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Q: USMC Command Codes () Question Subject: USMC Command Codes Category: Asked by: ruthellen-ga List Price: $20.00 Posted: 19 Aug 2006 20:33 PDT Expires: 18 Sep 2006 20:33 PDT Question ID: 757774 What do the the USMC Marine Command Codes (e.g. 1FG, VLD) stand for? Answer Subject: Re: USMC Command Codes Answered By: on 20 Aug 2006 08:06 PDT Rated: Hi ruthellen-ga, The codes, also called MCC (Monitoring Unit Code) or RUC (Reporting Unit Code), including reference to PMCC (Port Management Control Center) are military shorthand for the names of command units and their locations.
The two you referenced as examples are, respectively: 1FG MCC 1FG = RUC 28350 = PMCC 1CO 1st Force Recon Co. MCB Box 555341 Camp Pendleton, CA VLD MCC VLD = RUC 1369 = PMCC 145 HMLA-369 MAG-39 3RDMAW PSC Box 555811 Camp Pendleton, CA These codes are found in the Marine Corps order/directive MCO P1080.20 (MCTFSCODESMAN), which stands for?Marine Corps Total Force System Codes Manual.? You can find it in Excel spreadsheet format here: Another list is here, also in Excel format: To decode those unit abbreviations, you can use this resource for Marine Corps parents, here: Again, using your two examples: 1ST FORCE RECON CO = First Force Reconnaissance of the First Marine Headquarters Group of the First Marine Expeditionary Force of the First Marine Division (currently deployed to Iraq) HMLA-369 MAG-39 3RDMAW = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing The above link has many resources about the various USMC units. Here are a few examples and links: - USMC Structure: - Units deployed: - Unit and base links: I hope this information fully answers your question. If not, please use the?Request Clarification? Feature to ask for further help before rating and closing your question.
Ref: (a) NAVSUP Manual P485, Volume II, Appendix 7 Encl: (1) Requisition Serial Number and Delivery (DEL) Code Assignment for Use by Unit Identification Code (UIC) X00146 or M00146 Requisitioners (2) Marine Transport Squadron 1 (VMR-1) High Priority Serial. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. Sep 8, 2018 - (aa) Marine Corps Total Force System Users Manual (MCTFS. Eligibility Codes. Consists of the Headquarters Unit, the Reenlistment Unit. PAFZZPAFZZ FUSE, UNIT 1 (F6) EA 1 FNMS 71400 A 88-1104 B. ON CODE CODE (1) (2) (3) ILLUSTRATION SMR CODE USMC QTY USMC.
I want to be sure you have what you need. Best wishes, Byrd-ga Search strategy: First I searched using this search string: 1FG VLD U.S.
Marine Corps command codes OR acronyms OR abbreviations This got me the codes manual, but then in order to understand what I was looking at, I searched further on the following terms: USMC codes manual 'MCO P1080.20' OR MCTFSCODESMAN USMC unit names USMC PMCC definition OR 'what is' OR abbreviation USMC acronyms MCC RUC USMC MHG Ultimately, I found most of the translations/meanings of the acronyms on the Marine Corps parents site, which decoded the unit names and such. Ruthellen-ga rated this answer: and gave an additional tip of: $5.00 Excellent result. Appreciate the inclusion of the search stragegy. Comments Subject: Re: USMC Command Codes From: on 20 Aug 2006 17:34 PDT Hi ruthellen-ga, I'm so glad you were pleased with the information. Just one quick correction: I mistranslated MCC above - what it actually stands for is 'Monitoring Command Code.'
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Force Recon insignia Active June 19, 1957 – present Country Allegiance Branch Type (SOC) Role Direct support of. (VBSS). (MIO) Size 835 (consisting of five 167-member companies-three active duty (one in each MEF) and two Marine Forces Reserve Part of (FMF). (FMFLant).
(FMFPac) Nickname(s) Force Recon, FORECON Patron Bruce F. Meyers Joseph Z. Taylor Motto(s) Celer, Silens, Mortalis ('Swift, Silent, Deadly') Engagements Force Reconnaissance ( FORECON) is one of the ' (SOC) that provides essential elements of to the of the (MAGTF), by supporting their task force commanders, and their subordinate operating units of the (FMF). Historically, the Force Recon companies, detachments and platoons performed both and operations. Some missions are now shared by the (MSOT), due to the establishment of the (MARSOC) in 2006.
