1. Overall Classification: UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/REL TO USA,MNFA
CTF CONOPS Brief
02 OCT 2014
Overall Classification:
UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO/REL TO USA,MNFA
UNCLASSIFIED

2. Situation
Amberland, in EASTCOM, recently broke from Amber and is still struggling with governance, legitimacy and stability. Their pro-western President requested US assistance in stabilization and legitimacy through “proactive partnership.”
Amberland remains strategically (centrally) located on the Treasure Coast (a region of troubled nations) and has usable ports and airfields which remain crucial to execution of theater OPLANS
NAVEAST has received a request from Amberland for TSC support
CRS-4 is being directed to provide forces for Phase 0 (force shaping) Theatre Security Cooperation missions ISO NEF forces led by EODGRU2
Deployment during months of highest inclement weather (i.e., Hurricanes)

3. Area of Interest Garnet Sapphire Onyx Mica North Garnet Bogue Fld Ruby
UNCLASSIFIED
Area of Interest
Garnet
Pyrope
Amber
North Garnet
Jade
Mica
Sapphire
Topaz
Ruby
Onyx
Coral
Coridot Sea
Pearl Sea
Peridot
Eastern Gulf
of Garnet
Amberland
Bogue Fld
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED

4. Area of Operations North Garnet Coral Mica Amber Amberland Coridot Sea
Ft. Story
North Garnet
Mica
Coral
Amberland
Cherry Pt
Morehead City
Camp
Lejeune
Bogue
Mile Hammock
Wilmington AO
AOI
Amber 4
Coridot Sea
UNCLASSIFIED

5. Insurgent COAs Most Likely Most Dangerous
Observation of US and Coalition Forces and IO aimed at negative perception of US/Coalition forces
Most Dangerous
Multi-axis, mixed mode/VBIED attack on security forces
UNCLASSIFIED

6. Friendly (Higher)
NLT 01 AUG 14, EODGRU2 deploy as CTF 956 (NEF Commander) and establish a secure Maritime Operations Center (MOC) and Forward Operating Bases (FOB) at Bogue Field and Mile Hammock Bay. CTF 956 will conduct Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) in Amberland and its territorial waters to establish localized security, restore infrastructure and support UNSCRS IOT increase host nation capacity and capabilities, and enhance regional stability. CTF 956 will be prepared to conduct humanitarian assistance (HA), Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) and reception, staging, onward movement and integration (RSO&I) for follow on U.S. and coalition forces.

7. CTF 956 Commander’s Intent
Purpose
Strengthen existing relations with Amberland and reduce popular support for radical ideology. Reinforce the legitimacy of the Ambertine government in the eyes of the people in order to increase host nation capacity and capabilities, and enhance regional stability; and demonstrate coalition resolve against PHARM and Garnet aggression.

8. CTF 956 Commander’s Intent
Method
I intend to accomplish our mission by leveraging the full spectrum of CTF 956 Theater Security Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance capability. The NEF provides a visible but not aggressive U.S. influence in Treasure Coast. This includes but is not limited to the following capabilities:
Critical maritime infrastructure security to include landward and seaward port and harbor security and High Value Asset escort; C-IED operations; cargo handling from both expeditionary and functioning ports; maritime security operations with coastal and riverine boats; and infrastructure construction to include horizontal and vertical construction.
We will partner with our host nation counterparts at all levels during the planning process and give them the lead during the execution phase of all initiatives, projects, training, and operations. We will demonstrate coalition support for Amberland authority while improving key infrastructure in the nation. We will protect ourselves from terrorist activities that will pressure us to leave or otherwise degrade our relationship with the legitimate governments.

