SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE NMCB SPECIFIC NAVEDTRA 43904-C SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE NMCB SPECIFIC 102 Administration/Command and Control Fundamentals

Administration/Command and Control References: NWP 4-04.1, US Navy, Seabee Operations in the MAGTF NAVEDTRA 14235, Seabee Combat Handbook, Vol. 2

Administration/Command and Control 1NCD TACMEMO 4-01.01-07 Blue Jackets’ Manual, 23rd Edition NAVFAC P-315, Naval Construction Force Manual

Administration/Command and Control PQS Question 102.1 Describe the function of the following companies within the battalion. Alfa Bravo Charlie/Delta Headquarters Reference: P-315 Naval Construction Force Manual

Alfa Company Is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the automotive, construction and materials-handling equipment assigned to the battalion.

Bravo Company Is responsible for water, sanitary sewer, and power distribution systems, fuel systems, and communications projects. Bravo company serves as a mini public works department providing for maintenance and operation of the unit’s camp.

Charlie/Delta Company Are the NMCB's general construction company. Responsible for prime contracts and an occasional subcontract; normally equal in strength and capabilities; they function as prime contractors for vertical construction.

Headquarters Company Is the administrative and military organization for all enlisted personnel assigned to the NMCB's executive and special staffs. The Headquarters Company provides support to the line companies in construction and disaster recovery operations.

Administration/Command and Control PQS Question 102.2 Describe the mission of Convoy Security Element (CSE) Reference: 1NCD TACMEMO 4-01.01-07

CSE Mission The CSE team is tasked with the safe movement of convoys to and from their missions

Administration/Command and Control PQS Question 102.3 State the purpose of and describe the following. Combat Operation Center (COC) Alternate Combat Operation Center (ACOC) Company Command Post (CP) Air Detachment (AIRDET) Reference: NWP 4-04.1, ch 5, pp 2-10 thru 2-11 NAVEDTRA 14235, pp 1-6 thru 1-16

Combat Operation Center The COC is used to maintain command and control of battalion in tactical environment Manned by watch standers at CBR, Operations, and Fire Support Coordinator board, plus communicators and watch officer

Alternate COC Alternate COC--requires same information and set-up as COC; assumes control of battalion if COC is destroyed

Company Command Post (CP) The CP is capable of collecting, processing, displaying, evaluating, and disseminating tactical information that is in its AOR to the COC and is manned by a watch stander and a member of the Company’s senior leadership.

Air Detachment NMCB Rapid Response Force 89 personnel, 35-45 pieces of CESE, but usually task organized Ready to fly in 48 hours from receipt of a warning order Can accomplish all missions of a battalion, but on a smaller scale

Support Ratings PQS Question 102.4 Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings in an NMCB: Reference: Bluejacket’s Manual BM LS CS LN MR MA NC HM MC IS PS YN ET GM IT

Support Ratings to NMCB BM: Boatswain’s Mate, Typically a Chief who is the CMAA and responsible for the quarterdeck, security, and drug testing within the command. LS: Logistics Specialist, manages the Battalions TOA CS: Culinary Specialist, operates the command mess during deployment and works in the general mess during homeport. LN: Legalman, the command liaison for military legal matters. MR: Machinery Repairman, assigned to A Co for the repair and manufacture of metalwork. MA: Master at Arms, performs security, quarterdeck watch, and assists CMAA. NC: Career Counselor, assists Seabees with career goals/decisions. HM: Hospital Corpsman, provides basic medical care and administratively assists the Battalion Medical Officer in the performance of the mission. MC: Photographer, photographically records the history of the Battalion and assists the PAO in developing media coverage of the Battalion. IS: Analyzing intelligence information; identifying and producing intelligence from raw information PS: Personnelman, maintains the enlisted service records and assists personnel on administrative issues. Assists Battalion personnel with official military pay issues. YN: Yeoman, administrative assistant to senior Officers. ET: Electronics Technician, repair and maintain communication equipment. GM: Gunners Mate, Maintains the Battalion Armory and performs weapon repairs. IT: Information Technician, maintains and operates the Battalion’s computer assets.