MARSOC was formed from Force Recon's direct action platoons, and now are capable of performing many of the same mission sets for USSOCOM. This dual existence now allows the FORECON companies to focus on excelling in their primary mission, as well as the (VBSS) side of the specialized raid mission.
FORECON is responsible for operating independently behind enemy lines performing, in support of. The unit's various methods of airborne, heliborne, submarine and waterborne insertions and extractions are similar to those of the, or, although Force Recon's missions and tasks do differ slightly with a focus on primarily supporting Marine expeditionary and amphibious operations. For further information, see. Two different mission types emerged during the, which are still implemented in the Force Reconnaissance motives today: Key Hole and Sting Ray. These practices subsequently became contemporary as ', or green operations; and ', which are known as black operations.
Key Hole patrols were designed purely around reconnaissance and surveillance; usually lightly equipped and armed with defensive weapons—evasive techniques were employed to break contact from the enemy should the need arise, avoiding contact with the enemy was paramount. Sting Ray operations were the exact opposite of Key Hole missions with goals more closely in line of offensive strikes, the FORECON operators were heavily armed and used artillery and/or naval gunfire support, if available.
However, what began as a 'key hole' patrol could become a 'sting ray' patrol with little warning. The versatility of FORECON is demonstrated when missions quickly turn, planned or not, from a deep reconnaissance patrol to a direct action engagement. Green Operations. A four-man of Marines simulates infiltrating a beachhead to gain information about the enemy and its adjacent beaches to help forecast a 'ship-to-shore' landing operation as seen in the 1985 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC image above (from right to left) Team Leader LCpl James Scwarhz, LCpl Lawrence Gentile, Cpl Michael Norton and LCpl Samuel Marquet. —example of green operations. The principal mission of Force Recon is reconnaissance, to collect any pertinent intelligence of military importance, observe, identify and report adversaries to commanders.
Like (also known as the Marine Recon Battalions), they employ a mixed element of and. These missions are known as green operations. This practice fundamentally covers a wide spectrum of reconnaissance but primarily the FORECON operators conduct.
The Force Recon platoons operate farther inland than their Division Recon counterparts, penetrating deeper into enemy territory from their assigned littoral (coastal) region within a force commander's ' (TAOR). They operate at such great distances that they are beyond the boundaries, or fan, of any and/or (NGFS); unlike their Division Recon brethren, whose operations are primarily within the artillery and gunfire support fan.
Silence and stealth are vital in reducing chances of compromising their position—if a single round is fired, the mission is deemed to have failed. The United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance detachments, or FORECON, operate in deep reconnaissance, direct action, and the control of supporting arms; to convey military intelligence beyond the means of a commander's area of influence in the battlefield. They are capable of operating independently in combined methods of amphibious and ground operations by utilizing methods of conventional and unconventional warfare in defense of the United States. Although Force Recon has never been part of the United States Special Operations Command, their missions slightly differentiate themselves from other United States Special Operations Forces units. Colloquially, they are specialized in all tactical areas of warfare. Force Recon will train with other Special Operations forces, such as, United States Navy SEALs, United States Army Special Forces, and United States Air Force Pararescue, in order to master all skill sets.
The Marine Corps has seen fit to train versatile specialists rather than specialists in individual areas of combat. Objectively, their reconnoitering roles (whether in elements of amphibious or ground) are an abstract of (or 'pre–D-Day') and post-assault reconnaissance, which mainly consist of numerous missions, some examples are provided as such:.
(BDA) missions – these missions involve witnessing and reporting collateral damage of target(s) caused by delivered payload, either from heavy support fire measures (artillery and naval gunfire support), high-explosive or thermonuclear weapons. remote sensors operations – placing remote sensors and beacons are vital for the marking friendly/hostile boundaries and areas for helicopter pilots, for assault or infantry transport, becoming detrimental for combat or logistic support; this mission has made pathfinding operations obsolete. initial terminal guidance (ITG)–setting up/preparing landing zones (LZ) and (DZ) for forward operating sites Marine fixed or rotary wing aircraft, possible future landing spots for parachute entry, or locations (landing force, ship-to-shore) operations.