9. CTF 956 Commander’s Intent
End State
Increased local Amberland capacity and capability to provide security and infrastructure support for their nation

10. Blue Force Lay-down BOGUE FIELD MILE HAMMOCK BAY 956 (NEF) 956.1 (PMU)
956.2 (EOD)
(NMCB)
(NCHB)
MILE HAMMOCK BAY
956.6 (CRS)

11. Friendly (Supporting)
CTG with diving operations in Moorehead City (MHC)
CTG with camp security and camp functions at MHB and UUV capabilities while establishing a TOC in MHC
CTG will support with cargo handling operations in MHC

12. Mission Statement
NLT 01 AUG 14, CTG will deploy to MHB and establish a FOB and TOC, conduct HVA escorts, ISR collection along ICW, and landward and seaward security; NLT 21 August, we will simultaneously establish a TOC at MHC, provide port operations with landward and seaward security, conduct HVA escorts, and turnover MHC port operations to HN upon completion; IOT establish EXSPOD at MHB, ensure safe delivery of HA/supplies to MHC, build and increase HN capacity and capability to provide security and build infrastructure.  BPT support NEO and conduct KLE.

13. Commander’s Intent Purpose
Reinforce the legitimacy of the Ambertine government by reducing the impact of PHARM/PIA operations and strengthening Ambertine capabilities to manage and maintain their security and infrastructure.

14. Commander’s Intent Method
We will deploy to MHB and establish a SPOD to conduct full spectrum operations utilizing CRS4 and PSU307 capabilities. We will leverage our organic intel collection capabilities to understand our operating environment and communicate adversary operations to the host nation and operational commanders. We will conduct security operations in the ICW between MHB and MHC to eliminate PHARM/PIA influence in the area. We will also conduct security operations landward throughout the AO to support coalition operations between MHB and MHC. We will operate in the light with host nation counterparts and include them in the coordination and planning IOT strengthen their capabilities and demonstrate our resolve.

15. Commander’s Intent End State
AO is stabilized and Amberland security capabilities have been increased to a level that eliminates PHARM/PIA ability to delegitimize Amberland government.

16. Scheme of Maneuver Part 1- MOVEMENT PHASE 1- MOVEMENT
CTF elements plan and execute movement to arrive in MHB to begin camp setup NLT 25JUL14
DIRLAUTH authorized with NCHB ELEVEN to coordinate line hauling requirements
PHASE 1- MOVEMENT
CRS 4 HQ and Company elements as well as PSU 307 plan and execute movement to arrive in MHB to begin camp setup NLT 25JUL14. DIRLAUTH authorized between NCHB ELEVEN to coordinate line hauling requirements.

17. CTG 956.6 MHB Laydown UNCLASSIFIED CTG 956.6 (HQ)
58 PAX (3 Triad, 10 Med, 1 N1, 9 N2, 6 N3, 3 N4, 15 N6, 8 N7, 2 N8)
x3 Suburban (one per N00, N1, N2/N3)
x1 Van (N7)
x1 LSSV-Litter Carrier (MED)
x1 FL80 (20FT) w/ Mobile TOC (N6)
x3 MTVR (MK 25) w/ TSP in tow (N6)
x1 HMMWV w/ TSP in tow (N6)
x2 LSSV (N6)
x4 IGET (N6)
x3 TRICON (N6); x1 ISU (N6), x1 ISU (N2/N3), x1 ISU (MED)
ESU DET (N43)
30 PAX
x1 MTVR (MK25)
x1 MTVR (MK31) w/ 55T lowboy trailer
x1 Suburban
x2 LSSV w/ additional fuel tank
ALPHA
71 PAX
x1 FL80 (14FT) covered (carrying PGI)
x1 FL80 (20FT) w/ x1 Mobile Armory
x5 HMMWV
x1 LSSV-Litter Carrier, x1 LSSV-Quad-cab
x2 Van
x1 Bus
x3 IGET, x4 Light Carts
x3 ISU (PGI), x1 (Weps Gear), x1 (Landside), x2 (NETC2)
BRAVO
120 PAX
x10 34PB
x10 FL80 w/ 34PB trailer
x7 LSSV, x1 LSSV-Litter Carrier
x4 IGET, x8 Light Carts
CTU (PSU-307)
120 PAX
x6 32TPSB
x1 Ford 550
x5 Ford 450
x3 145K Generators
x1 Mobile Field Kitchen
x1 Water Buffalo
x1 Forklift
x2 John Deere Gators
x19 ISU90
DELTA
81 PAX
x2 49RCB
x4 38RPB
x1 Suburban
x2 Van
x1 Bus
x4 MTVR (MK 25) w/ 38RPB trailers
x2 MTVR (MK 28) w/ x2 Mobile Armory
x2 IGET, x2 Light Carts
x4 TRICON (PGI, supply, weapons and comms)
COALITION FORCES (RNLMARFOR)
90 PAX
x2 Landing Craft Personnel (LCP)
x4 Fast Raiding Interception and SF Craft (FRISC)
FOB Camp Equipment
x40 IGET (35K GEN + ECU)
HQ: 4, ALPHA: 3, BRAVO: 4, DELTA: BERTHING: 40
x15 Light Carts
x8 Water Bulls
x3 SIXCON Fuel Tank
x60 Tents (Approximate)
x13 Portable Toilets
x1 12K Forklift
UNCLASSIFIED

