LCE ARRIVAL AND ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS GROUP (AAOG) -Staff agency composed of MAGTF personnel and a liaison from the NSE to control the Arrival and Assembly of the MPF. -Executes Arrival and Assembly plan per Annex S (MPF Operations) to exercise OPORD Directs and coordinates AAA operations with JTF-PO, MARFORAF JDDOC, BICmd TAAT, and MOLT -AAOG Commander: LtCol Mahoney, 6th MT Bn PAX total: 58 OFFLOAD PREPARATION PARTY (OPP) -Temporary task organization under the OPCON of the AAOG OIC Consists of maintenance and embarkation personnel, and equipment operators from all MAGTF MSEs, NSE and Naval Embarkation Advisory Team(NEAT) -MISSION: tasked with preparation of the equipment onboard the MPF ship for debarkation at the Arrival and Assembly Area (AAA) -OPP Det OIC: CWO3 Giuditta, 6th MT Bn PAX total: 44 USMC: 22 USN: 20 Landing Force Shore Party (LFSP) -Task organized unit composed primarily of elements from LCE, with augmentation from other MAGTF elements -Formed to receive, process and distribute equipment from the MPS, commercial shipping, and PAX/cargo arriving at APODs. -Provides control of security over the ground movement of equipment and supplies from port staging area to the various Unit Assembly Areas (UAA) -Falls under OPCON of AAOG OIC -LFSP OIC: Capt Driscoll, 4TH LSB PAX total: 20 REGENERATION OPERATIONS -Direct wash down operations -Conduct JLTIs -Conduct required maintenance for reconstitution -Conduct Customs and Agricultural inspections -Provide landing support operations ISO ship reconstitution backload plans
JOINT TASK FORCE-PORT OPENING (JTF-PO) JTF-PO provides a joint expeditionary capability to rapidly establish and initially operate a sea port of debarkation (POD), conduct cargo handling and movement operations to a forward distribution node, facilitating port throughput and intransit visibility in support of combatant commander executed contingencies. JTF-PO is designed to be in place in advance of a deployment of forces, sustainment, or humanitarian/relief supplies in order to facilitate joint reception, staging, onward movement, integration, and theater distribution. This is done by providing an effective interface between the theater task force, joint deployment distribution operations center, the associated POD, and other organizations as required. JTF-PO CDR: LTC Patterson, 839 Trans Bn CO (Livrorno, IT) USTRANSCOM Lead Planner: Mr. David Ham PAX total: 50
Technical Assistance and Advisory Team (TAAT) Made up of both military and civilian personnel assigned to BIC; provides MARFOR and CSSD with technical assistance and expertise to offload and reconstitute the MPF ship TAAT will be OPCON to the MARFORAF JDDOC in DS of the reconstitution upon arrival in theater Key personnel: Marine Corps Maintenance Contractor (MCMC) Mission: Advise and assist the MAGTF Commander on the offload, issue, documentation /accountability, return and backload of MPF ship and to properly record accountability between BIC and the gaining MAGTF MSE OIC: Mr. Sean Nolan, BICmd PAX total: 10
US CUSTOMS AND AGRICULTURE US Customs Inspections will be conducted to preclude the entry of prohibited and restricted articles, with particular attention to drugs and narcotics, firearms, and plant and animal products, and undeclared dutiable articles. Agriculture Inspections will be conducted to ensure ships, aircraft, personnel, cargo (including ordnance), packing material, and personal effects are free of prohibited and restricted plants, animals, and plant and animal products when returned to the U.S. All military vehicles are cleaned with high-pressure fresh water or steam before leaving a deployment location, and must be certified clean by a USDA inspector before being allowed to enter the U.S. OIC: Rob Torkleson PAX total: 4
OFF LOAD TIMELINE 1 April: AAOG/OPP/JTF-PO/TAAT arrive to Agadir 3 April: OPP and TAAT board the USNS Dahl via small boat transfer 3 April: Port opening meeting 3-5 April: Port Life Support established 4-10 April: Commercial ship arrival window 6 April: MPF offload begins OPP transitions to “Debarkation Team” OPP Det OIC becomes Debark Control Officer (DCO) LFSP will provide add’l personnel as required to assist offload 11 April: First convoy departs 15 April: RDD for gear and equipment at sites
COMMERCIAL PORT MILITARY PORT
QUARANTINE COMMERCIAL PORT USNS DAHL OVERFLOW GEAR STAGING LOT
OFF LOAD COMMERCIAL PORT: INTERROGATOR RECORDERS x18 (JTF x 10) TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT x8 OPERATORS/A-DRIVERS x12 MHE OPERATORS x1 MHE MECH x1 MT MECH x1 JOC x 20 OPP/DEBARKATION TEAM x37 OTHER x CORPSMAN x 1 GEAR STAGING FRUSTRATED CARGO LOT PORT DISPATCH INTERROGATORS RECORDERS TRAFFIC MGMT MCMC JOC LIFE SUPPORT
