UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY MAGTF Summer Training Program Cruise Guide Name:
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MIDSHIPMAN MAGTF CRUISE GUIDE This booklet provides general guidelines for Midshipman Marine Air-Ground Task Force cruises. The goal of MAGTF is to introduce midshipmen to the capabilities, mission, and ethos of the Marine Corps. The primary means of accomplishing this goal is for you to interact closely with the Marines, officer and enlisted, of your unit. Get to know the Marines in your unit. Find out their background and experiences in the Marine Corps as well as their motivation for becoming a Marine. Observe the leadership styles and techniques of the unit s noncommissioned officers. Exercise initiative and take advantage of any down time to explore the equipment, facilities, and routine operations of your unit. Each midshipman will be assigned to a company grade officer who will oversee implementation of this program. These officers hold positions that you could soon find yourself in, so pay close attention to their role in the unit and its leadership. Participate in the unit s operations and training to the maximum extent possible. The following items should be completed as the unit s schedule allows. Discuss those items not performed/observed with an officer from that section or department. 2
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MAGTF ACE Units Command Deck 1. Conduct in-call with squadron CO/XO 2. Discuss role of the squadron SgtMaj S-1 1. Discuss unit legal requirements with XO/legal officer 2. Understand an individual s rights under Article 31 of UCMJ 3. Become familiar with the limitation on a CO s NJP award authority S-2 1. Discuss role of the intel section with regard to unit mission 2. Discuss air threats and surface to air threats relevant to the unit s mission 3. Observe unit intel brief S-3 1. Discuss mission of the squadron, relation to higher and adjacent missions 2. Discuss relation between the squadron and other elements of the MAGTF 3. Observe unit operations meeting 4. Discuss DRRS-MC report with ops staff 5. Discuss unit training and exercise employment plan (TEEP) with ops staff 6. Discuss annual Marine training requirements with ops/training staff 7. Discuss weapons and tactics training program with squadron WTI 8. Discuss aircrew training with the aircrew training officer 9. Discuss daily flight schedule 4
MAGTF ACE Units NATOPS/Safety 1. Observe squadron safety brief 2. Review hangar, workspace, and ground aircraft safety procedures 3. Participate in FOD walk Maintenance 1. Learn maintenance department mission and organization 2. Discuss aviation maintenance program S-4 1. Discuss LM-2 report with supply/logistics staff 2. Observe/participate in a weapons sight count 3. Learn to detail strip and perform routine maintenance on M16A4/M4 service rifle 4. Discuss Maintenance Dept mission and organization with squadron maintenance officer S-6 1. Learn the capabilities and typical employment of the unit s tactical communications equipment 2. Observe/participate in communications operator training 3. Observe/participate in an equipment inventory 4. Learn security requirements for cryptological equipment 5
MAGTF ACE Units OOD 1. Stand duty with the OOD 2. Observe security checks 3. Observe/participate in barracks walkthrough 4. Observe morning and evening colors Flight Operations 1. Attend flight brief 2. Attend weather brief and review flight plan 3. Observe and discuss planning for sensor employment for tactical operations 4. Observe and discuss planning for weapons employment 5. Observe aircraft preflight with aircrew 6. Listen to radio communications (ATC and tactical) 7. Observe and discuss tactical flight procedures with aircrew 8. Observe navigation procedures and preparation of navigation charts 9. Discuss mission workload distribution within flight crew 10. Discuss aircraft communications capabilities and limitations 11. Discuss weight/balance figures for various aircraft configurations 12. Observe equipment troubleshooting procedures 13. Observe aircraft fueling and arming procedures 6