18. Scheme of Maneuver Live Forces
Part 2- CAMP SETUP
Camp setup begins when all tasked units arrive in MHB. CTG will be supported by NMCB ONE with camp security and camp functions
Camp setup will be completed NLT 1AUG14
LEGEND N
Live Forces
WATERBULL
LIGHT CART
SIXCON (FUEL)
IGET/ 35K/ECU
CSW MOUNT
C-WIRE ACTUAL
C-WIRE SIMULATED
ECP BARRIER
TENT
VIC INSP AREA
ECP HQ
ANTENNA FARM
200’ diameter
MOC/TOC N6
EWCC
ALPHA/DELTA N4
MOC N3
BRAVO/PSU N1
CO/XO
ISU-90/TRICON
FL-80/MTVR
ARMORY
MEDICAL
MESSING
SHOWERS
LAUNDRY
ALPHA DET
BRAVO CO
PSU 307
N43 DEPT/ NMCB 1 DET
TOILETS
CESE LAYDOWN
DISPATCH
SIXCONS (FUEL)
DELTA DET
RNL MARFOR (OVERFLOW)
PHASE 2- CAMP SETUP
Camp setup begins when all tasked units arrive in MHB. CTG will be supported by NMCB ONE with camp security and camp functions. Priority of effort will be to establish FOB and ECP and transition to MOC/TOC setup and establish C2 of assigned forces. Camp setup will be completed NLT 1AUG14.
RAMP 18
UNCLASSIFIED

19. Scheme of Maneuver Part 3- COMMENCE MISSIONS Morehead City, XZ
NLT 1 AUG CTG assets will BPT conduct HVA security escorts and 24-hour landward/seaward security at FOB MHB
On order, conduct other maritime security operations and security escort for movement of NEF forces
NLT 15 AUG CTG assets will BPT conduct ISR operations in the ICW
Morehead City, XZ
Mile Hammock Bay, XZ

20. Scheme of Maneuver Part 4- SETUP MHC Concept of Support Bravo: Delta:
NLT 21 AUG, CRS 4 will establish a TOC in MHC to support expeditionary port operations to include escort of HVAs, Landward/Seaward security, and other tasks to ensure safe delivery of humanitarian aid/supplies
DIRLAUTH authorized with EODMU SIX, NMCB ONE and NCHB ELEVEN for coordination of diving, UUV, and cargo handling operations, respectively
Concept of Support
Bravo:
6 boats (26 personnel)
ECP security (8 personnel)
TOC (4 personnel)
Medical (2 personnel)
BPT conduct landside convoy to support watch turnover
Delta:
BPT conduct waterside convoy via RCB along ICW for watch turnover in MHC

21. Scheme of Maneuver Part 5- TURNOVER MHC TO HN
O/A 25 AUG, Bravo Company will turnover port operations to host nation and return to MHB

22. Scheme of Maneuver Part 6- RETROGRADE
O/A 1 FEB all CTG assets will return to home base
DIRLAUTH authorized with NCHB ELEVEN to coordinate line hauling requirements

23. Tasks
 HQ Element
Depart JEBLC and complete movement to MHB NLT 01 August
NLT 01 August
Establish FOB and MOC at MHB
Operate MOC at MHB
Establish BMF/Motorpool at MHB
Establish medical facilities at MHB
Establish and maintain logistic support at MHB
O/A 01 February
Disestablish FOB and MOC at MHB
Convoy to JEBLC

