UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE TRAINING GROUP, PACIFIC

N571 DEPARTMENT
3423 GUADALCANAL ROAD
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92155-5099

LESSON PLAN

MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE (MPF) COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS

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MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE (MPF) STAFF PLANNING

N20L8QM

REVISED 07/01/2008

APPROVED BY _______________________ DATE ______________________

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INTRODUCTION (3 MIN)

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
commander’s 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 unit’s 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:

• Marshaling and movement operations

• Deployment organizations

• Deployment Plan

– Marshaling plan

– Movement plan

• Air Movement Groups

(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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1. 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 Self-

Deploying 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. Once everyone
looks up I will know when to begin.

(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 let’s discuss marshaling
and movement organizations.
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(Slide 5)

BODY (45 MIN)

a.Paragraph Heading. Definitions

Now let’s 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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(1) Transportation of forces by different modes to the Arrival and

Assembly Area (AAA).

(2) Flow sequenced to facilitate and support:

(a) Efficient off-load of the Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS).

(b) Regeneration of the MAGTF.

(Slide 8)

Deployment Plan. The document that gives direction to subordinate units and
informs higher and adjacent commands of the MAGTF commander’s 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 unit’s 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.

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Unit/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 doesn’t 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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Corps 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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Coordinates 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 Commander’s 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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Airlift 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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Located 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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Remember 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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MDDOC- 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? If not,
let’s discuss the Deployment Plan.

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(Slide 41)

The Deployment Plan. Must provide the following:

a. Description of the commander's concept of deployment.

b. Organization of movement groups.

c. Assignment of tasks and responsibilities for deployment.

d. Establishment of priorities for marshaling and movement.

e. Final plans for the composition of the Fly-in Echelon (FIE).

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(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) Prepare aircraft load plans.

(b) 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. b Wills and Powers of Attorney. c Identity (ID)

tags and cards.

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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Issue individual rations, ammunition, water purification tablets and necessary

medical supplies to Advance Party.

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. The sea and air movement plans would be sub elements under the
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 it’s 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:

(Slide 50)

Airlift Plan (part I)

1 Prescribes the organization and elements for movement.

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1 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. Identifies specific aircraft loads based on mission.

2. 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 Coordinated with AMC.

(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.

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(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 it’s
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). Deploys to the AAA at least
eight days before the ships arrive.

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

Main Body. Bulk of the MAGTF.

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

(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, Let’s 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

ATTACHMENTS: None.

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