Black Operations. A team of operators from a direct action platoon (DAP) conducts 'Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure' (VBSS) training during a Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) exercise. — example of black operations. Black operations are the missions that require (DA). They are the opposite of green operations missions, where the Force Recon operators 'look for trouble.' Depending on the situation and the target location, the FORECON operators usually conduct direct action missions within the artillery and naval gun support fan; these operations demonstrate 'small-scale'. Examples are the seizures and occupation of (GOPLAT) and the (VBSS) of ships during (MIO), as well as orchestrating, a vital skill exercised in DA missions; Force Recon operators from static positions and for artillery and, or ordnance and payload delivery.
They provide (PSD) for critically important personnel. They are capable of performing (IHR) but this is no longer a Force Recon mission task. The (MSPF) are designed for IHR missions for the MEF's subordinate (MEU (SOC)) in its stead. Organization In the past, early Force Reconnaissance companies in the Marine Corps had made numerous titular changes to its table of organization (T/O), so much so that it can be difficult to describe its primary command structure in detail.
However, the companies initially were designed to function under the echelon of the Navy/Marine force commanders (e.g. Under the direct operational control of the (CATF) and (CLF), and ) during amphibious or expeditionary engagements—to provide timely intelligence without exhausting their reconnaissance assets from the Marine Division without hampering their valuable support to its infantry regiments. Due to these changes, FORECON has been detached and reported to multiple commanders of, the (CE) of the, and the immediate commander of the (MEF). They were re-organized or reserved for 'special reconnaissance' assignments that would otherwise help shape the outcome of his battlefield. These companies, for a few times in their existence had either folded into the Marine Division, its Regiment's Recon Battalions, or dissolved entirely to only resurface during conflicts, or when other similar reasons had arisen. After the creation of (MARSOC) on August 11, 2006, it marked the United States Marine Corps' first commitment to the (USSOCOM). By February 2006, deactivated its command.
The most experienced operators were selected to fill the ranks for the newly established Marine Special Operations Battalions' (MSOBs) teams. A month later in January, met the same fate. The remaining Marines in both Force Recon companies molded into new 'D' companies within the Division Recon Battalions, forming the (DRPs). The DRPs are designed to maintain and preserve the 'deep reconnaissance' assets to the MAGTF commanders.
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In October 2008, by the direction of the (CMC), the D companies within both and were redesignated as 'Force Reconnaissance' companies and assigned operational control to the (MEF) accordingly, particularly the and. These companies will assume the traditional deep reconnaissance and supportive arms mission set and will deploy in support of current directive required by the United States Marine Corps. Since that time, the Marine Corps has also stood up Force Reconnaissance Company, III MEF in Okinawa, Japan. The three Force Reconnaissance companies of I, II, and III MEF are currently the only active components of force- level reconnaissance; whereas the 3rd and 4th FORECON are the force reconnaissance assets available to augment and reinforce the Fleet Marine Force. In the Marine Corps Reserve, the FORECON are separate units reporting directly to the Commanding General (4th MarDiv CG), unless mobilized and ordered detached to a Gaining Force Commander. Additionally, as separate units, the FORECON are not part of, which is itself a separate unit reporting directly to the 4th MarDiv CG. Table of Organization (T/O) Each Force Reconnaissance company is basically the same; they all contain a command element and Force Recon platoons.
Each company is commanded by a and his. Commanding Officer (CO) Executive Officer (XO) Command Element. (S-1) Administration. (S-2) Intelligence.
(S-3) Operations. (S-4) Logistics. (S-6) Communications (H&S) Platoon 1st Platoon 2nd Platoon (DAP) 3rd Platoon 4th Platoon (DRP) 5th Platoon Active Emblem Name Parent division Location Force Reconnaissance Company,.,. they supplement their respective Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) when the primary active component FORECON companies are unavailable. Deactivated Logo Name Parent command Location History. Main articles: and The historical roots of 'Force Recon' companies can be traced back to the antecedent, whose numerous of enemy beaches during the of proved the vitality of the Fleet Marine Force's. This unique unit reported directly to the landing force commander, providing him important intelligence at his disposal.
Formed initially as a company-size element from the, under the command of Major, they were amongst the first—along with the early (the predecessor to the i.e., the Navy SEALs)—to embark from submarines; most of their missions complemented those of the NCDU and the UDT. The 'amphibious reconnaissance' doctrine clearly outlined that the recon Marines' duties consisted of scouting the littoral areas, or beachhead, and inland; to test the soil permeability for a possible beach landing; to clear any obstacles that may hinder an amphibious assault; and to observe any sign of enemy activity. The Navy UDT were tasked with providing the same, but from off the coastline to the littoral, or adjacent beach areas.
