SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE COMMON CORE 112 Embark 15 MARCH 2007

Embarkation References (a) NAVEDTRA 12543, NCF /Seabee 1 & C (b) AMC Pamphlet 36-101, Vol I, AMC Affiliation Program Equipment Preparation Course (c) AMC Pamphlet 36-101, Vol II, AMC Affiliation Program Airlift Planners Course (d) NAVFAC P-1041 Container Operations Manual for the NCF

Embarkation References (e) COMSECONDNCB/COMTHIRDNCBINST 4627.1 NCF MPF Ops (f) MCRP 4-11.3F, Convoy Operations Handbook (g) P-1039< Naval Construction Force Mobilization Manual (h) NWP 4-04.1, Seabee Operations in the MAGTF

Overview NMCB Organizational Makeup Mount Out Control Center (MOCC) Applied Terms Cargo Prep AMC Organic Aircraft Convoys Cargo Containers MPF

Embarkation Fundamentals PQS Question 112.1: Describe the organization and makeup of an air detachment, and state it’s required deployable time frames. Reference: (h, Ch 2) NWP 4-04.1, Seabee Operations in the MAGTF

NMCB Air DET Organization Air Det (TA41) 89 personnel Tailorable to support mission 34 units of CESE 250-300 short tons cargo Deploy within 48 hours Self sufficient for 30 days (except for food, fuel and ammo) Repair war damage and/or construct urgent projects

NMCB Air Echelon Organization Air Echelon (TA31) 648 personnel 103 units of CESE 1,200-1,250 short tons cargo Deploy within 6 days Self-sufficient for 60 days (except for food, fuel and ammo) Maximum NMCB capability/diversity

NMCB Sea Echelon Organization Sea Echelon (TA22) 26 personnel Remainder of CESE and outsized CESE Deploy within 6 days/arrive within 30 days Cargo/equipment to sustain for 90 days

Embarkation Fundamentals PQS Question 112.2: Explain the operations of the Mount Out Control Center (MOCC). Reference: NAVEDTRA 14233 Naval Construction Force/Seabee 1 & C

Mount-Out Control Center (MOCC) Controls, coordinates, and monitors the movement of all personnel, supplies, and equipment to an embarkation staging area.

Embarkation Fundamentals PQS Question 113.3: Define the following as applied to embarkation. a. ACL b. ALCE c. Marshalling d. AACG e. DACG Reference: (c, glossary) AMC Pamphlet 36-101, Vol II AMC Affiliation Program Airlift Planners Guide

Applied Terms ACL: (Allowable Cabin/Cargo Load) Amount of passengers/cargo that may be transported by a specific aircraft. ALCE: (U.S. Air Force Airlift Control Element) Supports airlift missions where command control, mission reporting, and/or support functions are limited or do not exist.

Applied Terms MARSHALLING: Process by which units move equipment, cargo, and personnel to temporary staging area near embarkation points. AACG: (Arrival Airfield Control Group) Responsible for receiving all airlifted items, and movement from airfield to deployment site.

Applied Terms DACG: (Departure Airfield Control Group) Responsible for controlling the flow of personnel, cargo, an equipment from the marshalling area to the aircraft.

Embarkation Fundamentals PQS Question 112.4: Describe how equipment and cargo are to be prepared for air/sea movement. Reference: (b, Ch 7) AMC Pamphlet 36-101, Vol II AMC Affiliation Program Airlift Planners Guide

CESE Prep Cleaned CESE Mechanically inspected Reduced height (remove ROPs) Mobile loaded (if necessary) Weighed, and marked with center of balance Staged

Cargo Prep CARGO Inventoried Palletized 463L aircraft pallet (AIR) 40”X 48” wood pallet (SEA) Containerized appropriate ISO container Weighed and marked/ Staged

Cargo Prep 463L Pallet Exterior Dimension 108” X 88” Usable Dimension 104” X 84” Maximum Cargo Height 96” Aluminum Shell with a balsa wood interior Able to be locked into the aircraft rail system

463L Pallet

Embarkation Fundamentals PQS Question 113.5: State the four types of AMC organic aircraft and their primary use and mission. Reference: (c, Ch 3-5 & 8) AMC Pamphlet 36-1, Vol II AMC Affiliation Program Airlift Planners Guide

C-130 Hercules

AMC Organic Aircraft Tactical aircraft used for in-theater operations. C-130 Hercules Tactical aircraft used for in-theater operations. Planning ACL 25,000 lbs Maximum cargo dimensions 115”W x 105”H

AMC Organic Aircraft Six 463L pallet positions Maximum seating for 90 passengers, but limited to 74 passengers over water

C-141B Starlifter

AMC Organic Aircraft C-141B Starlifter Strategic aircraft used for global movement. Planning ACL 50,000 lbs Maximum cargo dimensions 117”W x 105”H Thirteen 463L pallet positions Maximum seating for 200 passengers, but limited to 153 passengers over water

