1. SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE NMCB SPECIFIC
NAVEDTRA C
SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE NMCB SPECIFIC
102
Administration/Command and Control Fundamentals

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Administration/Command and Control
PQS Question Describe the mission of Convoy Security Element (CSE)
Reference: 1NCD TACMEMO

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

11. Administration/Command and Control
PQS Question 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 , ch 5, pp 2-10 thru 2-11 NAVEDTRA 14235, pp 1-6 thru 1-16

12. 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

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

14. 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.

15. Air Detachment NMCB Rapid Response Force
89 personnel, 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

16. Support Ratings
PQS Question 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

17. 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.