Jones and his recon Marines scouted the Japanese-fortified beaches and observed the terrain, materials or other entities, primarily reporting to the force commander of any vital of mission-oriented importance. Although Jones's Marines were all skilled surface swimmers, they usually inserted by boats—mostly due to the multiple radios (primary and contingent) they carried, as relaying communication to the landing force commander was paramount, and as a timely means of sending in a platoon-sized element with heavy firepower (mortars, machineguns, etc.) at their disposal since they were greatly outnumbered and isolated from other major Marine forces, which were still embarked on the destroyer-transport ships.
By the end of World War II, the Amphib Recon Battalion terminated its command; its Marines either filled the ranks of other infantry platoons, or folded into the companies, and the newly formed companies. This reconnaissance element was not re-established until the early 1950s, when the Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalions were assembled for preliminary operations in Korea. Their efforts proved that gaining the knowledge of the enemy before a major operation was crucial to safeguarding the men, and provided better operational planning. The introduced the new concept of using rotary-wing aircraft to the Marine Corps in combat employment for logistics and rapid troop transport. Also, the atomic age was emerging and caused concern among the military leaders. The, created a test unit, the ' (or MCTU #1), to research and experiment on new and improved combat tactics and on methods to prepare the Marine Corps to operate strategically, in concert with or against, the use of. Many of the conceptual ideas for Force Recon were pioneered by Major Bruce F.
Meyers, the test unit's 'Reconnaissance/Pathfinder Project Officer' from MCTU #1's Plans and Development (P&D) Section. His position can be seen as an unillustrated subsidiary to an 'operations' (G-6) and 'training' (G-7) officer. Major Meyers tested various innovative techniques for the 'Recon Platoon' and evaluated their results for use in and missions, in addition to using its heliborne and aircraft wing assets to add 'deeper' reconnaissance penetration capabilities. This new-found capability gave reconnaissance Marines the advantage of operating further behind enemy lines. The MCTU#1's Reconnaissance Platoon, commanded by Captain Joseph Taylor, founded and adopted the more modern 'force reconnaissance' doctrine, methods which were instrumented by Major Meyers. They were developing and performing innovative clandestine insertion methods before the, and the Army's, such as the submarine locking -in and -out methods, and underwater 'blow-and-go' ascents. The USMC concluded that parachute reconnaissance and pathfinding capabilities would exist at force level, the Fleet Marine Force (the highest command echelon of the United States Marine Corps).
At first, the concept was to be formed into a 'Force Recon Battalion'—this battalion would have as many 'force recon' companies as there were division-wing MAGTFs in the Marine operating forces. Recognizing the limited budget during the fiscal year of 1957, it was instead recommended that it be formed at company-sized elements for the west and east coast. In July 1957, The MCTU#1 was amalgamated into the existing 1st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion. The next day, the battalion cased its colors and redesignated it as '1st Force Reconnaissance Company'. Although the test unit was no longer operating, Meyers continued to research and test more innovative methods. Major Meyers and his top swimmers and senior officers of the company would test and train in submarine lock-in and -out methods and ascending techniques.
After being cross-trained by the Navy's Master Divers, they learned the operation of the early systems, and advanced open water swimming. Meyers understood that his recon Marines would be operating 50 to 150 miles away from their littoral or operating area, or from any naval support. In order to get his Marines out of a 'hot' area, extraction techniques needed to be developed. Bruce Meyer's, along with and were aware of the McGuire and STABO systems that were used by the United States Army's Special Forces, though they agreed that they had defects and disadvantages. Instead, the Marine Corps created a system that was a more simplified rig that had greater capacity, the (SPIE) rig.
The 's highly secretive (SAD), and more specifically its elite Special Operations Group (SOG), recruit operators from Marine Force Recon. In addition, joint Force Recon and CIA operations go back to the famed group during the and still exist to this day. Weapons Planning Group (Code 121) The Reconnaissance/Surveillance Section of the Weapons Planning Group, Landing Force Development Center at Quantico introduced Force Recon to new technological methods of achieving their objective. Many of its tests and evaluations resembled the tests of MCTU #1. However, MCTU #1 were testing methods of inserting reconnaissance teams 'deep' into the battlefield.
