Which statement corresponds to Element 2 of the USMC Mission?

Which statement corresponds to Element 2 of the USMC Mission?

• A. Dets and organizations for service on naval vessels and security dets for bases
• B. Provide airborne operations
• C. Develop in coordination doctrine procedures and equipment for airborne operations
• D. Expand peacetime components to meet wartime needs according to joint mobilization plans

Answer: (A)

Element 2 describes the Marines’ role in providing detachments for service on naval vessels and security detachments for bases. This reflects how FMF units are organized to operate closely with the Navy at sea and to defend bases ashore, ensuring Marine presence supports naval operations and base security from the outset. The other statements describe airborne-related activities or mobilization planning, which are not the organizational element referenced by Element 2.

Element 2 describes the Marines’ role in providing detachments for service on naval vessels and security detachments for bases. This reflects how FMF units are organized to operate closely with the Navy at sea and to defend bases ashore, ensuring Marine presence supports naval operations and base security from the outset. The other statements describe airborne-related activities or mobilization planning, which are not the organizational element referenced by Element 2.