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Maritime Prepositioning Force Operations

U.S. Marine Corps

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

PCN 143 000073 00

MCWP 3-32/NTTP 3-02.3M

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYHeadquarters United States Marine Corps

Washington, DC 20308-1775

FOREWORD

23 February 2004

A maritime prepositioning force (MPF) operation is the rapid deployment and assemblyof a Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) in a secure area using strategic airlift andforward-deployed maritime prepositioning ships (MPSs).

An MPF operation is a mission-tailored, strategic deployment option that is global in nature,naval in character, and suitable for various employment. Maritime prepositioning provides acombatant commander with deployment flexibility and an increased capability to respondrapidly to a crisis or contingency with a credible force. The essential purpose of an MPF oper-ation is to establish a MAGTF fully prepared to execute an employment mission.

Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-32/Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Pro-cedures (NTTP) 3-02.3M, Maritime Prepositioning Force Operations, provides doctrine,tactics, techniques, and procedures to plan and execute an MPF operation. It is intended forMarine Corps and Navy commanders, their staffs, and other Service commanders and staffs.

MCWP 3-32,NTTP 3-02.3M supersedes Fleet Marine Force Manual l-5/NWP 3-02.3, Mari-time Preposizioning Force Operations, September 1993.

Reviewed and approved this date.

OF THE MARINE CORPS

Corps

Command

Publication Control Number: 143 000073 00DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

BY DIRECTION OF THE

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVY WARFARE DEVELOPMENT COMMAND

606 CUSHING ROAD

NEWPORT RI O2841I2O7

LETI'ER OF PROMULGATION

January 2004

1. NTFP 3-02.3M (JAN 2004), MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE OPERATIONS, is UNCLAS-SIFIED. Handle in accordance with the administrative procedures contained in NTTP 1-01.

2. NTTP 3-02.3M (JAN 2004) is effective upon receipt and supersedes NWP 3-02.3. Destroy supersededmaterial without report.

3. SECNAVLNST 5510.31 provides procedures for disclosing this publication or portions thereof to for-eign governments or international organizations.

JAN 2004

KELLY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Fundamentals

Echelon of Forces 1-1

Concept 1-1

The Initiating Directive 1-2Forward Presence and Crisis Response 1-2Establishing the MPF MAGTF Ashore 1-3NMS 1-4

Rapid Response 1-4Flexible Command Relationships 1-4Sustainment of the MPF 1-4Types of MPF Operations 1-4

Independent 1-4

Augmentation 1-5Phases 1-5

Planning 1-5

Marshalling 1-5Movement 1-5Arrival and Assembly 1-5Reconstitution 1-5

Force Protection 1-5

Chapter 2. Authorities

President or SecDef's Guidance 2-1CJCS 2-1Military Services 2-1Combatant Commanders 2-1

Supported Combatant Commander 2-1Supporting Combatant Commander 2-2

Joint Force Commander 2-2Commander, Marine Corps Forces 2-2Fleet Commander or Commander, Naval Forces 2-2Subordinate Naval Forces Type Commanders 2-2

Commanders, MARFORs 2-2Commanders, Naval Surface Forces 2-2Commander, Naval Air Forces 2-2Commander, Military Sealift Command 2-2

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Commander, Naval Construction Forces Command . 2-3

Commander, Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Force 2-3

Commanding Officer, Fleet Hospital Support Office 2-3Operational Commanders 2-3

Commanding General, MEF 2-3Numbered Fleet Commanders 2-4

Supporting Organizations 2-4USTRANSCOM 2-4Supporting Establishments 2-4

Chapter 3. Command Relationships

Tactical Control and Support 3-1MPF MAGTF 3-2

CE 3-2GCE 3-2ACE 3-2CSSE 3-2NMCB 3-2UCT 3-2

MAGTF Commander 3-2CMPF 3-3

Commander, MPS Squadron 3-3CNSE 3-4Commander, NWC Unit 3-4Commanding Officer, FH 3-4Establishing Supported and Supporting Roles 3-4

Planning Phase 3-5Marshalling Phase 3-5Movement Phase 3-5Arrival and Assembly Phase 3-6Reconstitution Phase 3-6

Chapter 4. Readiness

Headquarters, Marine Corps Responsibilities 4-1

COMMARCORLOGCOM (BICmd) Responsibilities 4-IShipboard Maintenance 4-2COMMARFORs' Responsibilities 4-2Embarkation 4-2MPE/S Property Control Procedures 4-3Unit Readiness 4-3

Deployment Postures 4-3SOPs 4.4Exercises and Training 4-5

Readiness Reporting 4-6Force Requirements 4-6

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Chapter 5. Planning

Concurrent and Continuous Planning 5-1

Contingency Planning 5-2Developing TPFDD 5-2Assessment of Prospective AAAs 5-3Refinement of Load Plans 5-3Plan Transition 5-3Execution Planning 5-3Basic Decisions 5-3

Refinement of Basic Decisions 5-4Mission 5-4Command Relationships 5-4Concept of MAGTF Operations Ashore 5-4Concept of Arrival and Assembly Operations 5-4Concept of Deployment 5-5Special Considerations and Control Measures 5-5Force Protection 5-5

CAP Phases 5-5

Combatant Commander, Establishing Authority, and Service ComponentCommanders Planning 5-6

Liaison with Commander, USTRANSCOM and Supporting Agencies 5-7Execution Planning 5-7Execution 5-8

MPF Plans Developmental Hierarchy 5-8The MAGTF's Employment Plan 5-8Arrival and Assembly Plan 5-8

Enclosures 5-10Offload Planning 5-12Transition to Employment 5-13Disposition of MPF Components 5-13

Deployment Plan 5-14Specific Planning Days and Deployment Dates 5-15Initial Planning 5-15Plan Development.. 5-15Marshalling Plan 5-15Air Movement Plan 5-16Sea Movement Plan 5-17FFPlan 5-17Deployment C2 Measures 5-18SLRP and OPP Deployment 5-18TPFDD Update and Closure Estimates 5-18

MPE/S Distribution Plan 5-19Personnel 5-19Equipment 5-19Container Operations Terminal Lot 5-19MPE/S Accountability 5-19

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Sustainment Plan 5-19Reconstitution Plan 5-20

Location Factors 5-20Advance Planning 5-20

Redeployment Plan 5-20

Chapter 6. Marshalling and Movement

Marshalling 6-1Sea Movement Group and Air Movement Group 6-1

Sea Movement Group Elements 6-2Air Movement Group Elements (FIE Organization) 6-2

Movement Control Organizations 6-3FMCC 6-3LMCC 6-3DACG 6-3AACG 6-3Airlift Liaison Element 6-4Sealift Liaison Element 6-4Unit Movement Control Center 6-4En Route Movement Control Center 6-4TALCE 6-4Host Base/Stations 6-5POEs 6-5

Chapter 7. Arrival and Assembly

Responsibilities 7-1Commencement and Disestablishment 7-1Arrival and Assembly Plan 7-1SLRP 7-1MOLT 7-2TAAT 7-2OPP 7-2

Organization 7-2Tasks 7-3Disestablishment 7-3

Arrival and Assembly Organizations 7-3Arrival and Assembly Operations Group 7-3AAOE 7-4ACO 7-4LFSP 7.4

STS Movement 7-6Port Operations 7-6

Port Area 7-7POLs and Ammunition 7-7Port Authority 7-7

Beach Operations 7-7

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Arrival Airfield Operations 7-7MPE/S Distribution 7-8

Force Standup 7-8

Chapter 8. Reconstitution

Section I. A Total Process

Phase I, Planning 8-1

Stage I, Predeployment 8-1

Stage II, Post-Employment 8-2Stage III, Transition to Execution (Phase V, MPF Operations) 8-3

Phase II, Execution 8-4

Stage I, OCONUS (In Theater) 8-4

Stage II, CONUS (BICmd) 8-4

Section II. Participants and Responsibilities

HQMC 8-5

Operations Division (P0) 8-5

Logistics Branch (LP) 8-5

Aviation Logistics Branch (ASL) 8-5

Programs and Resources (P&R) 8-5CNO 8-5

Ordnance Programs and Policy Branch (N41 1) andHead Budget and Legislation (N78C1) 8-5

MARFOR/NAVFOR Designated to Conduct Intheater Reconstitution... 8-6Supporting MARFORINAVFOR and Commands 8-6MPSRON Staff 8-7

Supporting Establishment 8-7MARCORLOGCOM/BICmd 8-7MARCORSYSCOM 8-7Naval Supply Systems Command - Naval Operational

Logistics Support Command (NAVSUP-NOLSC) 8-8MSC (PM-3 [Prepositioning Program Manager]) 8-8

NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA-260 [Aviation Support Equipment ProgramOffice], PMA-251 [Aircraft Launch and Recoveiy Equipment Office],and Air 3.9.1 [Support Equipment Rework Office]) 8-8

NAVFACENGCOM 8-8FH Program Office (OPNAV/N93 I [Medical Resources]) 8-8Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, SC 8-8

Section III. The ECG

RLST 8-10Purpose 8-10Mission 8-10Planning Factors 8-11

Specific Tasks 8-il

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Plans and Attainment Group 8-12Readiness Reporting Cell 8-12Plans/Data Cell 8-12Class V(W) Ammunition Cell 8-13Medical Cell 8-13

Sourcing, Sustainment, and Disposition Cell Tasks 8-13Advocates 8-13

OPT 8-13

Aviation Working Group 8-14

AGSE (Aviation Sub-Cell) 8-14

Class V(A) Ammunition (Aviation Sub-Cell) 8-14

EAF (Aviation Sub-Cell) 8-14

Navy Group 8-15

FH Program (Navy Sub-Cell) 8-15

NCF (Navy Sub-cell) 8-15

NSE (Navy Sub-Cell) 8-16Fiscal Cell 8-16

Section IV. Execution Organizations and Functions

MARFOR 8-17Reconsititution LOl 8-17HNS 8-17Staging Area 8-17Safety 8-18General Risk Assessment and Management 8-18Waste Management 8-18

CMPF 8-18Reconstitution SPMAGTF/CSSD 8-19TAAT 8-20

Section V. Planning Guidance

Prioritization 8-20Deferred Reconstitution 8-20HQMC Operations Division 8-20Goals 8-21Unit and Personnel Requirements 8-21

Funding Availability and Requirements 8-21Guidelines for MPE/S 8-22

Custody 8-22HAZMAT 8-23Maintenance 8-23Selective Interchange 8-23Navy Equipment and Supplies 8-23AGSE 8-24Loading 8-24Containers 8-24

Force Protection 8-24

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Section VI. Washdown and Inspections

Developing the Washdown LOl 8-25Site Criteria 8-25Selecting Washracks 8-26Cleaning and Inspection Procedures 8-26Preparing Vehicles for USDA Inspection 8-26

Chapter 9. MMC

MPF Tailoring Process 9-IDry Dock Requirement 9-2MMC Sites 9-2Key Coordination Commands and Activities 9-2

Supported Commands 9-2Supporting Commands 9-2Other Commands and Activities 9-2

MPE/S Continuum 9-3Acquisition Phase 9-3

Supply Phase 9-4MMC Phase 9-4Afloat Phase 9-4

MMC Planning Documents 9-4

MPSRON Spreadload Plan (by Ship) 9-4MSE Plan 9-4MasterPlan 9-5

Capability and Habitability Sets Plans 9-5Container Plan 9-5Mobile Load Plan 9-5Square Load Plan 9-5Association Plan 9-5

Armory Plan 9-5Battery Plan 9-5Ammunition (Class V) Plan 9-5POL (Class III) Plan 9-6MRE (Class I) Plan 9-6Repair Part (Class IX) Plan 9-6SL-3 TAMCN Plan 9-6Communications and Information Systems and OPP Plans 9-6

End of Ship and End of MMC Reports 9-6RAC Team 9-7

Command Relationships 9-7Surveillance 9-7RAC Team LOl 97Operational Planning 9-7

Predeployment Training 9-7RAC Team Responsibilities 9-7

MPS Loading 9-8

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LCM-8 and Lighterage (Barge Ferries/Causeway Sections) 9-8LARC and AAVs 9-8RTCHs 9-8NSE 9-9

Ground Transportation and Throughput Equipment 9-9MPF MEU Slice Equipment List 9-9Commander's Warfighting Priorities 9-10Critical Path Analysis During Execution Planning 9-10

MAGTF Operational Standup Time 9-11Improving Force Closure Times 9-IlSpreadload Concept 9-11TSS 9-12Load Lines 9-12

Bunkering Plan 9-12International Conventions 9-12Classification 9-12Enforcement 9-13

Capability and Habitability Sets 9-13Food Services Capability Sets 9-13Habitability Set 9-13Medical Capability Set 9-13Fuel Capability Set 9-13Electrical Distribution Capability Set 9-13

Security Capability Set 9-13Water Capability Set 9-13NAVCHAPGRU Capability Set 9-13NBG Capability Set 9-14

Ammunition Load Planning 9-14Compatibility 9-14Fueled PEIs 9-14Weather Deck Stowage 9-14Deck Strength 9-14TSS 9-14MPF MEU Slice Ammunition 9-14

Chapter 10. Force Protection

Concept 10-1Deterrence 10-1Detection 10-1Engagement 10-iMitigation 10-2

Situational Awareness 10-2C2 10-2

C2 Assets 10-2Establishing Authority Functions 10-3

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FPOC 10-3FPO Functions 10-4Force Protection Assets 10-4

Seaward Security Operations Center 10-5

SSO Functions 10-5

Seaward Security Response 10-6Landward Security Combat Operations Center 10-7

LSO Functions 10-7

Landward Security Response 10-7

Air Security Operations Center 10-7ASO Functions 10-7

Air Security Response 10-8

Planning Phase 10-8Situational Assessment 10-8SLRP 10-8

Marshalling and Movement Phases 10-9Arrival and Assembly Phase 10-9Reconstitution Phase 10-10

Security Support 10-10

Security Planning 10-10

Chapter 11. Intelligence

Weather Conditions and Key Infrastructure 11-1

Task-Organization and Deployment Phasing 11-1

C2 11-I

Required Intelligence Capabilities 11-1

IRs 11-2

Establishing Authority Responsibilities 11-2MAGTF Commander Responsibilities 11-2

CMPF Responsibilities 11-3CNSE and COMPSRON Responsibilities 11-3

Other Force Commanders' Responsibilities 11-3

Examples of Supporting Intelligence Agencies and Organizations 11-3National 11-3Theater 11-3Naval Services 11-3

Chapter 12. The Communications Plan

Content 12-1

Planning Factors 12-1

Establishing Authority Responsibilities 12-2MAGTF Commander Responsibilities 12-2

CMPF Responsibilities 12-2

CNSE Responsibilities 12-2COMPSRON Responsibilities 12-2

FPO Responsibilities 12-3

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Planning Phase 12-3

Marshalling Phase 12-3Internal Communications 12-3External Communications 12-3

Movement Phase 12-3Internal Communications 12-4External Communications 12-4

Arrival and Assembly Phase 12-4Internal Communications 12-4External Communications 12-5

Reconstitution Phase 12-5

Chapter 13. Logistics Planning

The Objective and the Planning Continuum 13-1

Using Existing Facilities 13-1Beaches 13-1Ports 13-1Arrival Airfields 13-2Tactical Airfields 13-2Intratheater Transportation Network 13-3

Sequencing the FIE 13-3T-AVB 13-3HNS 13-3

Standardization 13-3HNS Developed by Service Teams 13-4Advance LNOs 13-4

ISSAs 13-4Acquisition Cross-Service Agreements and Implementing Agreements. . 13-4

Contingency Contracting 13-4Supply 13-5

Class I, Subsistence 13-5Class II, Clothing, Individual Equipment, Tools, and

Administrative Supplies 13-5Class III, POL 13-6Class IV, Construction Material 13-6Class V, Ammunition 13-6Class VI, Personal Demand Items 13-6Class VII, Major End Items 13-6Class VIII, Medical Materials 13-6Class IX, Repair Parts 13-7Class X, Materials for Nonmilitary Programs 13-7

Maintenance 13-7Transportation 13-7General Engineering 13-7Health Services 13-8Services 13-8

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Washdown and Agricultural Inspection 13-8PP&P 13-8Trash and HAZMAT 13-8Commercial Line Haul Support 13-8Equipment Issue and Return 13-9

Issue Procedures 13-9"Frustrated" MPE/S 13-9Excess MPE/S Lots 13-9Return Procedures 13-9

Medical Credentials 13-10Responsibilities of Higher Authority 13-10MAGTF Commander Responsibilities 13-10CMPF Responsibilities 13-10COMPSRON Responsibilities 13-11

MPS Billeting Responsibilities 13-11MPF MAGTF CSSA Siting 13-11Aviation Support and Maintenance 13-11

Prepositioned 13-11FF 13-liUpon Arrival and Offload of MPS 13-12Maintenance Facilities 13-12EAF Equipment 13-12Fully Operational Ready Status 13-12

Chapter 14. AIS Support

MAGTF Il/LOGAIS Relationship 14-1MAGTF II 14-2MDSS II 14-2CAEMS 14-3TC-AIMS 14-3

Supporting Systems 14-3MAGTF IIILOGAIS 14-3TAMMIS 14-4ROLMS 14-4WRS 14-4

JOPES 14-4GCCS 14-4TPFDD 14-4Joint Flow and Analysis System for Transportation 14-4Logistics Sustainment Analysis and Feasibility Estimator 14-4Global Transportation Network 14-5Consolidated Aerial Ports System II 14-5Global Decision Support System 14-5Worldwide Port System 14-5

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Chapter 15. Transformation

Operational Maneuver from the Sea 15-1

Seabasing 15-1

Pillars of MPF (Future) 15-1

Force Closure 15-2

AF Interoperability 15-2

Sustainment 15-2

Reconstitution and Redeployment 15-2

Logistics Modernization 15-3

AppendicesA MPF Operation initiating Directive (Sample) A-iB The OPORD Format B-iC Arrival and Assembly Plan Notional Format C-iD Commander's Checklist D-1E MAGTF Deployment Checklists E-1F Naval MPF Checklist F-IG HNS Checklist G-1H SLRP Checklist H-iI OPP Checklist I-iJ Debarkation Team Offload Checklist J-1K ACO Arrival and Assembly Airfield Site Survey Checklist K-iL Beach and Port Operations Checklist L-1

M CI Survey and Security Checklist M-1N MPSRON Capabilities and Characteristics N-I0 Notional T/Os for MPF Elements 0-1P SLRP Report Format P-IQ OPP SITREP Format Q-1R Daily SITREP Format R-lS HQMC MPF Reconstitution Planning Guidance Message Format.... S-iT Notional TO&Es for Reconstitution T-1U Establishment and Deployment of the MPF RLST (Sample Message). U-IV RLST Support and Notional TO&E V-iW Force Protection Plan Format.. W-1X Glossary X-1Y References Y-1

List of Figures

1-1. MPSRON Operational Locations 1-33-1. MPF Organization 3-I5-1. Phases of MPF Operations 5-15-2. Sample Basic Decisions Matrix for MPF Operations 5-35-3. Sample Warfighting Priorities 5-75-4. Sample Offload Priorities 5-75-5. Sample Exercise Time Line Template 5-9

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5-6. Sample Reserve Exercise Time Line in C-Days 5-95-7. AAA Overlay 5-105-8. Port Overlay 5-11

5-9. Beach Overlay 5-115-10. Airfield Overlay 5-11

5-11. Sample Throughput Matrix 5-125-12. Sample General Air Movement Plan 5-165-13. Sample Sea Movement Plan 5-176-1. Movement Concept 6-26-2. Movement Control Organizations 6-37-1. C2 Organizations for Arrival and Assembly 7-37-2. LFSP Organization 7-47-3. Pier Side Offload Organization 7-57-4. Instream Offload Organization 7-57-5. AACG Relationships 7-57-6.AAA 7-87-7. ERPs within the GCE UAA 7-87-8. Notional COT 7-98-1. Reconstitution Planning and Execution Matrix 8-28-2. ECG Structure 8-98-3. Notional RLST Organization 8-108-4. RLST Relationships 8-11

8-5. Navy Group 8-158-6. MPS Reconstitution Funding Chart 8-229-1. MPE/S Time Line (in Months) 9-310-1. Potential Threats to MPF Operations in the AAA 10-8

12-1. Equipment Requirements 12-512-2. Personnel Requirements 12-5

13-1. Class 1, Subsistence, Planning Factors 13-514-1. MAGTF lI/LOGAIS Relationships 14-114-2. MAGTF II and MDSS II Planning 14-114-3. MPF AIS Functions 14-1

14-4. Deployment Systems Overview 14-2

14-5. Deployment Support 14-215-1. Concept Pillars 15-IF-I. OPP-Debarkation Transition F-2F-2. Supported Actions F-3

List of Tables

H-I. Friendly Force Protection Organization (Sample) H-9H-2. Afloat Forces and Air Assets (Sample) H-9H-3. Land Forces (Sample) H-10H-4. F[N Military Installations (Sample) H-bH-5. Other/Multinational Military Installations (Sample) H-I 1

L-I. SUROB Report Elements L-2N-i. MPSRON I N-l

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List of Tables (Continued)

N-2. MPSRON 2 N-IN-3. MPSRON 3 N-IN-4. Flagship Navy Systems N-2N-S. Nonflagship Navy Systems N-2N-6. Associated Crypto N-2N-7. All MPS Systems N-2N-8. Maersk Class Ship Characteristics N-3N-9. Waterman Class Ship Characteristics N-4N-b. AMSEA Class Ship Characteristics N-4N-il. MPF(E) Characteristics N-SN-12. Notional NEAT Organization N-6N- 13. NEAT Detachment Radio Communications Equipment N-6N-14. NEAT Detachment Visual Communications Equipment N-6N- 15. T-AVB Characteristics N-7N- 16. T-AH Characteristics N-8

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FUNDAMENTALS

The maritime prepositioning force (MPF) Marineair-ground task force (MAGTF) can directly sup-port our national maritime strategy of protectingkey naval chokepoints and sea lines of communi-cations (SLOCs). An MPF operation includes theairlift of MAGTF and Navy elements, the Navysupport element (NSE), and naval coastal warfare(NCW) units with selected equipment into anarrival and assembly area (AAA) to join withequipment and supplies carried aboard maritimeprepositioning ships (MPSs).

Echelon of Forces

Maritime prepositioning provides a combatantcommander with deployment flexibility and anincreased capability to respond rapidly to a crisisor contingency with a credible force. An MPFoperation may consist of one ship, interactingwith a forward-deployed Marine ExpeditionaryUnit (MEU); a maritime prepositioning. shipssquadron (MPSRON) and a Marine Expedition-ary Brigade (MEB) fly-in echelon (FIE); or aMarine Expeditionary Force (MEF) falling in onall three MPSRONs. The MPF is one componentof the Marine Corps' rapid response capabilitytriad, which also includes the air contingencyMAGTF (ACM) and forward-deployed amphibi-ous forces (AFs).

Each triad component can be used separately orintegrated to further enhance a combatant com-mander's options. An MPF operation is an econ-omy of force measure that allows deployment ofan appropriate force if a crisis arises. The MPFoffers an augmentation capability for amphibiousoperations, but is not a substitute due to an inher-ent lack of forcible entry capability. An MPFoperation provides a method to rapidly augment aforward-deployed MAGTF, an ongoing amphibi-ous operation or other joint, multinational orcombined force operations.

Concept

An MPF operation extends from marshallingthrough arrival and assembly of the MAGTF toreconstitution of the MPF. The geographic reach ofthe operation may vary, but the MPF is inherently astrategic or intertheater capability. Executioninvolves the following:

• Supporting forces such as the United States Trans-

'portation Command (USTRANSCOM), specifi-cally the Military Surface Deployment andDistribution Command (SDDC) or the Air Mobil-ity Command (AMC). The SDDC is formerly theMilitary Traflic Management Command.

• The host nation (BIN) and supported/supportingcombatant commander's organizations.

• Other deployment support agencies that the sit-uation may demand.

While an MPF operation is conceptually simple,the strategic dimensions, the number of majorcommands involved as the force transits from the-ater to theater (from and to combatant command-ers), and the intricacies of the Joint OperationPlanning and Execution System (JOPES) make theoperation extremely complex. The overlap ofphases and geographic separations places heavydemands on command elements (CE5).

The scope of the operation may require activatingNavy reserves to conduct the offload and MarineCorps reserves to conduct civil affairs and MAGTFoperations. Conflicting demands of deployment andemployment will dictate a dynamic planning pro-cess that must remain responsive to the current situ-ation. Operational planning must begin with a risk!threat assessment to determine if an MPF operationis the appropriate force deployment option. Someplanning factors will be determined late in the deci-sionmaking process because of the remoteness ofthe deployment area and uncertainty of the situation.

Subsequent operations will impact significantly on

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execution planning. Commanders must visualizetheir concept of operations (CONOPS) ashore todetermine their arrival and assembly plans, whichdetermine their deployment plans.

The Initiating Directive

An MPF operation begins with the decision toemploy the MPF MAGTF. Typically, a combatantcommander—in.coordination with the Chairmanof the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the subor-dinate component commanders, and as directed bythe President or Secretary of Defense (SecDef)—initiates an MPF operation and subsequentMAGTF operations. An initiating directive pro-vides essential information. It is issued by and atthe discretion of the establishing authority, a com-mon superior commander of the Commander,Maritime Prepositioning Force (CMPF), and MPFMAGTF commander (see ch. 3).

The CMPF; MPF MAGTF commander; and thecommander, Navy support element (CNSE) mustquickly determine the requirements and workwith higher headquarters to ensure sufficientinformation and guidance is provided for rapidand efficient execution. If an MPF operation aug-ments an amphibious operation, the MPF mis-sion and appropriate command relationshipguidance is included in the amphibious operationinitiating directive.

Planning is continuous, but the execution phaseactually begins with assigning a specific mission.Terminating the arrival and assembly phaseoccurs when all prerequisites in the initiatingdirective are met and the MAGTF is establishedashore. The MAGTF is established ashore whenadequate equipment and supplies are offloadedand issued to arriving units; the MAGTF's com-mand and control (C2) capabilities are estab-lished; and the MAGTF commander is ready toexecute the mission.

The MAGTF commander will report missionreadiness to the establishing authority upon ter-mination of the arrival and assembly phase.

Subsequent MAGTF operations ashore are sep-arate from an MPF operation. After theMAGTF mission is completed, the MPF focusshifts to the reconstitution of maritime preposi-tioning equipment and supplies (MPE/S) aboardthe effected MPSRON.

If a separate initiating directive is not published;e.g., during crisis situations or if issued late in theplanning process, naval commanders involved inMPF operations will have to act upon informa-tion given in alert/warning/execution orders.From this information an initiating directive maybe formulated and recommended to the establish-ing authority for approval and promulgation.These orders often do not contain detailed infor-mation specific to the MPF. (App. A is a sampleformat that contains the "who, what, when, andwhere" guidance.)

Forward Presence and Crisis Response

Development of the naval force structure derivesfrom the national military strategy (NMS), twotenets of which are forward presence and crisisresponse. Reinforcing US forward-deployedforces and multinational partners and projectingcombat power across the range of military opera-tions is an essential ingredient of the NMS.

MPSRONs are strategically based around theglobe (see fig. 1-1). Naval forces can link-up withthem in an operational area in a matter of days.This capability demonstrates commitment, rein-forces alliances, enhances regional stability, pro-motes US influence and access, and is especiallyresponsive to regional crises or natural disasters.

The MPF is designed to respond independentlyor with other forces to a variety of regional cri-ses. The MPF provides a quick and credibleresponse to deter an escalation in hostilities orengage decisively if deterrence fails.

The essential contribution of an MPF operationis mobility and flexibility, allowing a quick

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Figure 1-1. MPSRON Operational Locations.

concentration of forces in a specific area. TheMPF permits rapid deployment into secureareas where force introduction is essentiallyunopposed and is expected to remain so throughthe arrival and assembly phase. The MPFenables MAGTF employment as follows:

• Augment an amphibious deployment or operation.• Occupy or augment an advanced base.• Defend key chokepoints along SLOC.• Establish a blocking position for offensive and

defensive operations.• Reinforce multinational pariners with a credible

force before hostilities, and sustain relations withroutine exercises and operations.

• Establish a sizable force ashore to enable closureof additional forces.

• Deter potential adversaries by positioning MPSsand alerting Manne and Navy forces (NAVFOR).

• Provide a rapid peacetime response in support offoreign humanitarian assistance and civil support.

• Provide economy of force through reduction ofstrategic airlift requirements, and reduction orelimination of the need to employ APs capable offorcible entry to a contingency that does notrequire such force.

• Augment fleet defense by providing tactical airsupport from ashore.

Establishing the MPF MAGTF Ashore

The essential requirement for an MPF operation isa secure environment that allows for the arrivaland offload of ships and aircraft and joining per-sonnel and materials for force standup. To estab-lish the MPF MAGTF ashore, the followingconditions are required:

• A secure environment from initiation of strategicdeployment through completion of arrival andassembly.

• Adequate strategic airlift and aerial tanker support.• Adequate offload forces; i.e., MAGTF and NSE.• Sufficient airfield space for Marine Corps tactical

aircraft, operational support airlift, AMC aircraftand civil reserve air fleet (CRAP) operations, andthroughput capability to support the intended air-flow.

• An ample port andlor beach area for timely off-load and throughput. The port must have suffi-cient water depth, overhead clearance, andmaneuver room to admit MPSs. Beaches and

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approaches ship-to-shore (STS) must be evalu-ated for hydrographic support and swept formines and other hazards.

• A suitable Iransportation network between theport and/or beach, airfields, and assembly areas topermit timely arrival and assembly of airliftedunits with sealifted equipment and supplies. Thismay include railroads, barge traffic, and pipelines.

• Adequate force protection capabilities to meet anypotential threat in the AAA.

NMS

MPF is a key asset in the NMS by providingregional focus, an adaptive planning capability; i.e.,tailoring forces for a particular circumstance, andforce presence options. Through regional focus,each MPSRON and the forces from the associatedMEF can respond worldwide, but remain especiallyresponsive to the theaters that are designated asthose of a possible major theater war (MTW) orsmall scale contingencies (SSCs) or those sup-ported by operation plans (OPLAN5) or contin-gency plans (CONPLAN5).

The purpose of this adaptive planning process is toprovide leaders with a range of preplanned optionsto clearly demonstrate US resolve, deter potentialadversaries, and deploy and employ forces to fightand win, quickly and decisively. As a militarycomponent of these options, the MPF provides acombatant commander with a wide range of capa-bilities to size the force for a particular mission.

Force presence options exist because theMPSRONs are forward-deployed and serve as anever-present reminder of US capability and resolve.When teamed with amphibious or other forward-deployed naval forces, the MPF can enhance aforce presence with potent complementary capabil-ities easily recognized by a potential adversary.

Rapid Response

to be fully operational within 10 days or less fol-lowing initiation of the offload. Achieving thisgoal requires positioning the MPF in areas ofconcern so that the chief constraint on forcedeployment is airlift, not sealift closure.

Flexible Command Relationships

The establishing authority will promulgate com-mand and supporting/supported relationships.Relationships should be as consistent as possible toensure continuity and reduce potential confusion.However, relationships must be flexible to supportall MPF phases and respond to new requirements.

Sustainment of the MPF

Sustainment of the MAGTF comes from a combi-nation of prepositioned and airlifted materiel. AnMPF MEB is a capable force of Marines, Navy, andnaval support personnel that, using a full MPSRON,can be sustained for 30 days. The MAGTF may besustained ashore longer or less depending on thesize of the force, the number of MPSRONs support-ing that force, and the following variables:

• Inclusion of an aviation logistics support ship (T-AVB).

• Follow-up shipping.• SLOCs length.

• Host-nation support (HNS).

Types of MPF Operations

Independent

Independent operations are those where the MPFMAGTF becomes part of a joint task force (JTF)that involves no other Marine Corps forces(MARFOR) or those where the MPF as the JTFsupports allies. The key identifier is that the MPF

The goal of an MPF operation is to establish aMAGTF ashore as rapidly as possible and for it

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MAGTF remains an independent entity that is notsubsumed into another MARFOR, although theMPF MAGTF commander may be dual desig-nated as the MARFOR commander in the area ofoperations (AO).

Augmentation

Augmentation, as defined in Joint Publication (JP)1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Mili-tary andAssociated Terms, is the transfer of forcesto the operational control of a supported com-mander during execution of an operation. MPFaugmentation operations are those where the MPFMAGTF supports an existing MARFORor AF.

Phases

Planning

The planning phase begins upon receipt of thealert/warning order and is characterized by twoplanning methodologies: deliberate planningand crisis action planning (CAP). Deliberateplanning is ongoing, preparing for future, hypo-thetical military operations. CAP is conducted torespond to present situations that might requirea US military response (see ch. 5).

when the first MPF ship transits to the AAA.This phase ends when the last FIE aircraftarrives in the AAA and the last ship arrives atthe offload point.

Arrival and Assembly

The arrival and assembly phase begins on arrivalof the first MPF ship or first aircraft of the mainbody at the designated AAA. This phase endswhen adequate MPE/S are offloaded and issuedto awaiting units, C2 is established, and theMAGTF commander reports that all essentialMAGTF elements of the MPF are combat-ready(see ch. 7). The arrival and assembly phaseincludes the following:

• PreparetheAAA.• Receive MAGTF, US Navy (IJSN), and US

Coast Guard (USCG) personnel and equipment at• nearby airfields.• Coordinate arrival and offload of equipment and

supplies from MIPSs.• Issue MPE/S to arriving units.• Provide local force protection for arrival

and assembly.• Establish the MAGTF's combat capability (force

standup).• Prepare the MAGTF mission; e.g., moving the

MAGTF to the tactical assembly area (TAA) orthe line of departure (LD).

Marshalling

Units organize and complete final preparations todeploy, including preparing personnel and equip-ment, moving to an aerial port of embarkation(APOE), staging, and loading aboard aircraft.The marshalling phase begins on arrival of thefirst unit at a designated marshalling point andends on departure of the last unit from a depar-ture airfield (see ch. 6).

Movement

Reconstitution

The MPSRON is methodically restored to itsoriginal strength or properties and full opera-tional capability. Reconstitution is conductedas rapidly as possible after the MAGTF com-pletes its mission (see ch. 8).

Force Protection

The movement phase entails moving forces byair and sea to the AAA. It begins on lift-off ofthe first aircraft from the departure airfield or

Force protection impacts on employment,CONOPS, planning, movement of forces, and allactivities in the AAA (see ch. 10).

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AUTHORITIES

President or SecDef's Guidance Military Services

• Provide a mission statement to the joint staff(JS).• Direct augmentation of an amphibious deploy-

ment or operation.• Provide general guidance/approval of rules of

engagement (ROE).• Consider requests for mobilization and activation

of reserves after consulting with JS and Servicechiefs.

• Direct support from other departments and agen-cies.

• Provide an initial decision to deploy oremploy forces.

CJcs

As the principal military advisor to the President andSecDef, the CJCS provides comments and recom-mendations on military options and forces available,including MPF employment, as recommended by acombatant commander. Responsibilities follow:

• Issue appropriate orders to combatant command-ers in accordance with the crisis action system!JOPES.

• Task and coordinate. Services, subordinateDepartment of Defense (DOD) agencies andappropriate unified commands; e.g.,USTRANSCOM.

• Recommend interdepartmental linkages betweenoperational forces and support agencies.

• Coordinate and provide advice to the President orSecDef on ROE.

• Recommend to the President or SecDef activat-ing reserves as required; e.g., to augmentMAGTF, NSE, and NCW units.

• Supervise interunified command coordination.

• Administers, equips, trains, and supports forcesprovided to the unified commands.

• Supports Service components.• Activates reserves as directed by the President or

SecDef.

• Exercises administrative control (ADCON) offorces through Service components.

Combatant Commanders

An MPF operation is conducted under the com-mand of a combatant commander. Combatant com-mand (command authority) (COCOM) is theauthority of a combatant commander to performthose functions of command over assigned forcesinvolving organizing and employing commands andforces; assigning tasks; designating objectives; andgiving authoritative direction over all aspects of mil-

itary operations, joint training, and logistics toaccomplish assigned missions. Direct communica-tion between supported/supporting combatant com-manders is essential for clear understanding of whatis required and what each contributes.

Supported Combatant Commander

A supported combatant commander is the com-mander in whose area of responsibility (AOR) theoperation will take place. Responsibilities follow:• Determine military options and force requirements.• Execute the President- or SecDef-issued orders.• Coordinate and facilitate HNS.• Issue specific ROE within the AOR.• Coordinate overall security and protection of

assigned forces.• Allocate resources.• Coordinate with Commander, USTRANSCOM

and supporting agencies and commands.

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• Designate the conunander responsible for con-ducting the MPF operation with Marine andNavy Service component commanders.

• Determine, in broad terms, where the MPFoperation is to occur.

Supporting Combatant Commander

A supporting combatant commander provides person-nel, equipment, supplies, and services to a supportedcombatant commander. Responsibilities follow:

• Provide employment options input to the sup-ported combatant commander.

• Provide forces and/or support as required.• Pass I-INS requirements of the MPF to a sup-

ported combatant commander if appropnate.• Issue specific ROE within their assigned AOR.• Provide and coordinate force protection for the

MPF and supporting forces in their assigned AOR.• Coordinate allocating resources with the sup-

ported combatant commander and the Com-mander, USTRANSCOM.

• Provide for exchange and support of liaison link-ages with the supported combatant commander.

Joint Force Commander

Fleet Commander or Commander,Naval Forces

At the direction of the combatant commander, thefleet commander or the commander, naval forcesrecommends fleet employment options to thecombatant commander and designates and acti-vates supporting naval forces.

Subordinate Naval ForcesType Commanders

Type commanders (TYCOMs) are specific adminis-trative commands that prepare forces for operations.MARFOR commanders function as TYCOMs.Unlike Navy TYCOMs, however, they retain anoperational capability and are subject to the opera-tional chain of command of the fleet commander.

Commanders, MARFORs

The Commander, Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic(COMMARFORLANT), and Commander, MarineCorps Forces, Pacific (COMMARFORPAC), pro-vide administrative support to train and deploytheir MEFs.

Joint force commander (JFC) is a general termapplied to a combatant commander, subunified com-mander, or joint task force commander authorized toexercise combatant command (command authority)or operational control over a joint force. (JP 1-02).

Commander, Marine Corps Forces

The Commander,,Marine Corps forces(COMMARFOR) is the Service componentcommander to a JFC. COMMARFOR respon-sibilities follow (per JFC direction):• Provide recommendations on Marine forces

employment.• Coordinate planning efforts.• Provide deployment support, such as coordinat-

ing with Commander, USTRANSCOM andother supporting commands.

Commanders, Naval Surface Forces

The Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic(COMNAVSURFLANT) or Commander, NavalSurface Force, Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC)allocates forces as follows:

• Commander, amphibious group.• Naval beach group (NBG) and its suboithnate units.• NCW group and its subordinate units.

Commander, Naval Air Forces

The Commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic or theCommander, Naval Air Force, Pacific provides sup-port of Marine aviation to include ammunition.

Commander, Military Sealift Command

The Commander, Military Sealift Command(COMSC) provides administrative direction and

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support of the MPSRON through close coordina-tion with civilian operating companies to satisfyextraordinary requirements generated by opera-tional considerations. The COMSC also exer-cises ADCON via Military Sealift Command(MSC) area commanders to coordinate logisticsand administrative support for MPSRONs (per-sonnel training, material readiness, doctrine, shipcharacteristics, and budget). The COMSC alsoprovides deployment support.

Commander, Naval ConstructionForces Command

The Commander, Naval Construction ForcesCommand allocates the naval construction regi-ment (NCR), naval mobile construction battal-ions (NMCBs), and underwater constructionteams (UCTs).

Commander, Naval ExpeditionaryLogistics Support Force

The Commander, Naval Expeditionary LogisticsSupport Force allocates forces such as the Navycargo handling and port group (NAVCHAPGRU).

Commanding Officer, FleetHospital Support Office

The Fleet Hospital (FH) Support Office facilitatesthe call-up of personnel and support required toestablish the FH in the AO.

Operational Commanders

Commanding General, MEF

• Plan, execute, and support MAGTF operations.• Establish postures of units and elements for MPF

deployment. Readiness, preparation, and supportof units and elements are the responsibility of theparent division, wing, force service support group(FSSG) or other major subordinate commands asthe MEF commander may designate.

• Liaison with Commander, USTRANSCOM andother supporting commanders.

.S

Determine and assign the appropriate MAGTF.

On receipt of warning or alert order, shiftOPCON of assigned forces to the MAGTF.

• Review the MAGTF commander's pmposedcourse of action (COA), commander's estimate,CONOPS, and employment and deployment plans.

• Activates the force movement control center(FMCC).

• Direct activation of the logistics movement con-trol centers (LMCCs) and other movement con-trol organizations.

• Coordinate force deployment and sustainmentprovided to the MAGTF commander by externalMEF commands and agencies. This includes theairlift requirements of naval elements supportingthe MAGTF; e.g., NSE or NCW. Sequencingnaval support units must be phased into the AAAto support the force standup of the MAGTF. TheMAGTF commander must decide the appropriatedeployment window for these units. Normally,NSE and NCW units are part of the advanceparty.

• Provide liaison to external commands and agen-cies.

• Provide public affairs guidance.• Evaluate existing plans to determine if they can

serve as a base point; identify units available fordeployment tasking.

• Assist the MAGTF commander with review ofapplicable deployment database developmentguidance provided by higher headquarters.

• Respond to direction from higher headquarters toplan task organization and establish or revise thedeployment database.

• Assist the MAGTF commander in analysis oftime-phased force and deployment data (TPFDD)plans for COA development.

• Participate, as directed, in the COA developmentprocess of a supported combatant commander.

• Direct and/or coordinate deployment databasedevelopment to include TPFDD and prioritiza-tion of forces/sustainment.

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• Determine mode and source of transportation forall movement segments in the TPFDD (origin toport of embarkation [POEI, POE to port of debar-kation [PODI, POD to destination) for each COA.

• Direct and coordinate preliminary determinationof quantities of basic prescribed loads andaccompanying supplies, and initiate prepara-tions for release of war reserve material throughthe war reserve system (WRS).

• Coordinate Marine Corps base (MCB) andMarine Corps air station (MCAS) support todeploying MPF elements.

Numbered fleet Commanders

Numbered fleet commanders (2d, 3d, 5th, 6th,and 7th fleets) perform the following tasks at thedirection of JFC, Service or functional compo-nent commander or other appropriate authority:

Designate the CMPF.• Exercise OPCON over assigned NAVFOR.

• Identify additional support requirements to higherauthority.

• Task-organize NAVFOR.

• Request, coordinate, and direct support forces.

• Provide force protection for NAVFOR and theMPSRON.

Supporting Organizations

USTRANSCOM

This command coordinates strategic deploymentof forces assigned to or in support of the unifiedcommander, including coordinating en routeaerial refueling of MAGTF self-deploying air-craft and strategic airlift.

AMC

The AMC may provide en route aerial refuelingfor the MAGTF's fixed-wing (FW) self-deployingaircraft. The Marine aircraft wing (MAW) Self-Deploying Aircraft Control Center (SDACC) willcoordinate en route aerial refueling with the AMCand Air Combat Command.

MSC

The MSC is responsible for ADCON and sup-port of MPSRONs.

SDDC

The SDDC coordinates common user surfacetransportation within the continental United States(CONUS) and common user ports worldwide.

Supporting Establishments

Marine Corps and Navy supporting and shoreestablishments support deployment of forcesas directed and/or coordinated by appropri-ate authority.

The Marine Corps Logistics Command(MARCORLOGCOM), Albany, GA has pri-mary responsibility for the material readi-ness of maritime prepositioned materialbefore its commitment in an MPF operation.This includes contract maintenance and logis-tics support of MPE/S aboard the MPSRONand providing a technical assistance and advi-sory team (TAAT) for transitional assistanceto employing forces. MARCORLOGCOMhas delegated Blount Island Command(BlCmd) as the executive agent for MPFmaintenance operations.

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COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS

An MPF is a temporary organization set forth byan establishing authority. At a minimum, it iscomprised of a MAGTF with assigned navalforces under the MAGTF CE, and an MPSRON,NAVFOR, and naval forces under the command ofthe CMPF (see fig. 3-1). Any MAGTF can employthe MPE/S in the MPSRON. Figure 3-1 represents

a typical organization for independent operations(see Chapter 1). The organizational structure andcommand relationships for an MPF operationwhich augments an amphibious operation will bedefined in the initiating directive for theamphibious operation in accordance with JP 3-02,Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations.

The establishing authority may be a combatantcommander, an existing JTF commander or asubordinate unified commander. The establish-ing authority deploys and employs the MPF. Asthe establishing authority delegates responsibil.-ity for the MPF operation and the MAGTFemployment mission, it normally has operationalcontrol (OPCON) of all assigned forces and theauthority to exercise general direction of the sup-porting effort. Some responsibilities follow:

• Issue the initiating directive.• Establish command relationships within the

MPF.

• Designate the time to start moving theMPSRON and the FIE.

• Approve arrival and assembly and reconstitu-tion plans.

• Coordinate intelligence collection, processing,and dissemination.

• Establish the force protection operations cen-ter (FPOC) and designate a force protectionofficer (FPO) to coordinate and integrate allforce protection functions and activities.

• Designate force protection functions to appro-priate subordinates. Airward force protectionresponsibilities may be delegated, retained orsubsumed by higher headquarters dependingon forces available.

• Approve terminating the MPF operation.• Coordinate force disposition instructions when

the MPF operation is completed.

Tactical Control and Support

There are four command relationships: COCOM,OPCON, tactical control (TACON), and support.COCOM can only be exercised by combatant com-manders and cannot be delegated. OPCON, whichis inherent in COCOM, can be delegated, as canTACON and support. In MPF operations, the estab-

lishing authority may be delegated OPCON orTACON of the MAGTF commander and CMPF bythe combatant commander. The establishing author-ity is responsible for establishing command relation-ships and the C2 structure for the MPF operation.

The command relationship established between theMAGTF commander and the CMPF is a key deci-sion. It should provide for unity of effort, simplic-ity, and flexibility across the MPF operationphases. It should be clearly defined and basedupon the establishing authority's assessment of

Figure 3-1. MPF Organization(Independent Operation).

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mission requirements. While the establishingauthority normally has OPCON or TACON ofsubordinate forces, the relationship between theCMPF and MAGTF commander is normally sup-portedlsupporting. II reflects the same relationshipbetween the commander, amphibious task forceand the commander, landing force described in JP3-02. Where possible, the MAGTF and CMPFshould work closely with the establishing author-ity to ensure the initiating directive reflectstheMAGTF/CMPF command relationships bestsuited for all phases of the operation.

The establishing authority is responsible forensuring that the supported and supporting com-mander understand the degree of authority thesupported commander is granted (JP 0-2).

MPF MAGTF

An MPF MAGTF is comprised of four core ele-ments: CE, ground combat element (GCE), avia-tion combat element (ACE), and the combatservice support element (CSSE). The MPFMAGTF contains these elements plus theNMCB. The NMCB provides deliberate engi-neering support to the MAGTF, including majorhorizontal and vertical construction, facilitiesrepair, and other general engineering support.

CE

The CE is the MAGTF headquarters, consistingof the MAGTF commander and staff. The CEprovides C2 and coordination to effectively planand execute operations by the other threeMAGTF elements.

GCE

The GCE is built around an infantry unit. It includescombat support units such as artillery and armor.

ACE

The ACE is task-organized to provide all or part ofthe functions of Marine Corps aviation based onthe MAGTF mission and size. The expeditionaryairfield (EAF) is controlled by the ACE. TheEAF's primary function is to provide a tactical air-field for Marine Corps aircraft. Secondary mis-sions are to increase the sortie generation rate forcarrier naval aviation and prOvide a terminal forsustainment for strategic and intratheater airlifi.

CSSE

The CSSE is task-organized to provide the fullrange of combat service support (CSS).

NMCB

The NMCB provides a standardized and interop-erable construction capability using variouspackaged equipment modules called T/A-57.T/A-57 contains three core modules (T/A-91),one basic module (TIA-92), and one heavy mod-ule (T/A-93). Each core module contains civilengineering support equipment (CESE), toolassemblies, and support gear for 250 Navy con-struction engineers (SEABEEs). The basic mod-ule and one core module contain major verticalconstruction capabilities. The heavy module andone core module contain major horizontal con-struction capabilities. The NMCB table of orga-nization and allowance is comprised of T/A-57plus the FIE. The NMCB can also serve as theforward echelon for a larger NCR deployment.

UCT

The UCT provides trained personnel and equip-ment to provide underwater engineering, con-struction, repair, and inspection. UCTdeployment is directed by the respective fleetcommander via the NCRs. Before an MPS off-loads, the UCT can deploy an element of sevenpersonnel and 12 short tons of equipment toinspect piers, beaches, and anchorages for suit-ability, battle damage, and obstructions beforearrival and assembly operations.

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Equipment includes the following:

• Underwater weight-handling equipment.

• Underwater construction tools.

• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatusand surface-supplied diving equipment.

• Bathymetric survey equipment.

• Safety equipment.

assigned to the MPF, except those NAVFORattached to the MAGTF. The CMPF and stafforiginate from a standing Navy organizationcomplete with C2 capabilities; e.g., amphibiousgroups, amphibious squadrons or NBGs. Respon-sibilities follow:

• Coordinate the establishment oañ FH with theFH program manager if the MPF mission sorequires.

MAGTF Commander

The MAGTF commander has OPCON ofMarine Corps and OPCON or TACON ofattached NAVFOR. Responsibilities follow:

• Prepare an arrival and assembly plan in coordi-nation with the CMPF.

• Establish the arrival assembly operations group(AAOG).

• Coordinate with the CMPF on the time-phasedarrival of MPF elements and control measureswithin the AAA.

• Plan and coordinate strategic airlift of the FIEincluding the NSE.

• In some cases, designate the landward securityofficer (LSO) or assigns LSO tasks toa subor-dinate commander.

• Recommend, in coordination with the CMPF,termination of the MPF operation to the estab-lishing authority.Establish the movement control center (MCC).

Assign liaison personnel to the movement con-trol agencies.

• Coordinate embarkation of forces aboard, ships,strategic airlift, and intratheater lift.

CMPF

• Coordinate airlift of NSEs with the MAGTFcommander.

• Coordinate time-phased arrival of MPF ele-ments and control measures within the AAAwith the MAGTF commander.

Designate the seaward security officer (SSO).Coordinate termination of the MPF operationwith the MAGTF commander.

Commander, MPS Squadron

An MPSRON consists of a group of civilian-owned and civilian-crewed ships chartered by theMSC loaded with prepositioned equipment and30 days of supplies to support a MAGTF.

The commander, MPS squadron (COMPSRON)is the principal advisor to the CMPF. Responsi-bilities follow:

• Provide technical assistance for operationsinvolving the MPSRON.

• Evaluate readiness of assigned ships.• Conduct MPF planning and operations as

directed.• Conduct C2 training.

• Develop and improve operational procedures forMPSRON support.

• Monitor contractor arrangements for support ofassigned ships.

• Develop self-defense/internal ship security andrequest support.

S

The CMPF is identified in the initiating direc-tive, and has OPCON of all MSC and NAVFOR

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• Act as the MSC executive agent in base sup-port matters.

• Serve as a consular representative for merchantmarine matters.

• Coordinate port service requirements for theMPSRON.

• Support security in the AAA as directed by theCMPF/S SO.

• Arrange refueling of the MPSRON.• Provide billeting and messing for the offload

preparation party (OPP) and offload controlunit (OCU).

CNSE

The CNSE commands elements of the NBG,NAVCHAPGRU, and others as assigned. TheCNSE and associated staff originate from theNBG, complete with organic C2 capabilities.Responsibilities follow:

• Participate in offload planning and conductingthe offload in coordination with the MAGTFcommander and COMPSRON.

• Coordinate activities between the beach partyteam (BPT) and the landing force support party(LFSP).

• Exercise OPCON over United States MarineCorps (USMC) OPPs and debarkation teamsprovided by the MAGTF.

• Recommend naval reserve augmentationrequirements to the fleet combatant com-mander via the CMPF.

tion requirements to the fleet commander via theCMPF, and exercises OPCON over the follow-ing subordinate elements comprising the NCW:

• The harbor defense command unit (HDCU) isa deployable command, control, communica-tions, computers, and intelligence (C41) unitwhose core purpose is to provide the harbordefense commander's command center staff.The HDCU uses a reserve-mobile ashore sup-port terminal (R-MAST) system that providesan extensive C41 capability.

