agencies outside the MARFORs; e.g., Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) or Marine Corps Logistics Bases. -Provides funding data for transportation and other deployment related requirements. (Slide 20) MAGTF Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (MDDOC) Formerly called the Force Movement Control Center (FMCC). Normally established inside the Command Element. Responsible for coordinating the MAGTF deployment distribution process. Serve as MAGTF reception, staging, and onward movement and integration coordinator. Develops and publishes the Surface Tasking Order and Air Tasking Order. (Slide 21)

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MPF 09Coordinates and monitors the use of inter- and intra- theater air, ground and sealift. Coordinates with supporting establishments, adjacent, and higher headquarters for MAGTF distribution support. (Slide 22) MAGTF Movement Control Center (MMCC) Formerly known as the Logistic Movement Control Centers (LMCC) A standing organization subordinate to the MDDOC. Allocates, schedules, and coordinates ground transportation requirements based on the MAGTF Commanders priorities. Coordinated with installation operations, support groups and UMCCs. (Slide 23) Coordinates MHE, transportation requirements, and other movement support.

(Slide 24) Established by each deploying element's parent command, including the NSE. Ensure unit personnel, supplies, and equipment are prepared for marshaling. (Slide 25) Coordinate the disposition of remain behind equipment. Coordinate with the MMCCs all logistic support requirements for marshaling not within their organic capability. (Slide 26) Not only do the Major Subordinate Elements (MSEs) of the MAGTF need to set up their own UMCC, so does the Navy Support Element. They need to ensure that they are also communicating to the MAGTF commander when their units are marshaling, moving from their unit to the SPOE/APOE and finally flying into theater. The CNSE will: Report to the MAGTF commander for marshaling, movement and staging. Establish an NSE UMCC to coordinate deployment activities for all Navy units. (Slide 27)

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MPF 09Airlift Liaison Element (ALE) The MAGTF commander will establish a liaison element at each APOE to provide for coordination with the departure airfield control group (DACG). The ALE includes personnel from the MAGTF and major subordinate elements (MSEs). It is normally located in the staging areas at designated APOEs. ***It makes sense to have an organization that encompasses one representative from every element in the deploying MAGTF because who better knows their own personnel and equipment. The ALE performs the following tasks: Establish liaison with the DACG and other deployment support agencies as required. (Slide 28) Airlift Liaison Element Responsibilities: Assists in the final preparation of vehicles and equipment in accordance with FMFM 4-6. Ensures that required dunnage, shoring, and tie-down materiel accompanies unit loads to the Joint Inspection (JI) area. Provides load plans, personnel and cargo manifests, with appropriate copies to the DACG in accordance with FMFM 4-6. (Slide 29) Assembles personnel, supplies and equipment into sequenced pre-planned aircraft loads, in accordance with established load plans. Ensures plane and/or troop commanders are appointed and properly briefed on their responsibilities. Ensures aircraft loads arrive at the JI area at times required and coordinated with the DACG. Q) Who are we conducting Joint Inspections with? A) Air force needs to ensure every piece of cargo/rolling stock is prepared and fit to fly on Air force Aircraft. Ensures correction of all load discrepancies found during join inspections. Adjusts aircraft load sequence as required. Deploys with late departing elements of the MAGTF. (Slide 30) Departure Airfield Control Groups (DACG)

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MPF 09Located at each aerial port of embarkation (APOE) as primary interface with the Air Force. Organized from non-deploying combat service support elements. Receives, inventories and inspects aircraft loads as they arrive at the APOE. Semi permanent organization made from RBE personnel from the MLG. (Slide 31) Provides emergency maintenance, petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) and related services necessary to accomplish loading. Coordinates with the CRE to ensure cargo and personnel are properly prepared and accepted for air movement. Coordinates with the APOE commander and LMCC to ensure shelter and messing are provided for deploying personnel. (Slide 32) Contingency Response Element Formerly called the Tanker Airlift Control Element (TALCE) Established by USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC). Coordinates all operational aspects of Air Force airlift missions to include aircraft movement control, communications and technical supervision of marshaling and loading aircraft. Along with the DACG and APOE commander, ensures that sufficient ramp space is available for aircraft parking and equipment staging. (Slide 33) This example shows an example of a leaking HMWVV that belongs to the ACE. 1. Once the leak is discovered during the inspection process. It is kicked back to the DACG (2nd click). Then once the DACG discovers who it belongs to they can find the POC within the ALE (3rd click). (Slide 34) Enroute Movement Coordination Centers (EMCCs). The MEF commander will form EMCCs to support the deploying MAGTF by monitoring the air movement and informing the MLE of any delays in the movement of the Fly in Echelon (FIE) and flight ferry. If unacceptable delay in the deployment of critical personnel or equipment for the arrival and assembly phase does occur, the OIC of the EMCC will direct the off-load and reload of personnel and equipment onto other aircraft. (Slide 35)