24. Tasks
 Alpha Company
Depart JEBLC and complete movement to MHB NLT 01 August
NLT 01 August
Establish FOB and TOC at MHB
Operate TOC at MHB
Establish and provide FOB security at MHB
Conduct MSO operations to include HVA escorts at MHB
BPT provide security escorts for NEF forces throughout Amberland
NLT 15 August
Conduct ISR along the ICW
O/A 01 February
Disestablish FOB and MOC at MHB
Convoy to JEBLC

25. Tasks
 Bravo Company
Depart JEBLC and complete movement to MHB NLT 01 August
NLT 01 August
Establish FOB and TOC at MHB
Operate TOC at MHB
Establish and provide FOB security at MHB
Conduct MSO operations to include HVA escorts at MHB
BPT provide security escorts for NEF forces throughout Amberland
NLT 15 August
Conduct ISR along the ICW
O/A 21 August
Establish TOC in MHC
Escort and provide landward/seaward for HVAs in MHC
BPT turnover MHC port operations O/A 25 August
O/A 01 February
Disestablish FOB and MOC at MHB
Convoy to JEBLC

26. Tasks
 Delta Company
Depart JEBLC and complete movement to MHB NLT 01 August
NLT 01 August
Establish FOB and TOC at MHB
Operate TOC at MHB
Establish BMF/Motorpool at MHB
Establish medical facilities at MHB
Establish and maintain logistic support at MHB
O/A 01 February
Disestablish FOB and MOC at MHB
Convoy to JEBLC

27. Tasks PSU 307 Depart JEBLC and complete movement to MHB NLT 01 August
Establish FOB and TOC at MHB
Operate TOC at MHB
Establish BMF/Motorpool at MHB
Conduct MSO operations to include HVA escorts at MHB
O/A 01 February
Disestablish FOB and TOC at MHB
RTB

28. Admin and Logistics PERSTAT (Exact numbers pending)
CRS 4: 360
PSU 307: 120
TOTAL: 480
Government Services
Food: On-base galley support breakfast/dinner
MREs used for lunch/MIDRATS and out of area teams
Water: Fill point on base, treated on-site
Laundry: NAVELSG providing laundry skid with 4 washers
Contracted Services
Fuel: 1000 gal/day delivered to MHB starting 22 October
Showers: Trailer being provided and gray water being pumped
Heads: Portable heads contracted
Trash Removal: 2 dumpsters on-site (2/wk service)

29. Emergency Action Plan CRS 4 medical tents located at MHB
4/10/2017
CRS 4 medical tents located at MHB
Level 1 care
Daily sick call
Camp Lejeune Hospital
100 Brewster Blvd, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
Dispatch: (Life Flight Capabilities)
Camp Lejeune E.R.:
Carteret General Hospital Urgent Care
3722 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557
MEDEVAC/CASEVAC
CTG medical personnel will be embarked on all missions. Mission commander will coordinate evacuation with closest primary care facility as needed.
Services
Food: Chow at on-base galley (weekday only)
Chow plan for weekend TBD
Fuel: Provided on base, MIPR funds to USMC
Water: Fill point on base, treated on-site
Showers/Heads: Facilities on-base/Shower Trailer
Trash Removal: Dumpsters on-site (1/wk service)
UNCLASSIFIED

