TBS EXAM 5 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025
Define Marine Expeditionary Forces - ANSWERSNormally commanded by a LTGEN,
can sustain for 60 days, comprised of a standing command element, a GCE of one or
more divisions, and ACE of one or more wings, an LCE of one or more logistics groups
Motorized Operations (DR MATT) - ANSWERSDistribution of forces
Route
Movement formations
Actions on objective
task organization
TCMs
Civil Considerations (ASCOPE) - ANSWERSAreas
Structures
Capabilities
Organizations
People
Events
Define Marine Divisions to include all components - ANSWERS(CE).
(GCE).
(ACE).
(LCE).
Define Marine Air Wings to include all components - ANSWERSparticipate as the air
component of the MAGTF in the seizure and defense of advance naval bases and to
conduct such land operations as may be essential for the prosecution of a naval
campaign
Define Marine Logistics Groups to include all components - ANSWERSa permanently
organized command charged with the responsibility of providing all major tactical
logistics functions for the MEF beyond the organic capabilities of the supported
units/organizations.
Define the four elements of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) -
ANSWERSCommand element, ground combat element, air combat element, logistics
combat element
MEU - ANSWERSprovides an immediate sea-based response to meet Forward-
presence and power projection requirements. sustain for 15 days
, Define the purpose of the Navy without omission - ANSWERSto maintain, train, and
equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and
maintaining freedom of the seas.
Describe Navy force structure - ANSWERSThe Navy is organized into six primary
locations known as the "fleets",
Define Marine Corps amphibious concepts - ANSWERSAn amphibious operation is a
military expeditionary operation launched from the sea by an amphibious force
embarked in ships or craft with the primary purpose of introducing a landing force
ashore in hostile or potentially hostile area(s) to accomplish an assigned mission.
An amphibious force (AF) is defined as an amphibious task force (ATF) and a landing
force (LF) together with other forces that are trained, organized, and equipped for
amphibious operations.
Amphibious operations apply maneuver principles to expeditionary power projection in
joint and multinational operations in order exploit the element of surprise and capitalize
on enemy weakness.
Identify Navy functional capabilities - ANSWERSNavy ships, staffs, and reserve
components are designed and/or organized to perform one or more mission areas.
Mission areas define how the Navy executes naval warfare. Navy mission areas are
continuously evolving as new weapons, sensors, and capabilities are introduced into the
maritime domain.
Describe Navy principle combat formations - ANSWERSCarrier Strike Group
Expeditionary Strike Group
Define statutory evolution of the Marine Corps - ANSWERSThe Marine Corps task
organizes for operations consistent with its statutory tasking to
"...provide forces of combined arms, including aviation..." by forming MAGTFs. The
MAGTF is a balanced air-ground combined arms task organization of Marine Corps
forces under a single commander structured to accomplish a specific mission. It is the
Marine Corps' principal organization for all missions across the range of military
operations. It is designed to fight, while having the ability to prevent conflicts and control
crises.
Describe Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) - ANSWERSa balanced air-ground
combined arms task organization of Marine Corps forces under a single commander
structured to accomplish a specific mission. It is the Marine Corps' principal organization
for all missions across the range of military operations.
Identify the classes of U.S. Navy amphibious ships - ANSWERSlanding ship (LSD),
tank landing ship (LST),
attack cargo ship (LKA).
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025
Define Marine Expeditionary Forces - ANSWERSNormally commanded by a LTGEN,
can sustain for 60 days, comprised of a standing command element, a GCE of one or
more divisions, and ACE of one or more wings, an LCE of one or more logistics groups
Motorized Operations (DR MATT) - ANSWERSDistribution of forces
Route
Movement formations
Actions on objective
task organization
TCMs
Civil Considerations (ASCOPE) - ANSWERSAreas
Structures
Capabilities
Organizations
People
Events
Define Marine Divisions to include all components - ANSWERS(CE).
(GCE).
(ACE).
(LCE).
Define Marine Air Wings to include all components - ANSWERSparticipate as the air
component of the MAGTF in the seizure and defense of advance naval bases and to
conduct such land operations as may be essential for the prosecution of a naval
campaign
Define Marine Logistics Groups to include all components - ANSWERSa permanently
organized command charged with the responsibility of providing all major tactical
logistics functions for the MEF beyond the organic capabilities of the supported
units/organizations.
Define the four elements of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) -
ANSWERSCommand element, ground combat element, air combat element, logistics
combat element
MEU - ANSWERSprovides an immediate sea-based response to meet Forward-
presence and power projection requirements. sustain for 15 days
, Define the purpose of the Navy without omission - ANSWERSto maintain, train, and
equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and
maintaining freedom of the seas.
Describe Navy force structure - ANSWERSThe Navy is organized into six primary
locations known as the "fleets",
Define Marine Corps amphibious concepts - ANSWERSAn amphibious operation is a
military expeditionary operation launched from the sea by an amphibious force
embarked in ships or craft with the primary purpose of introducing a landing force
ashore in hostile or potentially hostile area(s) to accomplish an assigned mission.
An amphibious force (AF) is defined as an amphibious task force (ATF) and a landing
force (LF) together with other forces that are trained, organized, and equipped for
amphibious operations.
Amphibious operations apply maneuver principles to expeditionary power projection in
joint and multinational operations in order exploit the element of surprise and capitalize
on enemy weakness.
Identify Navy functional capabilities - ANSWERSNavy ships, staffs, and reserve
components are designed and/or organized to perform one or more mission areas.
Mission areas define how the Navy executes naval warfare. Navy mission areas are
continuously evolving as new weapons, sensors, and capabilities are introduced into the
maritime domain.
Describe Navy principle combat formations - ANSWERSCarrier Strike Group
Expeditionary Strike Group
Define statutory evolution of the Marine Corps - ANSWERSThe Marine Corps task
organizes for operations consistent with its statutory tasking to
"...provide forces of combined arms, including aviation..." by forming MAGTFs. The
MAGTF is a balanced air-ground combined arms task organization of Marine Corps
forces under a single commander structured to accomplish a specific mission. It is the
Marine Corps' principal organization for all missions across the range of military
operations. It is designed to fight, while having the ability to prevent conflicts and control
crises.
Describe Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) - ANSWERSa balanced air-ground
combined arms task organization of Marine Corps forces under a single commander
structured to accomplish a specific mission. It is the Marine Corps' principal organization
for all missions across the range of military operations.
Identify the classes of U.S. Navy amphibious ships - ANSWERSlanding ship (LSD),
tank landing ship (LST),
attack cargo ship (LKA).