C-17 Globemaster III

AMC Organic Aircraft ACL 90,000 lbs Maximum cargo dimensions C-17 Globemaster III Strategic/tactical aircraft used for inter-theater and in-theater transport of troops and outsized cargo. ACL 90,000 lbs Maximum cargo dimensions 196”W x 143”H

AMC Organic Aircraft Eighteen- 463L pallet positions in the logistics restraint rail system. Eleven 463L pallets in the aerial delivery rail system. Minimum runway 3,000 ft Maximum seating for 102 passengers

C-5 Galaxy

AMC Organic Aircraft C-5 Galaxy Global strategic aircraft used for inter-theater transport of troops and outsized cargo. Planning ACL 150,000 lbs Maximum cargo dimensions- 228”W x 162”H Thirty six 463L pallet positions Maximum seating for 343 passengers, but limited to 329 passengers over water

Embarkation Fundamentals PQS Question 112.6: State the six essential convoy personnel positions and their duties and responsibilities that are to be considered for a unit movement. Reference: COMCBPAC/COMCBLANT/COMRNCFINST 3120.1A, Embarkation Manual

Checklist Mission Requirements l Current Intelligence/Situation l Task Vehicles: Type and Quantity l Personnel l Cargo by Type, Class, and Size l Security Vehicles: Type and Quantity l Maintenance Vehicles l Materials Handling Equipment l Command and Control Vehicles: Type and quantity l Lighting/Blackout Conditions/NVGs Reconnaissance l Map and Photo l Physical Route Selection l Road l Bridges and Tunnels l Grades and Curves l Traffic Density l Requirements for Route Preparation or Repair Liaison and Coordinate l Units along Route l Units Being Moved l Supporting Units l Highway Control Agencies/Movement Control Centers l Shippers/Cargo Handlers l Engineer/explosive ordnance disposal requirements Convoy Organization l Size of Serials/March Units l Type of Column l Operating Gaps l Serials/March Units Vehicles l Positions of Security and Supporting Units l Positions of Control Personnel/Escorts Guides l Organization for Command l Vehicle Marking

Checklist Movement Plan l Controlled Route l Convoy Clearance/Movement Credit l Road Movement Table l Special Permits or Authorization l Distance, Time, and Rate of Movement l Trip Distance l Required Start Time l Column Length l Slowest Vehicle l Required Delivery Time l Rate of Movement/Speed (Speedometer Multiplier) l Maximum Catch-up Speed l Loading l Time and Place l Report to l Type/Class Cargo l Outsize Loads l Materials Handling Equipment Required l Blocking, Bracing, and Cargo Restraints Staging l Location l Vehicle Checks l Cargo Checks l Time to Start Point l Operator Briefing l Start Point l Location/Grid Coordinates l Identification Characteristics l Checkpoints Locations/Grid Coordinates l Identification Characteristics/ Alphanumeric Designators l Guides and Markers l Positions l Posting and Pickup l Halts l Purpose l Time Duration l Locations l Maintenance l Trail l Enroute Support l Medical Support l Organic Capability l Evacuation

Checklist Release Point l Location/Grid Coordinates l Identification Characteristics l Report Requirements l Control of Vehicles and Operators l Unloading l Time and Place l Report to HHQ at Destination l Materials Handling Equipment Required l Backload and Turn Around Security Enroute l Action in Event of Attack l Air Attack l Artillery Attack l Ground Attack l Sniper l Air Support Procedures l Fire Support Procedures l Use of Lights/Blackout Restrictions Service Support l Fuel l Location/Times l Types and Quantity l Accompanying Convoy l Messing/Rations l Locations/Times l Units on Route l Prescribed Loads Communications l Convoy Control Net l Serial/March Unit Commanders l Parent Unit/Headquarters l Alert/Broadcast Net l Security/Tactical Nets l Fire and Air Support Nets l Medical Evacuation l Visual Signals l Sound Signals l Interpreter Requirements

Essential Convoy Positions Convoy Commander initiates, issues and enforces march orders supervises movement Serial Commander In charge of 20 vehicles Supervises serial Answers to Convoy Commander

Essential Convoy Positions Advance Officer Precedes the column Recons the route and selects alternate routes Notifies proper authorities Post traffic control personnel Trail Officer Post warning flags prevent interference enforce convoy discipline collects traffic control personnel

Essential Convoy Positions Unit Commander Responsible for 10 units of CESE Maintenance Officer Rides at rear of convoy Responsible for CESE maintenance

Other Convoy Positions Vehicle Commander Usually a Petty Officer in charge of all vehicles carrying troops Pace Setter Usually a Petty Officer stationed in lead vehicle. Guides Personnel posted at critical intersections when on non-tactical convoys

Other Convoy Positions Escorts Military Police or other personnel for a non-tactical movement During tactical movements, the escorts may be armed guards, armed aircraft, infantry, armored units, or other units as required to protect or accompany the convoy.