The Weapons Planning Group (Code 121) provided the equipment that would become instrumental to recon Marines. Beacons for helicopter guidance, for the of ordnance, and many more were tested.
During the Vietnam War, one of the reconnaissance officers of Code 121, then- Major Alex Lee, brought most of his testing experience to when he was assigned as the commanding officer from 1969–1970. He formed Force Recon's missions that are still distinct today:. The Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (SRC), predecessor to the (SRIG), was formed within the (IIIMAF).
The obsolete pathfinding operations were taken over by the newer beacons and homing devices. Operations Vietnam War, 1965–1974. This section needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (February 2012) was activated, trained, fought and deactivated during the. Activated in September 1965 as one of the first group of add on units to meet demands of operations in Vietnam, the Company formed at Camp LeJeune, N.C. And satellite on Second Force Reconnaissance Company that was under strength due to the demands for trained Force Recon Marines assigned to First Force in country.
Facilities, cadre and equipment for training were provided by Second Force. Volunteers were solicited from throughout the Marine Corps and the first four months were devoted to bringing the company up to strength in personnel.
Beginning in January 1966 all operational personnel departed Camp LeJeune to train in the Caribbean and Panama. Returning to North Carolina in March, final preparations were carried out to meet the projected deployment date in May 1966. The expected deployment of the entire Company did not occur, but a two Platoon Detachment embarked on the USS Boxer, transited through the Suez Canal, and arrived in country in time to be introduced to combat in Operation Hastings as part of The Special Landing Force in early July 1966. The Company (-) dropped to a not combat ready readiness status. Headquarters Marine Corps transferred several Officers and numerous Staff Non Commissioned Officers immediately after the Detachment departed. In mid-June the Company (-) was alerted to deploy immediately.
Due to the reduced personnel readiness status, HQMC changed the deployment plan and ordered that a Platoon be assigned to deploy with First Battalion, 26th Marines that had been activated at Camp Pendleton. The remainder of the Company was ordered to move to Camp Pendleton to refit. At the conclusion of Hastings the Detachment was attached to Third Reconnaissance Battalion that had just arrived in Phu Bai from Da Nang, having been replaced by the First Reconnaissance Battalion that had just begun arriving with the First Marine Division.
Shortly, they were joined by the Platoon that had come in country with 1/26. They patrolled in Thua Tin Province until early January, 1967, when a task organized Special Purpose group carried out a prisoner rescue attempt. The remainder were sent to Khe Sahn where they developed the intelligence of a large enemy buildup, that was the prelude to The Hill Fights that occurred in April 1967. Reunited, what was left of the three Platoons, returned to Phu Bai to await the arrival of the Company(-). Having been brought up to strength and operational readiness, the Company was reunited on April 27, 1966, just in time for the NVA offensive to seize Quang Tri Province. The logistics element arrive at the “ Ramp” at Dong Ha just in time for the opening salvos of the NVA artillery attacks that would continue daily until late Autumn.
The operational element experienced a mortar attack in Phu Bai at the same time resulting in several shrapnel wounds, only one of which, required evacuation. The new arrivals were integrated with combat veterans and the entire eighteen teams conducted a zone reconnaissance in the Cobi Than Tan Valley east of Quey City before displacing to Dong Ha. Upon arrival at Dong Ha in early May the Commanding Officer assumed command of Third Recon Battalion (Forward), which had reconnaissance responsibility for all of Quang Tri Province except the Khe Sahn TAOR (Tactical Area of Operations). The Company patrolled the area north of Highway nine to the DMZ, while the Battalion Company was targeted south of Highway Nine to the Thua Tin border. Occasional circumstances caused deviation from that concept, but, for the most part, those deviations were rare. Third Force continued that operational commitment until the Third Division left country in November 1969. Third Force was placed under command of The Third Marine Expeditionary Force and operated in General Support of Three MAF until deactivated in mid-1970.
Mission Training Plan. For information regarding the preliminary training (selection and indoctrination) of Force Recon, see. Training within the Company is outlined by the Mission Training Plan (MTP). It is used in conjunction with the training and exercises that are conducted by the for their ' certification. It follows a systematic approach to training, and the emphasis is to 'train as they expect to fight'.
