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.
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MAGTF ACE Units
Command Deck
1. Conduct in-call with squadron CO/XO
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Billet
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2. Discuss role of the squadron SgtMaj
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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
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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
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Billet
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Billet
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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
Signature
Billet
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4. Discuss DRRS-MC report with ops staff
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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
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MAGTF ACE Units
NATOPS/Safety
1. Observe squadron safety brief
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Billet
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2. Review hangar, workspace, and ground aircraft
safety procedures
3. Participate in FOD walk
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Maintenance
1. Learn maintenance department mission and
organization
2. Discuss aviation maintenance program
Signature
Billet
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S-4
1. Discuss LM-2 report with supply/logistics staff
Signature
Billet
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2. Observe/participate in a weapons sight count
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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
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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
Signature
Billet
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4. Learn security requirements for cryptological
equipment
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MAGTF ACE Units
OOD
1. Stand duty with the OOD
Signature
Billet
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2. Observe security checks
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3. Observe/participate in barracks walkthrough
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4. Observe morning and evening colors
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Flight Operations
1. Attend flight brief
Signature
Billet
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2. Attend weather brief and review flight plan
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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
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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
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13. Observe aircraft fueling and arming procedures
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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
Signature
Billet
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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
Signature
S-2
1. Discuss role of the intel section with regard to
unit mission
2. Discuss threats relevant to the unit’s mission
Signature
Billet
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Billet
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3. Observe unit intel brief
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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
Signature
Billet
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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
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MAGTF GCE Units
S-4
1. Discuss LM-2 report with supply/logistics staff
Signature
Billet
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2. Observe/participate in a weapons sight count
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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
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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
Signature
OOD
1. Stand duty with the OOD
Signature
Billet
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Billet
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2. Observe security checks
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3. Observe/participate in barracks walkthrough
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4. Observe morning and evening colors
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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
Signature
Billet
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9. Observe weekend/holiday safety brief
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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
Signature
Billet
__________________________ _____________
__________________________ _____________
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
Signature
S-2
1. Discuss role of the intel section with regard to
unit mission
2. Discuss threats relevant to the unit’s mission
Signature
Billet
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Billet
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3. Observe unit intel brief
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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
Signature
Billet
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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
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MAGTF LCE Units
S-4
1. Discuss LM-2 report with supply/logistics staff
Signature
Billet
__________________________ _____________
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
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Signature
Billet
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4. Learn security requirements for cryptological
equipment
OOD
1. Stand duty with the OOD
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Signature
Billet
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2. Observe security checks
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3. Observe/participate in barracks walkthrough
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4. Observe morning and evening colors
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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
Signature
Billet
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8. Observe weekend/holiday safety brief
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