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MPF 09Remember that their our 4 Self deploying aircraft in the Marine Corps that currently make up the airframes used with in the MPF program. They are: FA-18 HORNET AV-8B HARRIER C-130 EA-6B PROWLER Self-Deploying Aircraft Control Center (SDACC). The Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) will form a SDACC to coordinate the movement of Marine Corps tactical aircraft. A movement control officer (MCO) is designated and exercises operational control of all Marine aircraft and enroute support base (ESB) detachments during transoceanic operations. The SDACC tasks include: Plan and coordinate with all proposed ESBs. (Slide 36) Movement Control Officer would help to plan and coordinate with all proposed ESBs, Consolidate MEF requirements and act as lead agent for publication of a consolidated plan. And coordinate and provide, where possible, ground security personnel at the ESB. Q) What would the MCO coordinate at the Enroute Support Bases? A) Fuel, Maintenance, Hanger space, Lodging, Security (Slide 37) Embarkation Control Office is located at the sea port of embarkation (SPOE) and is organized from units tasked with loading the ship. Established to coordinate the loading of the T-AVB. (aviation support vessels) I.e Curtis (located in San Diego, Ca) and Wright (located in Baltimore, Md) (Slide 38) Navy and Marine Corps Bases and Air Stations Assist the marshaling units by providing logistic support including material handling equipment, transportation, and security. May assume custody of remain-behind equipment. (Slide 39) REVIEW I will point to the acronym and you tell me what it stands for:

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MPF 09MDDOC- MAGTF Deployment and Distribution Operations Center MMCC- MAGTF Movement Control Center UMCC- Unit Movement Control Center ALE- Airlift Liason Element DACG- Departure Airfield Control Group CRE-Contingency Response Element AMC- Air Mobility Command EMCC- Entroute Movement Control Center SDACC- Self Deploying Aircraft Control Center ECO-Embarkation Control Office (Solid lines depict Chain of Command structure): Dashed lines denote coordination conducted between units. Green circles are all units made of personnel from the MAGTF Light Blue- Airforce (Slide 40) Transition. Are there any questions on the material I just covered? lets discuss the Deployment Plan. If not,

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(Slide 41) The Deployment Plan. a. b. c. d. e. Must provide the following:

Description of the commander's concept of deployment. Organization of movement groups. Assignment of tasks and responsibilities for deployment. Establishment of priorities for marshaling and movement. Final plans for the composition of the Fly-in Echelon (FIE).

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MPF 09(Slide 42) Major Plans Supporting the Deployment Plan Marshaling Plan. Written by MAGTF commander. Describes the final preparations for deployment. Must accomplish the following: Designate marshaling areas. Identify transportation requirements. Allocate transportation assets for movement to marshaling areas. (Slide 43) Establish agencies to control movement to marshaling areas and embarkation points. For example in the OIF Marshalling plan it discusses when and how each control organization will be set up. Establish staging areas at departure airfields. Establish inspection areas and procedures for deploying personnel, equipment, and supplies. Prescribe procedures for assembling aircraft loads. (Slide 44) Establish procedures for coordinating with other services and external supporting agencies. Provide for security. Should refer to unit SOP so these marshaling actions are accomplished. (a) (b) Prepare aircraft load plans. Assemble, prepare and inspect FIE and TAVB equipment.

(c) Assemble, prepare and inspect deploying personnel. 1 Provide briefings.2 Obtain area-oriented inoculations. 3 Ensure individual readiness. a Family support. tags and cards. b Wills and Powers of Attorney. c Identity (ID)

Dispose of personal vehicles and possessions. 5 Issue and prepare individual equipment. 6 Issue individual and crew served weapons. 7 Reassign non deployable personnel. Dispose of remain behind equipment (RBE) and garrison property. Acquire maps, cryptographic software and consumable supplies.

