Marine Air Command and Control System Handbook

MACCS Handbook 4-13
Ensuring that units on the notional MPF force list are trained
and prepared for deployment.
Developing and maintaining a supporting deployment plan for
the force-listed ACE units.
Activating deployment support organizations to assist subordinate
units during marshaling and movement when required.
Participating in fly-in echelon data refinement efforts when
tasked by the MAGTF commander.
Participating in MPF deployment exercises when directed.
Maintaining notional distribution of the ACE’s maritime
prepositioned equipment/supplies down to the unit level.
Developing plans necessary to execute the flight ferry for assigned
self-deploying aircraft in support of MPF operations.
Survey, Liaison, and Reconnaissance Party
The survey, liaison, and reconnaissance party is a task-organized
team consisting of survey and reconnaissance personnel that
forms the initial element of an advance party in support of a
maritime prepositioning force. MACCS participation on the survey,
liaison, and reconnaissance party is crucial to ensuring that
proper site selection, emplacement, and Marine air command and
control system concerns are addressed.
MACCS Variables