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MAGTF GCE Units Command Deck 1. Conduct in-call with Battalion CO/XO (arrange with adjutant) 2. Discuss role of the Battalion SgtMaj S-1 1. Discuss unit legal requirements with XO/legal officer 2. Understand an individual s rights under Article 31 of UCMJ 3. Become familiar with the limitation on a CO s NJP award authority S-2 1. Discuss role of the intel section with regard to unit mission 2. Discuss threats relevant to the unit s mission 3. Observe unit intel brief S-3 1. Discuss mission of the battalion, relation to higher and adjacent missions 2. Discuss relation between the battalion and other elements of the MAGTF 3. Observe unit operations meeting 4. Discuss DRRS-MC report with ops staff 5. Discuss unit training and exercise employment plan (TEEP) with ops staff 6. Discuss annual Marine training requirements with ops/training staff 8
MAGTF GCE Units S-4 1. Discuss LM-2 report with supply/logistics staff 2. Observe/participate in a weapons sight count 3. Learn to detail strip and perform routine maintenance on M16A4/M4 service rifle 4. Observe/participate in crew-served weapons maintenance 5. Observe/participate in vehicle maintenance routine S-6 1. Learn the capabilities and typical employment of the unit s tactical communications equipment 2. Observe/participate in communications operator training 3. Observe/participate in an equipment inventory Learn security requirements for cryptological equipment OOD 1. Stand duty with the OOD 2. Observe security checks 3. Observe/participate in barracks walkthrough 4. Observe morning and evening colors 9
MAGTF GCE Units Platoon/Company 1. Discuss mission of the platoon and company, relation to higher and adjacent missions 2. Learn the capabilities and TTPs for the different types of companies, their sections/platoons, and their equipment 3. Discuss integration of the platoon and company operations with air and ground fires 4. Discuss role of the Co. 1stSgt, Co. GySgt, and platoon sergeants 5. Discuss training schedule with platoon commander or platoon sergeant 6. Discuss counseling and fitness report requirements with a platoon commander or the company commander 7. Discuss enlisted cutting scores, counseling, and proficiency/conduct marks with a SNCO 8. Participate in unit PT 9. Observe weekend/holiday safety brief 10
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MAGTF LCE Units Command Deck 1. Conduct in-call with Battalion CO/XO (arrange with adjutant) 2. Discuss role of the Battalion SgtMaj S-1 1. Discuss unit legal requirements with XO/legal officer 2. Understand an individual s rights under Article 31 of UCMJ 3. Become familiar with the limitation on a CO s NJP award authority S-2 1. Discuss role of the intel section with regard to unit mission 2. Discuss threats relevant to the unit s mission 3. Observe unit intel brief S-3 1. Discuss mission of the battalion, relation to higher and adjacent missions 2. Discuss relation between the battalion and other elements of the MAGTF 3. Observe unit operations meeting 4. Discuss DRRS-MC report with ops staff 5. Discuss unit training and exercise employment plan (TEEP) with ops staff 6. Discuss annual Marine training requirements with ops/training staff 12
MAGTF LCE Units S-4 1. Discuss LM-2 report with supply/logistics staff 2. Observe/participate in a weapons sight count 3. Learn to detail strip and perform routine maintenance on M16A4/M4 service rifle 4. Observe/participate in crew-served weapons maintenance 5. Observe/participate in vehicle maintenance routine S-6 1. Learn the capabilities and typical employment of the unit s tactical communications equipment 2. Observe/participate in communications operator training 3. Observe/participate in an equipment inventory 4. Learn security requirements for cryptological equipment OOD 1. Stand duty with the OOD 2. Observe security checks 3. Observe/participate in barracks walkthrough 4. Observe morning and evening colors 13
MAGTF LCE Units Platoon/Company 1. Discuss mission of the platoons and different companies of the unit, relation to higher and adjacent missions 2. Learn the capabilities and TTPs for the different types of companies, their sections/platoons, and and their equipment 3. Discuss role of the Co. 1stSgt, Co. GySgt, and platoon sergeants 4. Discuss training schedule with platoon commander or platoon sergeant 5. Discuss counseling and fitness report requirements with a platoon commander or the company commander 6. Discuss enlisted cutting scores, counseling, and proficiency/conduct marks with a SNCO 7. Participate in unit PT 8. Observe weekend/holiday safety brief 14