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MPF 09Issue individual rations, ammunition, water purification tablets medical supplies to Advance Party. and necessary

Movement to APOEs and SPOEs will be accomplished with organic transportation to the maximum extent possible. (Slide 45) Aerial Port of Embarkation Operations AMC exercises overall control of airlift operations at APOE. All information relating to loading operations will be coordinated through the Airlift Operations Center (AOC) established by AMC CRE. Major commands deploying will provide a liaison officer at the APOE to coordinate the arrival and sequence of equipment and personnel with the DACG and CRE. (Slide 46) Movement Plan. movement plan. (Slide 47) Sea Movement Plan. Describes movement of maritime prepositioning squadron (MPSRON) and any other ships that may be assigned (e.g. - aviation logistics ship [TAVB] and auxiliary crane ship [TACS]). Prepared by the numbered fleet commander and moves at his direction. Identifies naval forces for replenishment and security en route to and within the Arrival and Assembly Area. (Slide 48) Here is an example of a Sea Movement Plan. It is similar to the one in the MCWP 3-32 on pg 5-17. Notice that it has the location, major activity that it is conducting and then its timeline in both C and O days. You will have to develop a Sea Movement Plan as part of your Practical Exercise. (Slide 49) Air Movement Plan. Addresses airlift of personnel and equipment, flight ferry of aircraft, security requirements, and command/control of the movement, including reports. Contains two component plans: The sea and air movement plans would be sub elements under the

(Slide 50) Airlift Plan (part I) 1 Prescribes the organization and elements for movement.

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MPF 091 Written by the MEF Staff in coordination with the Air Mobility Command (AMC) planners and United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).

(Slide 51) Air Movement Sequence Table (part II) Organizes units into sequential serials based on estimated arrival times in the arrival and assembly area. Enables the movement control agencies to track, identify, and account for deploying elements. Reflects MAGTF and NSE Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) priorities. Adapted from the amphibious landing sequence table. (Slide 52) Unit Airlift Utilization Plan and Summary (DD Form 2327/2328 or AMC Form 551) 1. 2. Identifies specific aircraft loads based on mission. Used to develop aircraft load plans once exact mix of aircraft known.

(Slide 5 Flight Ferry Plan Addresses the self-deployment of MAGTF aircraft. Developed by the MAGTF in coordination with the parent Marine Aircraft Wing. Approved by the designated combatant via the chain of command. Flight Ferry - Movement of Marine Corps aircraft. 1 Administrative in nature under control of ACE Movement Control Officer (MCO). 2 (Slide 54) The FF Plan Must identify: Flight routes and schedules Movement increment designations. Details for air search and rescue. En route support and security. Divert airfields. Aerial refueling. Coordinated with AMC.

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MPF 09(Slide 55) Here is an example of an Air Movement Plan. It is similar to the one in the MCWP 3-32 on pg 5-16. Notice that it has the unit, APOE, Aircraft and then its timeline in both C and O days. Q) What do you notice about how we have everyone flowed into theatre? A) LCE, NSE are first and GCE is last. You will have to develop an Air Movement Plan as part of your Practical Exercise.

(Slide 56) 4 Air Movment Groups Survey, Liaison and Reconnaissance Party (SLRP). eight days before the ships arrive. Advance Party. Main Body. Deploys to the AAA at least

Arrives at AAA not more than 96 hours before ships arrive.

Bulk of the MAGTF. MAGTF's self-deploying aircraft (AV-8, F-18, EA-6B, KC-130).

Flight Ferry.

(Slide 57)SUMMARY (1 MIN)

This class has covered marshaling and movement operations, movement control organizations the deployment plan, Marshaling plan, movement plan and the 4 air movement groups.If there are no questions, Lets take a 10 minute break. REFERENCES:

1. MCWP 3-32/NWP 3-02.3, Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) Operations.2. MCO 4470.1 Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Deployment and Distribution Policy (MMDP) 3. Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Deployment and Distribution Policy (MDDP) 4. AIR MOBILITY COMMAND INSTRUCTION 10-202 VOLUME 1

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