'The best form of WELFARE for our Marines and sailors is first class training; this saves unnecessary casualties'. —MTP quote by S-3 of FORECON companies. The Mission Training Plan has five phases, and is based on a two-year platoon cycle. Training is ongoing and continuous, and functions as if it were a loop. Before FORECON operators are 'Special Operations Capable' they follow the Company's MTP, which underlines the training protocol of the. Phase 1: Individual Training. Phase 2: Unit Training.
Phase 3: MEU (SOC) Training. Phase 4: MEU (SOC) Deployment. Phase 5: MEU (SOC) Post Deployment Phase 1 The first phase in FORECON's Mission Training Plan takes place within the MEU's Pre-deployment Training Program (PTP). In order for Marines to become Force Recon operators, it is required to complete each course as they progress through the 'Accession Pipeline' although there are other senior and veteran Marines that have already served with Force Recon, choosing to stay attached to the company only to repeat the 2-year platoon cycle continuously. Whichever the case, they both will attend their respective schools: the candidates traverse through the accession pipeline, as the recon veterans attend specialized schools—both participating in Phase 1 of the MTP. The recon candidates of Force Recon are required to obtain the designation of formerly 8654, Reconnaissance Man, Parachutist/Combatant Diver Qualified. In order to achieve that, they must attend the following courses.
Accession Pipeline. A platoon of Force Recon team operators paddle their Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft (CRRC) against the surf out to sea, a skill that they learned since their days in the Basic Recon Course. /Navy Remote Training Sites;, and,. – Navy Diving Salvage and Training Center,. –,. –,. –,.
(SOTG) –,;,;, Special schools During the 'Individual Training Phase', the candidates are undergoing the to become qualified MOS 0321 (Reconnaissance Man). After further training, the already-billeted Force Recon operators (who had already completed the required courses in the accession pipeline basic recon, parachutist and diving, and SERE/HRP courses attain MOS 0326 (Reconnaissance man, parachute and combatant diver qualified) and may continue to remain with FORECON after the 3-year rotation cycle. They may be selected for additional advanced cross-service training from other schools provided by the (SOF) units. Although these specialized schools are not necessarily required, they are highly encouraged. Many Marine Corps 'training liaisons' represent the Marines at many cross-services schools, to ensure training slots and openings are met and filled by the Marines that requested, or were recommended, for advanced training. Some of these courses may not be able to facilitate the Marine students, the instructors of these schools resort to complement the Marines' requested syllabus by designing subsidiary courses of the similar.
This argument becomes clear on whether Marines may, or may not, actually attend the training (BUD/S). Nonetheless, in the past, selected operators within Force Recon had attended the courses of instructions provided by BUD/S Instructors and their completion is documented in their military (SRB) or (OQR). Marines from the practice JumpMaster Personnel Inspection (JMPI) during the Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster Course, conducted by the Mobile Training Team at, part of the. – one per team. – all team leaders and above. – all team leaders and above. – all team leaders and above.
– minimum two per platoon. – minimum two per platoon. – one per team.
USMC Course – minimum one per team. HRST Master Course – minimum two per platoon. Dive Supervisor Course – minimum two per platoon. LAR V Technician Course – two per platoon Phase 2 The second phase of the MTP also takes place during the MEU's PTP. Training Cell (T-Cell) The Training Cell (T-Cell) is regulated by the experienced (SNCOs) of FMF Recon company's (S-3). This removes the responsibility of coordinating training from the platoon headquarters, and permits them to train with their men (rather than to just oversee the training). ' Fight as you train, train as you fight!'
—quote by unknown. An additional and no less important advantage to the T-Cell is that it acts as a training ground for future platoon sergeants. Those assigned to the T-Cell are all highly trained and experienced operators. Some have deployed as platoon sergeants, and some have not. Experienced FORECON operators within T-Cell monitor, evaluate and improve the training to ensure that exercises meet real-world conditions. Advanced Long Range Communications Package (3 weeks) – It is conducted by the Company Communications Section. As the term indicates, the platoon will operate well forward of other forces.
