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107 Logistic Combat Element<br />

107.8 Define War Reserve Material (WRM).<br />

War Materiel Support<br />

The MEF can deploy with sufficient equipment and supplies to support up to 60<br />

days of contingency operations. This 60-day level of support provides reasonable<br />

assurance that the employed force can be self-sustaining until resupply channels<br />

are established, regardless of the area of operations or its logistics infrastructure.<br />

The MAGTF ACE can deploy with sufficient equipment and supplies to support<br />

up to 90 days of contingency operations. The ACE maintains various supplies and<br />

equipment to support aviation units in contingency response. This inherent<br />

sustainability of <strong>Marine</strong> Corps forces is made necessary by, and is characteristic<br />

of, naval expeditionary operations. The manner in which materiel support is<br />

planned and positioned considers both the organizational structure and<br />

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