FMF LCE 128, LCE FUNDAMENTALS Questions and Correct Solution

Define LCE - ANSWER - A LCE is task organized to provide the full range of combat service support to accomplish MAGTF mission. Define Combat Service Support (CSS) - ANSWER - Essential capabilities, functions, activities and tasks necessary to sustain all elements of operating forces in theater at all levels of war on battlefield. LTI ( Limited technical inspection ) - ANSWER - Equipment inspections that are limited in scope and objective. TAM ( Table of Authorized Material ) - ANSWER - Source document of information for logistics planning with respect to selected material authorized for use by organizations, activities, and detachments of the Marine Corps, both regular and reserve. T/E ( Table of Equipment ) - ANSWER - Document listing the equipment which a unit is required to possess and maintain in order to accomplish its mission. T/O ( Table of Organization ) - ANSWER - Document which provides the authority for personnel staffing a unit and the basis for all other resources. Define logistics - ANSWER - Science of planning an carrying out the movement of maintenance of forces. 3 levels of logistic support - ANSWER - 1.) Strategic: A nation determines national or multinational security objectives and guidance, and develops and uses national resources to accomplish those specific objectives. 2.) Operational: Campaigns and major operations are planned, conducted, and sustained to accomplish strategic objectives within the theater or areas of operations. 3.) Tactical: Battles and engagements are planned and executed to accomplish military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces. State the 6 functional areas of tactical logistics - ANSWER - 1.) Supply - acquiring and issuing material to supported units 2.) Maintenance - Keeping material in serviceable condition 3.) Transportation - Moving from location to location 4.) General engineering - general support of MAGTF in wide range of tasks compared to combat engineers 5.) Health services - HSS seeks to minimize effect that winds, injuries, and disease have on unit effectiveness, readiness, and morale. 6.) Services - provides effective administration, management, and employment of military organizations.