• The mobile inshore undersea warfare unit(MIUWU) is a deployable mobile tactical ele-ment comprised of surveillance and command,control, and communications (C3), mobility,logistics, and administrative support elements.

• The inshore boat unit (IBU) is a deployable,armed, small craft unit that provides small craftsecurity support.

• The port security unit (PSU) consists of USCGpersonnel and six deployable, armed, high-speed small craft that conduct harbor defense/port security operations.

Commanding Officer, FH

The FH aboard the MPF is a USN asset. If off-loaded and established in the AO, the FH com-manding officer will report to that theater's navalcomponent commander. It provides Level IIIhealth service support and general medical sup-port through a modular, rapidly erectable 500-bedhospital for all ground forces as coordinated dur-ing planning.

Commander, NCW Unit

The NCW unit is sourced from one of two NCWgroups (East or West Coast). It consists of reserv-ists and active duty personnel from USN andUSCG units. The NCW unit participates in forceprotection planning and operations as directed bythe CMPF, recommends naval reserve augmenta-

Establishing Supportedand Supporting Roles

In a broad sense, the CMPF supports theMAGTF. When a support relationship is estab-lished, it will typically vary by phase of the

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operation per the initiating directive. It is incum-bent upon the establishing authority to makeclear in the initiating directive the requirementsfor the supported and supporting mission, andthe parameters for transitioning this commandrelationship. If possible, the CMPF and MAGTFshould work with the establishing authority toensure CMPF/MAGTF relationships reflectthose that best support each phase of the MPFoperation. It also includes the following:

• Forces and other resources allocated to the sup-• porting effort.

• Time, place, level, and duration of the support-ing effort.

• Relative priority of the supporting effort.

• Authority (if any) of the supporting commanderto modify the supporting effort in an exceptionalopportunity or an emergency.

• The degree of authority granted to the sup-ported commander over the supporting effort.

Likely MPF command relationships, responsibili-ties, and actions by phase follow.

Planning Phase

The MAGTF commander and the CMPF report tothe establishing authority for planning as follows:

• MAGTF commander: OPCON to MARFOR.

• CMPF: OPCON to the naval forces/numberedfleet commander.

• NMCB: OPCON to the MAGTF commander.

• COMPSRON; CNSE; commander, NavalCoastal Warfare (CNCW) unit; and FH com-mander's report to the CMPF as follows:

• COMPSRON: OPCON to the numberedfleet commander, ADCON to the COMSCthrough the MSC area commander.

• CNSE: OPCON/ADCON to the numberedfleet commander.

• CNCW unit: OPCON/ADCON to the num-bered fleet commander.

• PH commander: OPCON to the numberedfleet commander.

• MAGTF commander publishes the operationorder (OPORD), arrival and assembly plan,and the deployment letter of instruction(LOl). (See app. B for a sample OPORD for-mat and app. C for a sample arrival andassembly format. App. C is prepared by theMAGTF with the CMPF.)

• MAGTF commander and the CMPF coordinatedeparture of survey, liaison, and reconnais-sance party (SLRP) and the OPP.

Marshalling Phase

• CMPF and the MAGTF commander arechange of OPCON (CHOP) or TACON to theestablishing authority.

• COMPSRON, CNSE, CNCW unit, and FHcommander are CHOP to the CMPF.

• CMPF coordinates marshalling of the NSE, theNCW unit, and other naval elements that maybe attached, with the MAGTF.

• CNSE assigns personnel to the SLRP and OPPand coordinates with the MAGTF commanderfor marshalling and movement.

• MAGTF commander has OPCON of allassigned MAGTF elements.

• MAGTF commander assembles the SLRP andOPP for movement.

• MAGTF commander coordinates, assembles,and supports airlift of the MPF FIE with AMCand the tanker airlift control element (TALCE)via the supporting FMCC departure airfieldcontrol group (DACG) at the APOE.

• COMPSRON continues coordination with theMAGTF commander and the CMPF.

Movement Phase

• CMPF coordinates movement of the MPSRON.

• MAGTF commander coordinates movement ofall FIE elements.

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Arrival and Assembly Phase

• MAGTF commander retains OPCON of allMAGTF elements and provides forcesTACON to or in support of the CMPF forthe offload.

• CMPF retains OPCON of assigned Navy ele-ments and the MPSRON and conducts offloadoperations according to the MAGTF com-mander's priorities.

• FH commander, upon offload and staffing,becomes OPCON to the theater naval compo-nent commander (NCC) who is responsible forits movement, set-up, and support.

• CNSE conducts the ship-to-shore movement ofMPE/S.

• MAGTF commander is responsible for thethroughput of MPE/S from the beach and portto the unit assembly areas (UAAs).

• MAGTF commander prepares for the employ-ment mission.

The arrival and assembly phase ends whenthe MAGTF commander is prepared toundertake the MAGTF employment mission.The MPF operation resumes—althoughreconstitution planning continues—when theMAGTF employment mission concludes andthe establishing authority authorizes the

MAGTF commander and CMPF to begin thereconstitution phase.

Reconstitution Phase

The MAGTF commander and the CMPF coordi-nate the reconstitution of the MPSRON. Recon-stitution must be accomplished as efficiently andeffectively as possible. The MAGTF commanderand the CMPF coordinate and support the rede-ployment of the MPF.

MPF-related command relationships depend onwho the CJCS tasks to execute the reconstitutionand where it takes place. Reconstitution mayoccur in the AOR, outside the AOR or at aninterim maintenance site. The C2 structure inreconstitution is unique because of the participa-tion of personnel in the AOR from the operationand Navy and Marine Corps supporting establish-ments from CONUS. Key participants duringreconstitution in the AOR will normally be thesupported MARFOR responsible for the reconsti-tution; the MEF MPF cell; the designated CMPF;the reconstitution special purpose MAGTF(SPMAGTF)/combat service support detachment(CSSD) assigned to execute; and the TAAT pro-vided by MARCORLOGCOM (BICmd) to assist(see ch. 8).

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READINESS

Maritime prepositioned stores are maintained bycontract maintenance teams (CMTs) aboard theMPSRON. MPSs have dehumidified, temperaturecontrolled storage and built-in maintenance shopsand spaces. During ship recertification for inspec-tion, MPE/S is offloaded for testing, mainte-nance, modification, and rotation.

Headquarters, MarineCorps Responsibilities

In coordination with the Office of the Chief ofNaval Operations (OPNAV), Headquarters, MarineCorps (HQMC) exercises overall supervision ofMPE/S readiness. The Commandant of the MarineCorps (CMC) exercises these responsibilitiesthrough Commander, Marine Corps Logistics Com-mand (COMMARCORLOGCOM) (BICmd) andoperating forces commanders. Specific respon-sibilities follow:

• Establish policy for administration, control,and use of MPE/S.

• Establish and maintain MPE/S equipment listsand implement all required changes.

• Provide a single point of contact for problemresolutions that require decisions at the Serviceor DOD level.

• Establish and conduct periodic inspections ofembarked assets.

COMMARCORLOGCOM (BICmd)Responsibilities

MPE/S before an exercise or contingency. Thisincludes administrative control, asset mainte-nance, and logistics support of MPE/S. Responsi-bilities follow:

• Administer the maintenance contract for USN(based on inter-Service support agreements[ISSA]) and Marine Corps equipment aboardMPSs. Civilian personnel, provided by theMarine Corps maintenance contractor(MCMC), comprise the CMT. Control of theCMT is exercised through the contractingofficer's representative (COR), who worksdirectly for COMMARCORLOGCOM. EachMPSRON has a COR embarked.

• Account for all prepositioned MPE/S andcustodial responsibility for all otherembarked assets to include aviation groundsupport equipment (AGSE) and by ISSANSE equipment.

• Coordinate the replacement of unserviceableassets, stock rotation, addition of new items ordeletion of assets.

• Provide quality assurance (QA) teams for con-tract compliance.

• Coordinate equipment issue and return fromunits employing MPE/S during exercises oroperations.

• Assign designated equipment and personnel tosupport offload and onload during all sched-uled maintenance, exercises, and ship recertifi-cation cycles. Requirement determination isestablished with applicable force commanders.

• Ensure applicable force commanders haveready access to the status of assets; that readi-ness reports are accurate and timely; and thatsupply and maintenance files are updated quar-terly as equipment and/or MPF maintenancecycle (MMC) cycles occur.

The COMMARCORLOGCOM (BICmd) has pri-mary responsibility for material readiness of

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Shipboard Maintenance COMMARFORs' Responsibilities

MARCORLOGCOM is responsible for contractadministration and coordination of shipboardmaintenance activities. MARCORLOGCOM(BICmd) has overall responsibility for qualitycontrol and QA. QA is defined as the inspectionand monitoring of the contractor's efforts byMARCORLOGCOM (BICmd). The quality con-trol program is conducted abQard ship. It is thecontractor's responsibility to ensure efforts meetestablished standards.

CMTs will have maintenance and supply skills incommodity areas for maintenance of ground equip-ment. With shipboard maintenance shops and spaces,complete tool kit test sets, and spare parts, CMTs canperform fourth echelon maintenance on most equip-ment. Space aboani ship may impose some limitationsas will embark configuration, personnel skill deficien-cies, and spare parts availability. CMTs will have aspecial operational stock of spare parts. Under normalconditions, Class IX embarked for contingency usewill not be used. All supply support for CMTs will bethrough MARCORLOCiCOM. When maintenance isrequired beyond the capabilities of CMTs, a decisionwill be made by MARCORLOGCOM on the dis-position of the item. Other tasks assigned to CMTsfollow:

• Inventory and surveillance of equipment andsupplies.

• Modification of equipment.• Preventive maintenance.• Exercise of equipment within space limitations.• Maintenance of technical libraries.• Maintenance of the applicable supply and main-

tenance data systems.• Maintenance of applicable equipment manual

record.• Conducting joint limited technical inspections

(JLTIs) before accepting the equipment backaboard the MPSs.

COMMARFORs monitor material readinessof MPEIS through reports received fromCOMMARCORLOGCOM (BICmd) andthrough access to supply and maintenancefiles. Other responsibilities follow:• Ensure that COMMARCORLOGCOM (BICmd)

and HQMC are included in all plans that affectMPE/S.

• Establish liaison with the COMMARCOLOGCOM(BICmd) for withdrawal of specified MPE/S asrequired.

• Review applicable equipment lists for MPE/Sand recommend changes.

• Make recommendations for modernizatiOn ofembarked assets.

• Assume responsibility for withdrawn MPE/Sand associated maintenance of assets whileemployed for exercises or operations.

• Perform required inspections before turnover,and accept responsibility for designated MPE/Sfor use during training exercises or when aCONPLAN is executed.

• Return MPE/S to full combat-ready condition orprovide funds to restore equipment to full com-bat-ready condition after training exercises orcontingency operations.

• Provide readiness acceptance check (RAC)teams to periodically inspect MPE/S.

• Provide personnel and equipment to debark!embark MPE/S during periodic maintenanceperiods and RAC teams to assess equipmentreloaded. COMMARFORs may provide aug-mentation for MARCORLOGCOM mainte-nance personnel on a "by exception" basis.

Embarkation

The MPSRON is loaded to facilitate timely off-load, support some variation in troop lists, and

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provide an operational capability even when oneship is off station. Load reconfiguration duringforward deployment is not feasible. Ships mustbe loaded at the outset for maximum operationalflexibility within design limitations. The ship'smaster must approve load plans before embarka-tion. The commander responsible for embarka-tion will provide the ship's master with theweights of vehicles, equipment, containers, fuel,and water being embarked, and the calculationsfor trim, stress, and stability (TSS) using the for-mat provided in the TSS pamphlets for each ship.Ship TSS must be considered during offload.

MPE/S Property Control Procedures

The key to rapid issue of unit equipment is a flexi-ble, automated issue control system. Lists ofequipment are prepared for each unit and detach-ment responsible for MPE/S in the objective area.To adjust equipment issue to the requirements ofthe objective area; e.g., cold weather or desert andto variations in the deploying force list (FIL),MEFs maintain baseline issue lists predicated onthe notional organization of an MPF MEB. TheMEFs must ensure that all equipment and somecontainers are assigned to specific battalions andsquadrons in the MAGTF Deployment SupportSystem 11 (MDSS II) or the current automatedinformation system (AIS).

These lists serve as a starting point for modifica-tion during execution, and are passed to theMAGTF commander on appointment. They alsoidentify equipment shortfalls. Additional equip-ment requirements must be transported in the FIEor separately with a follow-on force. The MDSSII query should be FIE=T/E-E/L (table of equip-ment-[embarked] equipment list). The lists alsoreapportion materiel when a ship within theMPSRON is off station. MDSS II was adopted tobe used as the standard issue control system.

MPE/S are not tactically marked. Embarkedmateriel is marked only for location, marshal-ling, and embarkation for reconstitution. Mark-ing codes are established by and coordinatedbetween MARFOR commanders.

Unit Readiness

Unit readiness encompasses those peacetime pos-tures and preparations adopted for timelyemployment of forces. They include the assign-ment, rotation, and modification of unit deploy-ment postures, development of appropriatestanding operating procedures (SOPs), and con-duct of individual/unit training and exercises toprepare forces for short notice expeditionary ser-vice. SOPs should be written at the group andregimental (0-6) level to the Service componentlevel (0-9/10).

Deployment Postures

The various deployment postures are defined bythe Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The Joint Strate-gic Capabilities Plan (JSCP) levies require-ments on specified commanders for short noticedeployment of certain force levels, and containscertain planning estimates of times needed tomarshal MAGTFs for sea or air movement. Thedeployment guidelines are for general militarycapabilities. They do not orient towards any spe-cific force or contingency until execution plan-ning begins.

Normal Deployment Posture

A unit conducts normal activities while com-manders monitor the situation and review plans.No visible overt action is taken to increase adeployment posture. Units not at a home stationreport their scheduled closure time and/or thetime required to return to the home station ifordered to do so before a scheduled time anddesired mode of transportation are available.

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Increased Deployment Posture

A unit is relieved from commitments that do notpertain to the mission; personnel are recalledfrom training areas, liberty, and leave, asrequired, to meet the deployment schedule.

Preparation for deployment of equipment andsupplies is initiated, predeployment personnelactions completed, and essential equipment andsupplies located in CONUS or overseas installa-tions are identified.

Advanced Deployment Posture

All essential personnel, mobility equipment, andaccompanying supplies are checked, packed,rigged for deployment, and positioned with theunit at its home station. Movement requirementsare confirmed; airlift, sealift, and intra-CONUStransportation resources identified; and initialmovement plans completed by Commander,USTRANSCOM.

MarshalledDeployment Posture

The first increment of deploying personnel, mobil-ity equipment, and accompanying supplies aremarshalled at designated APOEs, but not loaded.Sufficient aircraft and/or sealift assets are posi-tioned at or en route to the APOE/seaport ofembarkation (SPOE) to load the first increment orto sustain a flow as required by the plan or direc-tive considered for execution. Adequate TALCE,stage crews, and support personnel to sustain theairlifi/sealift flow at onload or en route locationsare positioned.

Loaded Deployment Posture

All first increment equipment and accompanyingsupplies are loaded aboard ships and prepared fordeparture to a designated objective area. Personnelare prepared to load on minimal notice. Follow-onincrements of cargo/personnel are en route or avail-able to meet projected ship-load schedules. Suffi-cient lift is positioned and loaded at the POE tomove the first increment or to initiate and sustain a

flow as required by the plan or directive consideredfor execution.

Planning for the actual event, at all levels, takestime. The executing force should receive alerts andwarning orders on when to start preparations fordeployment and employment as soon as possible.Circumstances in a developing situation mayretard the early issue of warning orders. The actualtime available for planning and preparation may begreatly condensed. Regardless of how much timeis available, planning must be continuous, concur-rent, and eventually directed toward the particularcircumstances associated with the actual scenario.The level of unit readiness and deployment postureof the executing force will influence the timerequired for planning and preparation.

SOPs

Numerous MPF operation aspects are expeditedby promulgation of SOPs. Many are also neces-sary for other requirements; e.g., embarkation orair movement. Unit readiness SOPs should iden-tify the following:

• Responsibilities and procedures before andafter receipt of an alert order.

• Actions and responsibilities for the unit includ-ing attachments, elements, and individuals.

• Responsibilities during normal deploymentposture and any increases in that posture thatare directed before issuance of an alert order.

• Identify standby requirements, responsibili-ties, and procedures to assign and rotate thoserequirements.

• Personnel standards for deployment (medical,inoculations, time remaining in service, solesurviving son restrictions, power of attorney,will, provisions for dependent support, nonde-ploying baggage, and amount and condition ofindividual equipment and clothing).

• Unit recall and alert responsibilities and procedures.

• Unit equipment (including publications) todeploy.

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• Unit responsibilities and procedures for turn-inand disposition of remain-behind equipment(RBE) in accordance with policies establishedby higher authority.

• Unit responsibilities and procedures for turn-in and disposition of personal vehicles andpossessions.

• Unit responsibilities and procedures to prepareunit equipment for deployment. This includesboxing, palletizing, mobile-loading, markingvehicles for movement, disassembling equip-ment; e.g., helicopters, and updating embarka-tion data.

• Unit responsibilities and procedures for dispo-sition of unclassified and classified records andfiles that are not required for deployment.

• Unit responsibilities and procedures for pro-viding assistance to families of deployed ordeploying personnel.

• Unit responsibilities for movement support.• Unit authorities and procedures for return

of personnel assigned to temporary addi-tional duty (TAD) or the fleet assistanceprogram (FAP).

• Procedures for transfer of unit responsibilitiesfor operating and supporting dining facilities.

• Relationship between operating force and sup-porting establishment organizations forcoordination and support, as established byhigher authority.

• Unit reporting responsibilities regarding deploy-ment postures and changes thereto.

• Unit responsibilities for operations security(OPSEC).

On Receipt of an Alert Order

At the initial receipt of an alert order, the unitcommand duty officer executes the SOP'srecall procedures to assemble the commanderand staff to do the following:• Make an initial assessment of what is known

about the developing requirements.• What additional information is required.• What must be done to prepare.• How much time is available.

Based on this assessment, the commander pro-vides guidance to the staff and subordinatecommanders regarding division of work, prior-ity of effort, and OPSEC.

Assembling, Preparing, and InspectingDeploying Personnel

Includes the following:

• Assembly and initial briei for dqloying personnel.

• Administration of area-orientated inoculations.

• Checking individual readiness for deploy-ment; e.g., family support, power of attorney,will or identification (ID) tags/card.

• Disposition of personal vehicles and possessions.

• Preparing individual equipment and seabags.• Issuing individual and team weapons and

equipment.• Disposition of nondeployable personnel and

equipment.

Preparing and InspectingEquipment and Vehicles

Equipment and vehicles to deploy are brought tofull operational capability and prepared for theobjective area (environment) and transit. Unitequipment and supplies are palletized, vehiclesare prepared for air shipment. OrganizationalRBE and garrison property is inventoried anddisposed of as provided by SOP. Necessarymaps, cryptographic software, and consumablesupplies are acquired.

Exercises and Training

Efficient execution of MPF operations requiresexercise and training with the associated proce-dures. It is seldom possible, because of fiscal andairlift constraints, to exercise the entire process atone time. However, the process can be taught andexercised incrementally to develop the requisiteindividual and unit skills. Examples follow.

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Individual Training at Service, Fleet; e.g.,Expeditionaiy Warfare Training Groups,and Unit Schools

• Force deployment planning and executioncourses for officers and staff noncommis-sioned officers.

• Air movement load planning.

• Depreservation training.• Flight fény (FF) planning for FW self-deploy-

ing aircraft.• Embarkation and use of T-AVBs for afloat avi-

ation maintenance.

Unit Training

• Force deployment planning and executioncourses and programmed texts.

• DACG and arrival airfield control group(AACG) operations.

• Disassembly and assembly of rotary-wing(RW) aircraft to be airlifted to the objec-tive areas.

• Preparing RBE for turnover to parentorganizations.

• Preparing unit equipment and supplies for airmovement.

• AMC affiliation program training.• NSE basic training.• NSE intermediate training.

Exercises

• Air movement exercises for operating forcesand NSE units.

• Port/beach operation exercises for landing sup-port companies with associated NSE personnel.While actual ship offload training is preferred,considerable training can be done without it.

• DACG and AACG exercises for landing sup-port companies' supporting establishmentpersonnel associated with unit air move-ment exercises.

Readiness Reporting

Units assigned to MPF duty will report unit readi-ness in accordance with Status of Resources andTraining System (SORTS) procedures. Equip-ment readiness is based on the unit's TIE and willnot consider MPE/S.

MARCORLOGCOM (BICmd) consolidates equip-ment readiness information from each MPSRONCMT and provides reports to the MARFORs. TheMARFORs or designated subordinate commandersreport SORTS data as directed. MPE/S are additiveequipment and supplies, and do not count as allow-ance items or prepositioned war reserve (PWR).

When the MPF MAGTF deploys with their FIE, theRBE may be used to round out the reserves TIE.

• MPF deployment planning exercises.• Short notice alert, preparation, and marshal-

ling exercises for alert units such as the ACM.• SLRP/OPP deployment training.• Offload and MPEIS issue/recovery exercises

for CSSEs and other major subordinate ele-ments (MSEs).

Force Requirements

Closure of the MPSRON to the arrival port/beachis key to the deployment schedule of the advanceparty and main body. The main body should arriveafter closure of the MPSRON. Otherwise, time andconsumable supplies are wasted, the deploying

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force becomes a burden on the HN and/or sup-ported command, and sustaining support require-ments interfere with throughput efforts. Specificforce requirements cannot be accurately defineduntil execution planning for the deployment starts.While this complicates establishing responsivedeployment standards, commanders should con-sider several consistent factors:

• The SLRP and OPP should deploy as soon as theinternational situation, national decisionmakingprocess, and OPSEC requirements permit.

• The MAGTF CE, CSSE, and NSE deploy first.to establish C2 and CSS capabilities in the

objective area to prepare for deployment ofcombat forces.

• Day-to-day airlift capacity depends on manyfactors that change from operation to opera-tion. Unit readiness to deploy must be flexibleto meet airlift availability.

• The length of time necessary to deploy theMPF will vary. An inability to deploy the OPPto the MPSRON or the SLRP in advance ofMPS closure may extend arrival and assemblytime. In-stream offload of ships across a beachwill take longer than at pierside. While goalsand estimates are established, actual closuretime is situational.

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PLANNING

MPF planning is unique in that an MPF opera-tion depends on extensive support from the AMCof USTRANSCOM. Deployment planningrequires the use of the JOPES, which also sup-ports contingency and CAP.

Planning references include the following:• JP 5-0, Doctrine for Planning Joint Operations.• Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual

(CJCSM) 3122.01, JOPES Volume I, PlanningPolicies and Procedures.

• CJCSM 3122.03A, JOPES Volume II, Plan-fling Formats and Guidance.

• CJCSM 3122.02B, JOPES Volume III, CrisisAction Time-Phased Force and DeploymentData Development and Deployment Execution.

• Naval Doctrine Publication (NDP) 5, NavalPlanning.

• Naval Warfare Publication (NWP) 5-0 1, NavalOperational Planning.

• Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 5, Planning.

Concurrent and Continuous Planning

While the thrust of MPF JOPES-related planningconcerns deployment, planners must understand thatquality deployment plans are the result of detailedemployment, arrival and assembly, reconstitution,redeployment, and logistic plans. MPF command-ers must plan concurrently for the five phases ofMPF operations. (Fig. 5-1 illustrates the many plan-ning and execution actions involved across the con-tinuum of an MPF operation. App. D through M arechecklists to assist the commander and his staff inplanning and preparing MPF operations.)

H- ____INT Ii _ARRIVAL AND ASSEMBLY

I RECONSTITUTION

______ I I _____I MAGTF OPERATiONSII 1'+

LAST 0.10 ARRIVE (C+30)

UPS RDD SUSTAINMENTS ARRIVES

ROUP

Figure 5-1. Phases of MPF Operations.

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Contingency Planning

A CONPLAN is a combatant commanders esti-mate of how to deploy and employ forces for ahypothetical operation. CONPLANs are the basisfor execution planning as crises develop.

Each combatant commander uses JOPES proce-dures to develop CONPLANs in accordance withtasks and priorities established in the JSCP.

Service participation in JOPES processes ensuresService requirements for common-user strategicmobility and theater logistics support assets areidentfIed. Initial Service deployment data is basedon force requirements developed during deliberateplanning or the COA development phase of time-sensitive planning. Movement requirements areregistered in the TPFDD. This data is the basis forforming actual ship and strategic airlift loadingplans in execution planning.

All Service components develop plans to supporta combatant commander's CONPLAN. The twocategories for these plans are plans for opera-tions in a specific geographic region (OPLAN) orgeneral deployment plans regardless of missionor objective area (CONPLAN). MPF capabilitiesare included in most of these deliberate plans.

In a specific geographic region, commandersmust provide coordination and control over theMPF FIE, MPSRON, logistics pipeline, and, ifrequired, follow-up shipping and T-AVB.Proper time-phasing for the movement offorces is essential to avoid throughput conges-tion at available ports, beaches, and airfields.Specific area-oriented CONPLANs permit col-lecting detailed information regarding theobjective area, airfields, ports, beaches, andfacilities useful for MPF deployment. EachMARFOR and MEF should be able to identifytheir warfighting materiel and equipment prior-ities for each OPLAN or CONPLAN, andtranslate these priorities into embarkationrequirements for the MMC per Marine CorpsBulletin (MCBu1) 3501/Navy/Marine Corps

Departmental Publication (NAVMC) 2907,MPF Prepositioning Objective. (P0). TheMAGTF employment mission ultimately dic-tates what to deploy and how to phase it intothe AO.

Developing TPFDD

CJCSM 3122.03A, JOPES Volume II, containsthe general formats and content requirements ofOPLANs and CONPLANs. The MAGTF com-mander develops a TPFDD per JOPES VolumeHI that reflects MAGTF movement requirements.

The CMPF provides a TPFDD for the NavyFIE to the appropriate fleet commander. TheMAGTF commander integrates the CMPFTPFDD with the MAGTF TPFDD to ensurecoordinated arrival and assembly operations.Notional TPFDDs are based on notional deliv-ery time lines. Notional destinations areincluded pending execution planning. Execu-tion planning completes the process throughupdates of the notional TPFDD using standardJOPES procedures. The updated TPFDD thenis a means to register the MPF overland, airlift(to include FIE), and follow-up shippingrequirements with the Commander,USTRANSCOM. The updated TPFDD alsoprovides the MPF's task organization to mili-tary commanders at all levels.

Planning requires the participation of the pri-mary MPF subordinate commanders. Based onthe MAGTF commander's requirement for estab-lishing operational capabilities in the objectivearea, the various element commanders recom-mend TPFDD updates during deliberate andCAP. Build-up of CSS (including NSE) and C2must precede the introduction of combat elementsto conduct the offload. MPE/S should be issuedbefore the MAGTF prepares for subsequent oper-ations ashore.

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AAA. The completed plan is incorporated into anOPORD during execution planning. Executionplanning features reverse planning based on howthe MAGTF will be employed. A specific missionand the force required to achieve objectives mayrequire modifications to the TPFDD. Those modi-fications and the available port, beach, airfieldfacilities in the AAA, will, in turn, influence thedeployment and arrival and assembly plans.

Assessment of Prospective AAAs

Combatant commanders—with Service com-manders providing forces—should develop infor-mation on the following for prospective AAAs:

• Port, beach, and airfield facilities.• Availability of hardstand and warehousing for

assembly, staging and storage areas.• Water, power, and local communications.• Prospective HN support.

This is a long-term collection effort with continu-ous file maintenance requirements.

commander's concepts of organization, employ-ment, and deployment. As appropriate, the plan isrevised or worst case, dismissed and a new plan-mng sequence initiated.

Execution Planning

Execution planning prepares for the commitmentof forces. At the national and combatant com-mand levels, this includes CAP procedures estab-lished in JOPES. At theater and task force levels,it includes preparing for deployment and initialemployment. Execution planning provides thetransition from peacetime posture to the conductof military operations. Time available for execu-tion planning is generally very compressed, andmay require abbreviation of steps and proceduresthroughout the planning process. Availability ofcurrent CONPLANs and unit SOPs is essential. Asupported combatant commander or designatedrepresentative will make and promulgate basicdecisions to begin the planning process (see nextpara. and fig. 5-2).

Refinement of Load Plans Basic Decisions

Load plans must be periodically assessed byMEF/MEB commanders with results provided tothe coordinating authorities. Adjusting load plansand TPFDDs will change as new equipment isintroduced. Adjustments can be made duringMMCs or following MPF exercises, and shouldprincipally be based on the MEF/MPF MAGTFcommander's warfighting priorities.

Plan Transition

Once a CONPLAN is prepared and approved, it isthe basis for developing real-world execution plansas assessment of a situation occurs. Intelligenceplanning and collection efforts focus on priorityintelligence requirements (PIRs) to verify or refuteassumptions. Major changes in a situation requirereview of the mission and reexamination of the

Basic DecisionMAGTF

CommanderCMPF

Mission P S

Command Relationships C C

Concept of MAGTFOperations Ashore

P

Concept of Arrival andAssembly Operations

P S

Concept of Deployment P S

Special Considerationsand Control Measures

C C

Force Protection C C

C = Co-EqualP = PrimaryS = Secondary

Figure 5-2. Sample Basic DecisionsMatrix for MPF Operations.

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Refinement of Basic Decisions

Operational considerations such as force protec-tion in the AOs, throughput constraints at thearrival airfield or port/beach area, and possiblestrategic lift shortfalls may require refinementand modification of basic decisions. Ultimateresponsibility and authority to modify basic deci-sions rests with the supported combatant com-mander or establishing authority.

Mission

In initiating an MPF operation, the establish-ing authority determines the MAGTF missionand FH mission if employed. The missionashore is the basis for all further planning ofthe MPF operation as a whole. The MPF mis-sion focuses on the expeditious deploymentand assembly of forces to meet the require-ments of the MAGTF commander and PH com-mander. The initiating directive usuallydelineates the following:

• General AO.• Required tasks of the MAGTF.• General time period for the deployment.• Time constraints on deployment operations; e.g.,

availability of aircraft.• Required time to achieve operational capability.• Estimated duration of tactical operations.

Command Relationships

Command relationships should be establishedthat minimize disruption of C2 of MPF opera-tions during the transition from planning throughdeployment and execution phases. Supported andsupporting combatant commanders normallyinclude command relationships in their opera-tions directives.

Concept of MAGTF Operations Ashore

Derived from the MAGTF mission, the conceptof MAGTF operations ashore determines the

conduct of the MPF operation. When theMAGTF commander receives a mission, hecoordinates with the CMPF to conduct a missionanalysis and establish a basic CONOPS. Theconcept of MAGTF operations ashore providesthe following:

• Objectives.• The scheme of maneuver ashore.• The general fire support plan.• The concept for logistics support.• The concept for aviation operations.

• Warfighting priorities.• The F/L and preferred arrival sequence.

Concept of Arrival and Assembly Operations

This concept consists of the basic sequence for.arrival and assembly, selecting offload sites, pro-cedures for C2, and a proposal for offload of sup-plies and equipment including bulk liquids.Developing this concept is dictated by the mis-sion, geography, topography, available facilities,and the concept of MAGTF operations ashore.The MAGTF commander develops the arrivaland assembly plan in coordination with theCMPF and submits it to the establishing author-ity for approval. The AAA is established in theinitiating directive and must be supportable byCMPF and Commander, USTRANSCOM. AAAcomponents follow.

OffloadLocation

The CMPF, in coordination with the MAGTFcommander, determines beaches and ports foroffload. Primary consideration of the CMPF inselecting beaches and ports will be the MAGTFcommander's CONOPS ashore.

Arrival Airfield

The establishing authority, based on the recom-mendation of the MAGTF commander, selects thearrival airfield. This choice will be approved byUSTRANSCOM based on supportability. Identify-ing the arrival airfield must be considered whenselecting ports and beaches.

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MAGTF Element UAAs

UAAs are identified by the MAGTF commanderto support the rapid assembly of forces. It is herethat MAGTF elements receive and prepare theirdesignated MPE/S for the employment mission.

Anchorages

Explosive safety quantity distance (ESQD) arcs;anchorage depth; bottom type (sand, rocky);currents; and distance to shore must be consid-ered when anchorages for MPSs are assigned.

Concept of Deployment

After the basic plans for operations and arrivaland assembly are formulated, a deployment planis developed that includes the following:

Marshalling concept.Overland movement concept.Air movement.Sea movement.FF.SLRP and OPP considerations.

Special Considerations and Control Measures

Special considerations and control measures arerequired for expeditious arrival and assembly ofdeploying forces. They consist of assigning AOsashore and designating coordinating authorities,main supply routes (MSRs) or intermediate stagingareas. The MAGTF commander normally deter-mines these measures once basic decisions aremade to establish the AAA. The AAA must beapproved by the establishing authority with theFIN. The AAA is administrative in nature and doesnot denote command of a geographic land area,although it may be inside an AO or a joint opera-tions area (JOA). Within the AAA, the MAGTFcommander is responsible for the following:

• Prioritizing and using airfields, port and beachfacilities, and transportation networks.

• Air traffic control (ATC).• Logistics/HN activities.

Special considerations and control measures alsoinclude establishing responsibilities for emer-gency defense of the MPF during movement andwithin the AAA and ROE. Both are ultimatelythe responsibility of the combatant commander—in coordination with the joint/HN team—who isresponsible for the AO. Security measures rangefrom establishing various security or exclusionzones under international law—as in the case ofan independent MPF operation—to a more tradi-tional AO for an augmentation operation. Theseresult in clearly defined mission responsibilitiesfor the following:

• Air space control.• Area air defense.• Ground security.• Sea security areas.• Fire support coordination.

Force Protection

Force protection responsibilities vary accordingto the phases of an operation. They are passeddown from the establishing authority to the MPFMAGTF/CMPF as applicable and often shared bythe HN in the AAA (see ch. 10 for detailed infor-mation). Initial planning considerations follow:

• Ships en route and in the AAA area.• En route support bases/facilities.• Arrival airfields.• MAGTF UAAs.• Port and beach facilities.

CAP Phases

CJCSM 3122.01, enclosure E, shows thedetailed responsibilities and actions that takeplace across the six phases of the CAP process.The phases follow:

• Phase 1, Situation Development.• Phase 11, Crisis Assessment.• Phase III, COA Development.

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• Phase IV, COA Selection.• Phase V, Execution Planning.• Phase VI, Execution.

The following planning responsibilities andactions, many unique to MPF operations, begin inPhase III, and range across all levels of com-mand from the CJCS through MPF elements.This "warning phase" is the period of timebetween Phases I and II and a Presidential/See-Def decision to begin Phase V for military action.It typically begins with promulgation of a CJCSwarning order that sets a deadline for submittingCOAs by the supported combatant commanderand Commander, USTRANSCOM.

Combatant Commander, EstablishingAuthority, and Service ComponentCommanders Planning

The CJCS warning order generates initial apprais-als of military options and capabilities. The sup-ported combatant commander providessupplementary details for the MAGTF's missionrefinement and ID of alternative COAs, eitherthrough modification of an existing CONPLAN ordevelopment of new options. Service componentsand other supporting commands are tasked to pro-vide advice—focusing on alternative COAs, con-straints and restraints, and ID of major combatforces and transportation requirements. Numberedfleet commanders report capabilities and limita-tions to combatant commanders and assist indevelopment of Navy COAs. Based on the avail-able information, the supported combatant com-mander constructs a commander's estimate tosubmit to the CJCS. USTRANSCOM examinespreliminary movement data, assesses require-ments, and prepares preliminary force closure esti-mates. As a separate action, a combatantcommander in the MPSRON OPCON chain ofcommand may direct the NCC to dommence thetransit of that MPSRON toward the objective area.Specific actions follow:

• Review and update the F/L. Deploying forcesmust be identified as early as possible duringPhase III. Throughout Phase III, Service compo-nents review and update the F/L. Major influ-encing factors include the current notional forcelists, the extent to which operational require-ments of the potential mission can be identified,and the availability of sufficient NSE assets tosupport the operation. Provisions should bemade for liaison between the supported and sup-porting combatant commander to ascertain thecurrent status of MPF forces; e.g., MPSs maynot be available because of their maintenancecycles or an exercise.

• Reposition the MPSRON. Repositioning of theMPSRON may be directed by CJCS betweenPhases III and IV. Early repositioning of theMPSRON will reduce force closure times.Under normal operating conditions, MPSRONscan get underway within 24 hours of notifica-tion.

• Mobilize Selected Reserves. Certain USMC,USN, and USCG organizations that support theMPF require mobilization of reserve personnelfor offload operations. It will then be necessaryto request activation of selected units as early asupon receipt of the warning order. Specificreserve requirements will vary with the type ofoffload, offload time requirements, and otherongoing commitments. Other reserve require-ments must be addressed by the cognizant Ser-vice. For further information see JP 4-05, JointDoctrine for Mobilization Planning and JointTactics, Techniques, and Procedures (JTTP) forManpower Mobilization and DemobilizationOperations: Reserve Component Callup.

• Activate T-AVBs. Although T-AVBs are notpart of the MPF, they can be employed to sup-port MPF operations. Their use should be con-sidered during Phases III and IV due to theirreduced operational status (ROS) and the longlines of communications (LOCs) from SPOEs toseaports of debarkation (SPODs).

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(light armored vehi-

• FWattack.• Heavy armor (tanks, amphibious assault vehi-

cles [AAVsJ).• Combat engineers.• Annored reconnaissance

des [LAVs}).• CSSE.

Figure 5-3. Sample Warfighting Priorities.

FW Tanks LAV MCM

Refueler Refueler Refueler

Retu&er

AGSE M1A1 LAV Dozer

Bombs 120mm 25mm Mines

Fuzes Smoke 7.62mm ACE

25mm M2 MG M240 MG M2 MG

Runway 7T Trucks 7T Trucks DumpTrucks

Sweeper 7T Trucks

Liaison with Commander, USTRANSCOM

and Supporting Agencies

The supported combatant commander and support-ing commander should establish early liaison withCommander, USTRANSCOM and other support-ing agencies involved in force deployment. Thisliaison is necessary to ensure that relevant andtimely information exchange occurs. A refinedTPFDD must be made available to Commander,USTRANSCOM along with coordination toarrange to move forces.

Execution Planning

Phase V begins when a CJCS alert or planningorder is issued. Although preliminary planningbegins during Phase 111 and deliberate planning isan ongoing process under JOPES, issuing a CJCSalert order with the initiating directive starts for-mal execution planning.

Upon receipt of the initiating directive, theCMPF and MAGTF commander report to theestablishing authority. Together, they conductformal coordinated planning based on adetailed analysis of the MAGTF's and/or FH'smission and CONOPS. In augmentation opera-tions, responsibility for developing theOPORD depends on the command relationshipof the MPF to the augmented force. The estab-lishing authority prepares an OPORD incorpo-rating this analysis. The MAGTF commander'splanning will include as a minimum: CONOPS,concept for deployment, concept for arrival andassembly, and concept for logistics support.

The CONOPS states the intent for execution ofthe mission and clearly defines the type ofMPF operation (augmentation or independent).The MAGTF commander's CONOPS willdetermine the warfighting priorities (see fig. 5-3), which in turn determine the offloadpriorities that will be promulgated in thearrival and assembly plan (see fig. 5-4).

The overall concept for deployment states theconcept for deployment of the MAGTF and NSE

Figure 5-4. Sample Off load Priorities.

to the theater. Content includes desired arrivaland closure dates and specifics on early reposi-tioning of the MPSRON, with or without move-ment of the OPP, SLRP, and advance parties.

The concept for arrival and assembly is the gen-eral concept for the offload pier side, instream ora combination of the two. Intentions for fuel andwater discharge must also be promulgated.

The concept for logistics support includes a sus-tainment pipeline and an AO/theater supportsystem. Specific support requirements for theMAGTF ACE must be mentioned.

Commander, USTRANSCOM coordinates andmonitors MPF deployment activities throughJOPES, which also enables CJCS and the sup-ported combatant commanders and supporting

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commanders to monitor the MPF deployment sta-tus. To effectively coordinate its responsibilities,USTRANSCOM (after coordination with sup-porting and supported combatant commanders)will establish and promulgate a deadline to sub-mit MPF movement requirements in the TPFDD.

Execution

Phase VI begins with the issuance of a CJCS exe-cute order. On receipt of this order, the supportedcombatant commander coordinates with support-ing commanders and agencies regarding finalpreparations for deployment of the MPF. Strategicdeployment of the MPF commences while concur-rent planning continues.

OPORDs are promulgated as directed by the estab-

lishing authority. Supporting commanders andagencies will publish OPORDs as required. MPFelements will publish OPORDs that reflect the cur-rent mission. These OPORDs usually reflect reli-ance on use of previously prepared unit SOPs.

MPF Plans Developmental Hierarchy

There are seven primary plans associated with thefive phases of an MPF operation:

• Employment plan.• Arrival and assembly plan.

• Deployment plan.• MPE/S distribution plan.• Sustainment plan.• Reconstitution plan.

• Redeployment plan.

MPF OPLANs are developed in reverse order tothe sequence that the MPF operation is conducted.The MAGTF employment plan drives the arrivaland assembly plan, which drives the deploymentplan, and so on.

Planning and deployment sequencing for anMPF operation requires an understanding of thegeneral time lines involved as an MPF opera-

tion unfolds. (Fig. 5-5 is a sample exercise timeline template; fig. 5-6 is a sample reserve exer-cise time line in C-days.)

The MAGTF's Employment Plan

The key element in developing the MAGTF'semployment plan is the MAGTF mission asassigned by the establishing authority. Beyondthe mission, understanding the commander'sintent and most importantly his priorities andtime line for establishing MAGTF capabilities, iscritical to the development of the arrival andassembly plan and subsets of it like the MPF off-load plan or the movement plan and the AAAoverlay. The MAGTF commander must be ableto articulate what combat capabilities must beready and when. Information for planners work-ing AAA operations must include the following:

The mission.

• Commander's intent.

• Priorities of MAGTF capabilities; i.e., in aforeign humanitarian assistance or support todomestic authorities mission, priority of ini-tial asset distribution may go to the initialsecurity forces, the CSSE, then to otherMAGTF elements.

• A general understanding of the MAGTF com-mander's AO to include depth and breadth.

Arrival and Assembly Plan

This plan delineates the MAGTF commander'sconcept for arrival and assembly, sets forth thetask organization, and assigns tasks to subordinateelements for beach, port, airfield, MPE/S issue,and initial CSS operations. The plan is coordi-nated with the CMPF and submitted by theMAGTF commander to the establishing authorityfor approval. The decision to deploy an MPF isbased on certain conditions existing in the AAA.

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AIR MOVEMENT PLANS

C-DAYS

o 14 21 28 34 46

4 DEPLOYMENT

— ARRIVAL —+AND

ASSEMBLY

4-OPERA11ONS+

4-RECONSTI--+TUTION

4 REDEPLOYMENT

-14 0 7 14 20 32

0-DAYS

SEA MOVEMENT PLAN

Figure 5-5. Sample Exercise Time Line Template.

01 1214 21 24 28 34 46

4 DEPLOYMENT P

4— ARRIVAL*AND

ASSEMBLY

+OPERA11ONS-*

4- RECONSTI- +TU11ON

REDEPLOYMENT P

4— NEAT 108 —P

4— 4TH CAG —4

4— PHASE I —4

4— PHASE II —-4

4— NEAT 109—

Figure 5-6. Sample Reserve Exercise Time Line in C-Days.

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One or more airfields exists within the AAA withthe capability to do the following:

• Recover and launch AMC strategic aircraft.• Recover 20-25 AMC transport and/or CRAF

aircraft during 24-hour operations.• Offload aircraft safely using available apron space.• Provide an overflow area for passengers and

cargo to include a helicopter buildup area.• Provide a minimum ATC capability.• Operate FW and RW tactical aircraft.

A usable port exists within the AAA with thecapability to do the following:

• Berth ships with drafts up to 37 feet (fi) to off-load pier side.

• Accommodate the ship's stern ramp andvehicle weight on the pier (see app. N forship data).

• Provide a surge offload capability to stagevehicles, perform initial corrective mainte-nance, and to stage containers (preferablyhard stand).

• Provide for the offload of fuel, water, ammuni-tion, and possible storage of the same.

If no usable port is available, then a suitablebeach must exist within the AAA with the fol-lowing capabilities:• Ofiload MPE/S with access to improved road

networks.• Provide sufficient staging/maintenance areas

suitable for the offload of MPE/S.

• Discharge fuel, water, bulk liquids, and possi-ble storage of the same.

Transportation, all types of petrolium, oils, andlubricants (POL), potable water, and security maybe provided by HNS agencies or through specificearly self-support arrangements that should be

incorporated into MPF deployment planning toensure such commodities are available.

Enclosures

There is no set format for the arrival and assemblyplan. An LOl or the JOPES foimat is acceptable. The

arrival and assembly plan encompasses the earlyestablishment of sufficient unloading and throughputforces (LFSP and NSE). These forces are in the AAAthrough the movement to the TAM. The arrival and

assembly plan may include the following enclosures:

AAA Overlay. MPF terrain management., associ-ated control measures, and force protection unitsmust be graphically represented to provide a com-prehensive display of units and activities. Over-lays (AAA, beach, port, and airfield as seen in figs.5-7 thru 5-10) are essential for integrating MPFactivities with force protection responsibilities.Accordingly, terrain management is an essentialfunction of MPF staff planning.

Figure 5-7. AAA Overlay.

\.INTERNAONALTAL

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Figure 5-8. Port Overlay.

TALCEOFFLOADIPIGRAMP AREA

OWNING UNITUNIT AREA

I FAST]

AACGHOLDING

AREA

Figure 5-9. Beach Overlay.

Figure 5-10. Airfield Overlay.

Legend for figures 5.8 and 5-9:

Maintenance

Fuel

Military PoliceTraffic Control

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• Arrival schedule for the FIE.• Throughput plan. The use of a throughput

matrix by the major and subordinate elementsprovides visibility for MPEIS (see fig. 5-1 1).

• Preliminary TIE/ready for issue (RFI) lists.• Communications plan.• Reports. The arrival and assembly plan estab-

lishes the following:

• Time-phased distribution of materials han-dling equipment (MHE).

• Mobile electric power (MEP).• Stockage levels.• Distribution means (unit or point) for con-

sumables.• Provisions for health services, maintenance,

engineer, and military police support.

The plan composition and reports format are nor-mally determined by the MAGTF commander incoordination with the CMPF.

E}HH_RLD ALD EAD LAD ROD CRD

I I I I I I —

TIME

Figure 5-11. Sample Throughput Matrix.

Off load Planning

Offload of an MPSRON or a portion of anMPSRON can be conducted pierside, instream orby a combination of both. The establishingauthority will determine the offload methodbased on recommendations by the CMPF andMAGTF commander.

A pier side offload is the quickest and most effi-cient method. During a pier side offload, all vehi-cles are driven off the ship via the stern ramp andcontainers are lifted using ships' cranes and/or

HN cranes. An important consideration for pierside offload is the tidal variance. Ports with dras-tic changes in water depth between high and lowtide may limit available offload time due to theangle the stern ramp rests against the pier; e.g.,some vehicles cannot negotiate the stern ramp ifthe angle is too steep.

MPS have the capability to execute an instreamoffload using organic cranes and embarked light-erage. Prime factors that affect any decision oninstream offload methods are environmental fac-tors and the sea state before the offload starts.The two methods of instream offload are lift-on!lift-off (LO/LO) and roll-on/roll-off (ROIRO)discharge facility (RRDF).

LO/LO

LO/LO operations are slow and cumbersome. Allembarked equipment and containers are lifted offvia a ship's crane from ship to lighterage andmoved to the beach landing sites.

RRDF

The RRDF is generally the preferred instreamoffload method. It is basically a floating piermade up of embarked lighterage. The NSE con-structs the RRDF. Lighterage to construct anRRDF is two powered causeway sections, sixnonpowered intermediate causeway sections, andtwo warping tugs. After the RRDF is assembled,a single warping tug is required to keep it on sta-tion. The six nonpowered intermediate causewaysections and one warping tug are located on eachmaritime prepositioning force (enchanced)(MPF[E]) ship.

Note: The MPF(E) ship of MPSRON 2 does nothave a warping tug.

Once the RRDF is constructed, the ship lowers itsstern ramp onto the RRDF. Rolling stock is drivendown the ramp, across the RRDF onto a bargeferry, and then transported to the beach-landingsite. This requires a significant portion of theembarked lighterage. Due to spreadloading of

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lighterage required for the RRDF, the entireMPSRON is required to assemble the platformwithout degrading STS capability.

This method of offloading rolling stock ontobarge ferries is significantly faster than offload-ing via the LO/LO method. The three MPSRONshave different RRDF ramp certifications:

• American Overseas Marine (AMSEA): 88,000pounds (Ibs).

• Maersk: 29,000 lbs.• Waterman: 135,520 lbs.• United States Ship (USS) Martin: 400 measure-

ment ton (MT).• USS Stockham: 160 long ton, side ramp 71.43

long ton.• USS Wheat: 147 longton.

Due to the unique design of the Maersk classship, all principal end items (PEIs) and containersloaded on the weather deck must be offloadedbefore unloading the containers in the decksbelow. In the AMSEA and Waterman classes,vehicles and containers can be offloaded at thesame time.

Once the SLRP has evaluated the AAA, a deci-sion on offload method will be made and thetime lines adjusted accordingly. The time linesof the MAGTF's ability to be combat-ready willbe affected by the offload method, the limitedcapability of the MPSRON to move containers,and the time required to marry ammunition withweapons systems.

Bulk Liquids

Each MPSRON carries equipment and suppliesin containers that enable fuel and water facilitiesto be established ashore in a short amount oftime. Bulk liquids can be transferred from shipto shore yia the buoyant hose line system. TheNSE, operating under favorable sea state andweather conditions, can set up a 15,000 ft hosein 10 hours. If the beach gradient requires a

longer hose line, MAGTF (CSSE) pumps maybe required to establish intermediate pumpingstations. Maximum effective pumping distanceis 10,000 ft for each product.

Transition to Employment

Upon the MAGTF commander's determinationthat the MAGTF is ready to undertake theassigned mission, the MAGTF commander, incoordination with CMPF, will request termina-tion of the MPF operation. A smooth transitionfrom deployment through arrival and assemblyand to employment requires detailed planningand coordination, focusing on MAGTF readi-ness. MAGTF plans for transition to employ-ment should include the following:

• Clear delineation of responsibility for force pro-tection and local security.

• Notification to higher headquarters that all units!detachment—as they become operationally-ready—are not required to assist further inarrival and assembly tasks.

• Use of TAAs for subsequent or concurrent tacti-cal operations.

• Plans for response to hostile action duringarrival and assembly.

• Allocating staff planning efforts among arrivaland assembly, deployment activities, and activ-ities in preparing for subsequent employment.

Disposition of MPF Components

Upon termination of the MPF operation, vari-ous MPF components are assigned new dutiesor released to their parent commands or otheragencies. Timing and disposition of the MPFmust be planned in as much detail as possible.

MAGTF

• Assigned mission and expected duration ofemployment.

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• Expected command relationship changes; e.g.,independent JTF operations or augmentinganother MAGTF.

• Support requirements.• Recommend, in coordination with CMPF, dis-

position of MPF shipping.

CMPF

• Follow-on or other assigned missions asdirected.

• Recommend, in coordination with the MAGTFcommander, disposition of MPF shipping.

MPSRON

• Status of offload; e.g., fuel and water ashore vis-a-vis HN support capability, MAGTF storagecapacity, MAGTF usage rates.

• Shortfalls in storage areas/facilities ashore maynecessitate use of one or more MPS as a station!warehouse facility until sufficient facilities aredeveloped ashore. Shortfalls may require MPSto function as mobile CSS facilities for inshoreoperations positioning and repositioning as nec-essary along the coast parallel to the MAGTFmovements. (This is an example of a withholdshipping requirement.)

• Upon release of MPS from MPF operations andwith the concurrence of the supported combat-ant commander, MPS will shift OPCON toCommander, USTRANSCOM for use as com-mon user sealifi.

• The level of force protection that can be pro-vided will be a key consideration as to theamount of time the MPSRON remains in theoffload area.

• Lighterage may be needed for offload ofassault follow-on echelon follow-up shippingafter MPSRON departure. Lighterage opera-tors are part of the NSE. Other considerationsfor retaining lighterage include fueling, repairand maintenance, sheltering or harbor facili-ties, and maintenance of instream water andfuel hoses deployed.