MILITARY PORT PERSONNEL: OFFLOAD MILITARY PORT PERSONNEL: INBOUND RECORDER AT ENTRY x4 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT x6 MT MECH x2 MHE MECH x 2 DISASSOCIATION x10 TAATx2 WAREHOUSEMAN x2 CONVOY STAGING x4 LOAD MASTER x1 JOC x8 UMCC x MHE OPERATORS x OTHER x CORPSMAN x2 JLTI SECURITY INTERROGATORS RECORDERS TRAFFIC MGMT MCMC JOC COC LIFE SUPPORT MAINTENANCE AREA
OFFLOAD SEQUENCE JLTI SECURITY INTERROGATORS RECORDERS TRAFFIC MGMT MCMC JOC COC LIFE SUPPORT OFFLOAD SEQUENCE DISASSOCIATION POINT VEHICLE STAGING 20 FT STORAGE QUADCON STAGING/STORAGE MAINTENANCE AREA
RETROGRADE Retrograde equipment for wash down Prepare equipment for wash Re-associate mobile loads Conduct JLTI Stage in quarantine lot Customs/Agriculture inspections and agriculture wash downs
RETROGRADE TIMELINE 19 April: Retrograde conference 18 April: Maintenance Team arrives 21-22 April: JTF-PO personnel arrive 23-28 April: Wash down begins 26 April: Exercise concludes 27-30 April: Main body redeployment 28 April: USNS Dahl Pier side 29 April – 2 May: Rear Party and Maintenance Team redeployment 29 April – 5 May: Commercial ship arrives 6-8 May: JTF-PO and Post Rear Party redeployment
RETROGRADE MILITARY PORT: INBOUND RECORDER AT ENTRY X2 TRAFFIC FLOW X6 VEHICLE PREP X10 WASH DOWN X 50 WAREHOUSEMAN X 10 UMCC X4 CONVOY STAGING X8 LOAD MASTER X1 DISPATCHX 2 OPERATORS/A-DRIVERS X MHE OPERATORS X CORPSMAN X WASHDOWN PREP AREA JLTI SECURITY INTERROGATORS RECORDERS TRAFFIC MGMT MCMC JOC COC LIFE SUPPORT JLTI/REASSOCIATION & INSPECTION LOT
ACCOUNTABILITY Equipment returns from exercise to military port Accountability executed and logged upon entry Accountability logged during re association Accountability executed by interrogator at exit to quarantine lot Accountability logged at quarantine lot
WASH DOWN PREP-Ground Vehicles Sweep or vacuum the vehicle cab and all storage and tool compartments Remove the outside dual wheels and spare tires; all padlocks, seat cushions, detachable sideboards, canvas sides/tops and place in back of vehicle for later cleaning at the wash rack Remove all personal gear and trash Handpick or sweep any grass or vegetation from the radiator Let down the sides of all trucks that are equipped with collapsible sides Scrub and scrap
WASH DOWN-Ground Vehicles Hose down with minimum 90 psi pay particular attention to: Topside access areas: floor boards, battery box, all storage/tool compartments, motor compartments, wheels and tires, windshield base, front and rear bumper hollows and braces, radiator front, truck beds (all other spaces soil may be found) all radio assets must be covered Undercarriage access areas: fender wells (front and rear) including access openings for tail light wiring, rocker panels, frame, coil spring wells, transmission support beam, rear suspension A frame (pivot points and drill holes), trailer hitch bolts recess, front, side and rear lips, drive shaft tunnel, power take offs, axle brackets, fuel tanks transaxle brackets, leaf springs, air tank braces, drain access holes, universal joint between body parts, bumpers, wheels, recessed areas
WASH DOWN PREP-Supplies & Equipment Thoroughly clean embarkation boxes, field desks, communications equipment, and similar items with hand brooms, rags and other non water methods Give specific attention to cracks, crevices, and recesses Pallets must be cleaned Padlocked boxes must also be inspected so responsible personnel with keys must be standing by to open them or locks will be cut to access the boxes
WASH DOWN PREP-Supplies & Equipment Camouflage nets are difficult to properly clean. Hand cleaning, although time consuming, is the most effective method Spread out tents and canvas on a pest free surface and sweep down both sides (no water) pay attention to seams and flaps
WASH DOWN PREP-Personal Gear Personal gear will not be inspected during the equipment wash down However, all personal gear is considered contaminated and will be cleaned and subject to inspection. Individual weapons will be inspected by unit commanders or authorized personnel.
RE ASSOCIATE MOBILE LOADS Upon completion of wash down, mobile loads will be re associated at the military port Assets (to include SL-3 and communications equipment) will be packaged as issued (PP&P requirements) In sticks of no more than (6) vehicles, convoys will be staged to move to the commercial port quarantine lot
INSPECTIONS Agricultural/Customs inspections will take place immediately following wash down at the Military Port Customs inspector must provide documentation to MAGTF RO and Ship’s Master JLTI results must be validated between MAGTF RO and TAAT/MCMC to determine follow on cost
WHEAT LOT (QUARATINE SITE): RECONSTITUTION WHEAT LOT (QUARATINE SITE): SECURITY X 4
RECONSTITUTION Consists of reloading ship in accordance with embarkation plan for trim, stress and stability of the ship. Dangerous cargo manifest will be complete during this time (i.e. fuel container restrictions) MOLO execute ICODES and deck validation with MCMC/ship personnel