30. UNCLASSIFIED 4/10/2017 4/10/2017 CFMCC CMD Net CTF956 CMD Net
NAVEAST
USFFC
(Fury)
NWDC Norfolk
CTF 950
CSG
(Giant Killer)
CTF
951\952
(Endeavour)
CTF 953
LOG
(Discovery)
CTF956
AFP
EODGRU2
(Olympus)
Bogue Field
CTF 954
TASW
(Sun-Burst)
CTF 957
MPRG
(Casper)
CTF956 CMD Net
CTG956.3 Net ECP
CTG956.1
FDPMU
(Hermes)
Bogue Field
CTG956.2
EODMU 6
(Nemesis)
Bogue Field
CTG956.3
NMCB 1
(Atlas)
Gulfport MS
CTG956.4
NMCB 5
(Vulcan)
Port Hueneme
CTG956.5
NCHB 11
(Kronos)
Bogue Field
CTG956.6
CRS-4
(Kharon)
Mile Hammock Bay
CTU
EOD PLT
(Night-crawler)
Bogue Field
CTU
CEXC PLT
(Dead-pool)
CTU
NLD EOD PLT
(Havoc)
CTU
AS PLT
(Venom)
CTU
COMCAM
(Cyclops)
UUV/VSW
(Cloak)
CTU
Air Det
(Mercury)
Bogue Field
CTU
Air Cargo Co
(Juggernaut)
Bogue Field
CTU
ALPHA Co
(Thor)
CTU
Air Det (Falcon)
BLDG 3509
NLD CE
CTU
(Ares)
4 x FRSC
Beach RECON
CO/Troop INF
2 x LCP
CTU
Cargo Term Co
(Tonka)
Bogue Field
CTU
BRAVO Co
(Sonic)
EODMU – 30 PAX
EOD PLT – 8 PAX EACH
IET 8 PAX
COMCAM 6 PAX
NMCB AIR DET – 89 PAX
DELTA 1 113
CTU
Ex Support Co
(Saber)
Bogue Field
CTU
DELTA Co
(Ripper)
CTU
PSU 307
(Justice)
US Forces
NLD Forces
UNCLASSIFIED
VIRTUAL 30

31. Communications Plan CTG 956.6 CMD NET UNCLASSIFIED 4/10/2017 4/10/2017
CTF956
AFP
EODGRU2
(Olympus)
CTF 956 CMD
VOSIP
CTG CMD NET
CTU
BRAVO TOC
(Sonic)
CTU
DELTA TOC
(Ripper)
CTU
PSU 307 TOC
(Justice)
CTU
ALPHA TOC
(Thor)
CTG956.6
CRS-4 MOC
(Kharon)
Alpha Ground
Alpha Boats
Alpha TOC CMD
Bravo Ground
Bravo Boats
Bravo TOC CMD
Delta Ground
Delta Boats
Delta TOC CMD
PSU Ground
PSU Boats
PSU TOC CMD
ECP CMD
EODMU – 30 PAX
EOD PLT – 8 PAX EACH
IET 8 PAX
COMCAM 6 PAX
NMCB AIR DET – 89 PAX
DELTA 1 113
MHB Security (ECP)
Alpha Grnd Coord
Alpha Convoy CDR
Alpha Boat Coord
Alpha Patrol Leader
Bravo Grnd Coord
Bravo Convoy CDR
Bravo Boat Coord
Bravo Patrol Leader
Delta Boat Coord
Delta Patrol Leader
PSU Boat Coord
PSU Patrol Leader
UNCLASSIFIED 31

32. Communications Plan ***WILL BE CLASSIFIED WHEN FREQ’S FILLED IN***
CTG956.6 (CRS 4)
(8) UHF Nets
Circuit Type
Ground \ Afloat
BW REQs
Radios
Location
CTG956.6 CMD Net
Voice
Ground
TBD FREQ Mngr
PRC117G
Mile Hammock (MH) NC
CTU956.6 Alpha TOC CMD
Mile Hammock NC
CTU956.6 Bravo TOC CMD
CTU956.6 Delta TOC CMD
CTU PSU307 TOC CMD
MH NC/Morehead City
CTU956.6 NLD CE TOC CMD
CTE956.6 Boat COORD
RHIB
CTG956 Security (ECP) COORD
PRC152 (V1)
(7) VHF
CTG956.6 CMD Net V
CTU956.6 Alpha TOC CMD V
CTU956.6 Bravo TOC CMD V
CTU956.6 Delta TOC CMD V
CTU PSU307 TOC CMD V
PRC117F
CTU956.6 NLD CE TOC CMD V
CTE956.6 Boat COORD V
(4) HF Low
CTG956.6 CMD HL
PRC150
CTG956.6 Security (ECP) COORD HL
CTG956.6 Convoy COORD HL
CTG956.6 Coalition COORD HL
(4) HF Medium
CTG956.6 CMD HM
CTG956.6 Security (ECP) COORD HM
CTG956.6 Convoy COORD HM
CTG956.6 Coalition COORD HM
(4) HF High
CTG956.6 CMD HH
CTG956.6 Security (ECP) COORD HH
CTG956.6 Convoy COORD HH
CTG956.6 Coalition COORD HH
UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO/REL TO USA/MNFA