NSE

The NSE may remain in place if backload,reconstitution, and redeployment are imminent.For anticipated long-term MAGTF employ-ment in the vicinity of the AAA, the NSE ordesignated elements may remain as lead ele-ments of semipermanent or long-term navalsupport. The port and/or beach would remainopen for resupply, reinforcing or joint logisticsover-the-shore operations. The NSE will per-form these tasks until the operation terminatesor is relieved by Army terminal units.

FH

Ifneeded ashore, the FH will be offloaded,staged, and signed over to the NCC for transportto the assembly site.

Deployment Plan

The deployment plan prescribes the MAGTFcommander's concept for deployment. It orga-nizes the movement groups and assigns tasks andresponsibilities. It entails force deployment plan-fling and execution (FDP&E), marshalling priori-ties, the air and sea movement plans, andidentifying the PIE.

FDP&E provides definition of available andrequired movement dates in JOPES. FDP&Eexamines deployment options to identify theassets required to move planned forces to therequired destinations via airlift and sealift.FDP&E uses backward (reverse) planning.

FDP&E is based on the commander's require-ment for the force to arrive as reflected inJOPES/TPFDD. It begins with the required deliv-ery date (RDD) and requires the war planner todetermine transit times and possible en routedelays during each movement leg.

FDP&E works backwards from the RDD todetermine movement dates (time line) from the

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origin to the POE, continuing through the POD tothe ultimate destination. FDP&E is highly inter-active with JOPES and requires constant plancoordination and TPFDD refinement.

Specific Planning Days and Deployment Dates

N-dayThe unnamed day an active duty unit is notified for

deployment or redeployment. (JP 1-02)

C-dayAn unnamed day when a deployment operationcommences or is to commence. (JP 1-02)

0-dayAnunnamed day when the MPF offload commences.

Ready-to-Load-Date(RLD)The date when a unit will be ready to move fromthe origin; i.e., mobilization station. (JP 1-02)

Available-to-Load-Date (ALD)The date specified for each unit in a TPFDD indi-cating when that unit will be ready to load at thePOE. (JP 1-02)

Earliest Arrival Date (EAD)

A day relative to C-day that is specified by aplanner as the earliest date when a unit, a resup-ply shipment, or replacement personnel can beaccepted at a POD during a deployment. Usedwith the LAD it defines a delivery window fortransportation planning. (JP 1-02)

LatestArrival Date (LAD)

A day relative to C-day that is specified by thesupported combatant commander as the latest daywhen a unit, resupply shipment, or replacementpersonnel can arrive at the POD and support theconcept of operations. Used with the EAD, itdefines a delivery window for transportationplanning. (JP 1-02)

RDD

The date that a force arrives at the destination andcompletes unloading. (JP 1-02)

CombatantCommander's Required Date (CRD)

The date a unit/force is ready to be employed.

Initial Planning• Analyze the mission objectives of the force.• Identify force requirements.• Develop COAs.• Analyze existing deployment plansiTPFDD.• Analyze lift requirements.• Prepare the MAGTF and CMPF for deployment.

Plan Development• Refine and establish mission warfighting priori-

ties and objectives.• Develop a CONOPS.• Refine the force and E/L.• Refine the deployment plan/TPFDD.• Provide a refined deployment pIanITPFDD to

the supported combatant commander for a trans-portation feasibility estimator (TFE) andthroughput analysis.

• Schedule the movement of MPF units.

Marshalling PlanAt a minimum, the marshalling plan must do thefollowing:• Designate marshalling areas.• Identify transportation requirements and allocate

transportation assets for movement to marshal-ling areas.

• List agencies responsible to control movementto marshalling areas and the APOE.

• Establish staging areas at departure airfields.• List inspection areas and procedures for the

flow of deploying personnel, equipment, andsupplies through the marshalling areas.

• Prescribe procedures for assembling aircraft loads.• Disseminate procedures for coordinating with

other Services and external support agencies.

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Air Movement Plan

Movement of MPF elements by air involves thestrategic airlift of personnel, equipment, andhelicopters, and the FF of the MAGTF's FWself-deploying aircraft. Air movement isplanned by the MAGTF commander in coordi-nation with the establishing authority, MPF ele-ment commanders, the MEF/MARFORstrategic mobilty office, and AMC planners. Ageneral air movement plan is developed thatprescribes the organization and movement ofunits that is later refined with validated TPFDDinformation and compiled in the air movementsequence table (see fig. 5-12).

Unit APOE Aircraft C-Day 0-Day

NEAT 108 Miami, FL Commercial C+0 0-14

SLRP Cherry Point, NC 1 C-17 C÷6 0-8

OPP Cherry Point, NC L-1O1 1 C+10 0-4TAAT Jacksonville, FL Commercial C+1O 0-4

NSE/NCW Norfolk, VA B-747 C+1 0 0-4

USMCAdvanceParty

Cherry Point, NC C-17 C+10 0-4

FASTPlatoon

Norfolk, VA C-17 C+11 0-3

IJSMCFIE 1

Norfolk, VA 2 C-17s C+12 0-2

USNR Norfolk, VA Commercial C+12 0-2

Figure 5-12. Sample GeneralAir Movement Plan.

The Air Movement Sequence Table

This table reflects MAGTF and Navy TPFDDmovement priorities and group organization fordeployment. It lists TPFDD unit line numbers(ULNs) based on estimated time of arrival in theAAA, nominally the LAD.

The air movement sequence table, coupled with theair movement requirements listed in the TPFDD,enables movement control agencies to track, iden-tify, and account for deploying elements. Airlift

requirements documented in the TPFDD and AISdeployment databases are the basis for developingspecific aircraft load plans once the exact aircraftallocation is known. The MAGTF commander usesJOPES procedures to update the TPFDD withplanned aircraft loads for submission to higher,adjacent, and supporting commanders. To assist inupdating the TPFDD, the MAGTF commander mayuse the following air planning information submit-ted by deploying elements:

• Amount of cargo and passengers to move.• Availability of cargo and passengers at APOE.• Distance to deploy the force.

• Diplomatic clearances. APOE/aerial port of debar-kation (APOD)/en route support base capabilities.

• APOD/AAA air space security.

• AirflowC3.

• Deployment sequence.• Aircraft loading factors.

• Airlift tempo and throughput coordination.

• EAD/LAD at the APOD. Normally, there is a 3 to4 day difference between the EAD and LAD tofacilitate Commander, USTRANSCOM andAMC scheduling and reduce service costs.

Priority and use of airfields.

ATC requirements.

To provide in-transit visibility (ITV) of capabil-ity, upon commencement of airlift, the MAGTFALE, in coordination with the supporting MEF,will coordinate with the major subordinate com-mands providing forces to ensure actual cargoand passenger data for each aircraft mission isentered into the TPFDD..

AirSpace Management

The supported combatant commander must coordi-nate early with the HN to establish appropriate aircontrol measures. In an augmentation operation,standard expeditionary air control measures willapply. However, independent operations mayrequire establishment of coordination methods tallow for unhindered air operations (earner- or

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land-based) in and around the AAA. Control zones;

approach, holding, and arrival/departure patterns;checkpoints; and ordnance procedures will beestablished as necessary. Integration of air C2 pro-cedures with the HN is necessary to ensure safetyand security of all forces involved. The Marine aircommand and control system must interface withjoint and multinational air C2 systems.

ArrivalAirfield

The arrival airfield must meet the requirementsset forth in chapter 7. If the arrival airfield andFW base of operations are separate airfields, noconflict will exist and the ACE aircraft maydeploy to the base of operations prior to comple-tion of the airlift. However, should one airfieldserve both, and security or operational consider-ations require early employment of FW aircraftduring FIE arrivals, the impact on throughputwill be significant and probably adverse. Thefollowing must be considered when selectingthe arrival airfield:

• HN airfield facilities may require expansionand/or duplication.

• Capacity of approaches and traffic pattern; e.g.,ramp space; capacity of visual and instrumentapproach; and departure procedures for the air-field will affect throughput. To enhance airfieldcapability, expeditionary visual and instrumentapproach assets will embark early in the FIE.

• Base loading. Adequate space and facilitiesmay not be available. Typically, the better afacility is the more likely its full use by HNorganizations.

AdditionalAirfields

The desire to separate FW and RW operations andparking space limitations may indicate a need foran additional airfield to accept immediate deploy-ment of helicopters. An additional airfieldincreases arrival airfield throughput, and reducesthe problems associated with simultaneous opera-tion of FW and RW aircraft.

Sea Movement Plan

Sea movement includes the MPSRON and otherassigned ships (T-AVB and escorts). The num-bered fleet commander prepares the sea move-ment plan that identifies those forces forreplenishment and security purposes en route andin the AAA. The initiating directive will specifythe command relationships and responsibilities forsea movement (see fig. 5-13).

Location Activity C-Day 0-Day

Crete Underway C+1O 0-14

Suez Canal Transit Ci-1 0-13

Port Suez Embark NEAT C+2 0-12

Bab El Mandeb Pick Up Escort C+4 0-10

Masirah Pick Up OPP C+10 0-4

Hormuz Pick Up Escort C+11 0-3

AiJubail Arrive AAA C+13 0-1

Figure 5-13. Sample Sea Movement Plan.

Ship movement is planned by the numbered fleetcommander, in coordination with the establishingauthority, MAGTF commander and the CMPF, toembark the OPP and ensure the coordinated arrivalof the MPSRON in the objective area with associ-ated airlifted forces. Ship movements are nor-mally timed to arrive not earlier than 24 hoursbefore the initial airlifted elements arrive. Nor-mally, SLRP deployment is timed to arrive in theoperating area 8 to 9 days before ship arrival.

FF Plan

This plan addresses the self-deployment ofMAGTF aircraft. It specifies flight routes andschedules, assigns movement increment desig-nations, and provides details for air search andrescue, en route support, aerial refueling, anddivert airfields. The MAGTF commander devel-ops this plan with his ACE commander. Direc-tion for and approval of the plan is obtained

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from the combatant commander via the estab-lishing authority. Both the MARFOR and AMCmay provide aerial refueling. The MAGTF mustcoordinate strategic refueling support with thoseorganizations' planners.

The FF and airlift plans, while similar, have dif-ferent requirements that must be coordinated bythe supported and supporting combatant com-manders. Movement of AMC aircraft and FWMAGTF elements must be coordinated to avoidsaturation of staging bases, weather divert alter-nates, and ATC facilities. En route support basesmust possess sufficient ATC, navigational aids(NAVAIDS), C2, billeting and messing, POL,maintenance, and service facilities. Overflightrights may impact on in-flight refueling arid stag-ing base requirements. Supporting and supportedcombatant commanders will provide flight routeclearance and security for staging bases and flightroutes within their AORs. The use of JOPESensures coordination of the FF operations.

Deployment C2 Measures

Certain control measures must be decided early.Generally, these measures and their associatedtasks and functions are grouped into thoserequired for marshalling and movement.

Marshalling Control

• Marshalling areas.• OPSEC.

• Inspections.• Briefings.• Ground movement to APOEs.

• Load procedures.• Organization of APOEs.

• Deployment support.• Execute ULN sequence in accordance with

TPFDD.• Provisions for RBE, supplies, and personal

effects.

Movement Control

• Sea movement concept (CMPF and COMPSRON).

• Closure estimate.• Track.. En route stops.• Escort requirements.

• Replenishment.• OPP embarkation.

• Air movement concept (MAGTF commander).• General staging and overflight coordination.

• Sequence of deployment.• FFroutes.• Aircraft load factors.

• Aerial refueling areas.

• En route support concept.• En route support base.

• Airlift tempo and throughput coordination.

• EADs, LADs, and RDDs.

SLRP and OPP Deployment

Two unique requirements of an MPF operationare preparing MPS and MPE/S before arrival inthe operating area, and assessing the port/beachand arrival airfield before the FIE arrives. Plan-ners should request authority from the sup-ported combatant commander for the earliestpossible deployment of the OPP and SLRP.MPSRON repositioning may dictate early OPPdeployment. Early SLRP deployment is requiredto validate geodetic, hydrographic, and facili-ties data, and coordinate HN support.

TPFDD Update and Closure Estimates

The TPFDD will require updates and mainte-nance throughout strategic movement of theMPF. Updated closure estimates may requireTPFDD modifications. The Commander,USTRANSCOM and the supported and support-ing combatant commanders and their Servicecomponents will coordinate and validate allTPFDD changes.

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MPEIS Distribution Plan

The success or failure of the MPF operationmay be determined by the effectiveness of meth-ods established to distribute, account for, andcontrol the issuance of MPE/S. Methods andcontrols should be described to all MPE/S usersin the distribution plan as part of the arrivaland assembly plan. An effective distributionplan will contribute to throughput and ensurestrict accountability and security. Technicalassistance from the MARCORLOGCOM(BICmd) TAAT facilitates MPE/S distribution.All MPE/S should be designated to specific bat-talions, ACE squadrons, and separate compa-nies in MDSS II after the MMC. Designationwill ensure that MPE/S goes to the correct unitwhich will, in-turn, reduce the amount of equip-ment in the FIE. Consideration must be given tothe below requirements to execute the distribu-tion plan.

Personnel

Adequate numbers of trained personnel must beprovided to plan and manage the distribution ofequipment and supplies. Personnel are sourcedfrom the MAGTF, NMCB, FH, and NSE, andserve in the SLRP, AAOG, arrival and assem-bly operations elements (AAOEs), and LFSP.Key personnel familiar with the distributionplan should deploy with the SLRP to performreconnaissance of the proposed staging areas;identify HNS to assist the distribution; and liai-son with the officer in charge (OIC) OPP to rec-oncile disparities between physical inventorieson MPS and load plan E/Ls.

Equipment

and accountability requirements. Local equip-ment checklists should be developed to reflect thetype and quantities of assets to establish connec-tivity with the MPF.

Container Operations Terminal Lot

The CSSE will establish a container operationsterminal (COT) lot in the combat service supportarea (CSSA). Each MPSRON may offload over2,000 containers, many containing the sustain-ment of the MAGTF. UAAs may not be initiallyset-up to receive containers. These unit-specificcontainers may go into the overflow area of theCOT lot until the UAA is prepared to receivethem. Grading roads and leveling the ground ofthe COT lot is critical to the timely distribution ofmaterials in containers. After containers areunloaded, empty containers will be returned tothe CSSA COT lot for temporary storage until thereconstitution phase. Commands that desire touse empty containers for other purposes; e.g.,bunkers, armories or office spaces, must obtainpermission from MARCORLOGCOM (BICmd)through the MAGTF commander. Containers arecritical to reconstitution and are expensive to pro-cure. Damage done to the container structure willpreclude it from being certified to be embarkedaboard MPS.

MPE/S Accountability

Once all MPE/S are offloaded, accountability forthem will transfer from MARCORLOGCOM(BICmd) to the MAGTF commander, who willsub-sign them to MSEs. Upon completion of theMAGTF's mission, MPE/S accountability trans-fers back to MARCORLOGCOM (BlCmd)through the SPMAGTF/CSSD executing thereconstitution.

Adequate quantities of AIS equipment are essen-tial for the distribution system to work properly.The AAOG, AACG, LFSP, AAOEs, and NSEshould possess automated data processing equip-ment (ADPE) necessary to fulfill their control

Sustainment Plan

The Services are responsible for sustainment oftheir forces, so they must be prepared to establish

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their own resupply pipelines. As such, the MAGTFand MARFOR will identify requirements in JOPESfor follow-up and sustainment shipping to includethe following:

• Supplies and equipment needed that were notpart of the P0 or the FIE.

• Items for sustainment beyond the 30 days availableon MPSRONs. See MCWP 4-12, OperationalLevel Logistics; JP 4-01.4, .JTTPfor Joint TheaterDistribution; and JP 4-09, Joint Doctrine for Glo-bal Distribution.

• Personal demand items (Class VI) and food sup-plements (Class 1) typically required by 0+10.These are listed as nonunit records in the TPFDD.

The initiating directive will designate responsibilityfor embarkation and movement of the follow-upshipping from the port of origin to the objective area.See also JP 4-01.2, JTTP for SeaM Support to JointOperations; JP 4-01.5, JTI'P for Transportation Ter-minal Operations; and JP 4-01.6, JTTP for JointLogistics Over-the-Shore.

Reconstitution Plan

The goal of reconstitution is to reestablish the fullfunction of MPF assets with the desired expedi-tionary capabilities to support an MPF MAGTFas rapidly as possible.

The decision to reconstitute MPE/S aboard MPSemployed in an operation is made at the CJCS levelbased on recommendations of the combatantcommander. A combatant commander, the Services(Navy and Marine Corps), and the Commander,USTRANSCOM will be directed by CJCS toexecute the reconstitution. In small operations orexercises, such as one ship being offloaded, theresponsible combatant commander will initiateactions to reconstitute. Once initiated, the MPFreconstitution process must be coordinated with thegeographic combatant commander and included inredeployment planning (see ch. 8 for reconstitutionplanning and execution).

Location Factors

Options for the location of reconstitution sitesinclude the area of the MPF operation or an alter-nate geographic location. Factors that may con-tribute to this decision follow:

• If the MPS will be reconstituted in the sameform or will be altered to accommodate changes

in operational requirements and capabilities.• Possibility of nuclear, biological, and chemical

(NBC) attack or decontamination requirements.

• The availability of maintenance and port facilities.

• The anticipated condition of MPE/S and avail-ability of replacements.

• Time considerations and allowances to accom-plish reconstitution.

• A ship certification schedule.

• Retrograde plans.• Future operational commitments.

Advance Planning

Advance planning will facilitate the success ofthe MPF reconstitution and should focus onthree functional elements: ground equipmentand supplies, NSE, and AGSE.

Redeployment Plan

Redeployment is the transfer of forces and materialto support another JFC's operational requirementsor to return personnel, equipment, and material tothe home andlor demobilization stations for reinte-gration and/or out-processing. (JP 1-02). Redeploy-ment of the MAGTF and MPF elements from oneoperating area to another involves the backload ofMPE/S previously placed ashore from the ship.How redeployment is conducted depends on theMAGTF's assigned mission and the distance fromthe POE to the new objective area. During rede-ployment, JOPES procedures are used.

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MARSHALLING AND MOVEMENT

Deployment encompasses all activities from on-gin or home station through destination, specifi-cally including intra-CONUS, intertheater, andintratheater movement legs, staging, and holdingarea. (JP 1-02) The key point is that MPF deploy-ment involves movement from home station allthe way to the TAA. Deploying echelons, orga-nized by plane or ship teams, assemble at theirhome station, prepare for deployment, and movein accordance with the established plan or whencalled to stage at APOEs or SPOEs.

Marshalling

Marshalling for sea and air movement is coveredin JP 3-02.2, Joint Doctrine for AmphibiousEmbarkation and Debarkation, and Department ofDefense Regulation (DODR) 4500.9-R, DefenseTransportation Regulation, Part III, Mobility.

Parent commands supervise preparing for deploy-ment (see ch. 4). They outline required actionsbefore and after an alert order and procedures thatshould be included in unit readiness SOPs. Move-ment to APOEs/SPOEs is accomplished withorganic transportation to the maximum extentpossible. Requests for transportation in excess oforganic capability are coordinated by the LMCC.The CMPF transportation requirements for ele-ments deploying by airlift are coordinated withthe MAGTF commander.

AMC will exercise overall control of airlift opera-tions at APOEs. AMC TALCE will establish an airoperations center or air terminal operations center atthe airfield, through which all information related toonload or offload operations is disseminated. Coor-dination between the moving unit, DACG, andTALCE is critical to an orderly movement of trans-port aircraft through the APOE. The arrival of unit

equipment and personnel for onload must besequenced to avoid bottlenecks at the APOE. Theparent MEF and MSEs of the MPF MAGTF willprovide an officer at the APOE to coordinate—withDACG and TALCE—the arrival of unit equipmentand personnel.

TALCE, DACG, and APOE installation com-manders must coordinate to ensure that suffi-cient ramp space for aircraft parking andequipment staging is available to support theairlift flow. The DACG, in coordination with theAPOE installation commander and the baseoperations support group (BOSG) or stationoperations support group (SOSG), will ensureshelter and messing for deploying personnel areprovided. Helicopter disassembly areas shouldbe located away from passenger and cargo stag-ing areas, yet close enough that aircraft can betowed to thç staging area. This area should besufficiently large enough for MHE to movesafely between aircraft. Helicopter disassemblyrequires cranes, forklifts, tow tractors, lightunits, and ramp space for work and staging. ForSPOE operations, normal embarkation proce-dures and relationships apply.

Sea Movement Group andAir Movement Group

The MPF is divided into two movement groupsbased on deployment mode: sea or air. The seamovement group is divided into movement ele-ments that deploy from the same SPOE atapproximately the same time. The air movementgroup (collectively called HE) is divided into•elements that deploy from different APOEs atdifferent times (see fig. 6-1 on p. 6-2).

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Sea Movement Group Elements

The MPSRON will move as directed by the fleetcommander. Movement should accommodate theearliest possible embarkation of the OPP. TheMPSRON will rendezvous with escorts (ifassigned) and transit to the AAA. TAV-B and fol-low-up shipping will proceed as directed (see app.N for MPSRON capabilities and characteristics).

oPP

The OPP initially deploys by air but arrives in theAAA as part of the sea movement group aboardthe MPSRON (see ch. 7 for OPP functions; app. Ifor the OPP checklist; and app. 0 for a notionalOPP table of organization [Tb]).

Follow-Up and Sustainment Shipping

Follow-up shipping provides lift for additionalcritical items that are not in the MPS P0 andcould not be lifted as part of the PIE. Depend-ing on the length of the MPF MAGTF employ-ment mission, sustainment shipping will becoordinated to provide all classes of supply pastthe 30 days aboard the MPSRON.

Air Movement Group Elements

(FIE Organization)

Air movement is a continuous, progressiveoperation that transports successive elementsof the deploying force to the objective area.

The total time required will depend on thenumber, type, and initial locations of forces todeploy, aircraft availability, range, andthroughput considerations. Some critical lowdensity/high demand and other sustainmentitems may be shipped by air.

SLRP

See chapter 7 for SLRP functions; appendix H forthe SLRP checklist; appendix 0 for a notional SLRPT/0; and appendix P for the SLRP report format.

Advance Party

The advance party consists of personnel desig-nated to deploy before the main body to form theAAOG, LFSP, the remainder of the NSE (thosenot deployed in the OPP or SLRP), and theAAOEs (see ch. 7). The CMPF and the MAGTFcommander task-organize the advance party. Pri-mary tasks are to arrange for the reception of themain body, offload the MPSRON, and distributeMPE/S. It may also include the CEs of theMAGTF and CMPF.

WARNING

Forces must not be introduced into the AOfaster than logistic support can be providedfrom the off load and throughput processes.

Main Body

The main body of the PIE is the balance offorces (less the FF) that remain after the OPP,SLRP, and advance party deploy. Movement ofthe main body is sequenced to support the off-load/arrival and assembly operations. It is essen-tial that the main body's flow be relativelyuninterrupted to permit expeditious arrival andassembly and force standup.

FF

FF operations involve the transit of self-deployingaircraft of the ACE and aerial refueling support.Supporting refuelers may be provided by the

Figure 6-1. Movement Concept.

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MARFOR or AMC. Different aircraft types mayrequire different planning considerations. If self-deploying aircraft are to use the same arrival air-fields as the airlift aircraft, detailed coordinationwith AMC is required. Profiles/routes should beestablished for each type of aircraft. The final enroute staging base should be located within 1,000nautical miles (nm) of the destination arrival air-field. This will facilitate moving the ACE to thearrival airfield on call and without the requirementfor additional tanker support.

Movement Control Organizations

A movement control organization is required to pro-vide unity of effort and support the interface withthe JOPES. Sea movements are planned and exe-cuted by the fleet in accordance with their normalmovement control procedures. COMMARFOR, asthe primary user of airlift, is responsible for coordi-nating the air movement. Consequently, the CMPFcoordinates with the MAGTF commander for mar-shalling and movement of USN personnel by air.Coordination for air movement is made directlywith Commander, USTRANSCOM and other sup-porting agencies. Reports of the movement aremade through normal chains of command keepingall commands informed (see fig. 6-2). See also

ABIISR

(EMCC

Figure 6-2. Movement Control Organizations.

MCWP 4-11.3, Transportation Operations; JP 4-01, Joint Doctrine for the Defense TransportationSystem; and JP 4-01.3,J7TPfor Movement Control.

FMCC

The FMCC is the MEF commander's principalmovement control organization responsible formovement and marshalling support. Throughcoordination with AMC, the FMCC promulgatesthe air movement schedule with the parent com-mands that execute the marshalling activities ofthe FIE. The FMCC will coordinate directly withMSC and NCC on movement of the MPSRON.

LMCC

LMCCs are organized from the FSSGs/CSSEs orthe supporting establishment in geographic proxim-ity to the marshalling units. LMCCs are tasked bythe FMCC to provide organic/commercial transpor-tation, transportation scheduling, MHE, and anyother logistics support required by the parent com-mands during marshalling. LMCCs (FSSGs/CSSEs) will provide a DACG for the APOE asdirected by the FMCC.

DACG

DACGs are the primary interface with the AMCTALCE at APOEs. A DACG is responsible forreceiving deploying equipment and personnelfrom the units at the APOE, coordinating with theTALCE to ensure that the cargo and personnelare properly prepared for air shipment, and deliv-ering cargo to the ready line.

AACG

AACGs are the primary interface with the AMCTALCE at APODs. An AACG is responsible forreceiving and moving personnel, equipment, andsupplies from the aircraft flight line to initial stag-ing areas.

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Airlift Liaison Element

The MAGTF commander will establish a liaisonelement at each APOE to provide for coordinationwith the DACG. It includes personnel from theMAGTF and MSEs. The airlift liaison element(ALE) is normally located in the staging areas atdesignated APOEs. Responsibilities follow:

• Establish liaison with the DACG and otherdeployment support agencies.

• Assist in the final preparation of vehicles andequipment in accordance with DODR 4500.9-R,Part III.

• Ensure that required dunnage, shoring, and tie-down materiel accompany unit loads to thejoint inspection (JI) area.

• Provide load plans, personnel, and cargo mani-fests, with appropriate copies to the DACG inaccordance with DODR 4500.9-R, Part III; andassemble personnel, supplies, and equipmentinto sequenced preplanned aircraft loads inaccordance with established load plans.

• Ensure plane team and/or troop commandersare appointed and properly briefed on theirresponsibilities.

• Ensure aircraft loads arrive at the JI area attimes required/coordinated with the DACG.

• Ensure correction of all load discrepanciesfound during JIs.

• Adjust aircraft load sequence.• Deploy with late departing MAGTF elements

on the last few aircraft in the airflow.

Sealift Liaison Element

The MAGTF commander will establish a liaisonelement at each SPOE to provide for coordinationwith the MAGTF offload liaison team (MOLT)and element embarkation personnel. The sealiftliaison element (SLE) includes personnel fromthe MAGTF and MSEs and is normally located in

the staging areas at designated SPOEs. The SLEestablishes liaison with deployment support agen-cies as required, and assists in the final prepara-tion of vehicles and equipment.

Unit Movement Control Center

The deploying unit will establish an area wherethe unit will marshal for movement to the APOEor SPOE. The C2 for this area is the unit move-ment control center (UMCC). The UMCC willcoordinate with the LMCC on their plannedmovement to the APOE or SPOE. For moredetail on movement control, see MCWP 4-11.3,Transportation Operations.

En Route Movement Control Center

The MEF commander may form ALEs, SLEs, anden route movement control centers (EMCCs) tosupport the deploying MAGTF by monitoring theair movement and informing the FMCC of anydelays in the movement of the FIE and FF. If anunacceptable delay in the deployment of criticalpersonnel or equipment needed for the arrival andassembly phase does occur, the EMCC OIC willdirect the offload and reload of personnel andequipment onto other aircraft.

TALCE

If an intermediate staging base (ISB) oradvanced base is required for AMC aircraft, aTALCE will deploy to that location to coordi-nate AMC activity there. The MAGTF maydeploy an EMCC with the TALCE to coordi-nate. support for MPF FIE assets that may bedelayed at the staging base. Since civilian con-tract carriers determine their en route supportrequirements, they are responsible for support ofMPF FIE passengers delayed en route becauseof aircraft maintenance problems.

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The TALCE coordinates all aspects of the airliftmission, including aircraft movement control, com-munications, and technical supervision of loadingand marshalling of aircraft. An advanced echelon(ADVON) will deploy ahead of the main TALCEto coordinate strategic and AMC requirements at thearrival airfield. Areas of concern include ramp park-

ing, runway conditions, cargo marshalling areas,and airfield support (crash/fire/rescue, NAVAIDSor personnel support). The AD VON will coordinatewith the SLRP (through the airfield coordinationofficer [ACO]) to obtain services from US forcesand the HN. The AD VON may deploy equipmentto establish communications with AMC C2 agen-cies and the ACO before the main TALCE arrives.

Host Base/Stations

Host base/stations assist marshalling units byproviding local logistics support, MHE, trans-portation, security, staging areas, and other sup-port required by the deploying unit. If required,host base/stations assume custody of RBE.MCBs and MCASs will establish a BOSG andSOSG, respectively. The BOSG and SOSG willcoordinate their support efforts for the deploy-ing MAGTF.

POEs

Installation commanders at or near POEs provideMHE, transportation, security, and other supportas requested by the deploying unit.

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ARRIVAL AND ASSEMBLY

The AAA is an area of sufficient size and facili-ties to perform the complex tasks of arrival, off-load, MPE/S distribution, assembly, and preparingthe MAGTF for employment. Arrival and assem-bly may well be the most crucial phase of an MPFoperation. It includes the following:

• Initial preparation of the AAA.• Coordinated arrival and offload of MPEIS

from the MPSRON in port, across a beach or acombination of both.

• Reception of the FIE.• Movement and distribution of MPE/S.• Security.• Preparing the MAGTF for its employment mission.

Responsibilities

The MAGTF commander is responsible forarrival and assembly operations, including thereception and throughput ashore of MPF equip-ment, supplies, and personnel. Throughput is afunction of the distribution and movement sys-tem. Implicit within throughput is processingpersonnel and material within a specifiedperiod of time through a processing point.Accountability of MPE/S upon offload willtransfer from BICmd to the MAGTF com-mander, and eventually to the MSEs' AAOEsat the UAAs.

Commencementand Disestablishment

The arrival and assembly phase begins onarrival of the first MPS or the first transportaircraft mission of the main body at the desig-nated AAA. This phase ends when adequateMPEIS are offloaded and issued to awaiting

units, C2 communications are established, andthe MAGTF commander reports that all essen-tial MAGTF elements have attained combatreadiness. Simultaneous or subsequent move-ments from the UAAs for tactical operations bythe MAGTF are not considered part of theMPF operation.

Arrival and Assembly Plan

Annex S of the Joint Operation Order, as appliedto MPF operations, will contain the arrival andassembly plan. This annex is written by theMAGTF commander, in coordination with theCMPF, and approved by the establishing authority(see app. C for the arrival and assembly plannotional format).

SLRP

The SLRP normally deploys to the AAA underthe OPCON of the MAGTF. Early SLRP deploy-ment assesses conditions and reports observationsas soon as possible to the MAGTF and associ-ated commanders. SLRP composition is task-organized after the warning order is received andthe concept for deployment is developed. TheSLRP must be self-sustaining and include, asappropriate, representation from the MAGTF,CMPF, NCW, NMCB, UCT, FH, and CNSEstaffs. A MAGTF officer will be designated, incoordination with CMPF (if designated), as theSLRP OIC. Criteria for selecting the SLRP OICshould be based on a knowledge of MPF require-ments with consideration given to the diplomaticskills needed to interact with high level FIN civil-ian and military representatives.

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MOLT

The MOLT coordinates the offload of MPE/Sbetween the NSE OPP OIC, the ship's master, andthe Marine OPP OIC. The team also acts as theAAOG liaison aboard the MPS flagship. MOLTtasks follow:

• Maintain up-to-date automated ship load plansfor all MPSs and the associated AIS deploy-ment data for all MPE/S.

• Conduct AIS database training.• Provide OPP OIC with ship data and special

instructions.• Coordinate berthing and work space require-

ments onboard MPSs before the OPP embarks;

OPP commander will report to COMPSRON toobtain specific directions about shipboard activ-ities. Although dependent on the COMPSRONwhile embarked, the OPP's responsibilities andpriorities are established by the MAGTF com-mander in coordination with the CMPF. Therelationship between the OPP and the ship'smaster parallels that of an embarked unit com-mander and the commanding officer of amphib-ious ships. The OPP OIC will convey theMAGTF commanders offload priorities to theCOMPSRON and ship's master. Those priori-ties will define the objectives for offload prepa-ration by the MPSRON, MCMC, and OPP.

Organization

TAAT

The TAAT advises the MAGTF commander onthe offload, issuing MPE/S, and proper documen-tation/accountability between BICmd and thegaining MAGTF MSE.

OPp

The OPP is a temporary task organization underthe OPCON of the MAGTF commander. It con-sists of maintenance, embarkation personnel, andequipment operators from all MAGTF MSEs andthe NSE. The OPP's task is to prepare MPE/S foroffload at the 'AAA. On activation, the OPP willdeploy to join the MPS before sailing, duringtransit or when they arrive at the AAA. Ideally,the OPP should deploy to join the MPS at least96 hours before AAA closure. If this is not feasi-ble, the OPP should be positioned in the AAAand board the MPS as soon as possible.

The OPP OIC will be a Navy officer desig-nated by CNSE. The Marine OPP contingentwill be under the cognizance of the seniorMarine officer, called the assistant OPP OIC.On arrival aboard the MPSRON flagship, the

The OPP consists of personnel from the MAGTF,NSE, naval embarked advisory team (NEAT),and designated force protection units. The OPP isembarked on the MPSRON by off-load day(0-day) minus 4(0-4).

The OPP headquarters is comprised of key per-sonnel from the Navy (the OPP OIC and theOICs from the NSE and NEAT); and theMAGTF (the assistant OPP OIC). The OPP OICwill transition to be the OCU OIC on 0-I (Navy-day) to provide continuity of operations. Theassistant OPP OIC, designated by the MAGTFcommander, may transition to become theMAGTF offload liaison officer. The OPP head-quarters is normally billeted aboard the flagship,depending on ship availability.

The OPP OIC will publish the daily OPP situa-tion report (SITREP) (see app. Q). Remainingpersonnel within the OPP are assigned to spe-cific ships within the MPSRON and are desig-nated as an OPP detachment. The OPPdetachment OIC is the senior Marine or Sailoraboard that ship and supervises the preparationeffort of Marines and Sailors aboard. The OPPdetachment OIC reports directly to the OPPOIC, providing information relevant to the dailyOPP SITREP.

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Tasks

Each OPP detachment prepares all the MPSRONships' offload systems, lighterage, and embarkedMPE/S for offload. OPP responsibilities includepreparing the ships' cranes, winches, fuel/waterdischarge systems, and initial depreservation andpreparation of MPE/S. The OPP must be thor-oughly familiar with MPS configurations and loadplans. Preparation of the ships' equipment andMPE/S to support the offload follow:

• Ship's cargo handling systems; e.g., cranes,winches, slings, container handlers, containerloading system for logistics vehicle system(LVS), fuel, and water discharge systems.

• Lighterage.• NSE equipment for instream and beach offload

(table of authorized material control number[TAMCNs] that start with "X").

• MI-IE and vehicles required to support the offload(TAMCNs that start with "B" and "D").

• All other equipment.

Disestablishment

The OPP disestablishes upon arrival of MPSs andon completion of offload preparations. Membersremain aboard to form the nucleus of the debarka-tion team, augmented as required by MAGTF andNSE personnel who arrive with the FIE.

Arrival and Assembly Organizations

Arrival and assembly organizations are a compos-ite of personnel from the SLRP, OPP, and theadvance party. The advance party is task-organiza-tion by the MAGTF commander, and consists ofpersonnel designated to form the nucleus of thearrival and assembly organizations. Primary tasksof the advance party are to arrange for the recep-tion of the main body and MPSRON and provideforce protection to the beach, port, airfield, andUAAs. At a minimum, the advance party is com-prised of the LFSP (with personnel augments from

the other MSEs); the entire NSE; and Marine,Navy, and USCG force protection units. Theadvance party should arrive in the AAA on 0-4 toprepare for the MPSRON's arrival on 0-2 andNSE's preparations on Navy-day.

Arrival and Assembly Operations Group

The AAOG's function is to coordinate and controlarrival and assembly operations. It consists of per-sonnel from all MAGTF elements plus liaisonfrom the CNSE, FH, and NMCB (see fig. 7-1).

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor the airflow of the FIE into the AAA.• Coordinate and monitor the throughput and

distribution of MPE/S from the MPS to theUAAs, specifically the AAOEs within thoseareas.

• Coordinate the association of MPE/S with des-ignated organizations.

• Provide initial C2 functions for the MAGTF inthe AAA.

• Direct and coordinate AAOE operations.• Provide direction, coordinate, and interface

with the LFSP and ACO until the respectiveMAGTF elements assume responsibility forthose functions.

• Publish the daily SITREP (see app. R.)• Coordinate with HN for support of offload and

throughput operations.

Figure 7-1. C2 Organizationsfor Arrival and Assembly.

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• Prioritize resources for offload and throughputof MPE/S to AAOEs.

MOE

Each element within the MAGTF and NSE estab-lishes an AAOE to perform the following tasks:

• Provide initial C2 activities within their assem-bly area until arrival of the element commander.

• Obtain receipts for MPE/S and verify itemswith the AAOG.

• Distribute MPE/S to unit equipment receptionpoints (ERPs) per the MAGTF commander'sdistribution plan.

• Provide liaison with the AAOG.• Coordinate security in UAAs.• Oversee preparations for combat.• Provide throughput reports to the AAOG as

directed in the arrival and assembly plan.

ACO

The ACO is designated by the MAGTF com-mander under the cognizance of the ACE, andacts as the single point of contact for HNS andother support peculiar to aviation operations atthe airfields. Non-AMC support requirementsidentified by the TALCE ADVON will be coor-dinated through the ACO. The ACO should be amember of the SLRP to facilitate early airfieldoperational planning. Functions coordinated bythe ACO follow:

• Ramp allocation and aircraft parking.• ATC.• Fuel storage and dispensing.• Aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF).• Allocation of facilities and real estate.• Flight clearance.• Airfield improvement.• NAVAIDS.• Arresting gear.• Airfield lighting.• Interface with the AACG.

LFSP

The LFSP is a task-organized unit composed pri-marily of personnel and equipment from theCSSE. The headquarters is usually sourced fromthat FSSG's transportation support battalion (TSB)and NSE augmented by other MAGTF elements.The LFSP controls throughput of personnel andMPEIS at the port, beach, and airfield. The LFSPfalls under the OPCON of the AAOG OIC (seefig. 7-2).

AAOG

LFSP 1

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BOG POG IAACGI [Mc]

Figure 7-2. LFSP Organization.

The four principal throughput organizations ofthe LFSP follow:

• Port operations group (POG).• Beach operations group (BOG).• AACG.• MCC.

P06

The FOG is task-organized from the TSB's beachand terminal operations company and the Navycargo handling force (NCHF). The POG may beretained after arrival and assembly for the off-load of follow-up or sustainment shipping and forretrograde of damaged equipment. It prepares theport before the MPS arrives and the throughput ofMPE/S as they are offloaded. The POG operatesunder the overall direction of the LFSP and incoordination with the ship's debarkation officer(see fig. 7-3).

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Functions follow:

• Establish overflow areas for MPE/S.• Provide surge vehicle operators.• Establish communications with the LFSP and

ship's debarkation officer.• Establish liaison with MN port authorities for

operations and MHE, longshoreman support,and dunnage.

• Provide MHE support including shore-basedcranes, forklifts, tractors, dollies or lighting.

• Assist NCHF detachments in ship offload asdirected and transport cargo to overflow areas.

• Establish bulk fuellwater reception and transferfacilities as directed.

• Be prepared to continue port operations for fol-low-up shipping.

BOG

The BOG is task-organized from TSB's landingsupport company and the NSE. It operates under theoverall direction of the LFSP and in coordinationwith the OCU (see fig. 7-4). It may be retained afterthe arrival and assembly for the offload of follow-upor sustainment shipping. Functions of the BOG andassociated NSE BPTs follow:

• Provide the beach area C2 for MPE/S throughput.

• Organize and develop the beach area to supportthe MPEIS throughput, including designatingand establishing overflow areas.

• Coordinate bulk liquids' transfer.

• Offload lighterage at the beach.

• Provide direction for drivers to move vehiclesfrom the lighterage off the beach.

Provide surge vehicle operators.

Prepare for follow-up operations.

AACG

The AACG is responsible for the control andcoordination of the offload of airlifted units andequipment, and provides limited CSS to thoseunits. It is task-organized around a nucleus pro-vided by the landing support company of theTSB, and is structured and manned to providecontinuous operations support for multiple air-craft. Normally, the AACG will deploy with theadvance party to initiate operations at the arrivalairfield. The AACG is the interface between theLFSP and the TALCE at the arrival airfield (seefig. 7-5).

Figure 7-5. AACG Relationships.

NSE

• [OFigure 7-3. Pier Side Ott load Organization. Figure 7-4. Instream Offload Organization.

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MCC

The MCC operates under the cognizance of theLFSP and coordinates with the FMCC duringunit movement, force tracking, and maneuver!convoy planning. Movement control functionsconsists of planning, validating, allocating, rout-ing, managing, prioritizing, coordinating, andforce tracking on all transportation issues. Thismay include support of reception, staging, andonward movement of forces. See JP 4-01.8, JTTPfor Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement,and Integration, for more information. The MCCnormally includes operations and logistics repre-sentation. Size and complexity of MPS arrivaland assembly operations determine the actualstructure of the MCC. MCC tasks follow:

• Plan transportation support, develop policies,provide guidance, recommend movement priori-ties and procedures for movement control andhighway regulations guidance to the FMCC.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee large or specialmovements with the FMCC.

• When delegated by the FMCC, issue convoyclearance for approved movements.

• Provide highway movement planning assis-tance to the FMCC to designate MSRs andestablish control measures to support theMAGTF commander's CONOPS.

• Coordinate movements with the FPO to ensureappropriate securty is in place.

STS Movement

CMPF is responsible for accomplishing the off-load of MPE/S (instream or pier side). The OCUexecutes the offload—under the direction of theoffload control officer (OCO)—who reports toCNSE. CNSE coordinates with the AAOG foroffload matters. The OIC of the OPP becomes theOCO upon arrival of the ship and completion ofoffload preparations.

For instream offload operations, the ship's debarka-tion officer, lighterage, and BPT report to the OCO.

The debarkation officer's responsibility is to coor-dinate the efforts of the Navy cargo handlingdetachment, Marine debarkation teams, and theemployment of lighterage to most efficiently off-load each ship. The Navy cargo handling detach-ment will conduct the LO/LO while Marinesconduct the RO/RO or move PEIs under the hatchsquare for the cargo handling detachment.

Lighterage consists of causeway ferries; side-loading warping tugs (SLWTs); and landingcraft, mechanized-8s (LCM-8s) that are main-tained by the NSE. Boat crews report to theOCO for ship and beaching assignments.

The beach party group (BPG) and its BPTs arethe NSE units responsible for beach operations.The BPG reports to the OCO and advises theOCO about areas available for causeway/boatlandings and transferring bulk liquids. The BPG,which may be TACON to the LFSP, coordinateswith the BOG.

For pier side offload operations, all is the same asfor instream offload operations except there is noBPG required. Lighterage may be offloaded andplaced ashore or in the water as directed by theprimary control officer (PCO).

Port Operations

Offload of the MPSRON in a port, especiallysimultaneous offloading of more than one ship,will accelerate throughput. A port offloadrequires less personnel, reduces the potential forMPE/S damage or loss, and is far less suscepti-ble to the effects of sea state and weather. But itrequires more interface with the HN andincreases the likelihood of encountering restric-tions on handling and transporting ammunition,POL, and hazardous cargo. Civilian ship traffic,labor unions, and general port congestion mustalso be considered. As a general comment, MPFdeployment to a port with sufficient pier spaceand staging areas to accommodate the simulta-neous pier side offload of an entire MPSRON is

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an unlikely scenario. Manpower required for suchmultiple offloads will very quickly outstrip theMAGTF/NSE's personnel staffing.

Port Area

The port area is organized by the POG com-mander under the overall direction of the LFSPcommander. To offload, it may be necessary toestablish port overflow areas within the portterminal. Overflow areas should be able toaccommodate temporary staging and handlingof MPE/S.

POLs and Ammunition

POLs and ammunition should not be held in theport or port overflow areas. They should betransported directly to CSSE storage sites.

Port Authority

If the FIN port authority is not functioning, theCMPF or SDDC will assume this responsibility.If the HN port authority is functioning, theCMPF will designate a Navy port liaison officer(LNO) to provide coordination between theMPSRON and the HN. The port LNO advisesthe port authority regarding cargo characteristics(including hazardous cargo) and offload require-ments that may impact on port activities. Theport LNO also coordinates with HNS represen-tatives on the following:

• Environmental data (tides, winds, obstruc-tions), NAVAIDS, and harbor informationrequired for safe operations.

• Berths andlor anchorages.• Tug/pilot services.• Firefighting services.• Pier side services.

Beach Operations

be conducted with a port operation to acceler-ate the overall rate of discharge. The advan-tages of accelerated throughput must beweighed against the disadvantages inherent inbeach operations. Simultaneous beach and portoperations will significantly expand the size ofthe LFSP and NSE. A beach operation for anMPF operation is similar to the general off-loading period of an amphibious operation. Theoverall consideration in beach organization isthroughput of cargo to inland destinations. TheBOG must make the best possible use of exist-ing beach exits and hard surfaces available forstaging and road networks.

The proximity of existing bulk liquid storage orareas suitable for installation of amphibious bulkliquid transfer systems and means to transportbulk fluids (pipeline or tanker) to airfields mustbe considered. Trafficability across the beach tostaging areas and roads must be evaluated. Thebeach must be organized to accommodate a num-ber of landing points and to facilitate lighteragecontrol. Normally, one colored beach is requiredfor one MPSRON. Each colored beach is seg-mented into four numbered beaches, one each forwheeled vehicles, containers, tracked vehicles,and bulk liquids.

Arrival Airfield Operations

The arrival airfield is located within the AAAand, ideally, in proximity to the offload port orbeach. Arrival airfield operations must meet theconcerns and requirements of the TALCE,AACG, and ACO. Designation of offload rampsand holding areas will be accomplished jointlyby the TALCE and AACG. Holding areas willbe established sufficiently clear of the offloadramps to avoid congestion and to support loadingof passengers and equipment for further transportto assembly areas. Temporary facilities will beestablished close to holding areas for medicaland other support (portable toilets, shelter orwater) for arriving units. Facilities will also be

A beach offload may be the only means tobring MPE/S ashore or a beach operation may

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established for AACG and TALCE support (C3,billeting, and messing).

MPEIS Distribution

Effective execution of the distribution plan, asdiscussed in chapter 5, is paramount to maintainaccountability of MPE/S to ensure they are deliv-ered to the correct UAA and received by theAAOE. AAOEs conduct inventories and inspec-tions of all designated MPE/S to ensure the ele-ment is ready for standup.

UAAs are geographic locations for the receptionand employment preparation of MSE/NSE MPE/S

(see fig.7-6).

Force Standup

Standup is those actions required to prepare unitsfor operational missions. This occurs after allarrival and assembly operations are completed. (allMPE/S have been distributed to and received bythe AAOEs in their UAAs). The AAOE is the C2node for the UAA. A UAA may have multipleERPs for specific units of that MSE (see fig. 7-7).

Detailed planning by each MAGTF element isrequired so that the element is prepared foremployment in accordance with the MAGTFcommander's CONOPS. Force standup actionsfollow:

• Create consolidated memorandum reciepts(CMRs).

• Establish the COT and execute the MAGTFcontainer plan (see fig. 7-8 for a notionalCOT).

• Prepare for reception, staging, onward move-ment, and integration.

• Distribute element/unit MPE/S in containers.• Associate collateral equipment to PEIs.• Conduct limited technical inspections (LTIs) and

operational checks of vehicles and equipment.

• Boresight weapons systems.• Calibrate all equipment.• Perform required maintenance.• Standup logistics trains and availabile CSSE to

support tactical operations as required.• Move FIE personnel and cargo to UAAs.• Establish potable water production capability.• Prepare runways for sustained operations.• Prepare aircraft beddown sites.• Assemble EAF as necessary.• Establish initial supply dumps.

Figure 7-7. ERPs within the GCE UAA

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CHAPTER 8

RECONSTITUTION

This fifth phase of MPF operations is referred toas reconstitution. It involves regenerating andreplenishing the MPE/S to attain the P0 and rees-tablish the warfighting capability aboard the MPSas rapidly as possible upon completion ofMAGTF employment operations. MPS reconsti-tution may include replenishing equipment andsupplies from the CONUS.

Detailed planning for reconstituting the MPF isthe responsibility of the designated MARFORcommander supported by augmentation fromthe supporting establishment. Specific intheaterreconstitution objectives and operational andlogistical factors will ultimately influence thesupported combatant commander's guidance tothe MARFOR.

In addition to the supported combatant com-mander's planning guidance, the Service head-quarters will provide its own guidance to theMarine component commander to ensure opera-tional requirements in support of all combatantcommanders are considered in the planning effort.

To assist the MARFOR to plan and coordinate,an executive coordination group (ECG) will beestablished by the Deputy Commandant forPlans, Policies, and Operations (DC, PP&0),with OPNAV (N75), during initial MPS reconsti-tution planning. The ECG will develop the frame-work for reconstituting the MPS and advise theMARFOR on Service headquarters' priorities.

Reconstitution is fuiiy complete once MPSRONsredeploy and reintegrate into and finish their MMC.

SECTION I. A TOTAL PROCESS

Reconstitution is a total process that includesplanning, establishing a C2 structure, develop-ing and maintaining supply lines, assemblingsupporting personnel and equipment, deploy-ment, site development, coordination, redeploy-ment and finally, completing the process atBICmd (see fig. 8-1 on p. 8-2). It could alsoinclude reorganizing forces, redistributingresources, and regenerating and replenishingequipment and supplies needed to fully executereconstitution operations. Reconstitutionfocuses on those efforts in theater to rebuild theMPF capability with in theater resources for aspecific time (normally not exceeding 6months) and may include limited replenish-ment from the CONUS to achieve the combat-ant commanders' and MARFOR's readinessobjectives. Extensive replenishment of MPE/Swill primarily take place in the CONUS duringthe MMC process. It may take 3 to 5 years after

a major regional conflict to fully reconstitutethe entire MPF. Reconstitution is conducted intwo distinct phases: planning and execution.

Phase I, PLanning

Stage I, Predeployment

Stage I begins with establishing the ECG, fol-lowed by the following minimum actions:

• Review ECG structure, working groups, mem-bership, objectives, and tasks.

• Develop reconstitution liaison support team(RLST) battle-roster of members to deploy in thetheater of operations to support the MARFORwith reconstitution planning and coordinationrequirements. Details on the organization andtasks of the RLST begin on page 8-10.

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Initial PlanningConference

Establish ECG:- Coordinate

meetings.- Discusssourcing andresourcing.

- Developplanningguidance.

Final PlanningConference

Review POs.Create anddistribute MPSplans.

Figure 8-1. Reconstitution Planning and Execution Matrix.

• Hold an initial planning conference (IPC) todevelop time lines and initiate coordination ofrequirements with the designated MARFOR.

• Develop and publish reconstitution planningguidance message based on Chief of NavalOperations (CNO)/CMC guidance (see app. S).

• Schedule an IPC to review options, recommen-dations, and initial planning guidance.

• Coordinate with MARFOR and combatantcommander staffs affected by the MPFemployment to develop future requirementsand review reconstitution objectives.

• Source the ECG members to report for plan-ning to the senior member of the ECG(PP&O, P0).

• Coordinate with PP&O reconstitution andredeployment planning team to ensure essen-tial elements; i.e., priorities for MPF reconsti-tution, guidance on level of in theater, outsideAOR and CONUS reconstitution are includedin the HQMC planning guidance message.

• Recommend changes to the MMC to DC,PP&0, and associated changes to ship's main-tenance and hull certifications as required toMSC (via PP&0).

• Request MARFOR decision in coordinationwith combatant commander, on locations forreconstitution backload, maintenance, wash-down, and staging areas.

The IPC is designed to collectively review doc-trine, refine procedures, and begin initial recon-stitution planning at the Service headquarters andsupporting establishment levels based on initialMARFOR input.

Stage I I, Post-Employment

Once the MPF employs and is conductingMAGTF operations ashore, the ECG coordinatesthe mid-planning conference (MPC).