Embarkation Fundamentals PQS Question 113.7: Explain the three color classifications used to determine convoy road routes. Reference: (f, App D) MCRP 4-11.3F, Convoy Ops Handbook

Convoys Road Routes Green relatively safe from hostile activity Yellow subject to limited activity Red hostile activity is imminent

Embarkation Fundamentals PQS Question 112.8: What factors determine the speed at which a convoy will move? Reference: (f, Ch 4) MCRP 4-11.3F, Convoy Ops Handbook

Convoys Rules of the Road 30 mph on open road 100 ft interval between vehicles Speed determined by slowest vehicle in convoy

Embarkation Fundamentals PQS Question 113.9: Describe the different types of cargo containers that may be used for unit movements. Reference: (d, Ch 12) NAVFAC 4-11.3F Container Operations Manual for the NCF

Cargo Containers Kit and mount- out boxes 20”W X 48”L 250 lbs per box

Mount - Out Boxes

Standard 20

Cargo Containers TRICONS 6 1/2 ft X 8 ft X 8 ft Standard 20 Configured 20 with built-in cabinets

TRICON Container

Cargo Containers Flatrack - 8 ft X 8 ft X 20 ft - Open ended Half Height - 8 ft X 4 ft X 20 ft SIXCON - 6 1/2 ft X 8 ft X 4 ft - used to transport fuel & water

SIX CON

Maritime Prepositioning Force PQS Question 112.10: Define the following as applied to Maritime Prepositioning Force SLRP -AP OPP -MB Ref: (e, Ch 1) COMSECONDNCB/COMTHIRDNCD 4627.1 NCF MPF Operations.

MPF Terminology (SLRP) Survey, Liaison Reconnaissance Party (OPP) Offload Preparation Party (AP) Advanced Party (MB) Main Body

MPF PQS Question 112.11 Discuss the MPF Reference (e) COMSECONDNCB/COMTHIRDNCD 4627.1 NCF MPF Operations

Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) Concepts MPF Enhancements The TOA of the future

The Maritime Prepositioning Force Total of 13 ships in 3 squadrons Squadrons forward deployed: Mediterranean/Atlantic Diego Garcia Guam/Saipan Each MPS Squadron (MPSRON): Equipment and supplies to sustain 17,000 MAGTF personnel for 30 days

MPF Operations Planning Marshalling Movement Arrival and Assembly Positions a MAGTF for further operations Five phases of an MPF Operation (Supplement 2): Planning Marshalling Movement Arrival and Assembly Regeneration

MPF(E) = Enhanced Expeditionary Airfield Three new ships, one per MPSRON Added equipment spread across squadron: Expeditionary Airfield 500-bed Combat Zone Fleet Hospital One NMCB (w/NCR assets)

Movement by Air Those people and assets that must be ready to fly in 48 hours: Offload Preparation Party (OPP) Survey, Liaison, Reconnaissance Party (SLRP) Advance Party (AP) Equipment and gear not prepositioned on the Ship, ready to go at sometime after first 48 hours Main Body

Fly – In -Echelon (FIE) Pre-staged at CBCs and consists of the following: Equipment including: 4-HMMWVs, 2-Cargo Trucks, 1-12K Forklift, 1-400Gal Pot H2O TRLR, 1-Floodlight TRLR, and a 30 KW Generator 15 days “O” Level parts for FIE equipment 782 Gear Personal Weapons

Fly – In -Echelon (FIE) MREs Comm Gear and batteries Tent Assemblies with Cots POL and Fuel Water

Hazardous Goods PQS Question 112.12 Describe the purpose of shipper declaration of hazardous goods. Reference: (b, Ch 7) AMC Pamphlet 36-101, Vol I, AMC Affiliation Program Equipment Preparation Course

Hazardous Goods Shipper Declaration of Hazardous Goods are used a means of identifying hazardous cargos and communicating that hazard to the air crew.

TPFDD PQS Question 112.13 Discuss the information found on a Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) Reference: (g, App 3) P-1039, Naval Construction Force Mobilization Manual

TPFDD Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) is the JOPES database portion of an operation plan. It contains the time-phased force data, non-unit related cargo and personnel data, and movement data for an operation plan. The TPFDD is the Combatant Commander’s statement of his requirements by unit type, time period, and priority of arrival. When considered during the planning process, it includes estimates of contractor cargo and personnel requirements along with those of the combat forces supporting an operation.

TPFDD The TPFDD is both a force requirements and a prioritized transportation movement document. Further, the TPFDD defines the Combatant Commander’s time-phased lift requirements for supplies, equipment, and replacement personnel needed to sustain the forces specified during force planning