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) MPSRON

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REVISED 07/01/2008

APPROVED BY _______________________ DATE ______________________

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INTRODUCTION (3 MIN)

1. GAIN ATTENTION.

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Why do you think that we have an entire class on command relationships? Aren’t
they easy to understand? I know who my boss is. And I know who my boss’s boss
is. However, above and beyond that the command and control structure can become
confusing. Ultimately what we should always strive for is to make command
relationships as consistent as possible to ensure continuity and to reduce the
potential for confusion. This information will assist the student in the
practical exercise portion of this course.

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2. OVERVIEW. During this lesson we will discuss:

• Unified command structures

• Command relationships

• MPF Command and Control

• Command and control of MPF operation by phases

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3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES (LESSON PURPOSE)

To familiarize students with the Unified Command Plan, the different types of
command relationships, and the past and present command relationships between
the Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Force (CMPF) and the MAGTF Commander.

a. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES. With the aid of a reference, the student

will be able to identify the command relationships used in an MPF Operation in
accordance with MCWP 3-32.

b. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES.

(1) With the aid of a reference, explain the role of the military
departments and services in accordance with MCWP 3-32.

(2) With the aid of a reference,

explain the role of the unified commanders in accordance with MCWP 3-32.

(3) With the aid of a reference, explain the type of command

relationship between the Commander, Maritime Prepositioned Force and the
Commander, MAGTF in accordance with MCWP 3-32.

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

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These are the references associated with the lecture.

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 unified
command structure.
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BODY (45 MIN)

1. Unified Command Structure (Joint Command and Control (C2))

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SUMMARY (1 MIN)

This class has covered

command and control (C2) relationships in joint and MPF operations,
the specific support relationships for MPF operations, the two
types and five phases of MPF operations, and the duties and
responsibilities of the CMPF and MAGTF commander during an MPF
operation.

REFERENCES:

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1. Joint Pub 0-2, Unified Action Armed Forces (UNAAF).

2. Joint Pub 3-0, Doctrine for Joint Operations.

3. Joint Pub 3-02, Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations.

4. MCWP 3-32/NWP 3-02.3, Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) Operations.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

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