The MPC is usually held before terminatingMAGTF operations. It marks the end of advance

PHASE I: PLANNING PHASE II: EXECUTION

Stage I Stage II Stage III Stage I : Stage II

Mid-PlanningConference

Part I

DevelopCONOPS.

RECONSTITUTION

Part II

Conductsitesurvey.

N-day R-clay R+60 R+249 3+ Years

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planning and the beginning of operational planningand execution. Conference participants will bringan assessment of their reconstitution capabilitiesand requirements. The MARFOR's representativewill bring the proposed retrograde plan and a sum-mary of operational considerations, which mayimpact reconstitution operations. Actions requiredduring the MPC include the following:

• Review and validate MPF operational andlogistics requirements.

• Prepare sourcing and P0 attainment strategiesfor MPF reconstitution. Attainment is theprocess to assemble the quantity required of anitem from new acquisitions, the stores' systemsor unit 1/Es.

• Develop plans, orders, and LOIs.

The RLST prepares for deployment into the the-ater of operations (in coordination with theMARFOR and combatant commander's staff) tosupport on-site planning and coordinating thereconstitution of the MPS. The followingactions by the ECG and RLST are planned dur-ing this stage:

• Review and validate the members of theRLST and coordinate deploying personnelwith MARFOR.

• Begin validating and updating planningassumptions and the extent of reconstitutionactions.

• Establish the composition of support personnelto include MEF LNOs and Marine Corps Sys-tems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) programmanager representatives for deployment toreconstitution sites.

• Schedule the MPC in the CONUS or intheater(depending on anticipated required time line)to accomplish the following:• Review the extent of MPE/S downloaded

from the MPS and the impact on attainmentplanning factors.

• Continuously review MPE/S usage and darn-age reports to use as planning factors to de-termine the overall attainment timeline.

• Review/validate the established P0 and pro-vide recommended changes for future POsbased on attainment, fielding, and acquisi-tion factors.

• Review HQMC published guidance on theoverall redeployment, deactivation, and re-constitution plan to verify possible impact onMPS reconstitution; e.g., available units.

• Review the list of equipment to be returned tothe MPF reconstitution area; required equip-ment condition codes; unit equipment prepara-tion responsibilities; and locations equipmentmust be returned so the SPMAGTF/CSSD canprepare to reconstitute aboard the MPS.

• Review MPS and MPSRON priorities for re-constitution within the context of other re-quirements such as assets for follow-onmissions, MEUs, equipment redeployingback to home station, theater sustainmentstocks, and other prepositioned assets.

• Establish MARCORLOGCOM support com-position, to include BICmd TAAT, for de-ployment to the reconstitution site.

• Review the sourcing and organization for thereconstitution elements; e.g., Marine Logis-tics Command (MLC) or SPMAGTF/CSSD(see app. T for notional T/0 and TIE).

Stage III, Transition to Execution(Phase V, MPF Operations)

Stage III begins with establishing a designatedredeployment day (R-day) when MARFOR andNAVFOR units may begin reconstitution. Beforethe first MPS can be backloaded with MPE/S, theymust be prepared for long-term storage. At least60 days of preparation activities (maintenance,cleaning, level-A packaging, preservation, etc.)will likely occur before the first ships' MPE/S arestaged and ready for backload between R-daythrough R+60. The MARFOR will schedule afinal planning conference (FPC) intheater, once R-day is established, to accomplish the following:

• Review the redeployment time line and impactto reconstitution operations.

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• With assistance of the RLST, the MARFORwill develop a final time line and estimatedcompletion dates for reconstitution of theMPS in theater. This plan requires finalapproval from the MARFOR in coordina-tion with the combatant commander and Ser-vice headquarters.

• Finish preparing staging, washdown, mainte-nance, and warehousing sites.

• Review and submit critical, high demand, sup-port equipment (LVS, MHE, container-han-dling equipment [CHE], generators, etc.)requirements to the MAGTF CSSE.

• Review available equipment from the CONUS(MARCORLOGCOM and Naval FacilitiesEngineering Command [NAVFACENGCOM])and determine impact on the time line and onthe last date to ship assets from the CONUS intheater.

• Review the overall process to include:

MPE/S turn-in, receipt, and inventoryprocedures.

• Advance lists of equipment to be returned tothe reconstitution sites.

• Required MPE/S condition codes.• Unit responsibilities for preparation of MPE/S

for turn-in and turn-in locations.

Reconstitution differs from redeployment in pur-pose and scope both in terms of the redeploy-ment of the MA GTE, and the redeployment of theMPSRONs. During the reconstitution phase unitsno longer involved in the MAGTF employmentmission will either redeploy or be reassigned tosupport the reconstitution mission. These concur-rent, mutually supporting actions call for detailedintegration in planning and execution to ensureadequate personnel remain in theater to assist inthe MPF reconstitution efffort.

MPSRONs being reconstituted and reconstitu-tion asset locations, OCONUS execution mayoccur in locations outside the AOR and includeCONUS efforts that could expand beyondBICmd. When planning for reconstitution,regeneration, and replenishment actions, theMMC process must be fully integrated into theoverarching plan to ensure seamless attainmentof the P0. The RLST ensures this process tran-sitions from intheater operations to theCONUS; transition continues until all the MPSare integrated into the MMC schedule and thenormal maintenance and hull certificationprocess is underway. A repositioning of prepo-sitioned capabilities aboard MPS must alsosupport global operational requirements thatcross combatant commander AORs if more thanone MPSRON is used to support MAGTF oper-ations ashore.

Stage I, OCONUS (In Theater)

The supported combatant commander will desig-nate the Marine component commander in theAOR to reconstitute the MPF. A SPMAGTF orCSSD will perform the functions to reconstitutethe MPE/S to its pre-conflict status or a desig-nated operational readiness status. During recon-stitution, replenishment of assets from CONUSoccurs for those assets that MARCORLOGCOMand NAVFACENGCOM can transport into theAOR within the reconstitution time line. Assetsmay also be available in theater.

The operational/redeployment time line, directedby the supported combatant commander, willultimately determine the extent and duration of intheater reconstitution.

Stage JI, CONUS (BICmd)

Phase II, Execution

Reconstitution occurs outside the CONUS(OCONUS) and CONUS. Depending on forceprotection, available infrastructure, number of

COMMARCORLOGCOM is designated byI-1QMC as the executive agent to coordinate thereconstitution of Navy and Marine Corps MPE/Sin the CONUS and support reconstitution require-ments OCONUS. BICmd is designated as the

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executive agent for MARCORLOGCOM for themaintenance and readiness of MPE/S.

Fiscal, strategic air/sea lift, storage facilities,labor, and equipment production are all variablesthat will influence selecting reconstitution sites.

Past operations show that reconstitution in theCONUS occurring at BICmd with depot-levelrepairs occurring at Marine Corps Logistics Base,Albany, GA and support from the Defense Logis-tics Agency (DLA) is most effective.

SECTION II. PARTICIPANTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HQMC

Operations Division (P0)

• Establish the ECG and identify the chair/co-chair members as required.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct an MPC.• Coordinate with the JS, combatant command-

ers, and MARFOR staffs for recommendationsof operational priority for MPS backload.

• Fill RLST LNO requirements to the MARFOR.

• Assign appropriate personnel to support plan-ning and coordination.

• Coordinate the publication of CMC guidancefor reconstitution and redeployment of theMPF and operating forces to include reservedeactivation and required adjustments to theunit deployment program.

Logistics Branch (LP)

• Promulgate policy guidance for logistics insupport of reconstitution.

• Identify an asset redistribution policy based onavailability.

• Assign appropriate personnel to support plan-ning and coordination.

• Fill RLST LNO requirements to the MARFOR.

Aviation Logistics Branch (ASL)

• Promulgate policy guidance for reconstitutionof aviation supplies and equipment and AGSE.

• Assign personnel to support planning andcoordination.

• Fill RLST LNO requirements to the MARFOR.

Programs and Resources (P&R)

• Promulgate funding guidance for MPFreconstitution.

• Develop and track a budget for reconstitutionand provide funding.

• Assign appropriate personnel to support plan-ning and coordination.

CNO

• Designate co-chair members of the ECG.• Assist in the planning and coordination of Navy

personnel attendance at planning conferences.• Develop an asset redistribution policy to attain

to the P0.• Prescribe acceptable levels of MPE/S readiness

based on operational requirements.• Provide funding for lighterage repair, ship

maintenance, and MPE/S reconstitution.• Fill LNO requirements to the NAVFOR.

• Designate appropriate personnel to support plan-ning and coordination.

• Promulgate CNO guidance for reconstitution.• In coordination with NAVFOR, fleet units, and

MARCORSYSCOM, determine and submitfiscal requirements to support intheater recon-stitution of Navy units.

Ordnance Programs and Policy Branch (N411)and Head Budget and Legislation (N78C1)

• Determine and submit fiscal requirements tosupport intheater reconstitution of Class V(A).

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• Coordinate the development of a Class V(A)reconstitution plan. The level of detail will includethe naval ammunition logistic code.

• Validate and publish a sourcing pian for recon-stitution of Class V(A).

• Direct the movement of Naval Airborne Weap-ons Maintenance Unit One (NAWMU-l), ifrequired, to support in theater reconstitution ofClass V(A).

• Determine Navy supporting establishment person-nel requirements to support recontainerization ofClass V(A) during intheater reconstitution; sub-mit to OPNAV NI for sourcing.

• Direct movement of modular cargo deliverysystem (MCDS) shipping required for in the-ater reconstitution of Class V(A).

• Determine and submit fiscal resources requiredto support USMC EAF equipment reconstitutionplan (OPNAV/N78 [Air Warfare Division]).

MARFORINAVFOR Designated toConduct Intheater Reconstitution

• Determine primary and secondary sites to con-duct reconstitution operations.

• Publish operational level reconstitution LOl.• Publish guidance for the return of MPE/S (post

MAGTF employment) to include shipping con-tainers; e.g., storage and transportation frames,vehicle storage transportation frames, originalpackaging materials, and dunnage or pallets.

• Ensure the redeployment plan is coordinatedwith the reconstitution plan.

• Ensure appropriate force protection.• Develop a communications plan to support

reconstitution.• Provide instructions for the security, inventory,

and condition coding of all MPE/S.• Monitor, track, and account for all reconstitu-

tion expenses/services and forward to Serviceresource sponsors.

• Designate all units to perform reconstitution andidentify any shortfalls to Service resource sponsor.

• Establish priorities for retrograde, equip-ment maintenance, and unit maintenanceresponsibilities.

• Designate and contract for wash down sitesfrom the HN to ensure all MPE/S meet UnitedStates Department of Agriculture (USDA)inspection standards and arrange for a senioragricultural inspector and inspection team.

• Establish maintenance areas, staging sites, andwarehousing facilities to support reconstitution.

• Establish priorities for use of high demandequipment used during reconstitution and ret-rograde operations; e.g., forklift, rough terraincontainer handler (RICH), LVS or refuelers.

• Determine requirements and requisition the pack-aging materials to repalletize the Class V(A) andClass V(W) apportioned by OPNAV N4 11 andMARCORSYSCOM for reconstitution.

• Develop information technology (II) plan tosupport the use of the retail ordnance logisticsmanagement system (ROLMS) to provide totalasset visibility for Class V(A) and Class V(W)during in theater reconstitution.

• Develop a receipt, segregation, stowage, andissue (RSS&I) plan to support Class V(A) andClass V(W) reconstitution.

• Determine requirements for units of the Navalindustrial Supporting Establishment to determineClass V(A) and Class V(W) serviceability or toperform in theater airborne weapons maintenance.

• In coordination with MARCORLOGCOM,MARCORSYSCOM, and the resource sponsor,determine and submit fiscal resource require-ments to support intheater reconstitution.

Supporting MARFOR/NAVFOR and Commands

• Marine Corps Forces Atlantic (MARFORLANT).• Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC).• Marine Corps Forces Europe (MARFOREUR).

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• Marine Corps Forces Reserve.• US Marine Forces Central Command.• US Marine Corps Forces South.• Marine Corps Combat Development Command

(MCCDC).• Amphibious groups (PFTIBGRUs).• NBGs.• NAWMU-l.• Naval Weapons Stations.

The above organizations participate by doing thefollowing:• Provide assistance.• Attend planning conferences.• Determine respective combatant commander's

operational priorities for reconstitution.• Recommend reconstitution options to the €CG.

MPSRON Staff

• Assign an RLST LNO (more than one LNOmay be required).

• Attend planning conferences and provide astanding member to the ECG.

• Provide support as directed.

Supporting Establishment

MARCORLOGCOM/BICmd

• Develop plans and procedures for the following:• MPS load plans and data accuracy.• Sourcing, attainment, sustainment, and

disposition.• Distribution of assets.• Readiness reporting.

• Coordinate with HQMC to develop the basicreconstitution plan for the MPC.

• Determine the coordination and monitoringrequirements of spreadload configuration man-agement and data sources for MPE/S.

• Determine funding requirements and fiscalconstraints for all USMC MPE/S P0 attain-ment (and shortfalls) for all classes of supply

usage models; submit results and recom-mended COAs to HQMC (LP).

• Coordinate with HQMC and MARFORPAC/EUR to recommend MMC integration/rotationschedule.

• Deploy a TAAT to support MPE/S reconstitution.• Designate personnel for the ECG, RLST, and

appropriate working groups; e.g., Plans andAttainment Working Group or Fiscal WorkingGroup.

MARCORSYSCOM

• Assist in thedevelopment of plans and proceduresto facilitate MPE/S and Class V(W) (by Depart-ment of Defense Identification Code [DODIC])reconstitution with regard to the following:

• Sourcing, attainment, sustainment, anddisposition.

• Distribution of assets.

• Determine the funding requirements, fiscalconstraints, and material restraints for allMPE/S P0 attainment (and shortfalls) as itapplies to programs of record, submit resultsand recommended COAs to HQMC (P0).

• Determine and submit fiscal resources required tosupport in theater reconstitution of Class V(W).

• Coordinate with HQMC, MARFORs,MARCORLOGCOM, and BICmd to recom-mend the fielding of new equipment andmodifications, including Class V(W) tocoincide with the priority of the MPS back-load and the approved MMC integration!rotation schedule.

• Designate personnel required for the ECG andthe appropriate working groups; e.g., Plans andAttainment Working Group to include theClass V(W) Ammunition and Fiscal Cells.

• Determine personnel requirements for in theatersupport for reconstitution, to include staffing theRLST, and deploy personnel as required.

• Identify and coordinate shipping requirementsfor in theater reconstitution of Class V(W).

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Naval Supply Systems Command-NavalOperational Logistics Support Command(NAVSUP-NOLSC)

• Develop a Class V(A) reconstitution sourcingplan and submit to OPNAV N41 1.

• Requisition Class V(A), as directed byOPNAV N41 I, to support reconstitution.

• Submit SITREPs, as directed by OPNAVN41 I, to maintain total asset visibility through-out the in theater reconstitution phase.

MSC (PM-3 [Prepositioning Program Manager])

• Ensure each MPS meets USCG Certificate ofInspection (COl) and dry-docking requirements.

• Review stow plans before loading MPE/Sonboard MPS.

• Ensure accuracy of MPS cargo manifests(weights, position, and dangerous cargo).

• Ensure ESQD waivers are coordinated withport authorities.

• Coordinate availability of an appropriate site fordownload and maintenance of NSE lighterage.

• Coordinate with Naval Air Systems Command(NAVAIRSYSCOM) to conduct required MPSflight deck certification.

• Coordinate with the Defense Energy SupportCenter for reclamation of bulk POLs.

• Provide representatives to all ECG planningconferences.

• Ensure that MPS arrive ready to backload inaccordance with the MAGTF backload schedule.

• Determine the quantity of MCDS shippingrequired to support the reconstitution of ClassV(A) and Class V(W).

• Forward all fiscal resource requirements tosupport MPS reconstitution to OPNAV N41 1.

• Determine personnel requirements for in the-ater support for MPS reconstitution; deploypersonnel as required.

NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA-260 [Aviation SupportEquipment Program Office]; PMA-251 [AircraftLaunch and Recovery Equipment Office]; andAir 3.9.1 [Support Equipment Rework Office])

• Provide guidance for the maintenance andinventory of AGSE and EAF.

• Determine funding requirements for reconstitu-tion of AGSE and EAF.

• Act as the liaison between HQMC and OPNAVfor funding and authorization for reconstitutionof MPF AGSE and EAF.

• Provide representatives at the MPC.

NAVFACENGCOM

• Provide guidance for the maintenance andinventory of NSE and naval construction force(NCF) equipment (to include PWR assets), andairlifted equipment.

• Determine fiscal resource requirements for re-constitution of NSE and NCF equipment.

• Develop a plan to support reconslitution of NSE andNCF equipment in theater and/or during the MMC.

• Facilitate the Navy cell at planning conferences.

FH Program Office (OPNAV N931[Medical Resources])• Designate personnel to attend the MPC.• Determine tasks and requirements for personnel

support• Promulgate plans for FH employment.• Develop MPE/S rotation plan to support FH

reconstitution in theater or during the MMC.

Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, SC• Determine the quantity of containers to support

Class V for in theater reconstitution; submit toBICmd for load plan development.

• Determine in theater personnel requirements tosupport containerization of Class V.

• Determine bill of materials for Class IV (andattaching hardware) required for blocking andbracing materials for intheater recontaineriza-tion of Class V.

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SECTION III. THE ECG

The ECG is an O-6/GS-15 level group estab-lished with representatives from HQMC,OPNAV, the operating forces, and the support-ing establishments (Navy and Marine Corps), topromulgate reconstitution planning guidance. TheECG reports to the Marine Corps/Navy Require-ment Board (MRB/NRB), as required, to updateNavy and Marine Corps leadership on all recon-stitution efforts. Reconstitution planning guid-ance is promulgated to the MARFORINAVFORJNAVAIRSYSCOM to assist in planning and exe-cuting the reconstitution of the MPE/S aboardMPSRONs. The ECG will be established byHQMC (Deputy Commandant, Plans, Policies,and Operations [DC, PP&O}) with OPNAV N75

(Expeditionary Warfare Division) to provideoversight of the reconstitution planning processand remain active during actual reconstitutionoperations. ECG members (see fig. 8-2) will beoutlined in the next revision of Marine CorpsOrder (MCO) P3000.1 7A, Maritime Preposition-ing Force Planning and Policy Manual.

The ECG will establish an RLST to deploy to thetheater of operations to help the MARFOR coordi-nate and plan the MPS reconstitution. The RLSTwill serve as a liaison to the Service headquartersfor any additional guidance. The ECG and RLSTwill remain active throughout planning and execu-tion until reconstitution is completed in theater and

Figure 8-2. ECG Structure.

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(POE/LPOIOPNAV N753)

AviatIon 1 NavyGroup J Group

(A/ASL-34) (NAVFAC)__ HNFHI(N931)__ HNCFI(1NCD)__ HNSEI(CNBG)

4CIassV(A)I—(ASL-30)

IEAF—(ASL-EAF)

andDisposition

(MARCORSYSCOMI

(CI

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transitions to the MMC. Planning will normallybegin in the CONUS and then Iransition to the the-ater of operations. The ECG will be establishedwhen one or more of the following occurs:

• A Marine component commander requestsHQMC establish the ECG to assist in planning.

• Detailed MPF planning begins to supportpotential contingency or combat operations.

• MPF operations start.

Once the ECG is established, an IPC is conductedby HQMC and OPNAV to review and establishworking groups, assign lead agencies, reviewgoals, objectives, and procedures, and developinitial planning guidance.

RLST

The RLST is an O-5/GS-14-level and belowgroup, headed by a Colonel 0-6, consisting ofdeployable members from the ECG and respectivegroups in support of intheater reconstitution. Itfocuses on areas that require strategic and opera-tional level planning and coordination to ensure

the MPSRONs are reconstituted to their original.P0 or designated readiness/attainment levels (seefig. 8-3).

Purpose

Facilitate reconstitution by providing on-siteexpertise in MPF policy, logistics chain, and totallife cycle management. The RLST will coordi-nate and recommend changes to policy and theoverarching equipment attainment and resourceplans based on the condition of the MPE/S post-combat operations/exercise.

Mission

On order the RLST will deploy to the AO toserve as the HQMC representative to theMARFOR during reconstitution (app. U pro-vides a sample message for establishment anddeployment of the RLST). The RLST, indirect support of the MAGTF responsible forexecuting reconstitution, will advise andassist the SPMAGTF/CSSD on all MPF pro-gram policy and requirements (see fig. 8-4).

I°'c

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Supply ChainRepresentatives(SECREP Manager)

OperationsRepresentatives

LOGAIS

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DC PP&O PM AmmunitionAdvocate, MPF Planner PM Communications

DC l&L PM Motor TransportAdvocate, PM TanksPrepositioning Planner PM AAV

DC Aviation PM LAVAdvocate, NAVAIR PM Ordnance

PM Engineer

Maj LCdr

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Planning Factors

• Key personnel will be identified in a "battleroster."

• Augments; e.g., MARFOR/MEF LNOs will becalled forward.

• The RLST will deploy before MPE/S offloadto assist in reconstitution planning.

• Select RLST members will attend MPF profes-sional military education.

• Select RLST members will participate in atleast one MPF exercise per year.

• The supported command will provide infra-structure support to the RLST (see app. V forrequirements).

Specific Tasks

• Assist the MARFOR to develop requirementsto ensure the MPSRONs. are restored to mis-sion capable status.

• Provide the MARFOR planners a link to theService headquarters and supporting establish-ment/agencies and provide a reachback capa-bility to the ECG and its CONUS-basedplanning groups/cells.

• Ensure sufficient Navy and Marine CorpsMPE/S are reconstituted aboard the MPS intheater to support the combatant commanders'strategic prepositioning requirements.

• Ensure MPSRONs are fully integrated into theMMC schedule.

• Assist the MARFOR with reconstitution siteselection if required.

• Identify and prioritize the MPS for the recon-stitution effort.

• Assist MARFOR in determining reconstitu-tion time line.

• Identify materials, supplies, and equipmentthat are to remain in theater after reconstitutionis complete.

• Review and monitor equipment readiness ofthe MPF MAGTF.

• Assist the SPMAGTF/CSSD with the following:• Equipment reception, maintenance, wash-

down, and staging site selection as requested.• Adjusting MPS schedules based on the

evolving reconstitution situation.• Policy, sourcing, and attainment issues by

coordinating directly with HQMC and thesupporting establishment.

Maritime Prepositioning Force Operations 8-11

SupportTACON

Coordinate

Direct Support

Figure 8-4. RLST Relationships.

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Plans and Attainment Group

Lead: HQMC (DC, Installations and Logistics[I&L} [LPO, LPC]).

Mba: MARCORLOGCO MARCORSYSCOM,BlCmd, and NAVAIRSYSCOM.

Objectives: Develop sourcing strategies andattainment plans to support operational andlogistical requirements for reconstitution. Oncethe group develops the attainment plans toreconstitute offloaded MPS the necessary assetsare moved intheater. RLST's intheater refine-ment of the attainment plan will reduce the chal-lenges of resetting the Marine Corps globalprepositioning capability. In addition to the datamanagement and associated tools required toexecute these plans, these decisionmakers needcomplete visibility of all global sourcing initia-tives (including fielding and acquisition factors)and the vested authority to draw from thesesources to complete the backload. Subplanningcells are discussed below.

Readiness Reporting Cell

Lead: MARCORLOGCOM.

Tasks:

• Coordinate the sourcing, attainment, sustain-ment, distribution, and disposition plans tosupport operational and logistical require-ments for MPF reconstitution:.

• Provide RLST members to address attainmentand sourcing issues from in theater.

• Provide coordination of planning for all resourcesfor attainment/shortfall models, including QAand contractor logistics support.

• Coordinate management of attainment plan forall classes of supply.

• Determine distributive actions for sourcing,attainment, sustainment, and disposition ofrequired assets.

• Generate requirements funding documentationfor attainment/shortfall models to HQMC.

• Develop ammunition, medical, and attainmentstrategies for all Service components.

• Monitor attainment and capability readinessstatus of MPE/S, MPS, and MPSRON duringand after reconstitution:.

• Monitor and review MPE/S asset capabilitystatus.

• Maintain readiness/capabilities assessment mod-els for MPS/MPSRON platforms; e.g., helo-pads, cranes, boilers, and berthing.

• Maintain readiness/capabilities assessment mod-els of NSE equipment; e.g., landing craft, utility,lighterage, and fendering.

Plans/Data Cell

Lead: BICmd.

Tasks:

• Develop load plans in the MDSS-II/computer-aided embarkation management system/Inte-grated Computerized Deployment System(CAEMS/ICODES) based on the following:

• Current P0 outlined in NAVMC 2907.• P0 breakout by squadron, ship, and MSE.

• MEF/MEB commanders' guidance providedduring their scheduled MMC.

• Backload priorities established by the ECGin consultation with the MARFOR, combat-ant commanders, and Service headquarters.

• Attainment priorities.

• Develop detailed parent/child information;e.g., vehicle/box for mobile loads, container-ization, and capability sets.

• Provide supported MARFOR with end ofship reports outlining attainment shortfallsand pending maintenance.

• Provide load plans to the operational planningteam (OPT) and MEF/MEB staffs for review!approval:• Provide MDSS-II data and load plans on

compact disks upon completion of the MPSbackload.

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• Assist the SPMAGTF/CSSD to develop an ITplan to scan MPE/S into the MDSS-H database.

• Develop load plan priorities.• Manage spreadload configuration.• Oversee database quality and integrity.• Provide liaison to MARFOR.

Class V(W) Ammunition Cell

Lead: MARCORSYSCOM (PM AMMO).

Tasks:

• Determine replacement of expended munitions.

• Determine retirement and replacement of obso-lete munitions types.

• Coordinate transportation requirements.

• Requisition packaging materials.• Determine packaging standards.

• Coordinate shipping schedules.

Medical Cell

• Support HQMC in determining P0.• Provide attainment/shortfall level models.• Resource all classes of supply.• Initiate acquisition process as required.• Ensure accountability.• Address associated maintenance issues.• Coordinate war reserve withdrawal requirements.• Coordinate contractor logistics support.• Monitor QA.• Coordinate transportation and container

management.

Advocates

Representatives: CE, GCE, ACE, CSS, and C41.

• Represent respective functional areas duringreview and development of strategies forattainment/sourcing of the MPF P0.

• Provide recommendations to bridge anygaps between operating forces, PMs andMARCORLOGCOM to solve attainment!sourcing issues.

Lead: HQMC, DC I&L.

Tasks:

• Identify an authorized medical allowance list(AMAL), an authorized dental allowance list(ADAL), and other medical equipment andsupplies for reconstitution.

• Develop plans for disposal of outdated equipmentand supplies and for sourcing and attainment.

• Develop and promulgate safety precautionsand safety training plan.

• Establish policy for medical care of personnel upto the completion of the in theater reconstitution.

• Coordinate USDA agricultural inspection.• Develop a plan for the collection and disposal

of narcotics from operating forces.

Sourcing, Sustainment, andDisposition Cell Tasks

Lead: MARCORLOGCOM.

OPT

The OPT (co-chaired by HQMC [POE-60, Mari-time and Geoprepositioning Section] and anOPNAV representative) includes the lead plan-ning cells for the ECG. Members follow:

• ASL.• Prepositioning Programs (LPO-2).• P&R Fiscal Division.

• MARFORIMEF (G-3, G-4, and 0-5).• MARCORLOGCOM (0-3), MCCDC Expedition-

ary Force Development Center (EFDC), andNAVAIRSYSCOM.

• MSC (PM-4 [Ship Introduction ProgramManager]).

• MPSRONs operations officers.• PIHBGRUs (N3/5), NAVFACENGCOM (SRD

[SEABEE Readiness Division]), and 1St NavalConstruction Division (1 NCD).

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• NBG commander.

The OPT will focus on operational and support-ing issues that affect reconstitution. The OPTmust disseminate guidance to all planning cellsand facilitate concurrent planning through the fol-lowing tasks:

• Direct and facilitate planning cells and resolveissues.

• Integrate the efforts of the various planningcells through plenary sessions.

• Develop planning guidance specifically for theECG.

• Publish the reconstitution planning guidancemessage for all stakeholders as coordinatedbetween HQMC (P0 [Operations Division],LP [Logistics Plans, Policies, and StrategicMobility], APP [Aviation Plans, Policy, Pro-grams, Budgets], and OPNAV).

• Coordinate with PP&O to ensure reconstitutionissues are addressed within the overall contextof reconstitution and redeployment.

• Provide coordination and guidance to obtainrequired support.

• Develop and recommend reconstitution COAs/options for the ECG.

• Determine technical assistance/augmentationrequirements for reconstitution in coordinationwith MARFOR.

• Disseminate all higher headquarters fiscalguidance.

• Consolidate, review, and submit reconstitu-tion requirements to the appropriate financialorganizations.

• Follow-up on funding requirements; ensureaccurate allocation and distribution.

• Provide CONUS and in theater representa-tion by the ECG or supported commanders.

• Provide consolidated reconstitution financialreports, as required.

• Form a PME team to train SPMAGTFICSSDmembers unfamiliar with MPF operationsfocusing on reconstitution.

Aviation Working Group

Lead: HQMC, ASL.

Objectives: develop sourcing strategies andattainment plans to support operations andlogistics requirements for reconstitution of avi-ation equipment and supplies.

AGSE (Aviation Sub-Cell)

Lead: ASL-34 (Aviation Logistics Branch, Avionics).

Tasks:

• Determine reconstitution funding and person-nel requirements.

• Determine reconstitution organizational struc-ture for AGSE.

• Develop a plan for AGSE calibration.• Coordinate materiel funding and contract labor

costs with NAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR 3.9.1 [Sup-port Equipment]).

Class V(A) Ammunition (Aviation Sub-Cell)

Lead: ASL-30 (Aviation Ordnance).

Tasks:

• Develop Class V(A) portion of the reconstitu-tion plan.

• Validate and submit Class V(A) reconstitutionrequirements to OPNAV N4 11.

• Represent DC PP&O and DC Aviation toOPNAV N4 ii for the development and execu-tion of the Class V(A) reconstitution plan.

• Provide membership to RLST.

EAF (Aviation Sub-Cell)

Lead: ASL-38 (Aviation Logistics Branch, EAF).

Tasks:

• Determine technical assistance/augmentationrequirements for EAF reconstitution.

• Ensure that planning for all required resourcestakes place.

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• Promulgate a core block of EAF consumablesdesigned to meet POs.

Review/monitor equipment readiness status.• Coordinate funding requirements with N78.

Navy Group

Lead: NAVFACENGCOM (SRL) (see fig. 8-5).

Tasks:

• Ensure dialogue and communication betweenNavy cell components and other ECG planningcells.

• Prepare NSEINCF gear priorities.• Advise USMC on Navy reconstitution

requirements.• Identify and program funding requirements to

appropriate Service resource sponsors.• Identify Navy shortfalls and replacementl

attainment strategy.

• Define required Navy capabilities to supportfollow-on operations and plan accordingly.

Tasks:

• Identify FH reconstitution funding requirements.• Develop reconstitution organization.• Develop long term staffing rotation plan.

NCF (Navy Sub-Cell)

Lead: 1 NCD.

Tasks:

• Identify NCF reconstitution funding requirements.• Develop reconstitution organization.• Develop long term staffing rotation plan.• Identify and plan for long lead replacement

items.• Identify execution functions to support NCF

reconstitution. Include the following:• Return CESE to ship of origin by module.• Maintain modular relationship to ideal spread-

load to ensure modules remain intact.

• Identify responsible parties to ensure inventorymanagement from inception of operations.

• Address attainment of NCF equipment in-cluding establishing required spares and re-placing of consumables used during MPFemployment.

Figure 8-5. Navy Group.

FH Program (Navy Sub-Cell)

Lead: FH PML-500.

Focus

Attainment

Plans/Data

Fiscal

NavyOPNAV/NAVFAC SRL

Fleet HospitalFHSO

FHSO CheathamAnnex

NSENBG N5

BlCmd/NFECNSMB/N4

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NCF1 NCD N3/N43

NFELCP14

FH PML-500

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FH PML-500/N931

NBGIBICmdN5/NSMB

NFELCIBICmd1 NCD N3/NSM8

NBG&NAVFAC N4ISRL

1NCD&NAVFAC N8JSRL

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• Perform maintenance/upgrades to A4 conditionof all CESE in P25 (includes JLTIs, reassocia-tion of collateral equipment, and ID of possibledepot level maintenance).• Attain and pack containerized items in P25

(segregated by MPSRON).• Repack and inventory crew-served weapons

for reconstitution.• Segregate FIE equipment for packing and return

to FIE storage (not on MPS).

• Coordinate plan for washdown and agriculturalinspection of NCF equipment.

• Coordinate disposal of hazardous materials(HAZMAT).

NSE (Navy Sub-Cell)

Lead: NBG.

Tasks:

• Identify NSE reconstitution funding requirements.

• Develop reconstitution organization.

• Develop long term staffing rotation plan.• Identify execution functions to support NSE

reconstitution including but not limited toaddressing Navy lighterage (NL) issues includ-ing repair and maintenance. NL should bereturned to and reloaded on the same MPF shipfrom which it was offloaded. Powered NLshould be fueledldefueled as appropriate.

• Ensure key NSE capability sets to includeinstream offload and beach support operations tosupport MEU slice, remain in tact, and are readyfor backload on MPF flag and alt-flag ships. This

requires designating an inventory managementagent from the inception of operations.

• Address attainment of NSE equipment includ-ing estimating required spares and replacingconsumables used during MPF operation;ensure adequate packing and crating arrange-ments are made.

• Maintenance and upgrade to RFI condition ofNSE CESE that is part of the table of allow-ance for NSE equipment (TA55) loaded aboardthe MPS. This includes conducting JLTIs,reassociating collateral equipment stock listtype 3 (SL-3), and identifying depot levelrepair requirements.

• Attainment; packing, packaging and preserva-tion (PP&P); and containerization of all TA55tent camp support equipment (includes segre-gating TA55 tent camp equipment byMPSRON).

• NBG crew-served weapons are repacked andready for reloading on MPS.

• NBG communications equipment is repackedand returned to MPF ships or FIE storage (non-MPF). Communications gear is removed fromCESE and NL.

• Coordinate washdown and agricultural inspec-tions of NSE gear.

• Coordinate disposal of all HAZMAT.

• Plan for the procurement of long lead-timeitems.

• Arrange for supercargo personnel to accom-pany NSE equipment.

Fiscal Cell

Lead: DC, Programs and Resources; DC, I&L(LPO-3).

Tasks:

• Consolidate information obtained from theplanning groups.

• Develop a comprehensive estimate of MPFreconstitution costs.

• Prepare and distributes funding guidance asrequired.

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MARFOR

SECTION IV. EXECUTION ORGANIZATIONSAND FUNCTIONS

agricultural/customs inspections and the back-load aboard the MPS.

A SPMAGTF or CSSD will usually be assignedas the MARFOR's executive agent for reconsti-tution; the CMPF will coordinate Navy require-ments. This responsibility is realized byparticipation of the MPF MAGTF CSSE in plan-ning, establishing the reconstitution site/CS SA,and maintaining the MPE/S during the MPFMAGTF's employment operation. The actualreconstitution SPMAGTF/CSSD task-organizesfrom personnel from units in theater, units notdeployed OT a combination of both. The scope ofthe reconstitution efforts and personnel rotation/redeployment plan will influence the unit/per-sonnel makeup of the SPMAGTF/CSSD.

Note: The reconstitution CSSD, when as-signed, should not be confused with the MPFMAGTF CSSE as it focuses spec j/Ically onreconstitution. The MPFMAGTF CSSE isresponsible for logistical support and rede-ployment of the MPFMAGTF.

Reconstitution LOl

Based on HQMC policy guidance and the priorityof the reconstitution effort, the MARFOR willpublish an operational-level LOl. The LOl shouldoutline available reconstitution areas, facilities,time lines, subordinate unit task-organization,general MPE/S turn-in guidance to operatingunits, force protection and theater limitations.HQMC guidance may include the redeployment,deactivation, and reconstitution of all forces fol-lowing a major operation.

Once the SPMAGTF/CSSD is assigned, it in turnwill publish a tactical-level LOl to task subordi-nate units and outline specific processes forMPE/S: receipt, maintenance re-mobile loading,containerization, movement, washdown, staging,

HNS

For speed and economy, make maximum use ofHNS and contracting. The quality and availabilityof the HNS will depend on the nature of the oper-ation, willingness of the HN to lend assistance,and HN resources.

Staging Area

Selecting an efficient staging area will contributesignificantly to the overall effectiveness of thereconstitution process. The following criteriaused by the SLRP to evaluate the AAA may beused when choosing a reconstitution site:

• Staging area layout.• MPS configuration.

• Security.• Location.• 1-INS availability.• Power and communications requirements.• Vehicle access to the site.• Equipment washdown and USDA inspection

area.• Availability of transportation and MHE.• Waste disposal requirements and availability

of waste disposal facilities.• Availability of maintenance and replenish-

ment facilities.• MPE/S database entry and accountability check-

points.• Ammunition handling and storage requirements.• Proximity to a suitable airstrip.• Remote area requirement for AGSE.• Availability of temporary shelter.• Container yard requirements.

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Safety

Factors that negatively affect safety during recon-stitution in the AOR follow:

• Large amounts of equipment and ammunitionon hand.

• Unknown conditions of the equipment.• Varying levels of skill among operators, tech-

nicians, and I-IN personnel.• Limited supervisor knowledge of assigned sub-

ordinates' characters and expertise.• Expeditionary conditions in the AOR.• Time constraints.

When convened, the medical planning group pro-mulgates safety precautions and conducts safetytraining for personnel executing reconstitution.

General Risk Assessment and Management

Personal involvement and emphasis by command-ers, effective training, and the use of personal pro-tective equipment (PPE) by all personnel willimprove safety. All personnel are considered to besafety observers and must know the principles ofactivity risk assessment and management:

• Determine the hazards involved in the plannedactivity.

• Assess the risks.• Determine the impact the activity may have on

safety; assess the probability of an accident.• Pay attention! Even hazards with low mishap

probability may have very serious consequences.• Make risk decisions. There are risks in every

evolution; proper planning can reduce them toan acceptable level.

• Develop controls. There are three types of con-trols: engineered (best), administrative (less effec-tive), and personal protection (least desirable).

• Implement and enforce controls. How often arethe controls evaluated and who is responsiblefor enforcement? Because situations change,the objective is to continually identify andassess risks, make risk decisions, implementcontrols, supervise, and provide feedback.

Waste Management

Media attention and environmental oversight callfor corrective measures/actions to safeguard pub-lic health. NAVFOR should demonstrate a con-cern for the environment of the host country, itsinhabitants, and the health of all personnel. As aresult of recent court cases, US personnel may becharged for violations of US environmental regu-lations committed on foreign soil. In the absenceof specific guidance, take the following steps:

• Declare any hazardous waste or HAZMAToff-limits.

• Physically segregate or barricade questionablematerial.

• Properly mark material using English and FINlanguages.

• Notify appropriate agencies or headquarters toobtain assistance.

• Be certain to follow FIN laws if they are stricterthan military regulations.

HAZMATOfficer

The SPMAGTFICSSD should have a personassigned and trained as a HAZMAT officer.This officer, in concert with the establishingauthority's safety or medical personnel, shouldplan for any HAZMAT contingencies that mayarise. Solutions to HAZMAT problems and itsdisposal, though interim in nature, should realis-tically accommodate regulations of the HN. IfHN or international agencies cannot provideprompt action to safeguard the health of USforces and the general public's health, assistanceshould be requested via the chain of command.(See safety standards in Chief of Naval Opera-tions Instruction 5100.1 9D, Navy OccupationalSafety and Health (NA VOSH) Program Manualfor Forces Afloat vols. I, II, and III.)

CMPF

The CMPF has OPCON of all MSC and USNforces assigned to the reconstitution effort, except

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those USN forces that are assigned to theSPMAGTF/CSSD. CMPF will act as the seniorNavy representative and will be responsible toensure NSE, NMCB, and FH reconstitutionefforts comply with the overall plan. In additionto Marine Corps units, the SPMAGTF/CSSDcommander may have OP CON of the NMCBbased on designated locations and overall struc-ture/requirements. CMPF will have OPCON ofthe NSE and the FH at the reconstitution site.Responsibilities follow:• Coordinate airlift of those OPCON NSE,

NMCB, and PH forces required for reconstitu-tion with the SPMAGTF/CSSD commander.

• Coordinate the phased arrival of Navy forces insupport of reconstitution; ensure effective con-trol measures are in place within the AOR tomaintain appropriate levels of accountability.

• Designate the SSO until intheater reconstitu-tion completes.

• Coordinate termination of the reconstitutionwith the SPMAGTF/CSSD commander.

• Ensure all Navy assets are returned to theappropriate MPS as outlined in MPSRON'sspreadload plan.

Reconstitution SPMAGTF/CSSD

The reconstitution SPMAGTF/CSSD task-orga-nizes to support those functions outlined in theMARFOR reconstitution LOl. Not all func-tions will take place in theater due to possiblerestrictions placed on the MARFOR compo-nent commander by the combatant commander.These restrictions may limit the amount of timeallowed for reconstitution in theater and maydefer it to a more secure or supportable envi-ronment (see app. T for notional tables of orga-nization and equipment [TO&Es]).Responsibilities follow:

• Review MPSRON ship load planning consid-erations including applicable federal maritimeregulatory requirements and the requirementsfor the dangerous cargo manifest.

• Assess the condition of equipment and supplies.

During initial reconstitution planning, the desig-nated MARFOR (FSSG for training exercises) incharge of planning and executing reconstitutionof the MPF will provide a SPMAGTF/CSSDplanning cell to support the ECG OPT. The leadof this cell is MARFOR. Members includeSPMAGTF/CSSD planners, MARFOR/MEF,NBG, and NCF representatives.

Cell objectives are to coordinate planning guidancefrom COMMARFOR, the Navy fleet commander,the combatant commander's staff, and with theECG OPT. During the execution phase, theSPMAGTFICSSD will provide an LNO to theRLST to coordinate resolution of issues as required.

Tasks:

• Develop in conjunction with the TAAT, an LOlto provide detailed guidance on the processesrequired to complete in theater reconstitution.

• Assist in developing a time line for reconstitution.

• Determine covered and open lot staging require-ments (cubic feet [ft3]and square feet [&]).

• Determine warehouse space requirements forstorage of consumables.

• Determine TO&E of the SPMAGTFICSSD andforward external MARFOR liaison require-ments to the OPT.

• Determine logistical support requirements forCSSEs; e.g., billeting, transportation, MHE,work space/tents or maintenance facilities.

• Develop an equipment acceptance plan and anLTI schedule to receive equipment from theoperating forces.

• Determine maintenance requirements.• Determine liaison requirements at shipping and

receiving points.• Coordinate with in theater expediters and estab-

lish communications plan.• Identify Class IX (repair parts) and ancillary

equipment requirements.• Determine LOCs.

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• Determine AIS and II plan.• Attend planning conferences.

TAAT

The TAAT task-organizes from militaiy and civil-ian personnel assigned to MARCORLOGCOM(BICmd). It provides the MARFOR andSPMAGTF/CSSD with the technical assistanceand expertise to reconstitute the MPE/S. TheTAAT will be OPCON to the MARFOR and indirect support of the reconstitution SPMAGTF/CSSD upon arrival in theater. Responsibilities are:

• Advise and assist the MARFOR in equipmentpreparation.

• Prepare documents for equipment accountability.• Support the custodial transfer of equipment from

the SPMAGTF/CSSD to the MCMC and Class Vfrom the MAGTF to MARCORLOGCOM(BICmd).

• Conduct acceptance LTIs of equipment fromthe SPMAGTF/CSSD.

• Review record jackets and gun books forcompleteness.

• Maintain accurate documentation of repairparts on order for equipment loaded aboard theMPS.

• Submit daily status reports to the ECG onequipment acceptance statistics.

SECTION V. PLANNING GUIDANCE

Reconstitution planning guidance is published byHQMC, in concert with OPNAV, to provide Ser-vice level guidance to reconstitute a globally capa-ble MPF. Guidance is normally published indefense message system (DMS) format to theMARFOR conducting reconstitution operations(see app. S). This guidance is often published aspart of the overarching reconstitution guidance forall Marine Corps units. The initial draft is devel-oped by the ECG/OPT and coordinated with theMARFOR and combatant commander's staff.

Deferred Reconstitution

Following the MAGTF employment operation,COMMARFOR may recommend deferringreconstitution until the MPS returns to CONUSor moves to an alternate location. The recommen-dation for deferment should be forwarded to thesupported combatant commander with a copy toHQMC. The CJCS will issue additional direction,including possible partial reconstitution at aninterim maintenance site.

Prioritization

Once the order to execute the reconstitution is issued,,technical advisory experts arrive in theater for theMPC or FPC if MPC is held in CONUS. Successfulreconstitution requires that priorities for acquisition,equipment maintenance, and preparing suppliesmust be established as soon as possible. This helpsensure that items are ready to be loaded as required.Prioritization remains the critical task until the lastMPS is loaded and reconstitution is completed.

HQMC Operations Division

The MPF P0 provides a list of all equipmentand supplies to be embarked aboard MPS byCOMPSRONs 1, 2, and 3. It provides informa-tion for MPE/S acquisition, deployment plan-ning, and procedures to support the policies inMCO P3000.l7A.

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Goals

As a result of consumption, damage, and destruc-tion of MPE/S, P0 attainment intheater willlikely be less than it would be if accomplished atBICmd. With less than a full complement of theP0, decisions affecting the global prepositioningof the P0 should be made by the ECG. TheRLST, as the intheater representative for theECG, will coordinate global prepositioning'distri-bution of the P0 with affected operating forces,supporting establishment, and Service headquar-ters. Examples of short and long-range goals are:

• Perform operational and intermediate mainte-nance on equipment before backload.

• Attain the P0 in Class V ammunition while intheater.

• Attain the P0 for Class 111 supplies within6 months of departure from the AOR.

Unit and Personnel Requirements

Supporting units and personnel will be designated inthe reconstitution LOl. Additional requirements willbe promulgated via separate messages. TheSPMAGTF/CSSD provides most personnel. Otherpersonnel in the AOR fall into four categories:

• Military personnel who participated in theoperation.

• Follow-on military personnel who did not par-ticipate in the operation.

• Civilian contractors.

• Other nonmilitary persons.

Personnel redeploy when they are no longer requiredto reduce messing and billeting requirements.

Funding Availability and Requirements

Funding availability and requirements and fiscalguidance and responsibility will vary substantiallydepending on how MPE/S were employed by theMAGTF. HQMC (P&R), NAVAIRSYSCOM,NAVFACENGCOM, and the OPNAV resourcesponsors will provide fiscal guidance. The level ofequipment damage, amount of repairs, and amountof supplies consumed by the operating forces willinfluence the fiscal guidance and level of funding.

The following guidelines should be used whendeveloping reconstitution funding requirements:• Within the AOR. Generally, the MARFORJ

NAVFOR assigned reconstitution responsibil-ity will fund RN/in theater costs including (butnot limited to) repair parts, messing and billet-ing, port costs, wharves and dockage, and ste-vedore contracting requirements.

• In CONUS. When MPE/S require intensivemaintenance, reconstitution will be funded byCOMMARCORLOGCOM and accomplished atBlCmd. NAVAIRSYSCOM will fund AGSErequirements. NAVFACENGCOM will fundNSE and NCF requirements.

Figure 8-6 on page 8-22 shows funding consider-ations and the organizations responsible for spe-cific funding requirements.

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Guidelines for MPEIS

Custody

________________ ______ ____ ____ ____ In accordance with MCO P3000.1 7A, the MPF______________ ______ ____ ____ ____ MAGTF commander is accountable for all_______________ ______ ____ ____ ____ MPE/S once offloaded. Technical Manual

(TM) 4790-14/2, Logistics Supply for MPF,_________________ _______ ____ ____ ____ also contains useful custody guidance:

• Unit commanders are accountable for MPFequipment assigned to their units.

_________________ ______ ____ ____ ____ • Equipment inducted into the intermediatemaintenance cycle becomes the responsibilityof the maintenance activity.

• The SPMAGTF/CSSD accounts for items on_______________ ______ ____ ____ ____ MDSS II.

_______________ ______ ____ ____ ____ • Subordinate units of MSEs will conduct a JLTI_______________ ______ ____ ____ ____ and inventory of all MPE/S with the MSE________________ ______ ____ ____ before turnover in the UAAs.

________________ ______ ____ ____ ____ • Before MPE/S turn-in by the MSE, a complete

________________ ______ ____ ____ ____ joint LTI and inventory of all MPE/S must beconducted between the MSE and the SPMAGTF/CSSD in the reconstitution assembly area.

• Unit commanders are responsible for account-ability of Class V until turned-in to theSPMAGTF/CSSD which is accountable untilturned-in to BICmd.

_________________ _______ ____ ____ ____ The success of locating sources of supplies andequipment and the level of attainment readinessdepends on work accomplished by the attainmentplanning group. Attainment responsibilities are listed

___________ ____ ___ ___ ___ in MCO P3000.17A. (COMMARCORLOGCOM isthe executive agent for attainment sourcing priori-ties.) Considerations for optimal sourcing and attain-

_________________ _______ ____ ____ ____ ment readiness include, but are not limited to, the_________________ _______ ____ _____ ____ following:

• MPF reaching the desired operational capability asdefined by the supported combatant commander.

• The P0 measuring the attainment to be reached_______________ ______ ____ ____ ____ on all MPSRONs as they plan for the MMC.

• HQMC promulgating logistics guidance forredeployment.

Requirement O&M, MC PMC DBOF O&M,N

Class I (subsistence/rations) X

Class II (general supplies) X X

Class III (packaged) (POL) X X

Class IV (construction) X

Class V (A) (air ammunition) X

Class V (W) (groundammunition) X

Class VII (major end items) X X

Class VIII (medical) X X

Class IX (repair partsand components) X X

Battenes X

Repair Parts X

Using Unit ResponsibilityItems X

Publications X

Shipboard CIS X

Major Assemblies (BFIWater) X X X

Container Repair X

Containers X X

Port Operations X

Stevedoring X

Wharf age/Dockage X

Maintenance Services X

Equipment Maintenance X

Receipt/Prep F/Ship X

Ammo Labor/TAD X X

Ammo Equipmentand Supplies X

AGSE Container Repair X X

AGSE Leased Equipment X

AGSE Transportation X

MC Transportation andPort Handling X

Sets, Kits, and Chests X

ADPE Equipment & Supplies X X

ADPE Contractor Costs X

Underwater Hull Certification X

Assets Left Behind X X X X

Figure 8-6. MPS ReconstitutionFunding Chart.

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• COMMARCORLOGCOM directing handlingof pre-staged war reserve stocks.

• Issuing instructions by COMMARFOR (AOR)for use of Defense Reutilization and MarketingOffice facilities as an alternate source.

• Redeployment of operating forces unit MPE/Sper the P0.

HAZMAT

Care must be taken when loading HAZMATcargo. Provisions in the Department of Transpor-tation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)and exemptions granted in accordance with NavalSurface Warfare Center Dahlgren TR 91-630,ESQD Arcs for Maritime Prepositioning Ships,should be reviewed carefully. Any exemptionsgranted provide relief only from the requirementof the HMR specifically cited; all other require-ments must be met. MPS masters will normallyhave the HMR and applicable exemptions avail-able for review.

Maintenance

Equipment preparation requirements in this para-graph are essential because there is no certaintythat an MPS will complete its MMC beforeanother commitment. For maximum operationalreadiness, maintenance and reconstitution will beaccomplished in the AOR to the maximum extentpossible. The TAAT will provide assistance withmaintenance planning and execution.

Based on the results of the unit commander'sLTI, the following minimum maintenance shouldbe performed on all equipment before loading:

• Change fluids.• Replace all filters.• Check batteries; replace as needed.• Replace water coolant with 50/50 antifreeze

mixtures.• Fuel vehicles to 3/4 of a tank or 110 gallons,

whichever comes first; add biocide as needed.

Additional maintenance requirements will dependon the condition of equipment returned and theresults of the LTIs. The using unit for the equip-ment will accomplish the following:

• Complete a thorough LTI.• Document corrective maintenance required to

attain mission capable status on equipment.• Complete order forms for repair parts.• Complete washdown and steam clean, as

required.• Satisfy USDA and customs inspections

requirements.

