text: Chapter 2
  supporting commander(s) (if designated the supported commander), conduct component planning, and
  execute the OPORD.
  MARITIME OPERATIONS CENTER
  2-58. The MOC is the organization within the joint force maritime component command HQ through which
  the commander employs assigned and attached forces. The MOC should be viewed as integral to the joint
  force maritime component commander’s decision-making process at the operational level of warfare,
  especially during crisis or conflict.
  2-59. Provides maritime capabilities in support of the combatant commander and JFC, the mission of the
  MOC is to assess, plan and direct maritime operations for all forces assigned. MOCs function as the core
  organizational construct for a numbered fleet commander or a joint force maritime component commander
  to support operational level assessment, planning and execution. For more information see JP 3-32. The MOC
  provides the commander with a functionally organized staff and C2 suite capable of executing Navy, joint
  and combined responsibilities. Duties of the MOC include:
  * Position organic and joint air assets (if assigned) to enable subordinate commanders.
  * Coordinate maneuvers with JFLCC and JFACC when appropriate, to include the positioning of
  air defense units.
  * Take joint air support requests (AIRSUPREQ) from the tactical commander.
  * Request joint air support from the JFACC if needed.
  * Coordinate with the airspace control authority for local and regional airspace around assets under
  OPCON.
  * Nominate targets.
  * Develop dynamic targeting guidance.
  * Synchronize the MOC's maritime targeting cycle with the joint targeting cycle to include the MOC
  fires element representative at the joint targeting working group.
  * Orchestrate a battle rhythm that incorporates air operations.
  UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND CONTROL AGENCIES
  USMC forces may be employed as, or part of, the joint force land component; as, or part of, the joint
  force maritime component; or as the joint force air component. USMC forces will operate as a Marine air-
  ground task force (MAGTF) consisting of a command element, a ground combat element, an aviation combat
  element, and a logistics combat element. Various agencies and elements within the MAGTF help
  commanders to execute fires.
  These agencies may be used for either a landing force or sustained land operations. The MAGTF
  command element organizes a fires and effects coordination center, which coordinates overall fires. At each
  level below the command element (division, regiment, and BN), a fire support coordination center is
  established to advise and coordinate fires within the ground combat element. The fires and effects
  coordination center and each fire support coordination center are staffed with subject matter experts and
  representatives of the various USMC and Navy supporting arms.
  Commander Amphibious Task Force
  In the initial phases of an amphibious operation, commander, amphibious task force (referred to as a
  CATF) exercises overall responsibility for coordination of naval surface fire support, air support, and landing
  force (referred to as a LF) artillery fire support. When the commander landing force (referred to as a CLF) is
  established ashore, the commander amphibious task force may pass this responsibility to the commander
  landing force. Once the passage of control ashore is executed, the commander landing force will coordinate
  fires within designated operational areas. While embarked, the MAGTF commander and staff direct the
  actions of the LF from C2 facilities aboard the amphibious ships. The MAGTF C2 may remain afloat
  throughout the expeditionary operation.