In order to report observations, calls for fire or extract, all members need to have a complete and thorough knowledge of the sophisticated communication equipment carried. It includes manual, and long-range (HF), multi-band, and digital communications. Weapons and Tactics Package (3 weeks) – Involves 5000-8000 rounds fired from the equipped with a and the. A live fire and maneuvering exercise in immediate action (IA) drills within close range of rotary wing support, as well as transportation, is conducted on the third week. As the Marines become familiar with their weapons, they conduct field exercise, force-on-force, live-fire drills using a militarized version of the kit called the Special Effects Small Arms Marking Systems, or SESAMS.
The Marking Cartridge ammunition contains a and a small, plastic round encasing a colored detergent or paint, usually red or blue. Threat Weapons Familiarization Package(1 week) – Concludes 'knowledge of weapons' with identification and operation of threat weapons used by adversaries of the United States.
Threat Weapons include assault, automatic and mobilized weapons. Force Fires Package – Gives the Marines a working knowledge of and and (NGSF) by using the AN/PEQ-1A (SOFLAM) to 'paint' their targets.
The Mercedes-Benz GDT-290 'Interim Fast Attack Vehicle' (IFAV) is a replacement of the Chenowth FAV desert buggy and the modified M-151A2 jeep). —circa 2001. Mobile Reconnaissance Package – Covers operating and maintaining the and the. Rapid deployment of FORECON requires fast mobilization.
The current IFAV is a replacement of the two earlier FAVs, the and the that were employed in the 1980s and 1990s. Advanced Airborne Package – Extremely important to Force Recon for inserting Marines behind enemy lines. In this three-week period, Marines will transition from conventional (LLSL) insertions into the hallmark techniques.
Usually it consists of consecutive night jumps with night combat equipment, but HAHO training is done in the Paraloft of the S3 Section using a complex -based (VR) computer system. While wearing a VR headset device, the Marines hang suspended from the Paraloft ceiling that resembles the MC-5. Many simulations are factored in this Virtual Reality Parachute Simulation; it allows the Marine to jump at high altitudes and visually check his main canopy for proper deployment, alleviate malfunctions, to cutaway and deploy a reserve parachute, then employ guidance and control to an unmarked. Combat Trauma Package – Examination of first aid and medical treatment that can prepare Marines in many realistic scenarios where Marines can become casualties. This package is built for Marines to give them confidence and knowledge to apply medical attention to themselves or others while operating in hazard environments whether they are engaged in combat or not. Amphibious Training Package (2 weeks) – While Marines were introduced to amphibious reconnaissance from the BRC, the T-Cell outlines the Amphibious Training package before they are attached to a MEU(SOC), this package refines their ability to conduct amphibious operations, and conventional and selected maritime special operations capabilities incorporating all their skills for Marines to work as a team. Refreshes long-range nautical navigation, and refines the platoon SOP for conducting.
Launch and recovery is from a variety of naval vessels, including and. This training takes place at and, on the west coast; and, on the east coast. Combatant Dive Package – Designed for concentrating on the unit's capabilities in the water. They will learn more about the LAR-V as they have been taught at the USMC Combatant Dive Course.
The T-Cell will introduce the (DPD) and the ', a 15–20-foot (4.6–6.1 m) pipe made from plastics that every Marine is attached to when diving. This ensures that the team remain close together as the water may be impossible for visuals contact in subsurface swimming. Other training packages are available to mold the Marines into a fully functional Recon unit, including long range patrolling in areas, such as or, mountainous terrain and other environments relevant in peacetime or conflict. At the end of Phase 2 Training, the platoon is completely stood up in all aspects of the mission.
More importantly, they have spent 6-months of 'platoon-oriented' training together. Phase 3 Special Operations Training Group (SOTG). See also: This 6-month training phase emphasizing more in the, or 'black operations'.
It is conducted by the Special Operations Training Group (SOTG). This phase takes place during the MEU's PTP. These courses involves both aspects of maritime and urbanized environments and how to apply and science in demolition, (GOPLAT) training, cordon and search, (VBSS), training and humanitarian operations.
The recon operators get the chance to train in unfamiliar urban areas and maritime structures. This section needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.
(February 2012) Once the is finished, the MEU with the detached Force Recon platoon as a functional special operations capable force. Then they sail on a six-month deployment. This long deployment is known as the 'Deployment Phases' to Force Recon, they sail from either three locations, off the east or west coast,. The on the west would deploy its (MEUs) to the and the 's MEUs on the east coast sails across the to either the or the. The 's in Okinawa is to be used as a contingency for reinforced support of an area spanning from to the. The III MEF is the only MEF of the FMF that is permanently fully deployed at all times.