Selective Interchange

Selective interchange to support mission accom-plishment is one of many options for maintainingequipment readiness. Due to the adverse effect onMPF readiness and increased costs, selectiveinterchange should be regarded as the last alter-native. Authority to approve selective interchangeshould be at the MARFOR level. Commandersmust consider the long-range impact and opera-tional consequences, and balance these againsttheir immediate supply requirements before for-warding such requests.

Navy Equipment and Supplies

Coordination for reconstitution of Navy equipmentand supplies should be accomplished by Navy cellmembers with assistance from NAVFOR (AOR)and in concert with the MARFOR (AOR) and theSPMAGTF/CSSD. Timing is critical in the sensethat the backload of the MPS will not normally bepossible until reconstitution of the MAGTF is com-plete. Planning and execution of this portion of thereconstitution must be accomplished as early as pos-sible. Navy equipment should be embarked accord-ing to the load plan and P0. Lighterage repair mayrequire the capability to dry-dock or lift craft fromthe water to accomplish structural and mechanicalrepairs to bring lighterage to a mission-ready status.

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AGSE

Reconstitutionof AGSE will be accomplished bya combined Marine/civilian contractor field team,with a Marine officer assigned as the team's OIC.Depending on the objective and guidance pro-vided, the team may be able to reconstitute allAGSE in the AOR. The only task not normallywithin the capability of a fully outfitted fieldteam is equipment calibration.

Loading

Equipment and supplies designated for an MPSshall be loaded by a NAVCHAPGRU (or otherdesignated organization) and individual MPScrews per the ship's loading plan.NAVCHAPGRU will coordinate with membersof the SPMAGTF/CSSD to ensure proper loaddistribution, weight, and ships' trim and stabilitythresholds are maintained.

Containers

Containers become tempting objects for otheruses beside transportation and storage. Conse-quently, MPS container shortages could existduring reconstitution. To ensure availability,COMMARCORLOGCOM or Commander,Naval Air Systems Command (for EAF con-tainers) has been assigned ownership andaccountability of all MPF containers. Follow-ing arrival and assembly, all containers will bestaged in a secure area or, at the discretion ofCOMMARFOR, staged on available MPS.

Note: Containers staged on an MPS may notbe available when needed fthe MPS is oper-ating in the common user sealfl pool.

Staged containers may be used for alternate pur-poses on approval of COMMARCORLOGCOM.However, strict accountability of all containersshould be maintained.

Appropriate consideration must be given to main-taining the material condition of containers desig-nated for alternate uses.

Containers should be loaded per the approved loadplan with the assistance of TAAT andNAVCHAPGRU. Ensure that containers required atthe earliest stages of the arrival and assembly phaseare readily accessible when needed. iF 4-01.7, JTI7'Pfor use of Intermodal Containers in Joint Opera-tions, provides additional information.

Force Protection

The combatant commander is overall responsi-ble for security but will normally delegate thisto the MARFOR (AOR) during reconstitution.NAVFOR is responsible for internal security ofliving quarters, workspaces, staging areas, andloading areas. Assigning additional securityresponsibilities to NAVFOR may detract fromefficient reconstitution functioning.

Simultaneous requirements for security at numer-ous locations (APOE, a SPOE, washdown sites, andstaging areas) will exceed the capabilities of navalpersonnel and require coordination with externalagencies. Security forces, other than internal secu-rity forces defined in the reconstitution TIO, will beprovided from all available sources as directed byMARFOR (AOR). External security support maybe provided by the US Army, multinational forces,HNS, and other NAVFOR.

Security for the reconstitution phase should beassured before completing the MPF MAGTFs ret-rograde plan. Transfer of responsibility for securityshould be explained in the OPLAN/OPORD.

Security considerations are based on currentintelligence. All plans, force assignments, andturnovers should be completed before movingequipment and supplies to a staging area. Con-sider the following:

• Antiterrorist measures.• Shipboard internal security.• Security at the APOE, SPOE, staging area, and

remote sites.

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Before the backload, all MPE/S must be washedand inspected if the offload occurred outside ofthe US. Inspections include a US Customs/USDApost washdown inspection and a USCG hull cer-tification inspection. These require a substantialamount of planning, personnel, and coordination.Coordination and liaison may be requiredbetween Services, agencies, units, and the HN.Reconstitution can become very difficult if thewashdown and inspections are not properlyplanned or properly executed.

• Use only fresh water for cleaning vehicles andsupplies.

NAVFOR will provide the inspection team (onemilitary entomologist and two preventive medicinetechnicians) for a MEU-size washdown or at leastdouble the requirement for an entitre MPSRON.

Site Criteria

Developing the Washdown LOl

The MARFOR will develop a comprehensive planfor the washdown. A corresponding LOl publishedby the SPMAGTF/CSSD details the process. Thefollowing planning guidance is provided to assistthe MARFOR and the SPMAGTF/CSSD:

• Provide a certification in writing of MPE/S thatwill not be included in the washdown (list equip-

ment and supplies by shipboard stowage areas).• Negotiate HN agreements for adequate fresh

water washdown facilities at the desired wash-down site.

• Designate the washdown OIC of theSPMAGTF/CSSD.

• Execute washdown operations and providetechnical advice.

• Follow inspection and cleaning proceduresoutlined in applicable regulations such asDODR 4500.9-R, Part V, DOD Customs andBorder Clearance Policies and Procedures.

• Ensure required washdown equipment and per-sonnel are available.

• Provide support to the senior agriculturalinspector.

• Ensure that MPSRON (based on the ability ofthe ship's system to generate fresh water) pro-vides water for the washdown.

To properly execute a washdown, the chosen sitemust have thousands of& of hardstand. Hardstandis a hard surface which, even when wet, will notallow soil to transfer to the tires of the clean vehi-cles. Areas where hardstand is absolutely essen-tial are the areas associated with actual washing ofvehicles, the areas for vehicles and equipmentawaiting backload, and all roads in between. Theamount of hardstand needed will vary with thenumber of vehicles and time available.

The actual washdown area should have at leastapproximately 130 ft on either end of thewashrack assembly and 50 ft on either side.

The mobile load cleaning and staging area shouldbe at least 80 ft wide and 330 ft long.

The size needed for clean vehicle staging dependson how soon the bacldoad can begin. If vehicle andcargo decks onboard ship must be cleaned beforebackload can proceed, a staging area that can holdabout 250 vehicles (total includes prime movers andtowed. loads) will be needed. Do not let vehiclesbecome recontaminated during backload.

Approximately 250,000 gallons of water are neededfor a MEU size force with 300 wheeled vehicles(total includes prime movers and towed loads). Waterpressure should be checked to ensure that 2-1/2 infire hoses can operate at a minimum recommendedpressure of 90 pounds per square inch (psi).

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Adverse weather can delay or interrupt a wash-down. A physician familiar with cold weathermedicine should be consulted before a wash-down is scheduled where the effective tempera-ture (including wind chill factors) might fallbelow 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Selecting Washracks

The design and number of washracks will largelydetermine the speed the washdown operation canbe conducted. The number of washracks willdepend on time available. The washdown opera-tion proceeds at an average rate of one vehicleper individual washrack per hour of daylight. Thewashdown site should have a minimum of 20wheeled vehicle and 10 tracked-vehicle wash-racks per MPSRON. This number could doublewhen reconstituting two or more MPSRONs andredeploying organizational equipment.

If washracks are not available, they can be manu-factured from steel "I" beams. Two "I" beams (20to 25 ft long with one end elevated 12 ft) shouldbe spaced apart no more than 5 ft and no less than4 1/2 ft, secured by two lateral braces to makeone washrack. Beams should rest with the flangesat the sides to form a track for vehicle wheels.Each washrack must be able to support a totalload of 45,000 lbs. Locally-manufacturedwashracks must be weight-tested and certzjIedbefore use.

Cleaning and Inspection Procedures

The cleaning and inspection program intheaterdoes not prevent a USDA inspection upon returnto CONUS. However, it does contribute signifi-cantly in minimizing delays at the port of entry.

Adhere to guidelines set forth in applicable publi-cations for inspections standards. The followingwashdown procedures apply:• Conduct a backload/washdown conference for the

COMNAVFOR, COMMARFOR, SPMAGTF/CSSD, COMPSRONs, and USDA inspectors.

• Emphasize organization and training of wash-down crews.

• Identify essential equipment required for wash-down operations and plan to reembark it last.

• Equipment and supplies that did not go ashoreneed to be staged in a noncontaminated area.Inspectors should check these areas during theearly stages of washdown operations.

• Move contaminated vehicles (except tanks),equipment, and supplies to the washdown site.

• Vehicle drivers/assistant drivers must remainwith assigned vehicles/mobile loads through-out the washdown.

• Stage containers and palletized supplies in apest-free area for cleaning.

• Move vehicles to a washing station as deter-mined by inspectors.

• Upon final inspection, reload material frommobile loads aboard clean vehicles and backload the clean vehicles and supplies.

Preparing Vehicles for USDA Inspection

• Sweep and/or vacuum the vehicle cab and allstorage and tool compartments before arrivingat the washrack.

• Remove and clean the battery and battery box.Replace batteries as required.

• Remove the outside dual wheels and spare tiresand place them in the back for later cleaning atthe washrack.

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• Remove all padlocks, seat cushions, detachablesideboards, canvas sides/tops, and any personalgear brought ashore; leave them at the mobileload staging area.

• Hand-pick or sweep grass or vegetation fromthe radiator.

• Let down the sides of all trucks that havedrop sides.

• At the washrack, spray vehicles down usinghigh-pressure (minimum 90 psi) fresh wateror steam. Pay attention to undercarriages,fender wells, bumpers, wheels, and recessedareas. Inspect each vehicle thoroughly. Steammay remove valuable protective coatings.

• For tracked vehicles, remove all soil fromtreads, around rubber cleats, in-tread connectors,between and behind tread guides and roller sup-ports, and all other spaces. Ensure treads are notrecontaminated before bacidoading.

• Clean containers and pallets including allboxes and equipment. Break down pallet loadsif necessary. Padlocked boxes must beinspected. Personnel with keys should be avail-able to prevent inspection slowdown; if theyare not, locks must be forced open.

• For Class V pallets and crates, avoid watercleaning; use compressed air as much aspossible.

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CHAPTER 9

MMC

MPF interoperability is the ability of a MEB orother sized MAGTF sourced from MARFORLANTor MARFORPAC to conduct MPF operations withany of the associated NSEs and MPSs from any ofthe three MPSRONs. Interoperability is enhancedthrough commonality in the following:

• MPF operational and logistics planning.• Ship load plans and AIS documentation.• Training.• Through close association with NSE planners

and MPSRON staffs. Interoperability isachieved when ships are loaded and documentedwith as-loaded ships' deck diagrams and themultiple plans and reports described below.

The MPF program sponsor (HQMC POE) chairsan annual MPF Program Review Conference thatbrings all Navy and Marine Corps MPF programrepresentatives together to discuss operationalissues and review MPF policy and proceduresthat affect the MPF program.

The MPF Program Review Conference is a sound-ing board for policy issues before they are for-warded to the prepositioning oversight workinggroup (POWG). POWG issues are brought to theattention of the Navy Requirement Board (NRB)and/or Marine Corps Requirement Board (MRB)for possible consideration by HQMC functionaladvocates and the Navy and HQMC Require-ments Oversight Councils. The Councils resolveor develop recommendations for the CNO and theCMC to guide decisions on Service-level MPF pol-icy and management matters.

MPF Tailoring Process

the constraints of MPS capacities. Since the capac-ity to preposition all MPE/S may not always be pos-sible, embarkation analyses and potential tradeoffsin prepositioning certain types of equipment mustbe examined before new assets are procured orsources from existing stocks are used for MFF.

The tailoring process begins when proposedchanges or additions to MEB structure and/orcapabilities result in desired changes within theMEB T/E. Recommendations from the forcesmay include increases in MPE/S. Before changescan occur in the P0, a space assessment or main-tenance requirements review should be conductedto determine if the MEF's desire to add equip-ment to the P0 is feasible. Equipment obsoles-cence may drive changes. It is through thetailoring conference these issues are discussedand agreed upon.

Replacement gear is not normally added to MPE/Sunless there is a significant quantity increase or amajor change in the equipment's configuration.For the above reasons, it is imperative that PMsbecome familiar with the tailoring process toensure reviews of any newly fielded assets occuras they relate to the MPF program. The processends with a decision and a coordinated plan toadjust the P0, which will be implemented throughthe next scheduled .MMC for the designatedMPSRON's 36-month cycle. Specific proceduresare located in NAVMC 2907.

The MPF logistics sponsor (HQMC LPO) chairsthe MPF tailoring conference. The followingcommands and staff organizations are designatedas the lead agencies for initial determination ofprepositioning requirements:

• HQMC (CODE LPO): meals, ready to eat(MREs).

• MCCDC: PEIs.The goal of the MPF tailoring process is to providea P0 that supports MPF MEB requirements within

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• MARCORLOOCOM: packaged POL for groundequipment, personal demand items, personalequipment, medical supplies, and repair parts.

• MARCORSYSCOM: ground ammunition.

• NAVAIRSYSCOM and HQMC (DC, Aviation):POL for aviation, Class V(A), aviation supportequipment, and AGSE.

Dry Dock Requirement

The length of the MMC has been extended to36 months vice the previous 30-month require-ment, due to the addition of the MPF(E) ships.Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 46,Shipping, mandates that each vessel must gointo dry dock every 5 years for a hull inspec-tion. CFR Title 46 also provides for an under-water survey in lieu of dry docking, allowingships to have an underwater hull inspectionevery other 36-month cycle. Due to thisrequirement, MPE/S are offloaded, tested, mod-ified if required, inventoried, calibrated, main-tained, and modernized. Shelf life stocks arerotated if necessary.

The following three command categories iden-tify the numerous organizations that have animpact on MMC. Extensive coordination andcommunication among all interested parties isessential for successful operations.

Supported Commands

• Geographic unified commands.• Pacific Fleet.• Atlantic Fleet.• MARFORPAC.• MARFORLANT.

Supporting Commands

• MARCORLOGCOM (BICmd) (Executive Agent).

Other Commands and Activities

• OPNAV.

• HQMC.• MARCORSYSCOM.

• I, II and III MEF.

• NAVAIRSYSCOM.• NAVFACENGCOM.• Naval safety center.

Most MMC activities are undertaken at BICmd inJacksonville, FL with the exception of ammuni-tion, bulk fuels, and some of the depot mainte-nance required for certain assets. Dry dock shiphull certifications, when required, are performed ata port contracted by the ship's operating company.

Key Coordination Commands and Activities

Many commands are involved in MMC opera-tions. Operations can be joint, multiservice orsingle Service. The goal of MMC is to ensure theoperability of the MPS and the embarked MPE/S.

• MSC.• MPSRONs.• USCG Captain of the Port, Marine Safety

Office, Jacksonville, FL.• SDDC, Eastern Area, Bayonne, NJ.

• Personnel Support Activity, Jacksonville, FL.• DESC.

• Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two.• Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL.

• Healthcare Support Office, Jacksonville, FL.• NBG.• NAVCHAPGRU.

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Figure 9-1. MPEIS Time Line (in Months).

Acquisition Phase

Activities conducted during the acquisition phaseare programming and budgeting, procurement,delivery of end items, and issuing initial provi-sioning packages. This phase is normally 12 to 60months in duration, depending on the procure-ment lead times for certain items.

Any command may initiate a universal needsstatement (UNS) to improve an existing capabil-ity or provide a new one. The UNS must besigned by a general officer and endorsed by theMARFORs. MCCDC will staff the UNS to theappropriate HQMC advocates upon receipt fromthe MARFORs. If a nonmateriel solution is war-ranted, action will be assigned to the appropriateMCCDC organization; e.g., Training Commandor EFDC division. If a materiel solution is war-ranted, an initial capabilities document will bemodified or drafted. All requirements documentsare staffed to the HQMC Marine RequirementsOversight Council for validation.

Finally, the item is loaded to the Total Force Struc-ture Management System to the appropriateMPSRON TO&E by MCCDC. MARCORSY-SCOM will subsequently publish a letter of adoptionand procurement or a user's logistics support sum-mary for fielding the new item. Key questions askedbefore an item is acquired follow:

• Is this item going to be placed on MPSs? Lookat the appropriate MPSRON TO&E to see if it isbeing proposed for inclusion into the P0 andNAVMC 2907.

• Is this a new item? If so, does anything need tobe dropped from the EIL? If yes, what has tocome off the MPS or E/L to accommodate thisnew item due to ft2, ft3, and net explosiveweight limitations?

• Is this a replacement item? If so, is there anincreased requirement for stowage space? Whenis the item to be fielded? Is the item going to befielded prior to the conduct of the MMC?

• Are there any special maintenance requirementsthat cannot be met while afloat for 36 monthsthat may prohibit the asset from performing itsintended capability? If yes, the asset should notbe prepositioned.

MPEIS ContinuumValidated Marine Requirements Oversight Coun-cil materiel solutions are then forwarded to theJS's J-8 capabilities directorate to begin their

The MPE/S continuum consists of four phases: assessment required within the Joint Capabili-acquisition, supply, MMC, and afloat (see fig. 9-1). ties, Integration and Development System. J-8After each 3-year afloat phase, MPSRONs cycle personnel compare the Marine Corps' capabilityback to the MMC phase. document to other Services' to ensure there is no

duplication and that the capability would not12-60 interfere with joint interoperability. The capabil-

ACQUISITION PHASE ity is also considered for possible application byone or all of the Services. If applicable to other

SUPPLY PHASE Services, the capability will be formalized intothe Joint Capabilities, Integration and Develop-

MMC PHASE ment System. However, if the J-8 determines thecapability is Marine Corps-specific, the validated

AFLOAT PHASE materiel solution is then inducted into the MarineCorps programming and budgeting process by theMONTHS

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These are only a small sample of questions thatneed to challenge each proposed new MPE/S item.These proposed prepositioning quantities are stillsubject to review by the MPF tailoring system. SeeNAVMC 2907 for specific procedures.

Supply Phase

This phase begins immediately upon the deliv-ery of PEIs and supplies made to a specific gov-ernment activity. Items are entered into variousAIS to manage maintenance, embarkation, andaccounting actions. Inventory activities thatmanage shelf life expiration dates are under-taken in this phase; stock rotation is considered.Due to the MMC being extended to 36 months,shelf life criteria had to be modified. "Type I"(nonextendable) shelf life items have a shelf lifecode of "Q" (36 months shelf life), where atleast 30 of the 36 months must be remaining atthe time the MPS sails. "Type II" (extendable)shelf life items have a code of "6" (24 monthshelf life), where at least 18 of the 24 monthsmust be remaining at the time of sail, unless oth-erwise authorized by the MEF.

When the MPS onload completes, BICmd willprovide the MEF with a list of PEIs and stocklist 3 (SL-3)(component listing) shortages thatdo not meet the minimum criteria (key informa-tion for units compiling their FIE require-ments). This 6- to 18-month phase runsconcurrent with the MMC activities conductedbefore the afloat phase.

MMC Phase

The MMC phase takes approximately 18 months,which includes the MEF's planning efforts.Actual ship offload and backload takes about 2months. During the MMC phase, the applicableMEF commander may assign a liaison team toBICmd. BICmd prepares the MPS load plans andother planning related documents. This phase iscompleted once the MPS returns from dry-dockor hull recertification and embarkation of therevitalized stocks is completed.

Note: The MPF MEU E/L is also called theMEU slice since it is a subset or a smallerportion of the MPF MEB E/L.

Afloat Phase

The afloat phase begins at the completion of theship's backload. Scheduled and nonscheduledshipboard maintenance is conducted by the main-tenance contractor. MEF level exercises are peri-odically conducted in support of the JS andunified commander's MPF training plans. Inaddition to normal training benefits, these exer-cises also provide an opportunity to adjust theload and make repairs to equipment, which due tospace restraints aboard the ship, couldn't nor-mally be conducted.

MMC Planning Documents

BICmd combines MEF guidance, the publishedMEB T/E, and NAVMC 2907 designated for thatMPSRON to create plans.

MPSRON Spreadload Plan (by Ship)

The MPSRON spreadload plan ensures to themaximum extent possible that PEIs are embarkedin accordance with MCO P3000.1 7A. End itemsnormally cannot be stowed on a ship to increasetheir priority in the MPSRON offload sequenceunless this asset provides a capability that isessential to the forces, it was loaded in error dur-ing a previous cycle or the unload sequence ofthe ships is changed. This is especially true forstores account code one (SAC 1) assets funded byBICmd.

MSE Plan

The MSE plan assigns PEIs to a specific MSE;e.g., GCE or ACE. This allocation of assets isdetermined by requirements stated in the pub-lished MEB TIE and complies with the quantitieslisted in NAVMC 2907.

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Master Plan

The master plan provides information needed toidentify all assets being loaded in containers,mobile-loaded, square loaded or in the armory.

Capability and Habitability Sets Plans

Before an MMC, the MEF commander is responsi-ble for submitting recommended changes to thecapability/habitability set plans. The same setsexist in each MPSRON, but the contents may beloaded differently in set containers. Once BICmdreceives the lists of assets making up each of thecapability/habitability sets, their contractors mustensure current POs and previous maintenancecycle's ships breakout facilitate the commander'sdesires. Capability/habitability sets are designatedby MSEs and should be filled by that MSEs PEIallocations. Sets are normally located on theweather decks for rapid access in a contingency.

Container Plan

The container plan provides each MSE a listingof all items and capability and habitability setscomponents to be containerized. Whenever possi-ble, sustainment MPE/S should be loaded intocontainers to increase mobile loading capacity.Several variations of the container plan providevital information to personnel loading or config-uring the equipment.

Mobile Load Plan

The mobile load plan identifies the MPE/S thatare to be loaded on vehicles and trailers. Themobile load will, to the greatest extent possible,be assigned to the same MSE as the PEI. Whileexceptions to this policy are unavoidable, theymust be kept to a minimum and identified to theMEF. Several mobile load reports provide differ-ent levels of information. The "commoditymobile load report" provides the greatest amountof details to the readers. It lists information on

assets to be loaded on a particular platform; theowning unit; if vehicles have a winch; stowagelocation; and maximum height allowed.

Square Load Plan

The square load plan identifies all rolling stockand break bulk (MPSRON 2) items, plus anydeck-loaded containers. The primary tools forthis plan are the MDSS II and the CAEMS.These systems function to provide a databaseand two dimensional deck diagrams. ICODES isthe DOD standard system that will replaceCAEMS. It will combine linked-data librariesand artificial intelligence to develop loads con-sidering HAZMAT; information affecting cargoplacement (height, ship's TSS); and cargo andequipment accessibility.

Association Plan

The association plan is made up of those itemsthat are not SL-3 using unit responsible items, butare required or desired by the forces to be loadedwith another PEI.

Armory Plan

The armory plan consists of all items to be loadedinto the armory for security reasons. Thisincludes all weapons organic to tanks, LAVs,AAVs, and pilferable items such as data scopesand binoculars. The armory association plan pro-vides a list of the weapons systems and theirassociated weapons with the quantity to beloaded.

Battery Plan

The battery plan shows the breakout by ship ofthe battery core block listed in NAVMC 2907.

Ammunition (Class V) Plan

The ammunition (Class V) plan is coordinated bythe MARFOR, MARCORSYSCOM, and

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NAVAIRSYSCOM. It is not currently providedto BICmd and is not a part of the prepositionedplanning module currently in use to build plans.

POL (Class Ill) Plan

The POL (Class III) plan shows the breakout byship of the packaged POL block listed inNAVMC 2907.

MRE (Class I) Plan

The MRE plan shows the quantity of MREs andthe required containers to be loaded on each MPS.

Repair Part (Class IX) Plan

Repair parts for prepositioned and FIE assets areloaded on only the primary and alternate flagships.

SL-3 TAMCN Plan

In accordance with MCO P4400.150 series, NAV-MAC 2907 captures SL-3 items listed under"Using Unit Responsibility" assigned a TAMCNand included on a unit's T/E. The SL-3 plan wasdeveloped to ensure these TAMCN controlled SL-3 items are loaded with the proper PEI.

Communications and Information Systems andOPP Plans

The communications and information systems(CIS) plan lists those items the shipboard MCMCfeels is necessary to maintain prepositionedequipment while afloat. The OPP lists those itemsprepositioned aboard each of the vessels in sup-port of the OPP and debarkation teams when pre-paring for an offload.

End of Ship and End of MMC Reports

At the end of each ship's cycle, all data for theload out on that MPS is turned over to the RACteam and liaison team's OIC and forwarded to theMEFs for dissemination to their MSEs. Reportsare maintained by BICmd, MARFORPAC,MARFORLANT, all three MEFs, and theirMSEs. Reports follow:

• Unit equipment report. This report identifiesany deficiencies from the P0 that should beincluded in the FIE. Subjects follow:• Class II, Clothing, Individual Equipment,

Tools, and Administrative Supplies.• Class III, Packaged POL.• Class IV, Construction Materials Core

Block.• Class VII, Major PEIs.• Class VIII, Medical Materials Attainment.

• Calibration report.• SL-3 shortage report (includes sets, kits, and

chest).• Theater Army medical management and infor-

mation system (TAMMIS) report. TAMMISprovides data pertaining to medical (Class VIII)supplies. TAMMIS replaces the medical logis-tics United States Air Force (USAF) AIS sys-tem and does not interface with MDSS II.TAMMIS will be replaced in the future bydefense medical logistics support systems,which will interface with the TransportationCoordinator's Automated Information forMovement System (TC-AIMS), the replace-ment for MDSS II.

• Repair parts and secondary reparables(SECREPs) (Class IX) attainment report.This report is for primary and alternate flag-ships only.

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• MDSS II data report.• CAEMS data report. This system can produce

loaded deck diagrams for analysis during con-tingency planning.

• NSE attainment report.• AGSE report.• Modifications and publications report.

RAC Team

USMC TM 4790-1412C, Logistics Support forMPS Program Maintenance and Materiel Man-agement, provides the establishment of the RACteam. The RAC team is made up of representativesof the MEF who will be TAD to BICmd in supportof their MPSRON's MMC. Team compositionvaries depending on the commander's intent, but isgenerally made up of an OIC and embarkation andsupply personnel. The RAC will operate in coordi-nation with the QA effort to ensure the time-con-strained maintenance cycle is not hindered. It alsoprovides additional guidance as decisions on theload out of ships are made.

Command Relationships

The RAC team is OPCON to their parent MEFcommander and is ADCON to BICmd duringthe MMC.

Surveillance

During a ships cycle, the MEF commander maysend RAC teams while equipment is beingworked or after it is staged for backload to ensureequipment meets prepositioning standards and isfully mission-capable.

RAC Team LOl

Each MEF publishes a RAC LOl that coversoperations, administration, and logistics of theRAC team. This LOl may include the following:

• Composition and staffing of the RAC team.• TAD order writing authority.• Leave and liberty procedures.

• Disbursing support.• Casualty reports.• Postal instructions.• Clothing and equipment.• Legal administration.• Individual responsibilities.• Other matters the MEF commander deems

necessary.

Operational Planning

The MMC is a maintenance and supply regenera-tion, reconstitution, and embarkation operation thatfocuses on the combat readiness of the MPE/S. Plansgenerated by BICmd are used to accomplish thisoperation. Execution of those plans is the responsi-bility of BICmd with monitoring and concurrence bythe RAC team. Operational planning requires exten-sive attention to detail to ensure a successful MMC.

PredeploymentTraining

Predeployment training of RAC teams is essentialsince the availability of time after arrival atBICmd is minimal. Training will encompassmaintenance recovery teams, commodity desk-top procedures, quality inspection reports, reviewof current Marine Corps directives as they relateto the MMC and RAC teams operations, andforms used by BICmd's QA personnel.

RAC Team Responsibilities

• Determine the last publications review conductedby MCMC personnel on publications used in themaintenance effort. This is required to ensure acurrent publications status and applicability.

• Review the current calibration control records onMPE/S to verify that the tools required for cali-bration are in fact being sent out for calibration.

• Ensure that each of the RAC team commodityareas are provided the most current modifica-tions instructions from their parent commandbefore arrival at BICmd.

• Review all PEI record jackets for completenessbefore acceptance.

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• Review all applicable TMs, instructions (modifi-cation and technical), and safety alerts to ensurethe publication is still current and being appliedor adhered to as applicable.

• Review the modification control records for allPEIs to ensure that required modifications havebeen applied and recorded.

• Review the SL-3s used for SL-3 inventories toensure that current publications are being used.

• Ensure that equipment support records andassociated forms are present and current data ismaintained.

• Ensure that all MPE/S meet the minimumrequirements of applicable orders and manuals,and that all records reflect this status.

• Ensure that the embarkation plan approved bythe MEF is executed. All changes will bebrought to the attention of the OIC.

Any changes to the P0 will be brought to theimmediate attention of the RAC team OIC,must be approved by CMC (Code LPO), andaccompanied by a letter of approval. Thisauthorization will be maintained in files andbrought back to the MEF upon completion ofthe MMC.

A general pattern or load plan template hasevolved to facilitate the arrival and assemblyoperations intheater, and provide efficiencies tominimize the time required for force standupand throughput. However, it depends on theclass of the MPS. (Each MPS has different oper-ating characteristics and deck configurationsthat can enhance or limit load/offload capabili-ties for MPF planners.) Accordingly, planningfor the backloading of MPSs during reconstitu-tion and the MMC must consider the followingin developing load plans and assessing the oper-ational impact during execution.

LCM-8 and Lighterage (BargeFerries/Causeway Sections)

LCM-8s and lighterage are placed in the water onNavy-day (0-1). LCM-8s serve as safety boats forlighterage being offloaded and assembled in thewater. Therefore, the OPP must ensure the ship'soffload systems; i.e., ramps, cranes, and lighterageare functional before Navy-day. LCM-8s alsoserve as waterborne ambulances and passengertransfer vessels. Lighterage is essential for the STSmovement; i.e., sea transportation and throughputof MPE/S.

LARC and AAVs

MPS Loadrng

MCO P3000.17A policy is to load MPSs allow-ing for effective use of space and a load that sup-ports employment and interoperability. (Thisdiffers significantly from embarking amphibiousshipping to support forcible entry operations.)

MPSs are loaded for arrival and assembly opera-tions while remaining cognizant of potentialthreats (criminal acts, terrorism, and overt hostileaction). This administrative loading must focus ona rapid offload at a port facility or an instreamlocation. Load planning must be flexible enough toaccomplish either, depending on the situation inwhich the MPSRON is to be offloaded and height,weight, and TSS considerations.

On 0-day, the lighter(s), amphibious resupplycargo (LARCs) are first off the stern ramp.LARCs are safety vessels for the AAVs as theysplash into the water and are STS guide boats foran instream offload. Early offload of LARCs andAAVs on 0-day permits the debarkation team tomove equipment throughout the vessel for easyaccess and rapid offload. LARCs are importantfor beach salvage operations in the surf zone andcan be used as tow vehicles on the beach. This isimportant when the beach size is limited in widthand depth.

RTCHs

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for the NSE or capability/habitability sets.RTCHs are the most critical throughput item inthe E/L after the lighterage. Accordingly, they aretypically positioned in two general locations:

• Near the stern ramp so they are the next item off-loaded after the LARCs and AAVs (RO/ROoperations).

• Under the best available hatch square after light-erage is removed (LO/LO operations).

If three RTCHs are assigned to a particular ship,one will be placed near the stern ramp with theremaining two RTCHs placed under the hatchsquare. During LO/LO operations, this providesan immediate capability of two RTCHs. For RO/RO operations, three RTCHs can be made avail-able through a discharge over the side and downthe stern ramp. The number of containers duringinstream operations will be less than for a pierside offload. Regardless of the number of RTCHsassigned per ship, the embarkation of each RTCHmust support LO/LO and RO/RO operations,with emphasis toward an instream (LO/LO) off-load. This loading technique ensures maximumflexibility for employment of this vital asset andis consistent with the amount of containers thatcan be transferred ashore.

NSE

The NSE is the recipient of MPE/S through twocritical nodes in the overall throughput plan: thebeach (instream offload) and port (pier side opera-tion). These nodes must be operating very early inthe operation. The NSE is responsible for gettingthe MPE/S to the high water mark; the LFSP isresponsible for throughput from the high watermark over the beach. Therefore, the NSE's MPE/Smust be readily accessible when embarking orbackloading the MPS. Proper prepositioning of theNSE allows it to deploy to the AAA in the SLRP,OPP, and advance party before Navy day, andstandup within the first 24 to 48 hours of arrivaland assembly operations. High offload priorityPETs for the NSE will be their D7G bulldozers,

forklifts, floodlight sets, and capability sets. TheseNSE PEIs are identified with an equipment codeand assembly numbers in the NAVMC 2907.Embarkation of the NSE's MPE/S must facilitatethe debarkation, STS throughput, and beach andport operations. The first three PEIs that must beon the first barge ferry during instream offloadsfollow:

• NSE's 6K forklift to manipulate the five fin-gers on then barges ferry's beach end.

• NSE's D7G bulldozer to prepare the beach andpush the barge ferry out to sea.

• USMC's RICH to handle the first series ofbarge ferries that transport the containerizedcapability and habitability sets.

Ground Transportation andThroughput Equipment

The LFSP is responsible for all ground trans-portation and throughput. To ensure that theLFSP has sufficient tools in a resource-con-strained environment, the LFSP has OPCON ofall the "B" (engineer) and "D" (motor transpor-tation) TAMCNs. Once the offload is almostcomplete, control of these different TAMCNswill revert to the MSEs to which they areassigned (GCE or ACE). Centralized manage-ment of these assets must be planned. Through-put matrices will assist MPF planners todetermine the best stowage location of eachPEI; e.g., critical ground nodes that may requiresignificant earthmoving capability are roads,COT lots, ammunition supply points (ASPs),fuel farms, and water storage facilities.

MPF MEU Slice Equipment List

The MPF MEU slice is loaded on the primary andalternative flagship due to these ships' C3 capa-bilities. The MEU slice footprint does not take upall the ships' stowage area; it is small enough toallow for stowage of additional MPE/S. Theintent is to load the notional MEU slice MPE/S sothat they can generally be offloaded without hav-ing to remove MPE/S that are not in the MEU

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slice E/L. However, this is not always possibledue to height and weight restrictions and TSSconsiderations. During execution, the MEU/MAGTF commander may determine that heneeds more or less equipment than the MEU sliceplanned. An MPF is inherently flexible for pro-viding the appropriate mix of equipment to sup-port the MEU/MAGTF commander's concept ofoperations. However, there is no flexibilityregarding MEU slice ammunition containers asthey will be loaded below the weather decks!capability and habitability sets.

Commander's Warfighting Priorities

The MEF commander can influence the MPSload plans through the aôtive participation of theMEF staff during MMC planning and throughthe RAC team during the MMC. These capabili-ties can be articulated by specifying warfight-ing priorities (normally no more than fivepriorities). Examples are armored reconnais-sance, FW attack, heavy armor, RW attack, andcounter battery fires. Historically, the PEIs thatsupport these priorities are the LAy, F/A- 18Hornet or AV-8A Harrier, M1A1 tank, AH-ICobra, and the Ml 98 howitzer.

For an MPF planner to translate these capabili-ties into reality, the embarkation team must con-sider unhindered access to numerous componentsduring arrival and assembly operations; e.g., aheavy armor capability requires, at a minimum,the following:

• M1A1 tanks.• Fuel trucks.• 5-ton trucks to haul ammunition and supplies.• 120mm and .50caliber ammunition.• M2 .50 calibermachine guns from the armory.• Radios.• Crews.

The actual MPS load configuration may help orhinder the development of this capability. TheAMSEA class ships allow rapid offload of themajority of M1A1 tanks, whereas, the Waterman

class ships limit the initial offload of Ml Al tanksto the MPF MEU slice (4 tanks).

The key planning consideration is that all of thewarfighting components must be accessiblewithin the first few days. If FW and RW air-craft are in the top five warfighting priorities,then a portion of their ordnance needs to beplanned for containers positioned higher in thecontainer stacks (subject to TSS and compatibil-ity issues), and their AGSE must be prioritizedahead of other AGSE. Planning of warfightingpriorities helps achieve key capabilities that maybe needed early in MAGTF operations andassists the AAOG and USMC debarkationofficer to determine the critical path of MPE/Sfor offload.

The MEF commander selects these warfightingpriorities based on current OPLANs for an MTWand CONPLANS for SSCs. During execution, theMAGTF commander may select differentwarfighting priorities. These priorities providefocus of effort for the mission at hand whether itis a show of force, combat, foreign humanitarianassistance mission or a military operation otherthan war (MOOTW) mission. However, thosegeneral MOOTW mission requirements can besatisfied with the flexible capabilities inherent inthe throughput equipment, capability/habitabilitysets, and MREs. MPS embarkation plans mustsupport the worst-case scenario rather than themost probable scenario. MOOTW requirementsshould not detract from the overall embarkationplan to support the concept for which the MPFMAGTF and MPF MEU were designed.

The remainder of the MPE/S is loaded to ensurethe safe operation of the vessel (see p. 9-11 for adetailed discussion on TSS).

Critical Path Analysis DuringExecution Planning

Operators and logisticians should color-codeMPS load plans based on the type of ship andMPS load plan colors used by BICmd. Color-codes follow:

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• MEU slice—black.• Navy—blue.• Aviation—magenta.• Non-MEU slice items—green.• Ammunition, HAZMAT, and parent vehicles

that contain HAZMAT—red.• MAGTF warfighting priorities and offload pri-

orities—yellow.• Transportation and throughput items—tur-

quoise. The critical path for the offload of equip-ment and containers can be determined byconsidering the MPE/S that best supports forcestandup and when force capabilities need to beestablished. During MMC and reconstitutionplanning, color-coding aids in assessing MPSload plans and their compliance with the MEFcommander's guidance.

MAGTF Operational Standup Time

Force standup— the most critical issue facingMAGTF commanders—can be optimized by fol-lowing the above loading criteria during MrvIC andOCONUS reconstitution and ensuring that rapidand responsible accountability and communica-tions systems are planned for in the AAA. MDSSII must be fully employed and is best supported bya communications architecture with wireless datatransmission capabilities. This allows the AAOG,LFSP, and AAOEs to have full visibility of MPE/Sduring arrival and assembly activities, locate criti-cal bottlenecks, and forecast when prioritizedwarfighting capabilities are operational.

Improving Force Closure Times

The principal means to improving force closuretimes is the positioning or movement of theMPSRON before the deployment order. The sec-ondary means is the marriage of sound embarka-tion load planning and the MAGTF commander'swarfighting priorities developed during MMC

operational planning and identification of forcemovement requirements in the TPFDD. The tim-ing of the arrival of forces in the AAA identifiedin the TPFDD should coincide with the offloadand movement of a capability's MPE/S into theAAOEs and ERPs. An excess number of person-nel intheater can create unnecessary burdens onthe LFSP and AAOEs for transportation, billet-ing, and messing that detract from the primarypurpose of throughput and force standup.

Spreadload Concept

The general rule of MPS embarkation is that nomore than one-third of a PEI's total quantity isloaded on a specific ship. This will ensure that ifone ship has a maintenance casualty or wasdamaged or destroyed, the MPF could continueits mission. Several exceptions to this generalrule follow:

• The MEU slice is loaded only on the primaryand alternate flagships.

• Limited quantities of PEIs. Certain PEIs havesmall quantities, at times no more than one ortwo. These items will be stowed in percentagesexceeding 33 percent.

• The FH can only be broken up into two com-ponents and the core component (surgicalsuite) is essential to both.

• The EAF will be loaded on three vessels (thereis no operational imperative for rapid offloadand EAF assembly). The key to the EAF's setupis stabilizing the soil, done by the NMCB. Thismay take up to 3 weeks to complete. TheNMCB supports the construction of the FH andthe EAF. The three NMCB modules planned tobe spreadloaded aboard three vessels are: CoreModule, Basic Module, and Heavy Module.

• Because of its configuration, the Class IXblock can be stowed most efficiently andeffectively on the primary and alternate flag-ships to support the MPF MEU and MPFMAGTF force modules (FMs).

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TSS Load Lines

TSS considerations ensure the ship can operatesafely underway or at anchor within the parame-ters of its operational design.

In 1994, the configuration of M1A1 tanks andbulk liquid loads; i.e., JP-5, fuel, bunkers andwater placed excessive stress on Frame 58 of theSS Obregon. As a solution, the Commander, USAtlantic Command; HQMC; CNO; Commander,Atlantic Fleet; COMMARFORLANT; and CG IIMEF agreed with the Waterman Steamship Com-pany's recommendation to remove 10,000 gal-lons of JP-5 fuel from the ship. This ensured thatthe SS Obregon was safe to operate under allpossible conditions. While underway and con-suming bunker fuel, the ship managed the bulkliquids and levels of the ship's ballast tanks tomaintain TSS.

TSS also addresses lists, hogging, and sagging. Alist is a tilt to port or starboard, which affects theship's operating characteristics. Movement ofheavy vehicles such as AAVs or tanks can rap-idly create a list for the MPS. During OperationFiery Vigil in the Philippines, movement of sev-eral tanks on "B" deck caused a 17-degree list toport on the Motor Vessel (MV) Lummus and cre-ated an unsafe condition for OPP operations on"D" deck.

Hogging is when the bow and the stern of theMPS are heavy, and the middle of the ship rideshigh in the water.

Sagging is when the middle of the ship rides lowin the water relative to the bow and the stern.Hogging and sagging place excess stress on thestructure of the MPS and should be avoided.

Bunkering Plan

Every bunkering plan (ship's fuel) must complywith international load line treaties and therequirements of marine insurance underwriters.Compliance with load line requirements is essen-tial to avoid having the ship declared unseawor-thy. The underwriters' mandate that all shipscarry a reserve of 25 percent more fuel than isrequired for the planned voyage.

International Conventions

Rules were established in 1875 that requiredships to have their hulls marked with the depththat they could be loaded safely in various areasof the world and through all seasons of the year.Hence the world was divided into zones desig-nated as tropical, seasonal tropical, summer, andseasonal winter. An allowance was made for thebuoyancy of fresh and salt water. These factorsand the resulting markings were determined togive greater free board to vessels facing increasedhazards of the sea as seasons changed. Americanship owners were placed under the obligations ofthe old rules through the first International LoadLine Convention agreement of 1930, which Con-gress ratified in 1931. Since then, the US hasadopted the International Maritime Organization1966 Load Lines Convention and subsequentamendments thereto, along with the InternationalConvention for the Safety of Life at Sea protocolsof 1974, 1978, and 1988.

Classification

Actual load lines are determined by classifica-tion societies such as Lloyd's of London whenship designs are submitted for approval.

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Enforcement

Enforcement of load line regulations has beenassigned to the USCG. Regulation breaches haveled to courts of law holdings that overloading.makes a ship unseaworthy. The ship owner isdeprived of any legal protection for loss or dam-age sustained by an unseaworthy vessel. Marineinsurance underwriters have successfully resistedany claims for restitution of loss when a ship hasbeen loaded deeper than its maximum depth line.For voyages where a vessel crosses from onezone to another, the ship must be loaded so thatwhen it crosses the depth zone line, it meets theprescribed draught limits of the new zone.

Capability and Habitability Sets

Fuel Capability Set

Each set is comprised of containers loaded withone amphibious assault bulk fuel system (AABFS)for the CSSE; one tactical airfield fuel dispensingsystem (TAFDS) for the ACE; two helicopterexpeditionary refueling systems for the ACE; andfourteen expeditionary refueling systems for theCSSE.

Electrical Distribution Capability Set

Container 1 provides direct support electricalpower. Containers 2 and 3 are general supportbase camp electrical power generators. Container4 is loaded with sufficient equipment to providelong-term humanitarian assistance support.

Typical sets are detailed below although quantitychanges may occur due to attainment or changesin the capability sets during the MMC.

Food Services Capability Set

Each set supports 750 to 1,000 personnel. Themaximum capability supports 4,000. For an MPFMEB, additional equipment will have to be off-loaded before the reception to support a feedingvolume of over 18,000 Marines and Sailors.

Habitability Set

Each set provides basic protection from the ele-ments. Each container (module) has equipmentand supplies to outfit 80 Marines. The MARFORs/MEFs designate the number of modules for eachMSE.

Medical Capability Set

Each set provides surgical capability and patientholding for a minimum of 20 casualties. Themedical block consists of AMALs 631, 632, 635,636, 639, and 640.

Security Capability Set

Each set provides the GCE commander with acapability to deter pilferage and terrorist activity.Each set contains tentage, communications, andengineer assets.

Water Capability Set

Each set consists of two reverse osmosis water puri-fication units (ROWPUs) and four 20,000-galloncollapsible water storage tanks. The ROWPU cangenerate 600 gallons of fresh water per hour; thetotal stowage capacity per set is 80,000 gallons.Each container will be designated for the CSSE.Chemical support required for ROWPU operationsincludes calcium high test hypochiorite (HTH),which must be included in the FIE due to its hazard-ous nature. HTH cannot be stored on the MPS.

NAVCHAPGRU Capability Set

Each set contains slings and other materials toconduct LO/LO operations.

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NBG Capability Set

Each set provides the materials to function as anAAOE and provide camp support.

Ammunition Load Planning

Compatibility

Ammunition must be segregated and loaded by itshazardous classification; e.g., white phosphorusmust be segregated from high explosives. Often,general-purpose cargo containers are stackedbetween and over these incompatible cargoes,which emphasizes the need to ensure the properuse of HAZMAT/explosives labels and placards.

Fueled PEIs

Fueled PEIs cannot be stowed in the same spaceas ammunition. They must be separated by water-tight hatches and doors; e.g., on AMSEA classships, the number three hold can contain rollingstock and containers. If ammunition containerswere placed in hold three, this would have asevere operational impact on ft2 stowage.

Weather Deck Stowage

Ammunition is not normally stored on the weatherdecks due to its susceptibility to damage from theenvironment. It is stored in the environmentally-controlled holds below the weather decks.

Deck Strength

Ammunition container loaded weight is limited to45,000 lbs. When half-high containers wereobtained to store ammunition, the standard 8 by 8by 20-ft International Organization for Standard-ization container space could now accommodate90,000 lbs. However, the deck strength may not beable to sustain that amount of weight with four tosix half-high containers stacked in a spacedesigned for two or three standard 20-ft containers.

TSS

The heavy weight of ammunition calls for it to bestowed in the bottom-most holds or stowage loca-tions of the MPS.

MPF MEU Slice Ammunition

Designated ammunition types are identified in pre-scribed loads to support MEU slice equipment.Container stowage configurations of each class ofship will drive determining the best method ofammunition stowage. For Waterman class ships(SS Obregon), prescribed load containers arestowed in one stack below the weather decks. ForAMSEA class ships (MV Bobo), the eight contain-ers are located on Tier 8, Hold 2 (the first tier underthe weather decks). Although the stowage locationdiffers based on the class of ship, the eight MEUslice ammunition containers can be offloadedimmediately after capability and habitability sets.

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CHAPTER 10

FORCE PROTECTION

Force protection is actions taken to prevent ormitigate hostile actions against Department ofDefense personnel (to include family members),resources, facilities, and critical information.These actions conserve the force's fighting poten-tial so it can be applied at the decisive time andplace and incorporate the coordinated and syn-chronized offensive and defensive measures toenable the effective employment of the jointforce while degrading opportunities for theenemy. Force protection does not include actionsto defeat the enemy or protect against accidents,weather, or disease. (JP 1-02)

Since MPF operations are conducted in secureareas, the potential threat possibilities may beeven more varied and challenging than in a hos-tile environment where military force is in use.The MPF operating environment must be secureenough to allow for the operation and staging ofUSTRANSCOM's strategic lift assets.

Effective force protection revolves around thesuccessful coordination and execution of situa-tional awareness, C2, seaward securityresponse, landward security response, and anair security response. The goal of securityresponse is to provide the appropriate level offorce to counter the threat at hand whileremaining alert to the possibility of other simul-taneous attacks. Sea-, land-, and air-basedassets may each be called upon to respond tothreats; e.g., pier sentries may engage close-insmall craft; security boats may engage targetsashore. Response plans and C2 systems shouldbe able to provide maximum tactical flexibilityto force protection decisionmakers.

Concept

commander. MPF is most vulnerable during themovement phase and is least vulnerable uponcompletion of the MAGTF's force standup.Surface escorts, augmented by air surveillanceassets, are assigned force protection responsibilitiesfor MPSs during the transit from the marshallingpoints to the AAA. After the MPSs CHOP toCMPF, CMPF is responsible for MPS protection.

The MPF force protection concept is to deployand employ force protection assets to deter,detect, and engage attackers to mitigate theeffects of attacks that do occur.

Deterrence

MPF force protection assets deter attack by pre-senting visible, credible evidence to observersthat attacks from any point will be detected anddefeated. Deterrence is also accomplished by cre-ating uncertainty in the minds of observers aboutthe actual extent of defensive measures. It shouldbe accomplished by a layered combination ofactive and passive measures.

Detection

MPF force protection assets detect possibleattacks with an interlocking network of sea, landand air-based observers and electronic sensors.The cluttered environment and short reactiontimes in MPF AAAs require sophisticated andrapid contact assessment procedures.

EngagementMPF force protection assets engage attackerswith a layered, distributed set of sea-, land-, andair-based platforms. MPF assets require well-trained watch standers, robust communications,and well-developed ROE for best effectivenesswith minimal risk of fratricide.

Force protection in the AO during MPF operationsis a command responsibility of the combatant

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Mitigation

MPF force protection assets lessen attack effectsby redeploying forces to compensate for casualties,and by protecting MPF assets and other mitigationactivities in the vulnerable period immediately fol-lowing an attack.

Situational Awareness

A detailed awareness of the complete tactical sit-uation and intheater threats is required for thecombatant commander and the subordinate forceprotection commanders to counter threats to MPFoperations. Situational awareness includes theability to detect, classify, identify, integrate/fuse,evaluate, and report all surface, subsurface, air,and land contacts inside and outside the AAAbattlespace. Situational awareness is a result ofwell-coordinated C2. Contacts may be tracked,evaluated and reported by a variety of organicand nonorganic sensors in a distributed C2 archi-tecture that is responsive to the establishingauthority's needs.

The goal of situational awareness is a shared per-ception of the battlespace by the combatant com-mander, the MAGTF commander, the CMPF,and their subordinate force protection elements.A shared perception facilitates decisionmakingsince commanders who have nearly identical situ-ational awareness can collaboratively determinetimely COAs. Maintaining situational awarenessfor planning and during operations is vital. Forcontinuous situational awareness, a close rela-tionship must develop between units/personnelthat provide force protection security, and units/personnel that provide intelligence support.

an air security officer (ASO), and their subordi-nate security response forces. TACON of inter-diction and response assets is normally delegatedto the SSO, LSO, and ASO to facilitate rapidresponse to potential threats. The combatant com-mander's decisionmaking process is enhancedthrough a shared perception of the battlespace bysubordinates and reliable secure communicationswith force protection commanders and their secu-rity elements.

C2 Assets

The primary C2 assets available to the combatantcommander and his subordinate force protectioncommanders/CMPF are described below. Theseassets are used to direct and coordinate surveil-lance activities and security responses.

ConnectivityAssets

The establishing authority's C2 connectivityassets will normally be task-organized from theparent organization from which the establishingauthority originates.

R-MAST

The R-MAST is the CMPF's command, control,communications, computer, intelligence, surveil-lance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) hub. It issourced from the NCW's HDCU. Primary capa-bilities follow:

• A tactical C2 system; i.e., joint maritime com-mand information system (JMCIS).

• A tactical intelligence system; i.e., joint deploy-able intelligence support system (JDISS).

• Tactical and long haul voice and data communi-cations systems; i.e., ultrahigh frequency (UHF),very high frequency (VHF), high frequency (HF),and super-high frequency (SHF).

C2

The combatant commander executes C2 througha dedicated force protection organization headedby the FPO, that includes an SSO, an LSO, and

JMCIS provides a common tactical display andthe means to coordinate actions with otherJMCIS-equipped forces, as well as the NCC.JDISS provides a demand-pull intelligence sup-port capability to facilitate queuing tactical sur-veillance sensors to potential threats approaching

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the AAA, and to support planning for follow-onCMPF missions. The communications suiteincludes tactical secure voice and data capabili-ties for controlling force protection assets, recordmessage processing systems; e.g., Naval Modu-lar Automated Communications System II and anSHF satellite communications (SATCOM) sys-tem that provides reachback capabilities to sup-port JDISS operations and mission planningusing SECRET Internet Protocol Router Net-work (SIPRNET).

