Logistics

Question 1

What are the six functional areas of combat logistics?

Answer 1

• Supply
• Maintenance
• Transportation
• Health Services
• Services
  *general Engineering

Remember the mnemonic: SSGT HM.

Question 2

Name the ten classes of supply.

Answer 2

• Class I: Subsistence (food/water)
• Class II: Equipment (clothing, tents, tools)
• Class III: POL (petroleum, oil, and lubrication)
• Class IV: Construction
• Class V: Ammo, chemical, biological
• Class VI: Personal, non-military
• Class VII: Major end items (tanks, machines)
• Class VIII: Medical and Dental
• Class IX: Repair Parts
• Class X: Non-military programs

Each class serves a specific purpose in logistics.

Question 3

What are the tasks of a Medical Battalion?

Answer 3

• Provide health care through 2D echelon of care
• Medical Regulating
• Preventive Medicine
• Collection Analysis and Dissemination of medical intelligence
• Medical elements of casualty decontamination
• Medical Support for management of mass casualties

These tasks ensure comprehensive medical support in combat situations.

Question 4

What is the role of a Maintenance Battalion?

Answer 4

Provides general support and intermediate (3rd and 4th echelon) maintenance support for Marine Corps furnished tactical ordnance, engineering, motor transport, communications electronics, and general support equipment of the MEF

This role is crucial for maintaining operational readiness.