Whether garrisoned on land or aboard ship, along with their naval counterpart, training is constant while at sea. These Marines are firing a modified Springfield.45 ACP, the. While Force Recon is afloat, they still remain focused on their self-disciplined training sessions. They conduct small arms live fire training on the deck of the ships and physical fitness training. In many cases, foreign maritime forces alike participate in joint exercises or training maneuvers, such as the, and. But while they may be training, the MEU are capable of projecting fully forward deployed operational task forces. Thus, epitomizing the infamous Marine Corps slogan, 'force-in-readiness'.
Phase 5 The last phase is the post-deployment phase. After 18-months of training and deployment, the platoon is granted 30-days of military. Once a Force Recon operator has finished deployment, they have a decision to make. What makes Force Recon unique from, and the other, is the career style that is being placed in the Force Recon company structure. They can choose to stay with the Force Recon Company and continue their assignment with the MEU, recycling its loop cycle; or they can get release from the FORECON company and go back to their original assignment, whether it being administration, motor transport, or infantry.
However, on average, approximately 50% of the platoon will leave, their time in Force having expired. Equipment. For information on the general equipment of reconnaissance Marines, see. The primary weapons used by both Division and FMF Recon assets are typically the same standard-issued weapons in the arsenal of the Marine Corps. However, since Force Recon's missions are directly involved in parachuting and underwater insertions, they demand weapons and equipment that are essential to their job. Their equipment reflects on which ever tasks that have been assigned by the MAGTF, MEF, or MEU commander; either direct action (black) or deep recon (green) operations. Table of Equipment (T/E) Some equipment only fits the needs for one particular mission over another.
There is however some equipment that is used for both black and green operations, and these pieces of gear are usually combat vests, flak and armor jackets (or systems), and harnesses for use in hasty extraction measures. Particularly during green operations, these missions normally encompass surveillance and reconnaissance. The equipment items carried into the field are usually cameras, scopes, and most importantly communications. Two recon Marines serve as radiomen in the team. Each team/platoon often brings two field radios that are able to withstand the elements of seawater, and rugged patrolling as they tread inland—if one radio fails, they resort to the supplemental radio.
Physical geology lab manual exercise 22. This is to ensure that vital information can always be sent to the commander, and to the S-3/S-6 shop, or similar intelligence collection agencies. More common in today's infrastructure, much of the intelligence-gathered information is sent to and processed by the Marine Expeditionary Force's 'Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Intelligence Group' (SRIG). For black operations, the Marines carry weapons that are more of the close-quarter combative use; grenades, carbine rifles, sub-machine guns (SMGs), and any tool to use for breaching barricades and doors. They can be equipped with laser designating devices to 'paint' their targets with laser-guiding coordinates to deliver payload to un-expecting targets. Since they are 'bringing the fight to the enemy', they do not rely on camouflage as stealthy action is not a factor in these situations. A six-man stick of team operators from 1st Force Recon perform a 'high-altitude, low-opening' (HALO) parachute insertion jump at ≈22,000–30,000 ft. Above sea-level.
— circa 2004 In addition to the SCUBA equipment used in amphibious mission-essential tasks, Force Recon maintains and operates parachutes. This is the main difference and separation from Division Reconnaissance—all FORECON operators are required to be parachutists. The parachutist equipment is stored in the Force Reconnaissance's Parachute Loft. Parachute pack systems – The parachute is one of the trademarks of Force Recon, throughout its existence the operators have extensively used a wide variety of parachutes. In the mid-1950s, they used the T-10, then later adopting the Capewell canopy release which provided a to reduce the deadly effect of drag. The T-10 became the most frequented parachute; which had two variants, one for low-level static line (LLSL) and the other for military free fall (MFF) descends. They had numerous parachutes listed under the Table of Equipment (T/E) that had been contained in the Paraloft.
Even in its formative days in the, the operators and testers of the Naval Parachute Unit (NPU) at had tested and sported numerous parachutes, adding modifications and suggestions that soon were adopted by other parachutists. By the 1990s, the MC-4 and MC-5 became the feasible choice, as it allows more detailed and accurate landing in smaller areas, easy to control—especially during oscillation of the canopy. Plus, it was formed to modulate between the LLSL and MFF without having to consort to a different pack. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
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