Mobile Inshore Undersea WarfareRadar-Sonar Surveillance Center

One of the mobile inshore undersea warfare(MIUW) Radar-Sonar Surveillance Center's(RSSC's) key functions is C2. The RSSC'sfused tactical picture provides the primary capa-bility for the TACON and direction of maritimeinterdiction assets in the AAA. The organic tac-tical picture is maintained on two graphical datafusion system workstations, as well as on aJMCIS workstation. Thermal and visual imagingsystem cathode ray tube displays support thetactical control of small boat interdiction assets,as well as contact identification. The RSSC'scommunications suite includes tactical securedand unsecured voice and data UHF, VHF, andHF capabilities for controlling maritime inter-diction assets.

MAGTFAAOG

The AAOG provides a full array of communica-tions connectivity; i.e., JTF Enabler System, forthe MAGTF commander during the arrival andassembly phase.

Surface Ship Combat In formation Center

The combat information center in each of theUSN surface ships conducting escort protec-tion for the MPSRON and seaward force pro-tection in the AAA provides the CMPF aprimary source of intelligence information andC2 capability.

Establishing Authority Functions

• Designate FPO, SSO, LSO, and ASO representatives.• Request force protection assets from higher

headquarters during the planning and execu-tion phases.

• Review and forwards the force protection andsecurity plans up the chain of command forapproval.

FPOC

The FPOC is the C2 hub of the establishingauthority's force protection effort. The CE andFPO's battle watch are normally collocated. Pri-mary concepts are layered defenses, use ofrandom additional measures, distributed collabo-rative planning, and dedicated and secure tacticalcommunications among security elements. Thisprovides a seamless transition of force protectioncapabilities between phases of the operation.

Layered defense provides for early detection andmultiple opportunities for interdiction and/orcountering of potential threats. This is accom-plished through proper selection and positioningof surveillance assets and response forces to max-imize detection opportunities and minimize secu-rity response time lines.

Use of random additional measures, normallyimplemented during heightened force protectionconditions, will keep any observing enemy off-balance. Unpredictability is a key to successfullyprotect the force.

Distributed collaborative planning entailsadvance planning and real-time coordination ofsecurity responses among the FPO, SSO, LSO,and ASO, particularly to potential threats at thesea-land-air interface.

The establishing authority and FPO designatesand approves security zones and preplannedsecurity responses developed by the SSO, LSO,and ASO.

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FPO Functions

• Conduct a force protection assessment as amember of the SLRP.

• Assess the total security situation and threatassessment, and advises the establishingauthority on force protection measures.

• Develop the force protection and securityplans, including required air, sea and landsecurity forces, HN interactions and supportrequirements, and force protection assump-tions. A force protection plan must provide forsecurity of MPF ships during transit, offloadand reconstitution, and security of all US andmultinational personnel and equipmentinvolved in the MPF operation, including ber-thing and operational sites (see app. W for theplan format).

• When directed by the establishing authorityestablish and operate the FPOC.

• Evaluate and report daily force protection pos-ture/status to the establishing authority whenthe FPOC is established.

• Control and coordinate air, sea, and land secu-rity responses.

• Coordinate with HN security forces for air, sea,and land security response.

• Request force protection augmentation when war-ranted by the changing threat/tactical situation.

Force Protection Assets

Depending on the tactical situation and the threat,different force protection elements may be taskedto provide security in the marshalling, movement,and arrival and assembly phases as discussedbelow. Assets may be assigned and categorizedaccording to the force protection functions. Theestablishing authority and FPO should consider thenonorganic assets as a "shopping list" from wherethe optimum force protection package can beassembled and organized.

Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare!Radar-Sonar Surveillance Center

One of a MIUW unit's key functions is maritimesituational awareness. The RSSC provides a fusedtactical picture from various maritime surveillancesensors, including surface search radars, acousticsensors, an electronic warfare support measures(ESM) system, and remotely-operated thermal andvisual imaging systems. The organic tactical pic-ture is reported via JMCIS-generated Over-theHorizon Gold reports to other JMCIS-equippedunits to promote a common awareness of the tacti-cal situation.

Surface Pickets

Surface pickets use a variety of onboard maritimesurveillance sensors, including surface and airsearch and fire control radars, ESM systems, opti-cal systems, and passive and active sonar systemsto develop and maintain an integrated tactical pic-ture. Embarked helicopters may also extend aship's surveillance battlespace. Some ships areequipped with combat direction finding (DF) or aship's signals exploitation space that providesadditional sensor input to the ship's total contactpicture. Combat direction systems, JMCIS andassociated tactical data links are used to exchangetrack data with other similarly equipped units topromote a common awareness of the tactical situa-tion. Surface ships can also be employed as sur-veillance pickets to extend the surveillance areabeyond the approaches to the AAA.

Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) use onboard mari-time surveillance sensors, including surface searchand inverse synthetic aperture radar, ESM systems,optical systems, and passive and active acousticsensors to develop and maintain an integrated tac-tical picture. This picture is communicated to otherunits via Naval Tactical Data System and tactical

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voice radios. MPA conduct surface and subsur-face coordination flights to extend the surveillancearea beyond the approaches to the AAA.

NonorganicAssets

Various theater and DMS and sensitive compart-mented information (SC!) surveillance sensorsmay be tasked with supporting CMPF C4ISRfunctions. These sensors provide imagery intelli-gence, electronic intelligence, communicationsintelligence, and measurement and signatureintelligence products and analysis to augmentmaritime surveillance and queue tactical sensors.

SH-60Helicopters

SH-60 helicopters can be shore-based in theAAA and tasked with searching the sea surface(Q-route) with optical/thermal equipment calledthe Magic Lantern sensor system.

LandwardSurveillance Sensors

Landward surveillance sensors include hand-heldand mounted night vision/thermal imaging sys-tems, ground acoustic and seismic sensors, sniperscopes, and various trip wires and flare systems.The systems are deployed by the LSO to provideearly detection of potential landward threats andare usually organized into listening posts/obser-vation posts.

Seaward Security Operations Center

The seaward security operations center (SSOC) isthe C2 hub for seaward security response forces.The NCW group provides a fused tactical picturefrom various maritime surveillance sensors,including surface search radars, acoustic sensors,an ESM system, and remotely operated thermaland visual imaging systems. From this hub, vari-ous interdiction assets under the TACON of theSSO are directed to intercept, board, search, attack,and seize contacts of interest. The primary seawardsecurity concepts are layered surveillance and

defense, multiple sensors on target, early tacticalresponse to potential threats, and preplanned sea-ward security responses.

Layered surveillance and defense involves thetasking of nonorganic and organic sensors toconduct interwoven surveillance of the AAAand its approaches, as well as the C2 of deepwater and inshore interdiction assets as poten-tial threats are detected.

Based on the threat assessment, preplanned sea-ward security responses are prepared by the SSOfor incorporation into the force protection plan.Preplanned responses enable the seaward surveil-lance and interdiction assets to test and executelogical and well-thought-out plans for engagingand interdicting potential threats and shouldinclude responsibilities, coordinating actions,reporting requirements, deconfliction measures,and specific actions to be taken to counter thedesignated threat. The plan should include pre-planned responses (at a minimum) for the follow-ing threats:

• High-speed surface contact.• Threats disguised as recreational or commer-

cial vessels.• Swimmers.• Swimmer insertion platform.• Floating/moored mines.• Low-flying aircraft.• Bomb threats.• Pirate attacks.• Convoy escort actions.• Responses to security and exclusion zone viola-

tions by potential threats.

SSO Functions

• Assess the seaward security situation andrecommend to the FPO additional assetrequirements.

• Establish and promulgate seaward security andmaritime exclusion zones.

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• Coordinate with FIN for seaward security andmaritime surveillance actions.

• Coordinate security response actions at the sea-land-air interface with the LSO, ASO, and FPO.

• Provide daily summaries of seaward securityoperations to the FPO.

• Establish sortie plans in case of unanticipatedattack or a surprise condition that requires the MPFships to evacuate the port facility or anchorage.

Seaward Security ResponseThe naval coastal warfare group is the force pro-tection integrator for the SSOC. It is a combinedUSN and USCG command with select unitsassigned to USN and USCG reserve centers.NCW capabilities include adaptive force pack-ages using various Navy and USCG assets. Someelements that may comprise the NCW unit sup-porting an MPF operation are described below.

Secure and Unsecured Tactical

Communications Systems

The RSSC provides the SSO with situationalawareness and a tactical plot to direct and con-trol seaward security and interdiction assets.The RSSC contains various secure and unse-cured tactical communications systems to coor-dinate interdiction assets employment. The SSOnormally has TACON of IBUs, PSUs, and HNsmall boat assets.

IBUs

IBUs are Navy small boat detachments that deploywith two high-speed, 27-ft diesel engine-powered,closed cabin response boats armed with machineguns. IBUs provide a rapidly deployable, armedsmall craft capability with precise navigation tosupport force protection and security operations inlittoral regions worldwide. IBUs are normallyunder TACON of the MIUWIJ.

USCG PSUs

USCG PSUs have six high speed, 25 ft, outboard-driven response boats armed with machine guns.

The boats are primarily employed in inner harborareas to conduct point defense operations. PSUsalso have a maritime security component thatsupports perimeter/access control and landwardsecurjty response measures. PSUs may be underTACON of the NCW/MIUWU.

Explosive Ordnance DisposalMobile Unit Detachment

When assigned, a USN explosive ordnance dis-posal (EOD) mobile unit detachment conducts hullsurveys, mine searches of the MPF vessels (inportlat anchor), and supports antiswimmer defensemeasures through use of marine mammals.

HN Assets

HN assets are country-dependent and can includepatrol killer medium, LCM-8s, patrol craft, andother small surface craft capable of visit, board,search, and seizure (VBSS) and interdiction oper-ations. The NCW unit and/or MIUWU may ormay not have TACON of HN assets.

MPA

MPA provide 0TH surface/subsurface surveil-lance in the AAA. MPA also can conduct coordi-nated antiship and antisubmarine attacks,depending on armament.

Shore-BasedHelicopters

Shore-based helicopters can operate as antisub-marine and antisurface assets and respond to con-tacts in the operational area.

Surface/Air Mine Countermeasures

Surface and airborne mine countermeasure assetsconduct mine sweeping, detection, and neutraliza-tion in the approaches to the harbor/port facilitybefore and during MPF operations to establish andmaintain Q-routes through the AAA.

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Landward Security CombatOperations Center

The landward security combat operations center(LSCOC) provides a fused tactical picture fromvarious landward surveillance sensors, includingoptical and thermal imaging systems and groundsensors. Through the LSCOC various interdic-tion assets under the TACON of the LSO aredirected to investigate, interdict and neutralizesuspected threats. The LSCOC should be locatedto best facilitate communications and coordina-tion to provide a more rapid response to poten-tially hostile actions from the landward sectors.

LSO Functions

• Assess the landward security situation and recom-mend to the FPO additional asset requirements.

• Develop a landward surveillance and securityresponse plan, including preplanned responseson-call tactical for potential threats such as ter-rorist, conventional or special forces attacks.

• Ensure layered, overlapping surveillance cov-erage of the landward security area.

• Establish and promulgate landward securityand exclusion zones.

• Coordinate with the HN for landward securityresponse, checkpoint/access control, and con-voy escort actions.

• Coordinate landward surveillance and securityresponse actions at the sea-land-air interfacewith the SSO, ASO, and FPO.

• Provide daily summaries of landward securityoperations to the FPO.

Landward Security Response

Landward security response forces will beassigned based on the threat. Various support-ing elements may deploy and be integrated intothe landward defenses of the AAA by the LSOas follows:

• Military police.

• EOD personnel.• K-9 patrol dogs.• Stinger batteries.• Avenger batteries.• HN police and physical security elements.• USMC force protection sub-teams.• Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) per-

sonnel.

Air Security Operations Center

The air security operations center (ASOC) pro-vides a critical capability focused on the poten-tial air threat. The vulnerability of MPFoperations to air attacks and the speed that attackscan occur requires a C2 node that can assimilate acomplete air picture for the entire AAA. TheASOC provides a fused tactical picture from airsurveillance sensors and systems. From theASOC, various interdiction assets under theTACON of the ASO are directed to investigate,interdict, and neutralize suspected threats. Due tothe extensive C41 requirements for data collectionand dissemination, the ASOC should be collo-cated with the headquarters element or joint forceair component commander (JFACC) that pro-vides the greatest connectivity.

ASO Functions

• Assess the air security situation and recom-mend to the FPO additional asset requirements.

• Develop an air surveillance and securityresponse plan.

• Ensure layered, overlapping surveillance cov-erage of the entire AAA.

• Establish and promulgate air security and airexclusion zones.

• Coordinate with I-IN for air security.• Coordinate security response actions at the sea-

land-air interface with the SSO, LSO, and FPO.• Provide daily summaries of air security and air

surveillance actions to the FPO.

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Air Security Response

The air security response is the most notional ofthe three security nodes. Unlike landward secu-rity (that can largely be task-organized from theMPF MAGTF) and seaward security (whereNCW unit assets provide the primary integrator),airward security must be requested and inte-grated from completely non-MPF related sup-ported-combatant commander's assets. The airsecurity response is a shared responsibilityinvolving sea, air, and land force capabilities andcoordinated by the ASO. Relatively few plat-forms possess the capability to encompass theentire air security picture from surveillance toengagement. Assets that may assist with the airsecurity response follow:

• Navy surface combatants (cruisers, destroyers).• An amphibious ready group (ARG) or an expe-

ditionaiy strike group (ESG) with an embarkedMarine Expeditionary Unit (special operationscapable) (MEU[SOCJ).

• HN aviation assets or joint force aviation assetsunder the control of a JFACC.

Planning Phase

The primary goal of force protection planning isto maintain a secure AAA for the MPF opera-tion. Planning involves a careful threat assess-ment and assignment of sufficient landward,seaward, and air security elements within anintegrated force security organization to miti-gate the threat.

Situational Assessment

A situational assessment involves a threat analy-sis, a survey of the proposed AAA, and a reviewof the available/assigned force protection assets.Threats to MPF operations vary significantly dur-ing each phase of an MPF operation, from deepwater submarines and long-range aircraft duringthe transit phase, to combat swimmers, mines,and small craft in the AAA. Changing factors

create a need for constant vigilance and evalua-tion of force protection measures.

Figure 10-1 lists potential threats to MPF opera-tions in the AAA. It will assist planners in devel-oping force protection measures. It is not acomprehensive guide to all potential threats.Counterintelligence (CI) and intelligence sourcesshould be solicited to provide tailored threatassessments for the designated AAA and itsapproaches before and during MPF operations.

Threat Description

Sabotage Generally a small explosive device smuggled onboardMPS to destroy vital shipboard systems and/or storedMPE/S.

Light Aircraft Small manned aircraft capable of eluding air defenseradars and equipped with small bombs and/or missiles.Light aircraft may be explosive-laden for a suicidemission.

CombatSwimmers

Frogmen with snorkeling and/or self -contained breathingapparatuses who carry mines and/or small torpedoes.

SmallSurfaceCraft

Swift surface craft of less than 100 ft that can carry acombination of hand-held or shoulder-fired missiles,heavy automatic weapons, rockets, small arms, andexplosives. These craft can also lay mines and insertcombat swimmers into the MA.

Mines Magnetic-pressure-acoustic and contact-influencedexplosive devices that can be moored, buned or adrift indeep, shallow or very shallow water or surf zones.

DieselSubmarines

Small to medium submersibles and semi-submersibtesthat can carry combat swimmers, torpedoes, and mines.Includes midget and mini-submartnes.

Car or TruckBombs

Generally large, vehicle-transported explosive devices.

Borders,Piracy, andPortableMissiles

Self-explanatory.

Harassment Planned demonstrations or civil unrest.

SLRP

Figure 1 0-1 - Potential Threats toMPF Operations in the AAA.

The SLRP is generally detailed to assess theproposed AAA. It is imperative that the FPO(or his designated representative) and air, seaand land security personnel be assigned to theSLRP to conduct a force protection situationassessment. This assessment should include ID

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of locations for shore-based surveillance assets,determination of the ability of a HN to support!augment force protection measures, survey ofpiers and potential boat maintenance facilities,identification of improvements needed in poten-tial static defensive positions or development offields of fire for landward security forces. Theassessment survey is part of the SLRP checklist(app. H) and can be used by planners to supporta detailed assessment.

Marshalling and Movement Phases

Force protection for MPF shipping is the respon-sibility of the NCC. However, the establishingauthority/FPO should coordinate with the NCC inplanning for escort operations; routing MPS tothe AAA; determining the point where the MPSCHOP to the CMPF for operations and force pro-tection; and subsequent use of escorts for forceprotection at the AAA. Primary objectives dur-ing these phases include the phased deploymentof force protection assets to the AAA and prepar-ing the AAA for MPF ship arrival. Assets arenormally sequenced into the AAA in the follow-ing order to accomplish the following tasks:

• Landward security elements: to establishsecure perimeters at the pier, beach and airfieldareas; to link-up with HN landward securityelements; and to conduct EOD sweeps of piers,port facilities, adjoining roads, and berthingareas. These elements may be flown in fromoutside the theater of operations or detachedfrom the in theater MEU(SOC) embarked inthe deployed ARG or ESG.

• C4ISR elements: to conduct layered surveil-lance operations, establish the force protectionC2 organization, and coordinate force protec-tion measures with HN agencies. These ele-ments may be flown in from outside the theaterof operations and/or provided from preposi-tioned!deployed assets.

• Seaward security elements: to establish securityzones at the offload areas, conduct mine counter-measures (MCM)/EOD sweeps of the piers andanchorages in the AAA, and link up with HN sea-ward security elements for coordinated seawardsecurity response. These elements may be flownin from outside the theater of operations and/orprovided from prepositioned/deployed assets.

Force protection of the strategic airlift is retainedby the supported and supporting combatant com-manders. The primary goal is to secure the AAAin advance of ship and aircraft arrival. Thisinvolves the following:

• AAA sanitization: includes the coordination ofoverlapping organic and nonorganic surveil-lance coverage, implementation of seawardthreat interdiction procedures, coordinationwith HN security forces, and verification thatvessels anchored, pierside or underway in theAAA are nonthreatening—and strategic air-craft and the FF can fly safely into the AAA.

• Q-route establishment: includes the coordina-tion of defensive mine laying, identification ofprimary and alternative routes through theAAA to the offload areas, and coordination ofperiodic MCM sweeps through the Q-routes toensure that they are clear.

• Testing of security response measures to simu-lated air, landward and seaward threats:includes coordinated responses at the air, land-sea interface, communications effectiveness,and HN interoperability.

• Declaring the AAA safe to enter for the strategic!tactical aircraft and MPS.

Arrival and Assembly Phase

This phase includes MPS arrival, offloading, andforce standup. Force protection's primary focus issteady-state operations, continual reevaluation ofsecurity effectiveness and requirements, and daily

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coordination among force protection commandersand elements. This involves the following:

• Daily planning and coordination among FPO,ASO, SSO, LSO, and HN commanders,including command-level reassessment of thethreat and force protection posture.

• Evaluating and verifying the performance ofdeployed tactical sensor systems, includingdetermining radar shadows, conducting acous-tic range checks for predictions validation, andverifying optical sensor coverage and overlap.

• Daily operations reporting, with daily forceprotection status information and command-ers estimates forwarded from SSO, ASO, andLSO to FPO, and from FPO to the establish-ing authority.

• Reevaluation of security requirements andrequests for additional force protection assetswhen warranted; e.g., MPS may be movedfrom anchorage to pier side or vice versa. Thiscould require rearrangement of or additionalsurveillance and force protection assets to con-duct the mission.

• CHOP various forces inlout of the force secu-rity organization as required (MPA, surfacepickets, MCM ships or HN assets).

• Maintaining vigilance and the tactical edgethrough controlled testing of surveillance effec-tiveness and security response measures.

Reconstitution Phase

The combatant commander is overall responsiblefor security but will normally delegate this to theCOMMARFOR (AOR) during reconstitution.NAVFOR is responsible for internal security ofliving quarters, workspaces, staging areas, andloading areas. Assigning additional securityresponsibilities to them may detract from effi-cient reconstitution functioning.

This phase includes the reconstitution and redeploy-ment of the MPF, to include the phased redeploy-ment of force protection and surveillance assets.The primary focus is the safe and secure departure

of friendly forces from the AAA. This phaseinvolves the following:

• MPS departure: includes the escort and hand-offfrom CMPF security forces to escorts assigned bythe NCC. Responsibility for force protection isgenerally passed from CMPF to the escort com-mander at a designated point near the outerboundary of the AAA.

• Phased redeployment of seaward security and C2forces: Redeployment of these forces normallycommences after the MPF ships depart the AAA.In a contingency situation, these forces mayremain in theater and transition to other missionsunder the theater combatant commander'sOPLAN, such as joint logistics over-the-shoresupport, port security and harbor defense, andSLOC defense.

• Landward security, campsite and airfield securityforces redeployment: Landward security forcesare generally the last to redeploy. In a contin-gency situation, these forces may remain in the-ater and transition to other missions under thetheater combatant commander's OPLAN.

Security Support

Simultaneous rejuirements for security at numer-ous locations (an APOE, SPOEs, washdownsites, and staging areas) will exceed the capabili-ties of naval personnel and necessitate coordina-tion with external agencies. Security forces, otherthan internal security forces defined in the recon-stitution T/O, will be provided from all availablesources as directed by COMMARFOR (AOR).

External security support may be provided bythe US Army, multinational forces, HNS, andother NAVFOR.

Security Planning

Security for the reconstitution phase should beassured before finalizing the MAGTF's redeploy-ment plan. Transfer of responsibility for securityshould be explained in the OPLAN/OPORD.

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CHAPTER 11

INTELLIGENCE

Detailed intelligence on the threat situation andunfriendly capabilities, vulnerabilities, and esti-mated COAs within the AO is critical to supportearly MAGTF planning requirements and decision-making. For uncertain conditions, similar intelli-gence is required on host country military,paramilitaty, and law enforcement forces with whichthe MAGTF will need to coordinate operations.

Comprehensive, accurate intelligence on theweather conditions and on key infrastructurequestions is of critical concern to supportMAGTF planning and decisionmaking. Earlyassessment of basic intelligence products anddatabases, particularly those maintained by thecombatant command's Joint Intelligence Center(JIC), will satisfy most initial intelligencerequirements (IRs). In particular, detailed andcontinually updated intelligence will generally berequired on the following:

• All ports and harbors.• Airfields.• Roads, railways, and other LOCs.• Telecommunications and utility infrastructures.• Other key facilities within the AO.

Task-Organization andDeployment Phasing

JTF, theater, and other USN intelligence opera-tions satisfy most MAGTF PIRs until organicMAGTF assets are operational in the AO. Thisplaces a premium on effective integration of joint,naval, and MAGTF intelligence planning andoperations, clear identification of MAGTF PIRsand other IRs, and supporting CIS operations.

C2

The likely large geographic separation of theMAGTF commander and the CMPF will gener-ally preclude forming a combined intelligencecenter as in an AF. This, coupled with the geo-graphic separation from the JTF, will chal-lenge MPF C2. Detailed C2 and intelligenceCONPLANs, SOPs, area intelligence studiesand supporting CIS are critical to support earlyplanning requirements.

Required Intelligence Capabilities

An MPF operation's required intelligence capa-bilities are similar to those of any other opera-tion in that they must have the capacity to dothe following:

• Perform intelligence preparation of the bat-tlespace and situation development covering abroad maneuver space.

• Analyze threat forces to determine centers ofgravity and critical vulnerabilities.

• Conduct detailed terrain, hydrographic, port,airfield, and LOCs analysis to support MPFoperations.

• Ensure CIS connectivity and interoperabilitywith national, theater, and joint forces' intelli-gence assets, which provide intelligence sup-port before the MPF MAGTF arrives in the A0.

• Coordinate standoff collection assets that cansatisfy force requirements from 0TH.

• Provide organic imagery; signals intelligence;human intelligence; CI; remote sensor; geospa-tial information and services (GI&S); andground and aerial reconnaissance assets that cansatisfy MAGTF tactical collection requirementsas the MPF enters the AO and starts operations.

Weather Conditions and Key Infrastructure

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• Coordinate dissemination systems that linkwidely dispersed joint, naval, and Marineforces afloat and ashore.

IRs

Specific IRs will be situationally-dependent. Agood source to aid all planners with identify-ing IRs is Marine Corps Intelligence Activity1540-002-95, Generic Intelligence Require-ments Handbook, prepared by the MCIA. Thefollowing notional IRs reflect intelligencegaps typical for MPF operations:

• Threat force locations, dispositions, composi-tions, and activities within the AOR, particularlyas they impact on the requirement for a securearea and pose threats to MPS movement.

• Location and characteristics of an airfield suit-able for AMC and CRAF aircraft operations,and the throughput capability to support theprojected airflow.

• Location and characteristics of an adequateport and/or beach for timely offload of theMPSRON. A port must have sufficient waterdepth, overhead clearance, and maneuver roomfor the ships.

• Characteristics of the transportation networkbetween the port and/or beach and the airfield.

• Location and characteristics of potential anchorages.

• Hydrographic data to include tides, currents,beach gradient, composition, trafficability, beachfrontage and depth, surf conditions, and channelinfonnation.

• Predominant weather conditions in the area toinclude visibility, winds, flying conditions, andastronomic data.

• Incorporation of the FPOC into the intelligencesystem.

Establishing Authority Responsibilities

• Determine, validate, and prioritize IRs and con-solidate intelligence needs of MPF elements.

• Coordinate the collection, processing, produc-tion, and dissemination of intelligence to MPFelements.

• Review and forward requests for intelligenceand CI support.

• Establish liaison with appropriate intelli-gence agencies.

• Coordinate the production and dissemination ofall-source intelligence/Cl studies, estimates, andother products to support MPF requirements.

MAGTF Commander Responsibilities

• Determine, validate, and prioritize MAGTF IRs.

• Review existing intelligence publications anddatabases to identif' critical gaps in information.

• Initiate organic intelligence and reconnaissanceoperations.

• Forward IRs to appropriate operationalcommanders.

• Develop or activate intelligence collectionplans to include requests for national/theaterintelligence support.

• Prepare and disseminate intelligence estimatesand studies to support operational planning.

• Identify/refine GI&S requirements and pre-pare/activate the MAGTF war reserve stock fordelivery.

• Distribute GI&S products from the MAGTFplanning allowance for initial operationalplanning.

• Develop and coordinate target intelligence activ-ities as part of the overall targeting function.

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• Coordinate with other MPF elements for intel-ligence planning.

• Identify intelligence CIS requirements.

Examples of Supporting IntelligenceAgencies and Organizations

CMPF Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous intelligence support toNavy elements from supported and supportingcombatant commanders.

• Coordinate intelligence and CI measures insupport of Navy operations.

Because of the nature of MPF operations and thevariety of OPLANs, MPF elements may receiveintelligence support from more than one unifiedcommand. Intelligence support is provided by intel-ligence agencies or organizations in response to vali-dated IRs forwarded and validated throughappropriate operational chains of command.

National

CNSE and COMPSRON Responsibilities

• Determine and submit IRs to the CMPF.

• Coordinate with other MPF elements for intel-ligence planning as required.

• Distribute charts, photographs, and other intel-ligence materials to the NSE.

• National Security Agency.• Central Intelligence Agency.• Defense Intelligence Agency.• National Reconnaissance Office.

• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (formerlyNational Imageiy and Mapping Agency).

Theater

Other Force Commanders' Responsibilities

Determine their IRs.

Prepare an intelligence plan compatible with thespecific needs of their respective forces. Requests

for intelligence peculiar to the specialized opera-tions of these forces must be submitted by forcecommanders to their operational commanders.

• Combatant commander JIC.• JTF.• Joint intelligence support element.• National intelligence support team.

Naval Services

• National Maritime Intelligence Center.• NCIS.

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THE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

The communications plan reflects the C2 require-ments of the establishing authority, the MAGTFcommander, and the CMPF. Communications sys-tems connect commanders, enabling them to exer-cise C2 requirements (commercial [HN, US ormultinational], military [US or multinational] or acombination). Communications planning startswith other OPLAN (execution planning) and con-tinues through all phases.

Content

The communications plan must consider internaland external C2 requirements for each phase ofthe MPF operation. It must support mobilizationfrom home stations, en route movement, arrivaland assembly, and the standup for force employ-ment; and adapt to changes in activities, com-mand relationships, and task organization. Theplan details the circuits, channels, and facilitiesrequired to support the MPF operation, andshould include the following:

• General coverage of the communications situ-ation (assumptions, guiding principles, andthe CONOPS communications employment).

• An announcement of the communicationsmission.

• Delegation of communications tasks andresponsibilities to MPF elements.

• Detailed instructions on the organization,installation, operation, and maintenance ofcommunications systems and coordination ofthe entire communications network.

• Assignment of call signs, frequencies, communi-cations security (COMSEC) equipment, keymats,codes, and authentication systems.

• Instructions on countermeasures; cover anddeception; security; recognition and ID;NAVAIDS; and other special communicationsand electronic functions.

• Communications-electronics logistics support.• Communications with AMC C2 agencies dur-

ing all phases of the operation.

The communications plan is prepared in detail foruse by commanders at all echelons. The formatshould be standardized for use by any unit assignedto support the MPF operation. Information andinstructions in the plan could be provided in annexor appendix form, reducing duplication of prepara-tion and reproduction and minimizing errors.

Planning Factors

• Communications equipment and COMSEC mate-rial must be compatible and of sufficient quantityto support all phases of the MPF operation.

• Communications requirements change duringphases. Coordination between MPF elementsand supporting units is necessary so that essen-tial communications requirements are continu-ally met. Communications requirements varywith the location and method of employment.

• Use of Service and foreign civilian communi-cation systems should be maximized to be con-sistent with OPSEC and COMSEC policy.

• The location of the MPF operation dictatesthe extent of the inter- and intra-area coordi-nation required.

• Communications systems must support C2requirements whether the operation is indepen-dent or augmentation. Independent operations

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require a stand-alone communications plan;augmentation operations require a plan thatcomplements the augmented force's communi-cations plan.

• Coordinate communications connectivity withCMPF and adjacent units.

• Supervise MAGTF communications.

CMPF Responsibilities

Establishing Authority Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor the execution of the over-arching communications plan for the MPFoperation and subsequent MAGTF mission.

• Identify and coordinate COMSEC materialsand efforts.

• Identify dedicated and special purpose circuits.

• Coordinate with the combatant commanderfor the use of JS- and combatant commander-controlled communications assets.

• Coordinate the use of FIN communicationsassets and facilities with the supported combat-ant commander.

• Issue communications instructions to exerciseOPCON over assigned forces and to coordinateand direct activities of supporting forces.

• Supervise MPF communications.

• Ensure that all communications shortfalls areconsolidated and addressed to the combatantcommander.

• Provide and allocate frequencies to USN MPFelements.

• Coordinate communications requirements withthe establishing authority.

• Issue communications instructions to exerciseOPCON over assigned NAVFOR.

• Coordinate communications connectivity betweenthe naval task force (NTF) and the MAGTF.

• Supervise NTF communications.

CNSE Responsibilities

• Prepare the NSE communications plans forMPF and subsequent operations.

• Identify communications requirements andshortfalls to the CMPF.

• Activate the communications systems to supportinternal and external NSE C2 requirements dur-ing each phase of the MPF operation.

• Coordinate communications connectivity withthe CMPF and adjacent units as required.

• Supervise NSE communications.

MAGTF Commander ResponsibilitiesCOMPSRON Responsibilities

• Prepare the MAGTF's communications plansfor MPF and subsequent operations.

• Activate the communications systems to includethe deployable Global Command and ControlSystem (GCCS) capability to support internaland external MAGTF C2.

• Identify requirements during each phase of theMPF operation.

• Prepare the MPSRON's communications plansfor the MPF operation.

• Identify communications requirements and short-falls to the CMPF.

• Activate the communications systems to sup-port internal and external MPSRON and OPPC2 requirements during each phase of the MPFoperation.

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• Coordinate communications connectivity withthe CMPF and adjacent units.

• Supervise MPSRON communications.• Request NEAT detachment augmentation to

support convoy or escort communicationsrequirements and technical expertise.

FPO Responsibifities

• Prepare FPOC communications plan for theestablishing authority.

• Identify communications requirements andshortfalls.

• Activate the communications system to sup-port internal and external FPO C2 require-ments during each MPF operation phase.

• Coordinate communications connectivity withsenior and subordinate units.

• Supervise FPOC communications.

MAGTF's responsibility for the communicationsrequirements of the NSE, should be identified andplanned before execution of this phase.

Internal Communications

Each major element is responsible for establish-ing and maintaining required communicationswith its subordinate elements. The establishingauthority will ensure that supporting commands,unique to the marshalling phase, are included inappropriate communications plans.

MAGTF internal communications must supportthe orderly marshalling of units, personnel, andequipment for air movement. Commercial andexisting systems, augmented by minimum tacticalcircuits, provide the primary means of communi-cations. Any tactical communications must beprovided by units external to the deployingMAGTF. The NTF will rely on organic systems.

External Communications

Planning Phase

Execution planning, including communicationsplanning, begins upon receipt of the warningorder. CONPLANs are reviewed. The communi-cations plan must support the C2 requirements ofthe deployment plan. Planning requires directcommunications between the MAGTF and NTFcommanders and units. The use of existing com-mercial and military communications facilitiesfor connectivity between MPF elements and sup-porting units is also required. Liaison personnelshould be used whenever possible.

The establishing authority will ensure that jointcommunications facilities are available for mar-shalling forces. External communications for theMAGTF are provided by existing commercialand garrison (base) facilities or by units externalto the deploying MAGTF. For example, theMAGTF establishes communications with AMCthrough the TALCE at the APODs and APOEs.Forces marshalling at airfields rely on MAGTFcommunications systems. The NTF uses existingcommunications systems.

Movement Phase

Marshalling Phase

The marshalling phase is characterized by complet-ing final preparations for movement to APOEs andloading aboard aircraft. Communications require-ments identified to support the planning phaseremain valid. Additional requirements, such as the

MPF elements deploy their forces to the AAA bydifferent modes; e.g., the MAGTF by air, theMPSRON by surface. The resultant communica-tions requirements are satisfied by a variety ofmeans. The movement phase is generally character-ized by increased reliance on deployable, tacticalsystems as MPF C2 requirements shift to the AAA.

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Internal Communications

MPF elements must establish reliable communica-tions with their subordinate elements. Require-ments are normally satisfied with existing systems.The CMPF shall ensure that communications traf-fic is kept to a minimum because of limited avail-able circuits. A combination of HN commercialtelephones and single channel radios (J)rovided bythe supporting organization) establishes connectiv-ity between APOEs, APODs, en route advancedbases or ISBs, and the AAOG. However, HN com-munications assets should be kept to a minimum tomaintain OPSEC. Once the AAOG is established,MAGTF communications are established with theMEF operations center and the DACGs at APOEsto initiate in-transit visibility (ITV) and total assetvisibility (TAV) of FIE personnel and equipment.

The TALCE provides communications for theAMC C2 system at the departure, arrival, and enroute airfields. Designed to provide AMC posi-tive control over AMC aircraft, this net offers apossible alternate means to pass emergency traf-fic. The SLRP is one of the first MPF elements todeploy. If alternate means of communications donot exist, the SLRP is supported by a MAGTFcommunications team that will have sufficientcommunications capability for communicationswith the MAGTF's main body. Once the NSEbegins movement, its communications connectiv-ity depends on aircraft communications assetswhile airborne, and base communications facili-ties during aircraft en route stops. The MPSRONuses existing communications systems orrequests augmentation from a NEAT detachment.

External Communications

The previously identified types of communicationsbetween MPF elements remain available. The estab-lishing authority should ensure that communica-tions within the AAA are integrated. MAGTFcommunications to the CMPF (and adjacent com-mands as required) are accomplished through homestation facilities and communications systems acti-vated in the AAA. Secure en route communicationsare required to ensure the commander has positive

C2 of the MAGTF throughout the movement phase.A limited MAGTF capability exists with theemployment of portable satellite communicationsequipment at en route stops. The MPSRON relieson existing systems.

Arrival and Assembly Phase

Arrival and assembly is the most crucial phase ofthe MPF operation. Because of scope, operationalintensity and wide dispersion of units, the com-munications systems required to exercise C2become increasingly complex. Effective commu-nications must be established for efficient func-tioning of all elements.

Internal Communications

Proper ID and coordination of internal communi-cations requirements are key to successful arrivaland assembly operations. Close staff liaison mustbe maintained from the outset of the execution-planning phase to ensure ID of all communica-tions requirements.

MAGTF tactical communication systems areinstalled, operated, and maintained as personneland equipment arrive in the AAA and MPE/Sbecomes available. Initial reliance is on single-channel radio. When multichannel radio and tele-phone systems are activated, single-channel radiosystems become a secondary means of communi-cation. Communications nodes for DMS trafficfor MAGTF elements shift from home-basedcommunications centers to tactical communica-tions centers. The communications architecturemust support the data transfer of accountabilityinformation; i.e., MDSS II throughput within theAAA. The means to do this are wireless modemsor local area networks (LANs) and wide-area net-works. MDSS II and associated ship and aircraftload plan files require robust communicationsarchitecture due to their size.

The MPSRON uses existing communicationssystems. Navy and Marine Corps units mustbring interoperable hand-held radios to conductshipboard operations.

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External Communications

Increased reliance is placed on deployable communi-cations systems for DMS traffic and telephone ser-vice. Existing FIN assets are used to the maximumextent possible with due consideration for OPSEC.The establishing authority should ensure that HNcommunications facilities (if available and capableof providing the desired service) are employed. Aseparate communications facility is required for clas-sified message traffic. The establishing authority alsokeeps the combatant commander informed of com-munications capabilities.

The MAGTF's external communications are pro-vided from secure voice, DMS traffic, GCCS(SIPRNET), e-mail (Non-Secure Internet ProtocolRouter Network [NIPRNET]), and data transfer.Essential external connections are provided fromMAGTF assets. Dedicated and special purpose cir-cuits may require the use of is- or combatant com-mander-controlled communications assets. TheMPSRON, NCW unit, and NEAT use existing com-munications systems. COMPSRON provides analternate communications guard for the NSE orother MPF elements.

MAGTF SATCOM assets include AN/TSC-93B.SATCOM provides initial C41 connectivity and sup-port to rapidly establish a forward-deployed MAGTFheadquarters. The ANITSC-93B is sourced from thecommunications battalion as required.

Figure 12-1 shows equipment needed for MAGTFSATCOM.

Item QuantityANITSC-93B 1

AS.3036 (8ff) satellite antennae 1

M923 5-ton truck 1

SB.361 4 switchboard (DSN) 4

MEP-003 (30 k\A generators 2

MEP-006 (60 k generator 1

M1O42HMMWV 2

M998HMMI 1

STU Ill telephones 14

Windows NT Server whO laptops 1

GCCS workstations 4

Figure 12-1. Equipment Requirements.

Figure 12-2 shows personnel needed for MAGTFSATCOM.

Rank MOS Billet

1 Lt 0602 Communications Officer

1 GySgtJSSgt 4066 SNCOIC/Data Systems Chief

1 Sgt 2821 Computer Technician

1 Sgt 2823 Technician Controller

1 Sgt 0627 ANITSC-93B Team Leader

2 CpEhLCpl 0627 AN/TSC-93B Team Member

1 Sgt 2834 GMF Controller

1 Sgt 0612 Wire Chief

1 Cpl 0612 Field Wireman

2 CpL/LCpI 2542 Communications Center Operator

1 Cpl 1141 Generator Operator

Figure 12-2. Personnel Requirements.

Reconstitution Phase

During intheater reconstitution, to the extentthat OPSEC will allow, make use of commer-cial telephone systems (include mobile interna-tional maritime satellite systems with fax ande-mail/data transfer capabilities) and FIN com-munications systems to release tactical commu-nications assets for redeployment. If possible,maintain message center operations in the AORuntil reconstitution and redeployment com-plete. The GCCS supports the orderly move-ment and tracking of equipment and suppliesand should be used whenever possible. Plansshould provide for secure communicationsamong shore, sea, and airborne assets.

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LOGISTICS PLANNING

Logistics planning must be comprehensive, providemaximum flexibility, and address the multifacetedcharacter of the operation, including the following:

• Marshalling and movement to POEs.• Interrelated air and sea movements.• Arrival and reception in the AAA.• Preparing and distributing MPE/S.• Supporting tactical operations.• Reconstitution operations.

Planning must focus on providing continuous sup-port for the duration of the MPF operation, subse-quent employment operations, and establishmentof a logistics/sustainment pipeline through nor-mal channels. Plans to support an MPF operationmust be consistent with plans to support subse-quent operations.

Using Existing Facilities

The Objective and thePlanning Continuum

While the MAGTF employment mission is notpart of the overall MPF operation, the com-mander's CONOPS for that mission drives logis-tics planning. The objective of logistics planningis to anticipate requirements and incorporatethem within and across the planning continuumas follows:

• CSS requirements based on the mission,CONOPS, troop lists and E/Ls, operationalenvironment, and enemy capabilities.

• Time-phasing CSS capabilities into the AO.• Task-organizing the CSSE.• Developing the CSS concept of the broad func-

tional areas of supply, maintenance, transportation,general engineering, health services, and services.See MCWP 4-11, Tactical Level Log&ics.

• Sustainment based on the length of the operation.• Offload planning.• Integrate with existing logistics systems. To

reduce deployment and unique support require-ments, one goal in MPF logistics planning is touse existing logistics systems and infrastruc-ture as much as possible.

• Maximize use of HN and inter-Service support.

Since constraints affect logistics planning, thelogistics plan must use existing facilities to meetthose requirements. How the MPF uses availablefacilities is key. The planner develops the conceptof logistics support to maximize their use. Keyfactors for the use of those facilities follow.

Beaches

• Egress and transportation networks to in-land destinations.

• Availability of staging areas near offload points.• Availability of bulk fuel storage facilities.• Suitable near-shore and offshore hydrographic

conditions.• Landing points and safe havens for lighterage.• Availability of ammunition storage sites.

Ports

• Berthing to accommodate ships of theMPSRON; e.g., water depth, length, overheadclearance, and maneuver room.

• Port services; e.g., NAVAIDS, pilots, tugboats, oily water discharge or hotel services.

• Offload capability; e.g., pier space, stagingareas, covered storage, pier width, capacity orMHE availability.

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• Proximity to the arrival airfield, UAAs, andbeach.

MSRs availability.

Arrival Airfields

• Runways and taxiways that can support AMC/CRAF aircraft.

• Providing sufficient capacity to support thearrival and assembly plan.

• Aircraft staging areas for maximum (aircraft)on ground sufficient for AMC/CRAF andMAGTF air operations.

• Instruments and NAVAIDS. An ATC capabil-ity with radar-assisted landings and takeoffsand effective radar surveillance and communi-cations sufficient to achieve positive airspacecontrol is desired.

• Availability of staging areas for temporaiy stag-ing of airlifted elements (personnel and cargo).

• All-weather transportation networks linking theairfield with the beach/port UAAs and TAAs.

• Sufficient MHE and dunnage to offload trans-port aircraft.

• Airfield lighting to support 24-hour operations.

Tactical Airfields

Fuel Requirements

Fuel requirements involve the type, quantity, andquality of POL the HN is willing to provide, andthe compatibility of systems (HN to US aircraft!HN to TAFDSs). Maximum use of existing stor-age and transportation facilities is critical as theinitial POL offload will saturate tactical systems.The number of TAFDS sites is based on the loca-tion of aircraft and the requirement for separatefueling areas. Installation space—with safetybuffer zones—and room for expansion of systemsmust be considered in addition to interferencewith other airfield facilities. See MCWP 4-1 1.5,Bulk Liquids, and JP 4-03, Joint Bulk Petroleumand Water Doctrine.

Class V(A) Issue, Loading, Arming/Dearming,and Storage

Procedures must be established before tacticalaircraft arrive. The Class V(A) ordnance storagearea should be as close as possible to the aircraftloadtng area, but far away enough to comply withexisting explosive safety regulations.

Aircraft Maintenance and Supply Support

MAGTF aircraft will initially receive organiza-tional maintenance using support equipment off-loaded from the MPSRON and supplies from thefly-in support package (FISP) that accompaniesthe FIE. If the T-AVB is deployed, intermediatemaintenance activity (IMA) mobile maintenancefacilities can be configured into administrative orworking modules during the transit to the AAA.If a portion of the IMA remains afloat, space formaintenance and supply facilities at the airfieldmay be reduced.

ARFF

Tactics, geography, dispersal of aircraft, avail-ability of HN assets, bulk water source for opera-tions, training, and readiness must be considered.

Weather

Weather services may be provided by the estab-lishing authority, MAGTF commander, CMPF,AMC commander or the FIN.

ATC

HN ATC facilities and available services mayrequire augmentation. ATC should include aflight clearance capability to process flight plansand integration of the HN ATC facility with theMarine air control squadron. Requirements forengineer support will vary with airfields, and mayinclude the following:

• Clearing obstructions from aircraft operatingareas and apron overrun.

• TAFDS installation.• Utilities (including an airfield power supply).

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• Horizontal and vertical construction.• Water production.• Arresting gear installation.• Heavy equipment and MHE.• Installing an EAF.

Intratheater Transportation Network

The intratheater transportation network encom-passes roads, bridges, canals, pipelines, rail-roads, barges or aircraft. The MAGTF should notrely solely on the road network to conduct arrivaland assembly operations. All aspects of the the-ater's transportation grid should be employed ifthey are usable and economical. Normally, theMAGTF can adequately transport itself apprpxi-mately 50 miles from the beach and port facili-ties. If HNS cannot provide sufficient line haulcapabilities past 50 miles, the MAGTF com-mander may consider requesting Army transpor-tation assets to augment the CSSE's capabilities.

(ROS-5); i.e., ready for transit to the SPOE notlater than 5 days after direction to activate.MAGTF operations over 30 days should activate aT-AVB. The MALS would require approximately160 additional strategic airlift sorties for move-ment to the AAA or objective area if the T-AVB isnot employed. Use of the T-AVB requires thelogistics planner to address the following:

• Timely T-AVB activation to allow sea trialsand transit to the desired SPOE.

• Provisions for MALS shutdown, preparationfor embarkation, and provisions of interim sup-port for aircraft at home bases.

• Operating procedures for the MALS en routeand within the objective area (must include themethod for transporting materiel to and fromthe T-AVB).

• Capability to offload and establish the MALSintheater.

HNS

Sequencing the FIE

The sequence and flow of airlifted and FF ele-ments are key. They include selected supplies andequipment not prepositioned but required duringthe first 30 days of operations. There may be lati-tude to adjust the flow depending on logisticsrequirements. Sequencing the FIE should give theplanner flexibility to deploy critical supplies orequipment to the AO.

T-AVB

The T-AVB is an asset for deployment of a portionof the Marine aviation logistics squadron (MALS).Ships are configured to provide MALS servicesfor FW and RW aircraft. T-AVBs provide dedi-cated sealift for movement of the tailored MALS(see app. N for T-AVB characteristics). The twoT-AVBs (one on each coast) are under MSCADCON in a five-day reduced operational status

Although logistics support is considered anational (Service) responsibility, participation inmultinational, joint, and combined operationsrequires an examination of logistics support pro-vided by HNs in view of transportation and otherconstraints. Greater use of HNS during trainingand exercises ensures developing support proce-dures that will help in the following:

• Request assistance from multinational, joint,and combined forces logistics agencies.

• Develop HNS facilities and plans.• Reimburse the HN for any property or materiel

damages.• Better understanding of interoperability

capabilities.• Use HNS contractor support.

Standardization

Standardization enhances the ability of forces touse HNS. Current editions of USN and USMC

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directives provide standardization policy andestablish procedures to review and implementinternational standardization agreements. HNSmay be used to provide a service or function notavailable through Service channels. It may alsobe used to provide equipment that is unique to acountry; e.g., hose couplings or railcar tie-downdevices or provide support that is available viaService channels, but because of lift or other con-straints, is not readily deployable.

HNS Developed by Service Teams

The combatant commander represents the US inHNS negotiations, but may delegate authority todevelop and negotiate HNS agreements throughjoint or Service teams; i.e., SLRP members. Theseteams represent the forces in need of HNS. HNS isusually developed by Service teams in the follow-ing sequence:

• ID of needs in a statement of requirements bythe requesting agency; e.g., the HN, unifiedcombatant commander or force.

• Statement of supportability by HN.

• Negotiation of support agreement.• Finalization of HNS.

Advance LNOs

Early in planning, requirements must be identi-fied with special attention to those peculiar to thenature of the operation and the AO. LNOs awareof total force requirements for HNS should con-duct advance liaison and negotiation of supportagreements with the HN representatives.

• Eliminate duplication.• Provide for expansion for peak loads.• Respond to the operational and technical require-

ment of the major subordinate commands.• Not impose an appreciable risk on combat

forces by reducing operational mobility andeffectiveness through over-consolidation.

• Provide for an appropriate liaison to meet theneeds of support units.

SpecfIc functions that are especially amenable tothe ISSAs include line haul; port operations, use ofsalvage assets; use and management of realestate; base development and general supportengineering tasks; and food and water support.Planning should be done before arranging mainte-nance and supply ISSAs. Specific guidance forISSAs can be found in the 7000 series of USMCdirectives. Thorough planning is required whenarranging maintenance and supply ISSAs.

Acquisition Cross-Service Agreementsand Implementing Agreements

Acquisition cross-Service agreements and imple-menting agreements are agreements with specificnations that allow for the exchange of goods andservices (nonmunitions) among military forces.This allows some flexibility in logistics planningand diminishes delays in operational readinessdue to logistics shortfalls if the HN can providesome logistics support.

Contingency Contracting

ISSAs

MAGTF commanders, through the judicious useof ISSAs, can reduce logistics personnel, mate-riel, and facilities needed to support the MAGTFwithout sacrificing the quality and responsivenessof logistics support. Such agreements should dothe following:

Contingency contracting is the process of con-tracting for locally available supplies and ser-vices for immediate support of a deployedMAGTF. It fills needs not satisfied by MPE/S,the logistics civilian augmentation program,HNS or military sources. Short of a declarationof war or relief through statutory/regulatorywaivers, normal contracting procedures(although complicated) must be followed. When

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statutory relief is unattainable, the contractingofficer/COR may pursue nonstatutory waiverswhere feasible. The SLRP contracting officer!COR should deploy with sufficient cash to ini-tiate key HNS contracts.

Supply

Supply planning, specifically for marshalling andmovement, is similar to that for amphibious oper-ations with the exception of providing rations,fuel, and repair parts at intermediate airfields forthe airlifted and FF elements. Planning mustensure that materiel/material not prepositioned isincluded in the FIE; e.g., specialized ordnance orcritical-low density/high demand (CLD!HD)equipment. The MAGTF commander and CMPFmust prescribe loads for the FIE to support opera-tions before offload of prepositioned stocks.Planning should consider inter-Service and HNSagreements, particularly for the SLRP, advanceparty, and AAOG. The MAGTF commandermust prescribe stockage levels and distributionmeans (unit or supply point) in the AAA pendingestablishment of a permanent CSSA. TheMAGTF commander may be responsible for pro-viding logistics support to Navy elements ashore.See MCWP 4-11.7, Supply Operations.

Based on offload time lines and experience,commanders should anticipate that only mini-mal MPE/S will be available for initial distri-bution before 0+6. Adequate supplydistribution before 0+6 can be enhanced by theuse of capability sets and specified offload pri-orities. By 0+6, the AAOG should enablethroughput of sufficient Class III, IV, VIII, andIX to sustain arriving forces through 0+10 toallow for support from the CSSA to begin.Therefore, commanders should plan for anddeploy forces with appropriate quantities ofsupplies and equipment until 0+6.

Class I, Subsistence

MREs are prepositioned in sufficient quantity tofeed the notional MPF MEB identified in thecurrent MCBu1 3501, MPF MEB Force List, andthe accompanying NSE detachment for 30 days(I day of supply [DOS] = 3 meals/l ration). Theintent is to feed at least one hot meal per daystarting on 0+21. Rations to support these "hots"must come from the follow-up shipping or HNS.Figure 13-1 may be used in accordance with thenotional force arrival plan to develop the sup-port needed to meet forcetime lines:

closure and standup

Movement

Group

Mobile Load!Palletized

PrescribedLoad

SLRP i DOS MREs/Water 2 DOS MREs/2 canteens

Advance party 2 DOS/i ROWPU 2 DOS/2 canteens

Main bodyWater containers onunit equipment reports 2 DOS MREs/2 canteens

Figure 13-1. Class I, Subsistence,Planning Factors.

