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This 40-card flashcard set covers FMF Core Section 103 material on the Marine Corps mission, organization, and command structure. Topics include the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission, service and operational chains of command, Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTF), and the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). Use it for exam preparation and professional development in military training and certification.

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Adult Education
Updated July 2026

Terms in This Set

  • What is the title of chapter 103. Core 103 Pg 31
  • Discuss the the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. Element 1. Core 103.1 Pg 31
  • Discuss the the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. Element 2. Core 103.1 Pg 31
  • Discuss the the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. Element 3. Core 103.1 Pg 31
  • Discuss the the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. Element 4. Core 103.1 Pg 31
  • Discuss the the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. Element 5. Core 103.1 Pg 31
  • Discuss the the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. Element 6. Core 103.1 Pg 31
  • Discuss the the seven elements of the Marine Corps mission. Element 7. Core 103.1 Pg 31
  • What are the two parallel chains of command? Core 103.2 Pg 31
  • Discuss the Service Chain of Command. Core 103.2 Pg 31
  • Discuss the operational Chain of Command. Core 103.2 Pg 31
  • Discuss the purpose of the Headquarters Marine Corps. Core 103.3 Pg 32
  • What is the Commandant of the Marine Corps directly responsible for? Core 103.3 Pg 32
  • Discuss the Marine Corps Operating Forces. Core 103.4 Pg 32
  • Discuss Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR). Core 103.4 Pg 32
  • Who are the three Combatant Commanders designated by the Global Force Management Implement Guidance. Core 103.4 Pg 32
  • Discuss where the remaining Marine Corps Forces fall under. Core 103.4 Pg 32
  • Discuss Marine Corps Reaserve. Core 103.4 Pg 32
  • Discuss the Marine Security Forces. Core 103.4 Pg 32
  • Discuss special activity forces. Core 103.4 Pg 33
  • Describe a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Core 103.5 Pg 33
  • What are the four key elements of a MAGTF? Core 103.5 Pg 33
  • What are the four types of MAGTFs? Core 103.6 Pg 33
  • What is the Mission of the MEF? Core 103.7 Pg 34
  • Discuss the Make up of the standing MEFs. Core 103.7 Pg 33
  • How many days can a MEF (FWS) sustain itself? Core 103.7 Pg 33
  • What are the locations of the three standing MEFs? Core 103.8 Pg 33
  • What is the mission of the MEB? Core 103.9 Pg 34
  • How long can a MEB sustain operations? Core 103.9 Pg 35
  • What is the make up of a MEB? Core 103.9 Pg 34
  • Who commands a MEB and how many Marines and Sailors are assigned? Core 103.9 Pg 37
  • Where are the three standing MEBs? Core 103.10 Pg 37
  • Discuss the mission of the MEU. Core 103.11, Pg 37
  • Discuss the make up of a MEU. cORE 103.11, pG 37
  • What maritime special operations is the MEU capable of? Core 103.11 Pg 38
  • Identify the Seven MEUs and the Mefs in which they reside. Core 103.12 Pg 38
  • Discuss the mission of the SPMAGTF. Core 103.13 Pg 39
  • Describe a SPMAGTF. Core 103.13 Pg 39
  • What is the mission of the Marine Corps Installation Command? Core 103.14 Pg 39
  • What are the four subordinated MCL commands? Core 103.14 Pg 41

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