Ground Combat Element Branch (POG) 

Mission Statement

To provide Director, PO the staff assistance to represent DC, PP&O in:

• The POM Processes:
  
  

  • FEA, PEG, PRG, PWG
    
    

• Act as the GCE Advocate to coordinate policy regarding ground combat issues, programs, readiness, and structure with the appropriate HQMC & OPNAV agencies and the operational forces.
  
  

• Influence the development, review, and/or revision of Ground Combat Issues relating to:
  
  

  • Policies

  • Capabilities & Requirements

  • Equipment

  • Structure

  • Ground Based Fire Support

  • Aviation Based Fire Support

  • Other issues impacting ground combat readiness & capabilities
    
    

• Coordinate with other HQMC staff agencies, MCCDC, MarCorSysCom, and the operating forces to advocate for and influence ground combat & supporting system's requirements, policies, and weapon systems.
  
  

• Exercise HQMC staff responsibility and serve as the coordinating office for ground combat element occupational field structures.