Class II, Clothing, Individual Equipment,Tools, and Administrative Supplies

Commanders will deploy administrative suppliesin the advance party to support operations through0+10. Unit publications and directives requiredfor 30 days of operations will deploy with the mainbody as palletized or mobile loaded cargo. EachMPSRON has a publications library that providessufficient administrative publications and TMs foruse by the MCMC. Units should deploy theirmaintenance and supply publications. However,should the requirement arise, the publicationsaboard the MPS could be transferred to theMAGTF. Sufficient individual NBC PPE must beincluded in the FIE for the required capability toconduct an NBC defense. One NBC set per Marineis currently in the PU. Commanders will include

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NBC detection devices/kits in the main body. TheMEF is provided a list of SL-3 deficiencies forClass II items at the end of each ship's MMC.

Class Ill, POL

There is a standardized core block of Class III(packaged POL) for aviation and ground items.This core block can be modified to meet missionrequirements within funding and storage con-straints. Sufficient aviation-packaged POL shouldbe included in the main body and FF to supportarriving aircraft buildup and servicing in theAAA. Aviation-packaged POL is prepositionedin sufficient quantities to support assigned AGSEfrom 0+10 through 0+30. The SLRP will deploywith 7 DOS of packaged POL to support itsequipment as determined by the MEF AssistantChief of Staff (AC/S), 0-4. The advance partywill deploy with 3 DOS to support its equipment.

Class IV, Construction Material

Limited quantities of Class IV material are prepo-sitioned for barrier, bunker, and shelter construc-tion. Prepositioned core block stocks will beretained by the CSSE in the CSSA and issued onan as-required basis.

Class V, Ammunition

Commanders will provide prescribed loads forTO&E weapons being deployed with personnelon the OPP, SLRP, advance party, and mainbody. Prescribed loads will be established in thedeployment order and issued before moving tothe APOE.

Class VI, Personal Demand Items

No personal support items are included in preposi-tioned stocks. Personnel should include personalsupplies in their packs for 10 days. A resupplyblock of items such as soap, toothpaste, deodor-ant, shaving cream, toothbrushes, towels, razorblades, sewing kits or lip balm will deploy in the

follow-up shipping for distribution by the CSSE.Sustainment should be planned for and initiatedupon deployment.

Class VII, Major End Items

Only those PEIs authorized by the MEF andidentified on the unit equipment reports will bedeployed in the FIE. When using unit responsi-bility items and/or supply support responsibilityitems are not attained, the MEF G-3 MPF celland/or the MEF G-4 will request sourcing fromCOMMARFORPAC/LANT before deploy-ment. The CSSE is responsible for deploying allsuch shortfalls sourced by COMMARFORPAC/LANT. The MEF 0-3 MPF cell and/or the MEF0-4 will provide a list of shortfall items not at-tained by the MAGTF CE. The MEF is provideda list of SL-3 deficiencies for Class VII items atthe end of each ship's MMC.

Class VIII, Medical Materials

The AMAL and ADAL consist of equipmentand/or consumable supplies required by thedeploying force. AMALs and ADALs are prepo-sitioned to support 15 days of combat operations.The CSSE is responsible for deploying shortshelf life items, controlled medicines, and pre-cious metals for the prepositioned AMALs andADALs. Initial acute care capabilities and surgi-cal capabilities are prepositioned for easy accesson each ship to provide rapid emergency medicalcapabilities during the initial stages of the off-load. Commanders will deploy unit sick callchests and one individual surgical instrument andsupply set (Unit-One) per corpsman.

With respect to NBC medicine, 15 DOS of nerveagent antidote injectors are prepositioned inAMALs. The requirement for antidotes and pre-treatments to address a specific theater threatmust be included in the FIE. Examples couldinclude ciprofloxacin for biological warfareagents, pyrodystigmine bromide for nerve agent

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pre-treatment, and topical skin protectant (TSP)to protect exposed skin from blister agents. Plan-fling for FIE NBC medicine is a joint responsibil-ity of medical and NBC staff officers, as guidedby the supported combatant commander'sdeployment requirements. The CSSE medicaldetachment is responsible for acquiring, embark-ing, distributing, and tracking antidotes.

Class IX, Repair Parts

All three MPSRONs have a standardized set ofClass IX parts referred to as the Class IX coreblock that include a standard battery block. MSEsauthorized CLD/HD repair parts will include themin their FIE, as there are none in the core block.Commanders will approve specific CLD/HD itemsfor deployment. Eight DOS of batteries should beembarked for equipment deploying with the SLRP,4 DOS for MSE advance parties, and 1 DOS forMSE main body equipment.

Class X, Materials for Nonmilitary Programs

Class X supplies are not prepositioned aboardMPS; they are embarked in the FIE or providedfrom alternative sources.

Maintenance

Maintenanceplanning for marshalling and move-ment focuses on efforts to ensure that equipmentprogrammed in the FIE is serviceable. Special atten-tion is necessary for FIE AGSE and FISP sincecombined they must be fully capable of supportingACE arrival and assembly operations until ships areoffloaded. Planning must also include maintenanceof FF aircraft at intermediate airfields. Maintenanceplanning for arrival and assembly focuses on de-preservation and preparation of equipment for issue.First priority must be placed on equipment fordeployment support elements; then it shifts toequipment for subsequent operations. Personnelmust segregate damaged equipment in addition toequipment that requires urgent modification or cor-

rective maintenance. Repairs are made only as thedepreservation workload permits.

The MAGTF commander must develop mainte-nance capabilities at the beach/port and arrival air-fields. Maintenance skills must match the equipmentthat is scheduled to arrive at those locations. Plannersmust consider facilities and shelters for maintenanceduring inclement or extreme weather conditions andfor unique aircraft support requirements that caninclude reassembly of helicopters.

Transportation

The marshalling and movement phases of anMPF operation are transportation-intensive.Planners must designate marshalling areas;identify transportation requirements; establishcontrol agencies; designate staging and inspec-tion areas; and establish procedures for C3 andcoordination. The movement plan for MPFoperations is considerably more complex thanthat for amphibious operations. At a minimum,it must address airlift of the FIE, FISP, FF, seamovement of the MPSRON, and C2 of themovement, including coordination and moni-toring of departures from all POEs and arrivalsat all PODs. Transportation efforts during thearrival and assembly phase will focus on sup-port of the offload. Plans for movement of per-sonnel and equipment from the arrival airfieldto UAAs must be detailed and address the useof MHE and landing support assets. TheMAGTF commander will establish MCCs andprocedures to efficiently manage this effort.

General Engineering

For marshalling and movement, engineers mayhave to construct additional facilities at marshal-ling and staging areas or improve facilities orroads to accommodate increased use. The pri-mary concern is in the AAA. Engineer tasks will

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focus on improving beach, port, and airfield facil-ities including refrigeration container hookupsand providing MEP to enhance throughput capa-bilities. Construction of fuel, ammunition, andwater storage facilities, and road maintenance!improvements occur simultaneously. Control ofengineer assets should be centralized throughoutthe arrival and assembly phase. An MPF MEBwill most likely have an NMCB or SEABEE bat-talion attached. Joint engineer assets may also beavailable. See JP 4-04, Joint Doctrine for CivilEngineering Support.

Health Services

For the marshalling and movement phases, MPFelements will rely primarily on organic capabili-ties and use local facilities as necessary. Duringthe arrival and assembly phase, plans shouldemphasize the use of HN or other Service capa-bilities as much as possible. Health services suchas the FH require combatant commander and Ser-vice coordination and reserve activation. TheMAGTF will coordinate with the establishingauthority and adjacent commands for aeromedi-cal evacuations. For more information seeMCWP 4-11 .1, Health Service Support Opera-tions; Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures(NTTP) 4-02.2, Patient Movement; JP 4-02, Doc-trine for Health Service Support in Joint Opera-tions; and JP 4-02.2, JTTP for Patient Movementin Joint Operations.

Services

Water, electric power, law enforcement, andtraffic control are the primary concerns duringmarshalling and movement. Planning for arrivaland assembly will focus on AIS support, utili-ties support, civil affairs, contracting, and dis-bursing services. Civil affairs personnel willprovide the interface with the HN. Disbursingmust be prepared to pay for functional area ser-vices and HNS. See MCWP 4-11.8, Services inan Expeditionary Environment.

Washdown and Agricultural Inspection

Commanders must plan for the washdown ofequipment with the agricultural inspection. Thisentails a substantial amount of prior planning andcoordination; e.g., 250,000 gallons of fresh waterare required to clean the equipment and containersfor an MPF MEU slice. Equipment and suppliesfor washdown must be administratively retro-graded to the port area. Early liaison with regionalagricultural inspectors will provide specific inspec-tion criteria for all MPE/S to be backloaded aboardthe MPS or returned to CONUS. For MPF exer-cises, the MAGTF G-4/S-4 coordinates the wash-down while the CSSE (augmented by other MSEs)is normally tasked with execution.

PP&P

For exercises, the officer conducting the exerciseplans the embarkation of sufficient PP&P-trainedpersonnel and materials to represerve all equip-ment. For reconstitution, the PP&P function wouldbe task-organized into the SPMAGTF/CSSD.

Trash and HAZMAT

Generally, disposing trash, human waste, andHAZMAT are functions that can be contractedusing sources within the exercise area. Normally,these arrangements are made during the exerciseplanning conferences. Specific attention must begiven to disposing medical waste, POL, and lith-ium batteries.

Commercial Line Haul Support

Substantial line haul support is required, especiallywhen UAAs and TAAs are more than 50 miles frombeach and port areas. Consideration should be givento this area during planning conferences. HNS,ISSAs, and contracting for transportation reducesthe amount of lift required to support exercises.

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Equipment Issue and Return

The AAOG coordinates with the OPP Marine rep-resentative (assistant OIC); MARCORLOGCOM(BICmd) TAAT OIC or COR; and the LFSP todetermine and track MPE/S offloaded. Frequently,and especially during exercises, MPE/S are off-loaded that were not previously planned to be off-loaded because of vehicle breakdowns andblockages of critical offload paths. MDSS II willbe the primary AIS used to coordinate throughputand accountability for offloaded MPE/S.

Issue Procedures

Procedures can vary depending on the type ofoffload (pier side or instream) and other vari-ables. Generally, responsibility for accountabil-ity transfers from the MCMC to a MEF/MAGTFrepresentative; e.g., the MOLT as MPE/S areoffloaded through a consolidated asset list gen-erated by the MCMC. Accountability transfersfrom the MOLT to the major subordinate com-mand or MSEs at the various UAAs as MPEISare delivered. Scan data reports are used forinterim receipts until a CMR is generated. At apoint designated by the AAOG commander, aJLTI will be performed by the receiving unitand MCMC before responsibility of the MPE/Sis passed to the using unit.

"Frustrated" MPEIS

Those MPE/S that cannot be properly identifiedbecause of missing logistics applications of auto-mated marking and reading symbols (LOGMARS)labels or ID plates will be kept and accounted forby the LFSP in a "frustrated lot" until it is deter-mined where those items are to be sent. UsingMDSS II, the AAOG will reconfirm the MPE/Sassignment and coordinate distribution with theLFSP and AAOEs. The AAOG will serve as distri-bution authority for all "frustrated" MPE/S.

Excess MPE/S Lots

Excess lots are areas designated by the LFSP tohold MPE/S not required by the MAGTF butwere offloaded because they blocked criticalpaths, were offloaded in error or were deemedunneeded by the MAGTF commander because ofchanging requirements. The AAOG will directMPE/S to excess MPE/S lots. Excess MPE/S lotscan be established at sites determined by theLFSP. Accountability and security of MPE/S atexcess MPE/S lots will initially be with theLFSP. As the MPF operation continues, requestsfor MPE/S held in the excess lot will be submit-ted from the AAOEto the AAOG. Only theAAOG acting for the MAGTF commander canauthorize removing MPE/S from the excess lot.During exercises, MPE/S in excess lots will nor-mally remain in place until prepared and stagedfor backload.

Return Procedures

During an exercise, the return of MPE/S will becoordinated between the TAAT OIC, MAGTFcommander, MCMC, and the exercising unit. (Asstated in ch. 8, for a real-world reconstitutionoperation, an SPMAGTF/CSSD will be the inter-face between the using unit and the TAAT.)

A JLTI will be conducted between the MCMCand exercising unit on all offloaded equipment.Upon completing the JLTI, the unit will use theoriginal packing material and dunnage to themaximum extent possible to represerve equip-ment. When an item of equipment requiringrepair is returned to the MPS, the condition ofthe equipment and the required repairs will beannotated on the JLTI form. Units, whether dur-ing an exercise or operation, will turn over allequipment repair orders, equipment repair ordershopping lists, and other documents relating tomaintenance performed. The MCMC will signthe consolidated asset list indicating receipt of

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equipment and update the applicable mainte-nance AIS for MARCORLOGCOM (BICmd).Repair costs to equipment and replacing supplieswill be drawn against a previously preparedNavy Comptroller Form 2275, Order for Workand Services, for the estimated cost of suppliesand maintenance as designated by BICmd.

All equipment will be represerved before back-load. Equipment will be returned in the same stateas it was issued or as directed by a reconstitutionLOl. This involves cleaning, reapplying protectivematerials and dunnage, and recrating all collateral!ancillary materiel originally stored in crates.Equipment will be cleaned, taking special care toremove all mud and dirt from engine compart-ments, undercarriages, and suspension. PP&P sup-plies are the responsibility of the exercising unit.The exercising unit must include personnel experi-enced in PP&P operations.

Medical Credentials

Before deployment, the MAGTF Surgeon and oneother medical officer holding operational medi-cine privileges will perform a credentials review ofall medical officers assigned to the MAGTF, inaccordance with Bureau of Medicine and SurgeryInstruction (BUMEDINST) 6320. 66D, Creden-tials Review and Privileging Program.

Responsibilities of Higher Authority

The JCS provides broad logistics guidance to theServices and unified commands. A designatedcombatant commander coordinates basic logis-tics functions within an AOR and may establishlogistics policies relative to cross servicing, crossleveling, and common item support in theirOPLANs and CONPLANs. These policies spec-ify the supporting component, type of support,and the expected time the support is to be pro-

vided; e.g., an Army Service component mayprovide line haul transportation on C+45; an AirForce Service component may provide bulk JP-5on C+60.

Service components provide logistics support totheir subordinates. Fleet commanders establishlogistics support through TYCOMs, who ensurethat forces are trained and equipped to conductMPF operations. TYCOMs also support deploy-ing forces directly or through procedures arrangedwith home stations. See JP 4-0, Doctrine forLogistics Support of Joint Operations; JP 4-07,JTTP for Common User Logistics During JointOperations; and JP 4-08,Joint Doctrine for Logis-tic Support of Multinational Operations.

MAGTF Commander Responsibilities

The MAGTF commander is the focal point for delib-

erate logistics planning designed to support MPFoperations. Responsibilities follow:

• Determine, in coordination with the CMPF, theFIE composition including specifications ofprescribed loads for air movement.

• Develop the deployment plan; arrival and assem-bly plan; and the supporting logistics plans.

• Make decisions for redistributing assigned MPE/Sbased on the employment mission.

• Coordinate with higher headquarters for theuse of externally controlled logistics assets.

• Recommend the withdrawal of prepositioned warreserve material (PWRM).

CMPF Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics activities among the NavyMPF elements and prioritize and allocate logis-tics resources.

• Review logistics plans for subordinate ele-ments to ensure an integrated plan.

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• Coordinate with higher headquarters for the useof externally controlled logistics assets. Aviation Support and Maintenance

COMPSRON Responsibilities

The COMPSRON plans logistics support formovement of the MPSRON and for support ofembarked personnel.

MPS Billeting Reponsibilities

MPS billeting for MAGTF and NSE personnelassigned to the OPP and debarkation teams iscoordinated between the MAGTF and USN plan-ners contributing forces.

MPF MAGTF CSSA Siting

Once the ship discharge method is determined, thenext task is to survey and select the CSSA site.Desirable distances between beach, port, airfield,assembly areas, and objective area are normallyless than 50 miles. This shortens LOCs and reducesthe MAGTF's local area security requirements.

The CSSE needs access to a hard-surface road net-work and sufficient flat, firm ground for contain-ers, ammunition, and bulk liquid storage dumps.

Working space requirements for each func-tional area detachment of a MEB-sized CSSEfollow (total of 1,800 acres/7.3 square kilome-ters (km2) overall):

• General storage: 30 acres!. 13 km2; ammunitionstorage: 1,000 acres/4.05 km2.

• Health services: 33 acres/.l4 km2.• Maintenance administration: 25 acres&l 1 km.• Bulk fuel: 100 acres/.41 km2.• Bulk water: 25 acres!. 11 km2.

• Ingress/egress routes, landing zones, dispersionareas and associated safety zones: 600 acres!2.43 km2

Prepositioned

Aviation support equipment and AGSE preposi-tioned aboard each MPSRON provides tailoredorganizational-level common support equipment(CSE) and peculiar support equipment (PSE) forthe ACE. The FIE and FF will include aviationsupport and AGSE supplies required for initialaircraft servicing operations; i.e., debarkation,recovery, staging, reassembly, and servicingrequired for initial buildup and support. An FFsupply support package will be provided by theparent Marine aircraft group (MAG) for therespective type/model/series (T/M/S) aircraft tosupport deployment and arrival in the AAA. A30-day FISP of spare and repair parts will bedeployed by the ACE in the main body to providesupport to the organizational maintenance activ-ity through D1+D30. The MALS will deploy viaT-AVB or by AMC strategic airlift to arrive inthe AAA on D+30. A daily aviation logistic sup-port flight from a USN supply entry point orCONUS depot will be established.

Each MPS contains tailored organizational-levelCSE, PSE, and minimal intermediate-level CSEto support each ACE's preassigned mix of T/M/Saircraft. When deployed, each ACE can providetactical air support for an MPF MEB. EachMAGTF will be able to independently deploy orif the situation dictates, join up and be compos-ited to form a larger AF.

FF

ACE FW aircraft will be flight-ferried directly tothe theater of operations supported by Marineorganic or AMC aerial tankers aircraft. Theremainder of the RW aircraft/FIE will be flowninto the theater of operations via Marine organicor AMC/CRAF cargo/passenger aircraft and willinclude the following:

• ACE squadron personnel; e.g., maintenanceand support crews.

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• A representative TIM/S FISP contained inmobile facilities.

• Organizational-level individual material readi-ness list (IMRL) items; e.g., noncustody codeditems.

• Minimal custody-coded intermediate-level IMRLitems (AGSE) required for initial aircraft servic-ing operations; e.g., tow tractors, MEP carts orhydraulic servicing carts.

Upon Arrival and Offload of MPS

Each tactical aircraft squadron assigned to the ACEwill link-up with and take custody of the remain-der of the CSE/PSE required to operate and main-tain their respective TIM/S aircraft. Each MPSRONcontains a tailored IMRL for each TIM/S aircraftassigned for an MPF MEB ACE, which is com-prised of IMRL custody-coded items P, L, and M.When the IMRL loaded aboard MPS is linked-upwith the aviation support and AGSE transportedinto the theater of operations via the FIE, it com-prises all CSEIPSE required to operate each T/MISaircraft during the first 30 days of combat. Nor-mally, 30 percent of this equipment is preposi-tioned due to funding constraints.

Maintenance Facilities

Each MPSRON also includes minimal FW and RWmobile maintenance facilities and associated equip-ment. This facility equipment or intermediate-levelCSE supports intermediate-level maintenance func-tions common to FW and RW aircraft; e.g., tire!wheel build-up, batteiy maintenance or cryogenics.

The facility equipment loaded aboard MPS isoperated by designated advance party MALS per-sonnel and is designed to support ACE aircraft

until the host MALS arrives via a T-AVB. Eachhost MALS will deploy with tailored intermedi-ate-level CSE common contingency supportpackage and IMRL custody-coded E PSE itemspeculiar contingency support package required byeach T/M/S aircraft the MALS is designated tosupport. After the host MALS is establishedintheater, each MEB ACE will be capable of sus-tained combat operations.

EAF Equipment

EAF equipment is included in each MPSRON tosupport FW and RW aircraft. The concept ofemployment is to load EAF equipment on one ofthe nonflag ships in each MPSRON, giving eachMPSRON a core capability of airfield lighting,expeditionary arresting gear, and airfield landingmatting. EAF assets give the ACE commander a4,000-ft EAF runway; parking for 75 to 105 com-bat aircraft; airfield lighting; arresting gear; andoptical landing systems. EAF equipment aboard aMPS is installed, operated, and maintained bydesignated Marine wing support squadron(MWSS) personnel. MWSS is configured to sup-port ACE aircraft until the host MALS arrives.Establishing the host MALS intheater gives theACE a sustained EAF capability.

Fully Operational Ready Status

Subsequent to attaining a fully operational readystatus, FW and RW sortie rates will be based onaircraft mission capability in accordance with theweapons system planning document. During theperiod between aircraft arrival in the AAA andattainment of fully operational ready status, sortierates should be minimized to conserve FISP assets.

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AIS SUPPORT

MAGTF li/LOGAIS Relationship

AIS support in MPF operations is provided by theMAGTF TI/logistics automated information sys-tem (LOGAIS) family of systems, GCCS, and theJOPES. These mutually supporting AIS (see fig.14-1) assist in the following:

• Deliberate planning.• CAP.• Time-sensitive planning and deployment, employ-

ment, and redeployment of a MAGTF in indepen-dent, joint, and multinational operations.

• The MAGTF Data Library (MDL), whichserves as source data for the systems.

GIN WPS II

__•ffr___ 'Ct,L._ 2 -.

LI.' £J<flCALMS

Each MAGTF 11/LOGAIS system shares a com-mon MDSS II database or plan, yet performs sep-arate and complementary functions. This allowsconcurrent planning through the various stages ofplan creation, sourcing, assignment to embarka-tion/transportati6n assets, and TPFDD develop-ment without exporting data from one system toanother (see figs. 14-2 and 14-3).

Figure 14-1. MAGTF Il/LOCAlS Relationships. Figure 14-3. MPF AIS Functions.

MAJORSUBORDINATE COMBATANT

iiriI : COMMAND MEF MARFOR CoMMANDER

ILJ—+ IEJI _____EXTERNAL_____ _____ LOGISTICSMAGTFII: r, SUPPORT

ITVITAV

CAPS

! TPFDDGCCS MAGTFII

GCCS JOPESTPFDD

Figure 14-2. MAGTF and MOSS II Planning.

DEiLJiE\ ___

MDL CAEMS

MAGTF II• FORCE

STRUCTUREAND TAILORING

• CRISISACTIONMODULES

• FIE• MCBuI 3501

MDSS II• NAVMC 2907• CARGO DETAIL• LINKING• TRACKING• INTERFACES• REPORTS

CAEMS• LOAD PLANNING• REPORTS

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MAGTF II

MAGTF II is used to create CONPLANs andOPLANs, and is the Marine Corps' TPFDD inter-face with the JOPES. Used primarily in the planningand marshalling phases, MAGTF II provides theinformation and functionality to do the following:

• Forecast lift and sustainability requirements.• Provide deployment requirements to MDSS II

for detailed sourcing and refinement at battal-ion, squadron or separate company levels.

• Rapidly develop and refine TPFDD informa-tion to meet CAP based on unified com-mander and Service-mandated deadlines.

• Compare and select alternative force structures.• Allow the rapid sharing of detailed deployment

information among planners, operators, andlogisticians.

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Note: The joint force requirements generatorII, as part of the upcoming upgrade ofJOPES, will replace MAGTF II.

MDSSH

MDSS II is the unit level (battalion/squadron/sep-arate company) deployment planning and execu-tion system that provides MAGTF MSEs with asingle source automated deployment database(see figs. 14-4 and 14-5).

MDSS II provides commanders with the abilityto respond to operations planners' requests fordetailed plan data for import into MAGTF II.Used during all phases of an MPF operation,MDSS II provides the information and function-ality to do the following:

• Source and tailor plan-specific force structurescomposed of FIE and other personnel, equip-ment, and supplies for multiple OPLANs.

• Monitor embarkation readiness status.

Figure 14-4. Deployment Systems Overview.

• Provide movement and embarkation planningdata at Level IV detail (National Stock Numberand item serial number level).

• Assign MPE/S to specific units.

• Develop and tailor future operations equipmentdatabases for MPF and amphibious shipping.

• Use the LOGMARS bar code labelling andscanning functions to do the following:

• Create labels.

• Rapidly associate containers/vehicles and theircontents.

JOPES/GCCS 4—* GTN/DTS

COMMERCIAL —TRUCKS

MILITARY —

TPFDDCONVOY

DEPLOYMENT WORKBENCH

/ EMBARKATION WORKBENCH

____ /_/ EQUIPMENT

MAGTF II MDSS II CALMS CAEMS

LOADPLANS

Figure 14-5. Deployment Support.

JOINT MARINE

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• Update cargo and equipment location anddate/time of arrival information in the MDSSII database by downloading data from theLOGMARS data collection devices or bywireless modem transmission.

• Track containers and equipment from STS dur-ing an MPF offload with near real timeupdates.

• Provide unit-level movement requirements infor-mation for TC-AIMS to determine and assigntransportation from origin to POE and from PODto destination.

• Provide unit level embarkation data to theCAEMS and computer-aided load manifestingsystem (CALMS) to prepare ship and aircraftload plans.

• Provide standard and ad hoc reports to respondto information requests.

• Provide equipment density lists to the sup-ported activities supply systems managementunit to develop Class IX and secondary repair-able requirements for using units.

TC-AIMS

LMCCs and motor transportation coordinatorsuse TC-AIMS to manage transportation assets todeploy, employ, and redeploy operationalforces. Used primarily during the movementphase, TC-A1MS provides the information andfunctionality to do the following:

• Manage requests, tasking, and dispatchingassociated with daily transportation operationsat all levels of command.

• Plan, coordinate, and manage transportation assetsfrom origin to POEs and PODs to destinations.

• Provide the source data that feeds USTRANSCOMand the Defense Transportation System to facilitaterrv.

Note: TC-AJMSII, ajoint deployment planningsystem, will replace TC-AJMS functionality.

Note: MDSS II functionality will be replacedby the joint system, TC-AIMS ii

CAEMS

CAEMS is the legacy system used by unit levelembarkation personnel to develop load plans foramphibious and MSC shipping and produce sup-porting documentation. CAEMS is used primarilyduring the planning and loading for the reconsti-tution of MPSs and the MMC.

CAEMS provides the information and functional-ity to do the following:

• Produce dangerous cargo manifests.• Conduct TSS calculations.• Produce as-loaded deck diagrams when loading

is completed.

Note: ICODES, part of the joint migrationsystem, will replace CAEMS.

MAGTF IIILOGAIS

MDL

The MDL serves data distribution and data qual-ity control functions. This CD-read only memory(ROM) transmitted data set updates the perma-nent technical data files within MAGTF 11/LOGAIS. MAGTF Il/LOGAIS users can submitrequests to change or correct this data through adata trouble report that is passed via the logisticschain to the contractor tasked with maintainingthe MDL.

CALMS

CALMS provides an automated tool to produceaircraft load plans. Selected data elements fromMDSS II provide information for load planningand lift estimation.

Note: CALMS is slated to be replaced by theAutomated Aircraft Load Planning Systemas part of the joint migration system.

Supporting Systems

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TAMMIS

TAMMIS is the current stand-alone US ArmyClass VIII automated medical logistics sys-tem. Software modules include set assemblagemanagement, biomedical repair equipmentmaintenance, and a resupply and inventorycontrol module.

ROLMS

can pass into retail and wholesale inventorysystems to initiate the withdrawal and deliveryof equipment/materiel to the MARFOR in theoperational area. The objective of the MarineCorps war reserve program ensures that accept-able levels of materiel are available to supportthe MARFOR during crisis or combat opera-tions. The WRS exchanges data with the otherServices' and DLA's inventory systems.

This personal computer-based system performsall ammunition logistics management and report-ing functions as follows:

• Inventory.• Requisitioning.• Issues.• Expenditures.• Receipts.• Asset maintenance.• Notice of ammunition reclassification processing.• Transaction reporting.

ROLMS extracts provide required source data foruse in MDSS II. It is the sole source for report-ing inventory data to the Marine Corps (ClassV[W]) and the Navy (Class V[A]) inventory con-trol points.

WRS

The WRS is a mainframe system that com-putes sustainment and war reserve require-ments for deliberate planning, CAP, andexecution in support of various regional contin-gencies that require MARFORs. During delib-erate planning, sourced requirements from thesystem flow into MAGTF II systems with theultimate result of updating TPFDDs for vari-ous contingencies. In CONOPS, materielrelease transactions generated within the WRS

JOPES

GCCS

The GCCS is the joint standard C2 system thatforms the communications and computer archi-tecture support for the JOPES.

TPFDD

The TPFDD registers all strategic (intratheater)sea and air movement requirements for deploy-ment. The TPFDD, resident in GCCS, is an auto-mated support tool for JOPES.

Joint Flow and Analysis Systemfor Transportation

Joint flow and analysis system for transportation(JFAST) is an analytical tool that estimates thetime and resources needed to transport militaryforces. It analyzes transportation requirementsfrom point of origin to the POD.

Logistics Sustainment Analysisand Feasibility Estimator

A logistics sustainment analysis and feasibilityestimator (LOGSAFE) aids the planner byassessing the sustainment feasibility of a pro-posed OPLAN.

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Global Transportation Network Global Decision Support System

The global transportation network (GIN) is an A global decision support system (GDSS) is anautomated transportation management system to AMC system that schedules, tracks, and controlsdevelop and maintain IIV and lAy, all air movements.

Consolidated Aerial Ports System II Worldwide Port System

Consolidated aerial ports system II (CAPS II) pro- A worldwide port system (WPS) supports thevides an automated tool for AMC aerial ports to management, tracking, and documentation of USprocess cargo and passenger movements, cargo moving via ocean transportation terminals.

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CHAPTER 15

TRANSFORMATION

Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare (EMW) is theMarine Corps' capstone concept for the early 21Stcentury. Transformation within EMW calls for amore flexible approach to operations and logisticsto support rapid decisionmaking and executionwith a seabased MAGTF. The MAGTF willenhance its forcible entry capability and enablesustained land campaigns by exploiting the tenetsof EMW and by advancements in technology andlogistics modernization. Emerging seabasing con-cepts will enable forward deterrence and assureaccess from the sea without depending on staticland bases, ports or airfields in a JOA.

Seabasing

Future seabasing envisions a transformation froma current limited scope and duration capability toone where only those MAGTF elements essen-tial to mission accomplishment will be broughtashore. Most fire support, aviation, aviation sup-port, C2, and logistics functions would remainseabased throughout the operation. This translatesinto an increased operational tempo, reducedinfrastructure ashore, and requirements for reararea security that facilitate rapid reembarkation,reconstitution, and redeployment.

Operational Maneuver from the Sea

The underlying operational concept for allMAGTF operations is operational maneuver fromthe sea (OMFTS). OMFTS applies the principlesof maneuver warfare to naval forces at the op era-tional level. The MAGTF, as part of the navalexpeditionary force in an operation or joint cam-paign, takes advantage of the sea as maneuverspace. OMFTS may be realized as a shapingoperation in a larger campaign to introduce alarger force, conduct sustained operations ashoreor support any variety of MOOTW.

As part of OMFTS, ship-to-objective maneuver(STOM) combines STS movement with subse-quent operations ashore into a single, decisivemaneuver that occurs directly from the ship tothe objective. Sustainment comes directly froma sea base to the force without a build-up of sup-plies or double handling on the beach. STOMmaximizes capabilities of the expeditionaryfighting vehicle (EFV) and the MV-22 tiltrotoraircraft (when fully fielded) to support surfaceattack and vertical assault, critical resupply, andMAGTF sustainment.

Pillars of MPF (Future)

Evolving improvements in ship design andexploitation of emerging materials-handling tech-nologies will permit the MPF (future) (MPF[F})to reinforce an AF and serve as a sustainmentpipeline for a MAGTF committed ashore. Recon-stitution and redeployment allow for intheater, at-sea reconstitution and redeployment to expediteimmediate employment in follow-on missions.These improvements combine to support the pil-lars of MPF(F) intertwined with the related pil-lars of seabasing (see fig. 15-1):

MPF(F) Seabasing

Force closure Phased at-sea arrival and assembly

AF interoperability Selective off load; integrated power projection

Sustainment Selective off load; persistence sustainment--seabased conduit for operations and logistics

Reconstitutionand redeployment

Reconstitution and redeployment

Figure 15-1. Concept Pillars.

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Force Closure

Force closure will provide for the phased at-seaarrival and assembly of the seabased echelon of anMPF(F) MEB, negating the requirement for secureports and airfields. Marines will deploy via a com-bination of inter- and mtratheater surface transportand strategic, theater, and tactical airlift—includ-ing the MV-22—to rendezvous with the MPS enroute to objective areas. Platform design willinclude unit billeting and easy access to equipmentto enable Marines to make their equipment combat-ready and conduct inspection, maintenance, andreconfiguration of tactical loads. The desired endstate is the MPF(F) MAGTF will be prepared foroperations when it arrives in the objective area.

AF Interoperability

Reinforcing the AF's assault echelon throughselective offloading will allow the MPF(F) to par-ticipate in amphibious operations. This increasedversatility enhances the AF's striking power.

AF ships provide forward presence, forcibleentry capable operating platforms for landingcraft and aircraft, C2 systems, troop berthing,staff accommodations, weapons suites, anddamage control. This capability increases airand surface lift capacity for movement ashore,enhances logistic support, and allows forMAGTF recovery and redeployment.

MPS(F) will be multipurpose platforms (opera-tional- and logistics support-capable) optimized forstorage, transport, and selective offload of up to anMPF(F) MEB's personnel, weapons systems, andcargo. MPS(F) will also provide facilities for tacti-cal employment of assault support aircraft, surfaceassault craft, EFV, and the ships' organic surfacecraft. Ships' communications systems will be com-patible with the AF's tactical C2 architecture toaccess advanced capabilities and shared situationalawareness that will be available in the future.

Sustainment

MPF(F) can serve as a conduit for logistics supportand sustainment. It must be able to receive, store,maintain, manage, and deploy equipment and sup-plies to sustain the MPF(F) MAGTF's employ-ment operation. Supplies will flow from the sourcethrough the naval logistics system to the Marineand Navy units afloat or ashore via the seabase. Asa larger seabased logistic effort, MPS(F) couldcombine with future aviation logistics support orhospital ships, and offshore petroleum distributionsystems that could integrate operations with jointintheater logistic agencies for eventual transition toa shorebased system.

Reconstitution and Redeployment

Without the need to replenish at advanced basesor ISBs, MPF(F) will be able to conduct in the-ater reconstitution and redeployment. ThisMPF(F) rapid reconstitution capability will allowfor immediate employment in follow-on mis-sions. Key components of MPF(F) operations toenable the full range of MPF(F) options will befast deployment, reinforcement, and sustainedseabasing. However, a JTF may need to takeadvantage of only one or two of these compo-nents depending on the mission. Regardless, theMPF(F) will have the flexibility to reconstituteforces specifically tailored for each mission.

The fast-deployment component allows for thedeployment of combat-essential equipment for anMPF(F) MEB or smaller MAGTF, along withappropriate, selectively offloadable sustainment.The reinforcement component will provide forequipment and appropriate sustainment for a MEBalready employed in an operation. The sustainedseabasing component will furnish a full range oflogistic support and the conduit to advanced basesor ISBs; the MPF(F) will provide indefinite sus-tainment for the MAGTF.

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Logistics Modernization

Logistics modernization envisions the MarineCorps accessing a worldwide infrastructure ofdistribution systems to support expeditionaryoperations. A transformation to integrating navalexpeditionary logistics capabilities with joint

information and logistics systems will provideTAV and a relevant common operational picture,linking the operator and logistician across Serviceand support agencies. Logistics modernizationseeks to develop a partnership between the MarineCorps and commodity suppliers to literally connectthe sustainment pipeline from the source to aMAGTF ashore via a seabase platform.

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APPENDIX A

MPF OPERATION INITIATING DIRECTIVE (SAMPLE)

FROM: SUPPORTED COMBATANT COMMANDER, JFC OR ESTABLISHINGAUTHORITY

TO: MAGTF COMMANDERCMPFOTHER COMMANDERS AS REQUIRED

INFO: JS WASHINGTON DC//J31J4/J5//

SUPPORTED AND SUPPORTING COMBATANT COMMANDERS

USTRANSCOM SCOTT AFB IL//TCJ3/J4//

HQ AMC SCOTI' AFB IL//DOITACC//

AMERICAN EMBASSY (AMEMB) OF HOST COUNTRY AND TRANSITPOINTS; E.G., WHERE OPP AND NEAT DETS BOARD MPS

CNO WASHINGTON DCI/N7511N753/1N42/1N4221/

CMC WASHINGTON DC//POCJLPO//

COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-OPD//

COMSC WASHINGTON DC//N3IPM3//

MARAD WASHINGTON DC (IF MARAD SHIPS AREREQUIRED FOR SUSTAINMENT)

APPLICABLE SERVICE COMPONENT COMMANDS (SUPPORTED ANDSUPPORTING)

APPLICABLE NAVFOR TYCOMS

NUMBERED FLEET COMMANDERS

MEF COMMANDERS

APPLICABLE MEF MAJOR SUBORDINATE COMMANDS

APPLICABLE MAGTF MAJOR SUBORDINATE COMMANDS

COMMARFORRES//G-3//

CG FOURTH FSSG/fG-3/f (IF CWIL AFFAIRS GROUP AND 4THSUPPORT BAUALION UNITS EMPLOYED)

APPLICABLE NCF

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COMNAVRESFORNEW ORLEANS LAI/N3//

COMNAVSURFRESFOR NEW ORLEANS LA//N3/I

COMNAVFACENGCOM ALEXANDRIA VAI/N3//

COMNAVELSF WILLIAMSBURG VAI/N3//

APPLICABLE PHIBGRU AND NAVBEACHGRU

APPLICABLE NAVBEACHGRU (NSE) SUBORDINATEELEMENTS

COMNAVCHAPGRU WILLIAMSBURG VAI/N3//

APPLICABLE NAVAL RESERVE CARGO HANDLINGBAUALIONS

CG MARCORLOGCOM ALBANY GAII8O//

BLOUNT IS CMD JACKSONVILLE FL/1901/

APPLICABLE COMPSRON

APPLICABLE NEAT TEAMS IF REQUIRED

APPLICABLE SUPPORTING COMMANDERS (SUBUNIFIEDCOMMANDS, COAST GUARD DISTRICTS, MARITIMEDEFENSE ZONE COMMANDS, BASES, POSTS, STATIONS ORMSC OFFICES)

APPLICABLE NAVY; E.G., NAVY RESERVE AND MARINECORPS, CIVIL AFFAIRS GROUP OR 4TH LSB RESERVE UNITS

APPLICABLE FORCE PROTECTION UNITS (NCW [MIUWUAND IBU], PSU, HDCU, FAST, SEALS, EODMU OR MPA)

APPLICABLE SHIPPING COMPANIES; E.G., AMSEA ORWATERMAN

CLASSIFICATION /1N03000/I

MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION (MSGID)IORDERIESTABLISHINGAUTHORITY/-IDATEI/

SUBJ/INITIATJNG DIRECTIVE FOR (CODE NAME)!!

REF/A! GENERAL ADMIN (MESSAGE) (GENADMIN)/WARNING/ALERTORDER!!

REFIB/OPLAN/OPORDI! (IF APPLICABLE)

REF/C/DOC/NWP 3-02.3!MCWP 3-32!!

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REF/D/AS REQUIRED; E.G., FORCE PROTECTION GUIDANCE ORRESERVE MOBILIZATION.

NARRIAMPLIFY AND CLARIFY THE REFERENCES/I.

ORDTYPE/1NITDIRI/.

TIMEZONE/Z//.

NARRITHIS IS THE INITIATING DIRECTIVE FOR (CODE NAME). STATETHE SCOPE OF THE MPF OPERATION/I.

HEADING/TASK ORGANIZATION//.

UNITIDES/UNITLOC/COMMENTS (TASK DESIGNATOR/FUNCTION).

INCLUDE MULTINATIONAL FORCES AS APPROPRIATE.

GENTEXT/SITUATION/1 .SITUATION.

l.A GENERAL.

1.A.l SUMMARY: STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE OPERATION OR EXER-CISE (REF. A IS GERMANE).

I.A.2 GOALS: STATE NATIONAL AND REGIONAL OBJECTIVES (REF. BPERTAINS).

1.A.3 JOINT AND NAVAL TASK LIST (FOR TRAINING EXERCISESONLY): PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THEMPF COMPONENT OF THE OVERALL EXERCISE PLAN.

1.B THREAT/RISK.

l.B.l GENERAL.

1.B.2 TERRORISM.

1.B.3 AIR.

l.B.4 WEAPONS OF DESTRUCTION.

l.B.5 LAND AND TERRAIN.

l.B.6 SEA AND HYDROGRAPHY.

I .C FRIENDLY.

l.C.l SUPPORTED COMBATANT COMMANDER.

I .C.2 SUPPORTING COMBATANT COMMANDERs.

I .C.3 SERVICE HEADQUARTERS.

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I .C.4 OTHER SUPPORTING COMMANDS; E.G., RESERVE COMPONENT,FLEET COMMANDERS.

1.C.5 HNs

1.C.6 AMEMB.

1.D ASSUMPTIONS.

I.E WEATHER.

I.E. I GENERAL (REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE FOR THE TIME OF YEAR).

1.E.2 GROUND (AAA).

1.E.3 SEA (EN ROUTE AND AAA).

1 .E.4 AIR (EN ROUTE AND AAA).

1 .E.5 OPERATIONAL EFFECTS (WATER CONSUMPTION,MAiNTENANCE REQUIREMENTS).

1 .E.6 ASTROLOGICAL DATA.

GENERAL TEXT (GENTEXT)/MISSION/2. MISSION. ESTABLISHINGAUTHORITY'S MISSION.

GENTEXT/EXECUTION/3. EXECUTION.

3.A COMMANDER'S INTENT. IDENTIFY THE COMMANDER'S ENDSTATE AND PRIORITIES.

3.B CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS.

3.C OPERATIONAL PHASES (IF KNOWN); E.G., DEPLOYMENT ORREiNFORCEMENT.

3.DTASKS.

3.D.1 MAGTF COMMANDER.

3.D.2 CMPF.

3.D.3 OTHER COMMANDERS AS REQUIRED.

3.E COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS.

3.E.1 CODE NAME.

3.E.2 C-DAY.

3.E.3 0-DAY.

3.E.4 CRD.

3.E.5 SLRP ARRIVAL DATE.

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3.E.6 OPP/MPSRON LINK-UP DATE AND LOCATION (IF KNOWN).

3.E.7 MPSRON ARRIVAL DATE IN AAA.

3.E.8 AAA (COORDINATES).

3.E.9 ARRIVAL AIRFIELDS: IDENTIFY PRIMARY AND ALTERNATEAIRFIELDS FOR AMC-PROVIDED AIRCRAFT AND BED DOWN SITESFOR ACE AIRCRAFT.

3.E.1O PORT FACILITY: IDENTIFY BERTHS, WASHDOWN POINTS, ANDBUILDINGS.

3.E.1 1 BEACH (IF REQUIRED): SPECIFY NAME, LOCATION,AVAILABLE FACILITIES.

3.E.12 UNIT ASSEMBLY AREA (UAA) LOCATIONS.

3.E.13 TACTICAL ASSEMBLY AREA (COORDINATES).

3.E.14 FF OPERATIONS.

3.E.15 CONTROL MEASURES.

3.E.16 EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD OPERATIONS.

3.E.17 NAVAL ESCORTS FOR MPS.

3.E.18 ANTICIPATED RECONSTITUTION MAIN PLANNING CONFER-ENCE DATES.

3.E.19 ANTICIPATED RECONSTITUTION DATES.

3.E.20 ANTICIPATED RECONSTITUTION SITES.

3.E.21 ANTICIPATED REDEPLOYMENT DATES.

3.E.22 AMPHIBIOUS COORDINATION (IF REQUIRED).

GENTEXT/ADMIN AND LOG/4. ADMIN AND LOGISTICS.

4.A ADMIN.

4.A. I DTG TASK DESIGNATORS ARE EFFECTIVE.

4.A.2 ANTICIPATED DEPLOYMENT ORDER DATE.

4.A.3 NBC DEFENSE.

4.A.4 ROE.

4.A.5 FORCE PROTECTION MEASURES: DISCUSS THREAT CHANGES,ACTIONS IF THREATENED, ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTIONTRAINING, OPERATIONAL SECURITY, OPERATIONAL DECEPTION,AND DESIGNATION OF FPO, SSO, ASO, AND LSO.

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4.A.6 PUBLIC AFFAIRS GUIDANCE.

4.A.7 USE OF JOPES DIRECTED: (SPECIFY DEPLOYMENT AND REDE-PLOYMENT PLAN IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (PIDs) AND TELECON-FERENCE DESIGNATOR.

4.A.8 RESERVE MOBILIZATION.

4.A.9 DISPOSITION OF SUPPORTING FORCES.

4.A.10 OTHER. (VISITOR SCHEDULE, LIAISON REQUIRED).

4.A.1 I COMMANDS TO ATI'END MPF RECONSTITUTION MAIN PLAN-NING CONFERENCE.

4.B LOGISTICS.

4.B.I ESQD WAIVERS (IF REQUIRED).

4.B.2 FIN SUPPORT.

4.B.3 RELATIONSHIP WITH AMEMB.

4.B.4 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT.

4.B.5 MPS SPEED OF ADVANCE.

4.B.6 TYPE OF OFFLOAD (PIER SIDE, ETC.).

4.B.7 OFFLOAD RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AMMUNI-TION, BULK WATER AND FUEL. SPECIFY FUEL SAMPLING ANDACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.

4.B.8 FUNDING.

4.B.9 MILITARY AIR MOVEMENT PRIORITY.

4.B. 10 ENVIRONMENTAL.

4.B.1 1 MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC).

4.B.12 MAIN SUPPLY ROUTE BETWEEN AAA AND TAA.

4.B.13 ACE HELICOPTER REBUILD TIME LINE.

4.B.14 SAFETY.

4.B.15 SPECIAL MAPS (IF REQUIRED).

4.B.16 THROUGHPUT RESTRICTIONS.

4.B.17 MPE/S ACCOUNTABILITY PROCEDURES.

4.B.18 SPECIAL SUSTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS.

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4.B.19 ACTIVATION OF FOLLOW-UP SHIPPING (T-.AH, T-AVB SUS-TAINMENT).

4.B.20 RECONSTITUTION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ANDCONSIDERATIONS (CONTAINER MANAGEMENT POLICY,CUSTOMS INSPECTIONS, DANGEROUS CARGO, AUTOMATEDSYSTEMS).

4.B.21 LOCATION OF VARIOUS MOVEMENT CONTROL AGENCIES(FMCC, LMCC, UMCC OR EMCC).

GENTEXT/COMMAND AND SIGNAL/5. COMMAND AND SiGNAL.

5.A COMMAND (lAW, REF C).

5.A.1 SUPPORTED COMBATANT COMMANDER.

5.A.2 SUPPORTED SERVICE COMPONENTS.

5.A.3 SUPPORTING COMBATANT COMMANDERS AND SERVICECOMPONENTS.

5.A.4 ESTABLISHING AUTHORII'Y.

5.A.5 MAGTF COMMANDER.

5.A.6 CMPF.

5.A.7 MAGTF/CMPF COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS BY PHASE.

5.A.7 SUCCESSION OF COMMAND AND LOCATION OF EACHCOMMAND ELEMENT.

5.A.8 DETAILED LIAISON REQUIRED.

5.B SIGNAL.

5.B.1 COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES.

5.B.2 KEY POINTS OF CONTACT, TELEPHONE/FACSIMILE (FAX) NUM-BERS, E-MAIL ADDRESSES.

5.B.3 SUBMIT SITREPS.

5.B.4 TRANSMIT SURF OBSERVATION (SUROBS) THROUGH CMPF.

AKNLDG/YES//

DECL//

BT

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APPENDIX B

THE OPORD FORMAT

This appendix is an example for incorporatingMPF information into a joint OPORD. The for-mat and subjects for annexes are mandatoryunless otherwise indicated. The sequence andlocation for appendices and tabs are preferred butmay be altered. Additional annexes may be incor-porated to permit distribution separate from thebasic plan or to include information where noprovision is made in standard annexes. Theseannexes will be lettered consecutively, beginning

with the letter Q. If additional annexes are notincluded, omit the letter Q. The letters I and 0 arenot used as annex designations.

Detailed information about planning, writing, andpublishing an OPORD is in CJCSM 3122.03, JointOperation Planning and Execution System, Vol. II,Planning Formats and Guidance; MCWP 5-1,Marine Corps Planning Process; and NWP 5-01(Rev.A), Naval Operational Planning.

