1. SEABEE COMBAT
WARFARE COMMON CORE
112
Embark
15 MARCH 2007

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

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

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

5. 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 , Seabee Operations in the MAGTF

6. NMCB Air DET Organization
Air Det (TA41)
89 personnel
Tailorable to support mission
34 units of CESE
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

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

11. 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 , Vol II AMC Affiliation Program Airlift Planners Guide

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. 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 , Vol II
AMC Affiliation Program Airlift Planners Guide

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

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

18. 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

19. 463L Pallet

20. 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

21. C-130 Hercules

22. 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

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

24. C-141B Starlifter

25. 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

26. C-17 Globemaster III

27. 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

28. 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

29. C-5 Galaxy

30. 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

31. 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 A, Embarkation Manual

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

36. 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

37. 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

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

39. 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

40. 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.

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

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

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

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

45. 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 F Container Operations Manual for the NCF

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

47. Mount - Out Boxes

48. Standard 20

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

50. TRICON Container

51. 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

52. SIX CON

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

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

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

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

58. 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

59. 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

60. 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)

61. 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

62. Fly – In -Echelon (FIE)
Pre-staged at CBCs and consists of the following:
Equipment including: 4-HMMWVs, 2-Cargo Trucks, K 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

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

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

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

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

67. 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.

68. 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