Secuñty instructions/Record of Changes

Plan Summary

Classification Guidance

Table of Contents

Basic Plan

SECTION

SECTION

ANNEX A, TASK ORGAN1ZAT1ON

Appendix 1 . Time-Phased Force and Deployment List

Appendix 2- Shortfall Identification

Appendix 3. Force Option Identification

Appendix 4- Task Organizations that Support Marshalling, Movement, Amval and Assembly,Reconstitution, and Redeployment

Tab A - Marshalling

Tab B - Movement

Tab C - Arrival and Assembly

Tab 0- Reconstitution

Tab E - Redeployment

ANNEX B, INTELUGENCE

Appendix 1 . Essential Elements of Information

Appendix 2 - Signals Intelligence

Appendix 3 - Counterintelligence

Appendix 4 - Targeting

Tab A - Targeting List

Appendix 5 - Human Resources nteHigence

Appendix 6- Intelligence Support to EW and Command, Control, and CommunicationsCountermeasures

Appendix 7 - Imagery Intelligence

Appendix 8- Intelligence Support to OPSEC, PSYOP, and Military Deception

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A-i-i

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A-3-1

A-4-1

A-4-A-1

A-4-B-1

A-4-C-1

A-4-D-i

A-4-E-1

B-i

B-i-i

6-2-1

6-3-i

B-4-i

B-4-A-i

B-5-1

B-6-1

6-7-1

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ANNEX C, OPERA11ONS C-i

Appendix 1 - Nuclear Operations C-i-i

Tab A - Nuclear Options C-i -A-i

Tab B - Nuclear Options Analysis (JCS Staff Only) C-i -B-i

Tab C - Reconnaissance Operations to Support Nuclear Options C-i-C-i

Appendix 2 - Chemical Warfare and NBC Defense Operations C-2-i

Tab A - Computation of Chemical Munitions Requirements C-2-A-1

Tab B - Chemical Munitions and Agent Requirements C-2-B-1

Appendix 3 - Electronic Warfare Operations C-3-i

Appendix 4 - Psychological Operations C-4-1

Appendix 5 - Special Operations C-5-1

Appendix 6 - Search and Rescue Operations C-6-1

Appendix 7 - Military Deception C-7-1

Tab A - Friendly Actions C-7-A-1

Tab B - Comparative Analysis C-7-B-i

Tab C - Deception Objectives C-7-C-i

Tab D - Execution Schedule C-7-D-i

Tab E Monitonng Procedures C-7-E-i

Tab F - Security Guidelines C7-FiTab G - Special Concerns, Risks, and Value Assessments C-7-G-i

Appendix 8 - Rules of Engagement C-B-i

Appendix 9- Reconnaissance C-9-1

Appendix 10 - Counter/C3 C-lU-i

Appendix 11 - Air Base Operability C-i 1-1

Appendix 12- Visual Information and Combat Camera Documentation C-12-1

Appendix 13- Noncombatant Evacuation Operations C-13-1

ANNEX D, LOGISTICS D-1

Appendix 1 - Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) Supply D-i-1

Tab A - Estimate of POL Support Requirements 0-1-A-i

Appendix 2 - Mortuary Services 0-2-i

Appendix 3 - Medical Services D-3-1

Tab A - Joint Medical Regulating Office D3-A-i

Tab B - Joint Blood Program Office D-3-B-i

Tab C - Hospital Bed Requirements 0-3-C-i

Tab D - Evacuees 0-3-0-1

Tab E - Returns to Duty D3-E-i

Tab F - Population at Risk or Loss Report D.3.F-i

Tab G - Medical Supply (Class 8A) Requirements D-3-G-i

Tab H - Admissions 0-3-H-i

Tab J - Command, Control, and Communications D-3-J-i

Tab K - Host Nation Support D3KiAppendix 4 - Mobility and Transportation 0-4-1

Tab A - En Route Support Requirements 0-4-A-i

Tab B - Movement Control Organizations 0-4-B-i

Appendix 5 - Engineering Support Plan 05-i

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Appendix 6 - Class V (W&A) D-6-1

Tab A - Class V Mattix D-6-A-i

Appendix 7 - Sustainability Assessment 0-7-1

Tab A - Logistics Sustainability Chart D-7-A-1

ANNEX E, PERSONNEL E-1

Appendix 1 - Enemy Prisoners of War, Civilian Internees, and Other Detained Persons E-1-i

Appendix 2 - Processing of Formey Captured, Missing or Detained US Personnel E-2-1

Appendix 3 - Financing and Disbursing E-3-i

Appendix 4- Legal E-4-1

Appendix 5 - Military Postal Service E-5-1

Tab A - Aenal Mail Terminal E-5-A-1

Tab B - Military Post Qffi E-5BiAppendix 6 - Defense Courier Service E-6-1

ANNEX F, PUBLIC AFFAIRS F-i

Appendix 1 - Personnel Requirements for Public Affairs F-i-iAppendix 2 - Equipment Requirements for Public Affairs F-2-1

Appendix 3- General Ground Rules for Media F-3-1

ANNEX G, CIVIL AFFAIRS G-1

ANNEX H, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES H-i

ANNEX J, COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS J-1

Appendix 1 - Command Relationships Diagram J-i-1

ANNEX K, COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS K-i

Appendix 1 - Communications Security K-i-iAppendix 2 - C3 Protection K-2-1

Appendix 3 - Communications Planning K-3-i

Appendix.4 - Satellite Communications Planning K-4-1

Tab A - UHF SATCOM Network Listing K-4-A-i

Tab B - VHF SATCOM Network listing K-4-B-1

Tab C - SHE SATCOM Link List K-4-C-i

Tab 0 - SHF SATCOM link Breakout List K-4-D-1

Tab E - SHE SATCOM Network Diagram K-4-E-i

Tab F - SHE SATCOM Network Program K-4-E-i

ANNEX L, OPERATIONS SECURITY L-iAppendix 1 - Operations Security Estimate L-i-iAppendix 2 - Operations Protective Measures L-2-i

Appendix 3 - Force Protection Operations Center L-3-1

ANNEX M, GEOSPA11AL INFORMATION AND SERVICES M-iAppendix 1 - Requirements List M-i -i

Appendix 2- Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy Transportation Requirements M-2-i

Appendix 3 - Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy Reports M-3-1

ANNEX N, SPACE OPERATIONS N-i

ANNEX P, WARTIME HOST NATION SUPPORT P-i

Appendix 1 - list of Wartime Host Nation Support Agreements P-i-iAppendix 2 - Wartime Host Nation Support Reliability P-2-i

Appendix 3 - Presumed Wartime Host Nation Support P-3-i

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ANNEX R, AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS R-1

ANNEX S, MARSHALUNG, MOVEMENT, AND ARRIVALAND ASSEMBLY OPERA11ONS S-i

Appendix 1 - Planning, CMPF/MAGTF Command Relationships S-i-i

Tab A - MAGTF Warfighting Priorities S-i-A-i

Tab B- Operational Time Line S-i-B-i

Appendix 2 - Marshalling Phase, CMPF/MAGTF Command Relationships S-2-i

Tab A - Survey, Liaison, and Reconnaissance Party Requirements S-2-A-i

Tab B - Offload Preparation Party Requirements S-2-B-1

Tab C - Advance Party Requirements S-2-C-i

Appendix 3 - Movement Phase, CMPF/MAGTF Command Relationships S-3-1

Tab A - Priority of Flow and Capability of Stand-up S-3-A-i

End 1 - Deployment Plan S-3-A-1-1

End 2- Sea Movement Plan S-3-A-2-1

End 3- Air Movement Plan S-3-A-3-i

End 4 - Flight Ferry Information S-3-A-4-1

Appendix 4 - Arrival and Assembly Phase, CMPF/MAGTF Command Relationships S-4-i

Tab A - Overlays S-4-A-i

End 1 - AAA Overlay S4A11End 2- TAA Overlay S4-A-2.iEnd 3- APOD Overlay S-4-A-3-i

End 4- SPOD Overlay S-4-A-4-1

End 5- UANERP Overlay S-4-A-5-1

End 6- Beach Overlay (If Required) S-4-A.6-i

Tab B - Priority of Offload and Capability Stand-up S-4-B-i

Tab C - Off load Plan and Sequence S-4-C-i

End 1 - Offload Priorities S-4-C-i-i

End 2- Deck Diagrams S-4-C-2-i

End 3 - Critical Path Analysis S-4-C-3-1

End 4 - Debarkation Team Requirements S-4-C-4-1

Tab D - MOSS Plan S-4-D-1

End 1 - MDSS II Equipment Requirements and Distribution S-4-O-1-i

End 2 - MOSS II Connectivity S-4-O-2-i

Tab E - Throughput/Distribution Plan S-4-E-i

End 1 - Task OrganizationlPersonnel Assignment and Augmentation S-4-E-i-1

End 2- MPEIS Distribution Ust S-4-E-2-1

Attachment 1 - CE MPEIS S-4-E-2-1-1

Attachment 2- GCE MPE/S S-4-E-2-2-i

Attachment 3-ACE MPE/S S-4-E-2-3-i

Attachment 4- NSE MPE/S S-4-E-2-4-1

Attachment 5 - CSSE MPE/S S-4-E-2-5-1

Attachment 6- NMCB &4E2-6-1Attachment 7 - FH S-4-E-2-7-1

End 3- Throughput and Transportation Network Overlay S-4-E-3-1

End 4- Engineer and Motor Transportation Equipment Distribution Plan S-4-E-4-1

End 5- Capability Set Distribution Plan S-4-E-5-i

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Appendix 5 - Basic Plan for Reconstitution, CMPF/MAGTF Command Relationships S-5-1

End 1 - Reconstitution Site(s) Overlay S-5-1 -1

Appendix 6 - Redeployment Plan, CMPF/MAGTF Command Relationships S-6-1

Appendix 7 - Recurring Reports S-7-1

Tab A - MDSS II Scan Data File Instructions S-7-A-1

Tab B - MPF Offload Status Report S-7-B-1

Tab C - Throughput Status Report Instructions and Example S-7-C-1

Tab 0 - Manpower In Theater Status Report S-7D-1

ANNEX X, EXECUTiON CHECKLIST X-1

Appendix 1 - Deterrent Options X-1-1

ANNEX Z DISTRIBUTION Z-1

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APPENDIX C

ARRIVAL AND ASSEMBLY PLAN NOTIONAL FORMAT

ANNEX A: TASK ORGANIZATION

ANNEX B: INTELLIGENCE (MAY REFERENCE MAGTF OPORD)

ANNEX C: ARRIVAL AND ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS

Appendix I - Commanding General's Priorities

Tab A - Warfighting Priorities

Tab B - Offload Priorities

Tab C - MPF Time line/Capability Stand-up

Appendix 2 - Map Overlays

Tab A - AAA Overlay

Tab B - APOD Overlay

Tab C - SPOD Overlay

Tab D - Beach Overlay

Tab E - UAAJERP Overlay

Tab F - TAA Overlay

Appendix 3 - Offload Plan

Tab A - Deck Diagrams (issued separately)

Tab B - Debark Team Augmentation

Tab C - NSE Coordination

Appendix 4 - Throughput Plan

Tab A - MPE/S Distribution Plan

Tab B - LFSP Augmentation

Tab C - Throughput Overlay

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Tab D - Materials Handling/Throughput Equipment Distribution

Tab E - NSE Coordination

Appendix 5 - Accountability Plan

Tab A - MDSS II Equipment Used

Tab B - MDSS II Scanning Locations!Connectivity Diagram/Overlay

Tab C - NSE, NMCB, and FH Accountability

Appendix 6- AAOG OPERATIONS

Tab A - AAOG Organization

Tab B - CMPF Liaison

ANNEX D: LOGISTICS

Appendix 1 - Rapid Request Procedures

Appendix 2 - Health Services

Tab A - Casualty and Medical Evacuation

ANNEX E: PERSONNEL

ANNEXES F - H: OMITTED

ANNEX J: COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS

Appendix 1 - External Command Relationships

Appendix 2 - Internal Command Relationships

Appendix 3 - Location of AAOG, AAOEs, BOG, POG,AACG, and TALCE

ANNEX K: COMMAND AND CONTROL

ANNEX L: OPERATIONS SECURITY

ANNEXES M, N, P, R - X: OMITTED

ANNEX Y: REPORTS

Appendix I - Daily Situation Report

Appendix 2 - MDSS II Scan Data File Report

ANNEX Z: DISTRIBUTION

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APPENDIX D

COMMANDER'S CHECKLIST

AIS

• Does the organization have skilled operators forMAGTF Il/LOGAIS?

• Is there a schedule for MDSS II training?• Has the organization participated in recent

MDSS II training exercises?• When is the next scheduled MDSS II training?

• Has the MDSS II database been updated anddoes it reflect the organization's P0 and FIEquantities?

• Can the staff use MAGTF JI/LOGAIS toreceive and tailor automated taskings?

• Can the supply section use Asset TrackingLogistics and Supply System (ATLASS) to buildCMRs during arrival and assembly operations?

• Can the communications section support thetransmission of MDSS II data in an expedition-ary environment?

• What additional training is required to fully usethese automated systems?

• What date is the next tour of BICmd planned?What officers and senior noncommissionedofficers need to visit BICmd?

• When is the next annual MPF exercise?• What is the exercise's scope?• What training benefit can be created?

Publications

Does the organization have the following minimumpublications to conduct planning and operations?• MCBu1 3501, MPF Force List (F/L).• NWP 3-02.3/MCWP 3-32, MPF Operations.

• NAVMC 2907, MPF Prepositioning Objective(P0).

• DODR 4500.9-R, Defense Transportation Reg-ulation, Vol. I, Passenger Movement.

• DODR 4500.9-R, Vol. II, Cargo Movement.• DODR 4500.9-R, Vol III, Mobility.• DODR 4500.9-R, Vol V, Customs and Border

Clearance Procedures.

MPF Specific Training

• How many members of the staff have receivedjoint MPF staff planning course training?• How recent was the MPF staff planning

training?• When is the next scheduled MPF staff planning

course?• When did the servicemembers of the SLRP,

OPP, and debarkation teams receive formaltraining?

• Do these servicemembers need initial, interme-diate or refresher training?

• How often does an orientation of a maritimeprepositioning ship occur, and when is the nextscheduled visit?

MPF Operation Initiating Directive

• Has this directive been released? In lieu of aninitiating directive, is there a warning or alertorder?

• How much time does the organization havebefore deployment? What is—

• C-day?• 0-day?• Today's date?

• What additional information does the organiza-tion need?

• Who is locating this additional information?

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• Who is the decisionmaker for this additionalinformation?

• When does the organization need to have a deci-sion to continue the planning process and startforce development and deployment prepara-tions?

• Have servicemembers received their requiredimmunizations for the specific deploymentarea?

• Has the organization received the force protec-tion and antiterrorism brief?

• Has a cultural awareness brief been conducted?

MPF Basic Decisions

. What—• Are the basic decisions in the initiating di-

rective and associated outcomes?• Is the mission?• Are the command relationships or arrange-

ments?• Is the basic concept for tactical operations

ashore?• Is the concept for arrival and assembly?• Is the concept for marshalling and move-

ment?• Are the control measures?• Are the special considerations; i.e., emergen-

cy defense of the MPF?• Security measures need to be enacted?

• Has an OPORD been published?• What are the planning assumptions?• What is the situation? Is there a threat assessment?• What is the organization's mission?• What are the command relationships?• Has the offload plan and priority list been pub-

lished and does it adequately support theemployment plan?

• What are the warfighting priorities of theMAGTF commander (3 to 5 total)?

• Can the NSE support the STS movement?• What is the force protection/antiterrorism con-

cept? What are the Service's force protection!antiterrorism policies?

• What is the organization's role in the opera-tion as specified in the OPORD?

• What reserve activation is required? Has the civilaffairs (CA), cargo handling, NBG, NEAT, andNCW reserve detachments or personnel beenactivated?

• Are there maps of the deployment and employ-ment areas?

• What is the impact of weather on MPF activitiesand employment operations?

• When will the execute order be signed?• When is the MAGTF to arrive in the TAAs?• When does the chain of command anticipate

employing the MAGTF; i.e., cross the LD?

Deployment Plan

OPORD or Employment Plan

• When is the organization supposed to be readyfor employment?

• What warflghting capabilities must the organi-zation provide?

• Is the organization one of the MAGTF com-mander's warfighting priorities?

• Will the deployment plan ensure the organiza-tion is efficiently conducting arrival and assem-bly operations and is ready for employment?

• Has the deployment order been signed andtransmitted via message?

• Has the MAGTF deployment LOl been pub-lished?

• What movement groups and echelons will theorganization deploy with?

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• Is the organization in the TPFDD in the GCCS?• What is the LAD for the organization in the

AAA, and does this support the force stand-upconcept and warfighting priorities?

• Does the organization provide members for theSLRP and OPP?

• Has the SLRP OIC been designated?• Does the SLRP take a contracting officer (with

cash) and a CA team?• Is the SLRP's communications suite adequate

for the mission?• What planning assumptions must be validated by

the SLRP, and does the SLRP membership havethe expertise to perform the validation task?

• Have SLRP and OPP servicemembers been bat-tle-rostered?

• Do these servicemembers on the SLRP andOPP have no-fee government passports?

• What specialized training have these SLRP andOPP servicemembers received?

• Have the OPP OIC and assistant OIC beendesignated?

• Have the OPP servicemembers received a safetybrief?• Have the members toured a maritime prepo-

sitioning ship in the past year?• How recent was the shipboard safety brief?• What are the safety plans of the OPP?• Will the OPP receive a shipboard safety

brief upon arrival on the maritime preposi-tioning ship?

• What is the track of the MPSRON?• Where will the OPP meet the MPSRON?• What coordination and transportation is re-

quired to ensure the OPP is embarked on theMPSRON?

• Does the organization provide members for theadvance party?

• Does the advance party include the entire NSFand the LFSP?

• Are all the deployment agencies standing andprepared to deploy the force?

• Where is the organization's UMCC?

• When will the organization arrive at the UMCCand APOD?

• Has the organization validated the equipmentand supplies to be flown in?

• Has the organization checked with higher head-quarters to verify equipment on the vessels arestill assigned to the organization?

• Has the ACE FF plan been developed, coordi-nated, and approved?• Have lead and trail maintenance aircraft

been designated?• Has the aerial refueling plan been coordinated?

• Where are the MPF offload organizations locatedin country (LFSP, AAOG, AAOE's, etc.)?

• Does the communication plan support the laydown of offload organizations?

Arrival and Assembly Plan

• When will the organization be ready foremployment?

• Is there a performance gap between unit assem-bly operations and movement to the tacticalassembly operations area?

• What assets are required tostand-up?

• Has the arrival and assemblylished?

• What is the MPF time line?(0-1) been planned?

• Has the plan discussed terrain management inthe AAA?

• Where are the port, beach, and airfield?• Are there diagrams or overlays of these criti-

cal nodes?• Where are the ships' anchorages, berths or

roadsteads?• What is the STS distance?• What sea state conditions will shut down off-

load operations?• Where is the UAA that the organization has

been assigned?

complete force

plan been pub-

Has Navy-day

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• What is the location of the arrival and assemblyoperations element (element command post) inthe UAA?

• Has the organization been assigned an ERP?• Where is the TAA?• What are the restrictions in the AAA for

movement, maneuver, and transportation?• What are the MAGTF's offload priorities?

• When can partial combat capabilities beready?

• Does the deployment plan support these priori-ties?

• Is a T-AVB required?• Has the MAW requested the ship's activation?• What mode will the ship be configured in; i.e.,

working or administrative?

• How long for the ship to be staffed and loaded?• When will the ship arrive in theater?• Have war reserve withdrawal plans been

activated?• Is additional sustainment shipping required?• Does the sustainment plan account for the draw

down during reconstitution and redeploymentoperations?

• What HNS is available and what is the cost?

Reconstitution Plan

• Where are the staging areas?• How much fresh water is required to conduct

reconstitution, and where are the washdownpoints?

• Where are the key C2 sites?• Which movement routes have been selected,

and what control and force protection measureshave been planned?

• What are the inherent hazards, and what is thesafety plan?

• What HNS is available, and how much does theHNS cost?

• Are customs and agricultural inspectors avail-able and involved in the reconstitution planningprocess?

• Does the reconstitution embarkation plan sup-port efficient operational offload for the nextcontingency or exercise?

• What customs, HAZMAT, and agriculturalinspections are required?

Redeployment Plan

• Does the redeployment plan support the recon-stitution plan?

• When does the organization redeploy?• Where does the organization stage equipment and

personnel for redeployment?

• Can the organization restore the equipment andsupplies to a combat-ready status?

• What resources are needed for cost effectivereconstitution operations?

• Did the SLRP ascertain select reconstitutionsites?

• Did the MAGTF staff begin conducting recon-stitution planning during arrival and assemblyoperations?

• When is the reconstitution MPC?• Who are the participants of the reconstitution

MPC?• What policy decision on the reconstitution site

was made?

MPF Maintenance Cycle

• Does the planning, acquisition, attainment, andloading of MPSs during an MMC support theMEF commander's warfighting mission,planned participation in MTW and smaller scalecontingencies, stipulated warfighting priorities,and MMC guidance?

• When is the next MMC?• Whatarethedates?• When do the command's planning docu-

ments have to arrive at higher headquarters?• When does the organization's MMC submis-

sion need to be complete (reverse time line)?

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• What is the MEF commander's guidance?• Have warfighting priorities been established

to assist in embarkation and load?• Have ships been embarked to maximize arrival

and assembly operations?• Does the organization need a capability set?

• Has the capability set been identified in termsof type and quantity of equipment needed?

• Has the operational impact for efficient arrivaland assembly operations been articulated?

• What vehicles contain the organization's mobileloads?

• Does the organization provide servicemembersto the RAC team?

• How long is the deployment to BICmd?• Does the servicemember receive predeploy-

ment training?

• Has the RAC team LOl been published?• Has the senior command received the End of

Ship and End of Squadron reports? (These spe-cial reports are fonnatted and produced by theBICmd TAAT.)

• What equipment, tools, kits, and chests are theorganization deficient; i.e., the P0 was not met?

• Does the organization receive the CAEMS "asloaded" deck diagrams?

• Are all the PEIs calibrated and modified?

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MAGTF DEPLOYMENT CHECKLISTS

Initial Planning Checklist

• Analyze the employment mission and theMAGTF's objectives.

• Analyze additional combatant commander andhigher headquarters guidance.

• Obtain intelligence regarding a proposed AAA.• Identify mission requirements.• Develop a COA.• Compile MAGTF consumption factors.• Develop the unit deployment sequence based

on the MAGTF's warfighting priorities, off-load priorities, and the arrival and assemblyplan.

• Analyze and prioritize deployment require-ments.

• Validate the TPFDD.

Deployment Concept Checklist

• Refine mission objectives.• Develop a concept of operation.• Refine force options (units, personnel, sup-

plies, and equipment details).• Refine TPFDD based on force and equipment

lists.• Provide refined TPFDD to the supported com-

batant commander for a TFE and throughputanalysis.

• Alert reserve units and personnel for possibledeployment (Navy, Marine, as applicable).

Detailed Planning Checklist

Detailed planning can be looked at singularly orin broad categories falling into the auspices ofairlift or sealift planning.

Airlift Deployment Planning

Identify the following:

• Amount of passengers and cargo to move.• Availability of passengers and cargo at a

APOE for overseas travel.• Hazardous cargo and ammunition transporta-

tion requirements.• Distance to AAA.• APOE, APOD, and en route advanced base or

ISB capabilities.

• Diplomatic clearances required.• APOD and AAA air space security.• Airflow C3.• Aircraft loading factors.• Airlift tempo and throughput coordination.• EAD/LAD at APOD.• Priority and use of airfields and road and rail

networks.• Air traffic control requirements.• SLRP, OPP and advance party deployment

dates. SLRP and OPP personnel may requirepassports to transit to the AAA or to theMPSRON rendezvous location.

• Special requirements related to self-deployingaircraft.

Sealift Deployment Planning

• Overall movement planning for MAGTF andAFOE shipping during augmentation opera-tions.

• Availability of shipping at SPOE.• MPF MAGTF cargo and equipment that will

move by follow-up shipping.• Availability of required cargo and equipment

by date.

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• Deployment of the T-AVB, T-AH, auxiliarycrane ship, and offshore petroleum dischargesystems (OPDSs).

• Closure estimate.• Intermediate staging base requirements.• En route stops and possible delays at these

stops, to include the reception of the OPP.

• Availability of cargo discharge and deliverysystems from RRDF and logistics over-the-shore (LOTS) for deployment with the follow-up shipping.

• Ship loading factors, type of loading, andmethod of stowage.

• Logistic support facilities.• Reception and disposition of forces at debarka-

tion points.• Availability of in theater transportation.

• Availability of cargo discharge and deliverysystems and LOTS at the SPOD.

• Facilities at destination.• Offload sequence.• Hazardous cargo constraints.

• ldentif' transportation shortfalls (service andstrategic).

• Identify TPFDD changes to air and sealifischedules.

Planning for MPF Augmentation ofExpeditionary Operations Checklist

• Embarkation plan.• Movement plan (sealair/escort).• Self-deploying aircraft movement plan.

• Loading plans (amphibious ships, aircraft, andmerchant ships).

• Supporting plans for port operations, commu-nication, security, and reserve reception.

• FINS plan.• Plan activation of T-AVB/T-AH.• Intermediate support base plans.• En route support plan.• Movement of forces and sustainment from geo-

graphically separated POE plans.

Joint Deployment and MovementPlanning Checklist

• Refinement of the TPFDD based on supportedcombatant commander guidance developedfrom results of the TFE and throughput analy-sis.

• Computations and requisitions for sustainmentbased on guidance from the supported combat-ant commander.

• Review of sources of support and identificationof critical shortages in forces and logisticsfrom the active, reserve forces, and PWRM.

• Activate the FMCC, LMCC, UMCC, andEMCC.

• Develop MAGTF marshalling and stagingrequirements for APOE/S POE identified in theapproved TPFDD.

• Develop MAGTF movement schedules basedon air and sea movement schedules as promul-gated in the JOPES.

Force Preparation Checklist

• Prepare units for movement and deploymentand take the following action:

• Identify personnel shortages.• Direct reassignment of personnel on tempo-

rary orders.

• Identify nondeployable personnel and ini-tiate their transfer to organizations not de-ploying.

• Ensure compliance with mobilization plan.

• Develop marshalling plan for point of origin.• Establish connectivity movement control orga-

nizations from origin to APOE/SPOE.• Organize staging areas at APOEs/SPOEs.• Coordinate with external agencies for surface

movement andlor strategic sealairlifl.• Assign priorities for movement and confirm

movement schedules.

• Activate appropriate deployment support orga-nizations and agencies.

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• If required, coordinate withdrawal of ClassV(W) from Marine logistics bases.

• As required, report strategic and local move-ment.

• Issue a warning order.• Attach supporting units.• Update/modify JOPES database and validate

lift requirements.

Actions by Functional Area Checklist

Planning Supply and Logistics

• Identify sustainment requirements.• Identify deploying forces equipment require-

ments.• Identify MSE shortages and excesses.• Develop plans to redistribute excess equipment

and supplies.• Determine RBE.• Turnover RBE per COMMARFORLANT/

PAC guidance.• Request PWRM withdrawal.• Request supplies from a logistics support base

and item manager via higher headquarters.• Coordinate movement of accompanying sup-

plies.• Coordinate loading of follow-up shipping at

POEs.• Turnover facilities and garrison property.• Contract support as required.• Develop a distribution plan for prioritization

for MPE/S.• Publish logistics guidance in support of MPF

deployment planning.

Personnel

• Identify personnel shortages/overages.• Join augments and attachments.• Reassign personnel per local SOP and direc-

tives.• Return TAD/FAP personnel to parent commands.

• Store personnel effects, household goods, andprivately owned vehicles (POV5).

• Establish dependent support groups and coordi-nate their requirements.

Execution Checklist

• Prestaging PWRM withdrawal.

• Marshalling.• Movement.• Staging at APOE/SPOE.• Refining aircraft load plans.• Allocating ULNs to carriers in the joint

deployment system (JDS).• Conduct embarkation.• Validate allocation of ULNs to JDS carriers

based on actual embarkation.• Enter/update AFOE TPFDD in JOPES.• Conduct movement and throughput analysis

and identify ports/airfields.• Ensure that MAGTF and NSE determine stra-

tegic movement shortfalls.• Publish movement schedule and coordinate

with SDDC and USTRANSCOM.• Publish local movement schedule and coordi-

nate with local authorities.• Establish MCCs that—

• Conduct direct movement of units from ori-gin to POE.

• Plan and coordinate movement.• Establish convoy controls and procedures.• Establish staging organizations for the

MSEs.• Establish communications nets for marshal-

ling, staging, and embark areas.• Report movement, via JOPES, to FMCC

(monitor and report movement, establishpolicy for manifesting personnel).

• Process all personnel arriving in the theaterof operations via JOPES or the manpowermanagement system.

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Specific Unit Checklists

Executive Officer's Mobilization Checklist

• Recall key staff.• Recall unit commanders.• Recall subordinate units.• Recall OPP; identify time for predeployment

inspection.• Inform the base andlor station of recall.• Inform the provost marshal office (PMO) of

recall.• Issue a time line to the staff for taskers and

events.• Establish UMCC for 24-hour operations.• Act as central point for information flow.• Provide warning order to SLRP and advance

party personnel.• Commence general recall.

• Develop key point of contact (POC) telephone!e-mail list.

• Ensure that an RBE plan is formalized withrear party personnel.

• Appoint an officer as a liaison officer to higherheadquarters.

• Conduct a predeployment inspection.• Contact the public affairs office (PAO).• Schedule and conduct a deployment brief for

dependents.

Headquarters Company Mobilization Checklist

• Initiate recall.• Secure the command post and control access.• Prepare for and conduct a company administra-

tive standdown.• Conduct a medical/dental standdown.• Recall FAP personnel, and ensure that they go

through the various standdowns. Nondeploy-able FAP personnel are generally returned totheir FAP billets.

• Ensure that the company has a current pre-scribed load checklist.

• Conduct a predeployment personnel and equip-ment inspection.

• Stage FIE equipment and supplies as per S-4guidance.

• Identify all items for follow-up shipping andRBE:• Palletize equipment and supplies.• Turn RBE over to designated personnel.

• Begin loading FIE equipment and supplies.• Prepare personnel rosters, and identify all

personnel deficiencies.

S-i Mobilization Checklist

• Initiate S-I recall.

• Prepare OPP, SLRP, and advance party per-sonnel manifests. Coordinate with S-4.

• Recall FAP personnel.• Direct units to submit deployment status

reports. Ensure nondeployable personnel areidentified as early as possible.

• Request additional personnel from higherheadquarters as necessary.

• Request visit from HQMC, manpower officersassignments/HQMC, manpower enlistedassignments through G-l - Priority.

• Complete personnel reassignments.• Establish a rear party administrative support

detachment.• Disseminate mailing address for all units.• Start/stop—

• Commuted rations.• Family separation allowance.• Split pay.• Foreign duty pay.• Tax exemptions.• Imminent danger pay.• Per diem.

• Prepare passenger manifests per the TPFDDforce flow.

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S-2 Mobilization Checklist

Initiate S-2 recall.

Determine map requirements: area, quantity,lamination, and distribution plan.

• Brief OPSEC and PAO guidance (S-I, S-2, S-3).

• Arrange for 24-hour sensitive compartmentedinformation facility (SCIF) operations with thecommunications officer.

• Create standup war room. Display maps,charts, and other geospatial information on thearea of operations, track enemy situation, andpost significant events with date/time as theyoccur.

• Conduct staff orientation: initial brief on situa-tion, update as required.

• Consolidate S-2 shops: organize teams, andassign tasks as appropriate.

• Pull all applicable classified publications fromclassified material control center (CMCC):search JDISS to fill intelligence gaps.

• Access databases for applicable imagery and ormessage traffic. Sanitize if practical.

• Request extra Sd billets from higher head-quarters PCO (intelligence clerks, augments).

• Update current operations center (COC) accessroster to include attachments (work withCMCC).

• Identify intelligence communications architec-ture. Determine the optimum communicationconfiguration between higher and subordinateunits.

• Formulate dissemination plan.• Determine language requirements. Identify

language speakers (including secondary lan-guages) within the unit; request augmentationif needed.

• Identify personnel augmentation requirementsif any; coordinate with base/station SCIF.

S-3 Mobilization Checklist

• Initiate S3 recall.• Identify staff planning cell and information

requirements.• Ensure that the commanding officer, executive

officer, and staff planning cell conduct mis-sion analysis to determine essential tasks andensure understanding.

• Assist the commanding officer in writing themission statement, CONOPs, and com-mander's intent.

• Assist the executive officer in planning sched-ule; supervise mission specific training.

• Identify any liaison requirements. Brief poten-tial LNOs.

• Issue warning order, mobilization schedule,and prescribed load (in conjunction with S-4)at the earliest opportunity.

• Draft task organization.• Prepare OPORD.• Prepare turnover/liaison of GCCS facility.• Prepare required reports such as SORTS and

SITREPs.

• Prepare acknowledgment of receipt to higherheadquarters alert/warning order.

• Ensure that higher headquarters includes asinformation addressee on pertinent situationalmessage traffic.

• Determine recommended COC organization!architecture with the executive officer or S-6.

• Address physical security; e.g., security ammorequirement.

• Ensure fire support coordination center person-nel conduct an internal coordination drill.

• Confirm that air officer contacts supportingMAG S-3 to acquire (tactical air request andtactical data frequencies and bed down sites.

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S-4 Mobilization Checklist

• Initiate S-4 recall.• Participate in staff planning cell.• Recall OPP. OPP will be mustered within 24

hours of notification per coordination with S-3.• Establish a UMCC.• Contact the base or station logistics department

for (traffic management office (TMO) (person-nel effects packing), PMO (storage of POVs),base motor transport, DSSC, and purchasingand contracting.

• Determine standard prescribed load with theS-3.

• Send warning order to SLRP and advanceparty personnel.

• Stage FIE vehicles, equipment, and supplies.• Initiate personnel processing stations.• Obtain AMALS from the FSSG medical logis-

tics company.• Request Force Activity Designator (FAD) II.

Begin inducting FIE equipment into mainte-nance at Priority 02. Confirm that supply istracking requisitions for all critical FIE equip-ment.

• Identify training allowance pool (TAP)requirements to the FSSG based on the follow-ing notional priority list:• OPP.• SLRP.• Advance party.• Main body (in order of flow).

• Coordinate TAP gear issue for the MAGTF.

S-6 Mobilization Checklist

• Activate secure telephone unit (STU) connec-tivity in war room/crisis action center andUMCC.

• Determine and coordinate unit communica-tions requirements.

• Coordinate with higher headquarters to drawcommunications security material system soft-ware.

• Prepare and distribute single-channel groundand airborne radio system (SINCGARS) loadset to all deploying commands.

• Request HF propagation study and associatedoverlays from the Joint Spectrum Center.

• Determine higher and adjacent headquartersconnectivity requirements.

• Adjust communications FIE based on updatedunit equipment report.

• Determine HN requirements and frequencyclearances.

• Identify equipment shortfalls to G-6.• Identify personnel shortfalls.• Embark crypto block assets for non-

SINCGARS MPS assets.• Identify and establish liaison teams for multi-

national force components.• Identify and coordinate logistics and embark

requirements with S-4.

GCCS Mobilization Checklist

• Review OPLANs, TPFDDs, MAGTF 11/LOGAIS software:• Update MPF data, binders, and references.• Coordinate MPF-related issues.• Coordinate with:

• Higher headquarters G-/S-3 Plans/GCCS.• Subordinate commands S-3, S-4 and em-

bark officers.• Attached units S-3, S-4, and embark offic-

ers.• Coordinate with commanding officer, execu-

tive officer or S-3 for guidance on—• Situation, objective, and mission.• Initial F/L.• Confirmation of unit movement checklist.• GCCS operator checking JOPES message

traffic.• Make any required changes to current OPLAN

TPFDD:• Number of ships/MPSRONs requiring off-

load.• Assets added/detached.

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• Special TAP requirements, reconnaissanceequipment, communications, MEP or NBCgear.

• Coordination with higher headquarters G-3/4, GCCS personnel for POE/PO and EAD/LAD.

If situation requires new TPFDD—

• Coordinate time line with higher headquar-ters.

• Coordinate weight/space restrictions.

• Ensure data is loaded into MAGTF II.

• Confirm lift requirements.

• Produce ULN summary sheet and airlift esti-mator sheet from MAGTF II.

• If situation uses/modifies existing TPFDD—

• Initiate detailed coordination with higherheadquarters.

• Confirm POE/POD and EAD/LAD using C-days time line.

• Ensure MDSS II level IV data is verified andentered into MAGTF II.

• Initiate vault personnel watch rotations andsleep plan.

• Confirm MAGTF FIE level IV data for alldeploying ULNs.

• Receive SORTS report from all units reportingfor deployment.

• Turn over vault and GCCS equipment andrelease military occupational speciality (MOS)9919 personnel to higher headquarters.

Legal Mobilization Checklist

• Request list from staff judge advocate (SJA) ofpersonnel required to remain behind on legalhold including witnesses.

• Get the legal representative from FSSG legalgervices support section to prepare wills andpowers of attorney as required based on theunit deployment sequence.

• Request G/S- I support preparation for admin-istrative separations and other nondeployablepersonnel.

• Pack all legal binders, manual for court mar-tials, Judge Advocate General manual check-lists, and administrative separations manuals.

• Prepare letter transferring convening authorityto rear party OIC.

• Coordinate with rear party OIC to transfer legalpackages for Marines pending legal action.

Gunner Mobilization Checklist

• Muster all units and MOS 8532 small armsweapons instructors.

• Conduct a weapon and associated equipmentinspection to ensure—• Night sights have the correct reticle.• Night vision devices/night vision sights have

sufficient batteries.

• Dragon weapon system optics have beenaligned.

• Night sights pass system checkout/systemself test before deployment.

• Weapons are SL-3 complete.• M240G machine gun squads have front sight

tools.• Mortar optics are clean and serviceable.• Mortar sights will hold a boresight

(6400mils).• Laser checks: LTI, batteries, boresight.

. Draw security ammunition.

Motor Transport Mobilization Checklist

• Initiate recall of motor transport personnel.• Activate UMCC.• Provide S-4 with UMCC phone number for

distribution.• Notify LMCC once UMCC is established.• Contact base/station motor transport for avail-

ability of commercial assets.• Contact LMCC for MHE/MEP support.• Brief and inspect OPP/SLRP personnel for

deployment.• Identify, inspect, and prepare all FIE/follow-up

shipping/RBE motor transport equipment.• Provide the S-4 with the SOP for POV storage.• Contact base for disposal of hazardous waste.

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Embarkation Mobilization Checklist

• Initiate recall of embarkation personnel, andcoordinate with higher headquarters as neces-sary.

• Meet with the S-4 officer on situation, status,and mission statement.

• Review appropriate OPLAN to support themission.

• Move 463L pallets (air pallet) from mobiliza-tion warehouse to each unit's staging area.

• Coordinate with unit embarkation personnel todetermine requirements for embark boxes.Confirm number of vehicles, mobile loads, andpallets authorized for each unit's FIE.

• Meet with the S-3 for the F/L task organization.• Schedule MHE and motor transport assets to

support load-out and movement.• Contact higher headquarters on aircraft load

planning as necessary.• Weigh and mark 463L pallets or vehicles; vali-

date TPFDD during build-up.• Establish a liaison at the APOE.• Issue section's TAP gear.• Coordinate movement with UMCC.• Initiate movement to the APOE.• Ensure that S-i prepares passenger manifests

based on TPFDD aircraft flow information.• Support OPP, SLRP, and advance party move-

ment to APOE.• Complete load-out of S-4 equipment.• Ensure that plane team commanders are

assigned, briefed, and provided: informationpackets, personnel rosters or assignment letters.

• Coordinate billeting, messing, and transporta-tion arrangements for layovers.

NBC Mobilization Checklist

• Recall NBC personnel.• Participate in staff planning cell's mission

analysis.• Refine prescribed NBC equipment require-

ments with the S-3/S-4.• Issue NBC equipment as required.

• Prepare FIE cargo.• Issue NBC antidote kits.• Start block training or gas chamber exercise.• Contact subordinate/attached NBC officers to

determine critical equipment shortfalls.• Prepare or contract NBC contamination detec-

tion vehicle.

Unit Supply Mobilization Checklist

• Recall supply personnel.• Coordinate embarkation requirements for FIE

and follow-up shipping equipment or supplies.• Ensure all units have adequate amounts of gear

to meet prescribed load requirements.• Coordinate with TMO for storage of personal

effects.• Issue section TAP gear.• Identify and brief all RBE officers on equip-

ment being left behind.• Inspect supply section Marines to ensure they

have the proper equipment and uniforms.• Track FADII priority designators for all units.• Prepare appointment letters for responsible

officers.• Conduct inventory for all RBE.• Download all property files (back-up disks).

Battalion Aid Station/Regiment Aid StationMobilization Checklist

• Recall assigned medical personnel.• Ensure unit personnel have red allergy tags and

current physical examination.• Provide the S-i a list of medically nondeploy-

able personnel.• Provide the S-2 a list of any required immuni-

zations.• Obtain AMAL 636 narcotics.• Prepare aid station for embarkation.• Ensure deploying personnel have a duplicate

medical record with all immunizations listed.• Ensure Navy personnel have a facsimile of ser-

vice record book (SRB).

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Ordnance/Armory Mobilization Checklist

• Recall ordnance personnel.• Coordinate transportation of armory mount-out

boxes to staging area.• Inspect ordnance personnel and their equipment.• Identify and inspect all ordnance items:

• Tool sets and kits.• Test equipment.• Publications.• Repair parts from layette bins.• Supporting consumables (rags, patches or

oils).• Equipment records for all equipment deploy-

ing.• Identify equipment deficiencies to supply.• Draw NBC suits from supply.• Supervise load out of armory.• Issue T/O weapons.• Issue the following hand-carried armory items:

• Binoculars.• AN/PVS-5.• AN/PVS-7.• AN/P VS-4.• Compass, lensatic.• Compass, M2.• AN/PAQ-4.

Chaplain Mobilization Checklist

• Recall Religious Programmer.• Ensure mount out boxes are packed and

marked properly.• Conduct a staff meeting with all deploying

chaplains and religious programmers for plan-fling and guidance.

• Schedule meeting with base/station seniorchaplain (area coordinator) to discuss turnover!deployment issues and support.

• Arrange office security (ecclesiastical/office gearto be left behind will be packed up and secured).

• Schedule meeting for family readiness person-nel to coordinate dissemination of information

to families, and to plan a family deploymentbrief. Coordinate briefing schedule with thecommanding officer, executive officer and ser-geant major.

• Ensure that the key volunteer hotline and net-work have up-to-date information.

• Provide the Family Service Center a current listof key volunteers, family readiness personnel,and any other unit representatives remainingbehind.

Fire Support Center Mobilization Checklist

• Schedule and attend meeting with S-3 officerand S-3 chief.

• Obtain all predeployment schedules.• Identify FIE serials and ship names for all artil-

lery personnel.• Ensure support requirements are submitted to

supported infantry battalions.• Obtain automated communications-electronics

operating instructions and crypto fills fromcommunications section.

• Provide equipment density list to supportedinfantry battalion.

• Provide personnel roster to supported infantrybattalion S-i.

• Provide T!O to supported infantry battalion S-3.

• Identify personnel and equipment shortages toparent and supported commands.

• Ensure personnel, health, and dental recordsare provided to supported battalions.

• Ensure all personnel have skeleton SRB, medi-cal, and dental records.

• Draw TAP gear as required.

OPP Mobilization Checklist

This checklist is based on a notional 24-hourmovement scenario.

Hour and event: 0000-0100, activate.

• Contact all members of the OPP.• Contact FSSG to prepare TAP gear for issue.

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• Contact base/station duty officer to pass warn-ing order to the following base/station supportactivities:• Base/station motors (light units/transporta-

tion).• TMO (pack-up of personal belongings).• Legal Assistance Office (wills/powers of at-

torney/questions).• Morale, welfare, and recreation (close out of

delayed payment programs).

Hour and event: 0100-0800, units.

• Recall OPP members.

• Inspect personnel and equipment.• Move to OPP consolidation point for muster.

Hour and event: 0800-1100, muster.

• Check by-ship and by-ULN muster.• Consolidate rosters and submit to the personnel

officer to create passenger manifests.• Submit clothing and equipment sizes to TAP.• Brief the OPP.• Conduct OPP personnel and equipment inspec-

tion.• Continue administrative processing.• Conduct medical and dental screening.

Hour and event: 1100-1500, equipment issue.• Supply: draw equipment deficiencies.• NBC: draw NBC suits and equipment as

needed.

• Armory: draw weapons, equipment deficien-cies or repair kits.

Hour and event: 1500-1800, muster.

• Reinspect previously identified deficiencies.• Receive and issue TAP gear.• Load gear and equipment for transport.• Present commander's intent brief to OPP.

Hour and event: 1800-2100, personnel issues.

• TMO: pack-up of personal belongings.• Legal: wills or power of attorney.

Hour and event: 2300-2400, muster.• Check by-name muster.• Load OPP and depart for APOE.

RBE OIC Mobilization Checklist

• Identify unit OICs and assistant officers incharge (AOIC5) responsible for RBE; brief thegeneral duties and responsibilities associatedwith RBE.

• Assign personnel in writing for responsibilityof RBE equipment/supply accounts.

• Review applicable base/station orders pertain-ing to RBE; make initial liaison with base/sta-tion personnel who will be responsible for thedeployment coordination center.

• Upon deployment of the advance party—• Maintain accountability of RBE personnel

and prepare to make reports to higher head-quarters.

• Stand up the RBE reporting unit code forunit administrative purposes.

• Obtain FAD for supply requisition for RBEgeographical area.

• Meet with all the commodity managers andbegin to assume their RBE tasks.

• Meet with unit RBE OICs/AOICs to coordi-nate any last-minute details.

• Ensure that all personal effects that are leftbehind are taken to TMO for proper storage.

Security Company Mobilization Checklist

• Receive brief from commanding officer on—• Situation and mission.• Command relationships.

• Recall personnel as necessary• Obtain the following information from the sup-

ported command:• Required days of sustainment.• Individual E/L.• Unit movement dates.• DODIC and quantity of ammunition re-

quired and the issuing authority.

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• Coordinate TIO and TIE requirements withparent and supported commands.

• Meet with all attached unit commanders tocoordinate any requirements.

• Schedule a country brief with supported battal-ion S-2.

• Inspect weapons, equipment or vehicles; cor-rect deficiencies.

• Coordinate with TAP for special equipmentissue requirements.

SLAP Mobilization Checklist

• Contact all units/personnel assigned to theSLRP.

• Schedule muster of SLRP personnel.• Muster SLRP.• Contact S-2 for maps, charts, and intelligence

products. Update SLRP roster and submit topersonnel officer.

• Submit clothing and equipment sizes to supplyfor TAP gear.

• Brief the SLRP.• Determine and pass guidance for liberty attire.• Conduct administrative processing to verif'

qualifications for deployment.• Review health and dental deployment update.• Draw supply deficiencies.

• Draw NBC gear as directed.• Draw and issue security ammunition.• Receive and issue TAP gear.• Embark essential equipment.• Schedule with TMO for storage of personal

gear.• Coordinate with the MAGTF SLRP OIC.• Obtain file on HNS.• Obtain maps of country, port, airport, and city.

Advance Party Mobilization Checklist

• Contact all units/personnel assigned to theadvance party.

• Establish time for muster of advance party.• Muster advance party.• Contact S-2 for maps, charts, and intelligence

products.• Update advance party roster and submit to per-

sonnel officer for passenger manifesting.• Schedule and draw TAP gear if required.• Brief advance party.• Draw supply deficiencies.• Schedule and draw NBC gear.• Obtain and issue security ammunition.• Embark essential equipment.• Schedule personal gear storage with TMO.• Load for transport to APOE.

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NAVAL MPF CHECKLIST

This appendix provides a baseline of informationfor planning and execution.

MPSRON Tasks

• Conduct port survey (see port survey guide onp. F-3).

• Submit ESQD waiver requests as required.• Determine bunkering requirements.• Identify threat and requirements for seaward

force protection.• Coordinate and publish the voyage plan; con-

sider constraints such as the proximity of claimedterritorial waters.

• Coordinate OPP/fleet antiterrorism securityteam (FAST)/EOD embarkation; include ber-thing and messing requirements or equipmentstorage.

• Publish ship arrival sequence and berth plan incoordination with the MAGTF.

• Send movement report SORTS.

• Review force protection plan; identify possi-ble concerns.

• Release coordinated MPSRON force protec-tion message.

• Procure staff support requirements (vehicles ortelephones.)

• Coordinate communications requirements.

NBG

• Provide personnel to the SLRP, and OCO forthe offload.

• Designate the ship's debarkation and lighter-age control officers (LCOs).

• Allocate cooks, mess attendants, and medicalpersonnel to augment MPS crews delineated incontracts or letters of agreement.

• Provide the OIC of the OPP.

Beach master Unit Tasks

Provide the following:

• Personnel for the Navy component of the OPP.• BPTs.• Beach party headquarters element.• Personnel for communications and electronics

maintenance repair.

Amphibious Construction Battalion Tasks

• Plan for camp support, bulk fuel systems,transportation, repair and maintenance, andlighterage use with the NBG; provide appropri-ate personnel.

• Assign personnel to the SLRP and OPP.• Organize and staff the NSE debarkation con-

trol unit and LMCC.• Provide equipment support (may include four

small boats with packout boxes).

• Participate in planning the operation with theassigned MPSRON and MAGTF.

• Assign a unit movement officer to coordinatethe airlift of Navy personnel to the operatingarea with the MAGTF.

• Conduct STS movement, beach party opera-tions, and debarkation operations.

Assault Craft Unit Tasks

Provide the following:

• Personnel for STS movement control.• Two crews per LCM-8 assigned to the operation.• Personnel for the Navy component of the OPP.

• Repair personnel for lighterage repair elements.

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SLRP

Ideally, the SLRP is flown to the designatedoffload site 8 to 9 days before the MPSRONarrives. The SLRP conducts surveys of theAAA and liaisons with appropriate organiza-tions (US and HN). Survey results are sent toMAGTF, NSE, and MPSRON commanders tomodify plans, restructure, and tailor the mainbody before deployment.

Characteristics

• Approximately 66 MAGTF and 11 NSE per-sonnel, and I representative each from theCMPF and establishing authority staffs.

• OIC (the senior Marine officer).

Tasks

• Navy personnel report to the MAGTF from thebeginning of marshalling until the CNSEarrives at the discharge site.

• NSE SLRP typically serves as the MPSRONSLRP.

• Identify where HNS is poor or nonexistent andthose items the MPF must provide organicallyor from resources outside the AO; e.g., tugs,pilots or NAVAIDS.

• Use the port survey guide (p. F-3) to plan andfinalize required support in the AAA.

Tasks

• Embark the MPS at least 96 hours beforearrival at the discharge site.

• Prepare lighterage, hose reels, MAGTF equip-ment, supplies, containers and cranes for offload.

Debarkation Teams

USMC debarkation teams are MAGTF personnelwho report to the OCO to support theNAVCHAPGRU detachment by operating equip-ment and assisting in the hook-up of spreaderbars and slings. Personnel assigned to debarka-tion teams transition from the OPP upon its dis-establishment (see fig. F-I).

oPPForce Protection

Characteristics

• For a four-ship operation, consists of approxi-mately 300 MAGTF and 100 NSE personnel.

• Senior Navy officer is the OPP OIC; becomesthe OCO upon arrival at the discharge site.

• OPP disbands when work is completed, theMPSRON arrives in the AAA or as directed.

• OPP members join organizations participatingin other aspects of the offload such as theAAOG, USMC debarkation teams or the NSE.

• All NSE personnel will have appropriate cloth-ing, weapons, and ammunition.

• Security personnel will be equipped andtrained to provide beach and camp security forall NSE assets and personnel. The NSEdefense unit commander (DUC) coordinatesthese efforts.

• The NSE defense unit is activated by theCNSE when the threat warrants.

• Personnel will have SEABEE military skillstraining.

OPP DEBARKATION TEAMS

USMC / USN

Figure F-i. OPP-Debarkation Transition.

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• Security personnel will make continuous toursof NSE areas.

• The DUC increases security activities asrequired.

• Emergency beach security: hostile acts againstthe NSE may reduce or secure offload opera-tions. The DUC may request additional securitypersonnel from the CNSE or the LSO. Addi-tional measures may include manning LCM-8boats with armed NSE personnel.

• The DUC reports to the FPO via the LSO.

STS Movement of MPEIS

(OCO Responsibilities)

The OCO coordinates the offload and STS move-ment (see fig. F-2).

The OCO:

• Ensures:• Beach party elements go ashore.• USMC debarkation teams are established on

each ship.• Transfer can be monitored on the designated

coordination net.• Communications between each ship's LCO

and lighterage are conducted on the appro-priate MPS net.

• Communications nets required during STSmovement are appropriate for the number ofships participating in the offload.

• That two STS movement control watchteams are established.

• Oversees LCOs.• Controls using plans promulgated by the

MAGTF commander and modified by theMAGTF AAOG.

• Directs lighterage embarked aboard MPSs orassigned from support shipping.

• Passes temporary lighterage control to eachdebarkation officer or the BPTs while lighter-age is en route to or at its destination (foronload or offload).

• Conducts lighterage control communicationson the STS movement control net.

Port Survey Guide

General

• Location (include longitude/latitude):• Country.• City.• Map reference (series, sheet, edition, date,

and nautical chart number).• Port capacity estimate (who performed, when,

and assumptions).• Capability to handle 45,000 to 55,000 ton

ship displacement.• Container handling equipment available.• Ability to operate landing craft and helicopters.

• Port regulations.

• Port authority (names, titles, and addresses).• Port agents (names, titles, and addresses).• Port harbor control (name, title, address, fre-

quency, channel, and call signs).• Current tariffs.• Location of nearest town, airport, and military

installations.• US consulate (name, location, and address).• Local husbanding agent's name, location,

and address or USN logistics supply supportinformation.

• Type, condition, and location of roads.

LCOdirects

lighterageuntil loaded

ocodirects theoff load to

thebeach

LCO directsthelighteragereload

OCO directsthe causewayferry back toMPS

Figure F-2. Supported Actions.

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Laws

• National and local laws that impact operations(noise, quiet hours, protected animals andplants, environmental issues including trash,garbage, and sewage).

• Claimed tenitorial and international water limits.• Diplomatic and country clearance submission

requirements.

Harbor

• Harbor type.• Harbor approach routes.• Channel location, orientation, depth, and

width.• Currents (prevailing direction and speed in

channel).• Tidal range.• Breakwaters.• NAVAIDS:

Lighthouse and beacon.

• Buoy system.• Fog horns.• Range markers.• Other.

• Traffic separation scheme if any.• Any ship movement restrictions e.g., 24 hours

per day and daylight only.• Turning basin (location, size, and depth).• Pilots and pilot procedures required including

boarding method.• Tugs, availability of harbor tug boats (by size).• Harbor bottom composition.• Dredging:

• Frequency and date of last operation.• Scope and effectiveness.• Describe port's dredge.

• Location of reefs, sand bars, and mud flats orany other shipping obstacle.

• Launch service availability.

• Harbor activity (large shipping, fishing boatsor pleasure craft).

• Accidents (location of major accidents, causeand results).

• Authorization for water production in the harbor.

• Hydrographic survey date (if unavailable, con-sider Navy sea-air-land team [SEAL] support).

• Procure local harbor charts if available.

• Special pier fittings, positioning, instructions oralterations required.

Anchorage• Location.• Radius (for each).• Depth.• Current speed and direction.• Exposure (current, tide, and wind).• Bottom type and holding characteristics.• Nearby obstacles.• NAVAIDS.• Ammunition restrictions/ESQD requirements.• Amount of local harbor traffic.• Distance to the beachhead for instream offload

and/or bulk water and fuel delivery.• Location relative to landing beaches.• Water depth and bottom composition.

Piers and Quay

• Number and types of vessels that piers canaccommodate at one time.

• Current use of pier berthing.• Characteristics.

• Construction type.• Lengthlwidth.• Height above water (low and high tide, tidal

range).• Dunnage available.• Availability and condition of cleats, dolphins

or bollards.• Capacity (wheeled and tracked vehicles).• Fenders (type, size, condition, and location).• Depth immediately alongside.• Depth and orientation of ingress and egress

areas.

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• Services available (for potable water and elec-tricity, include type, fuel, trash, and garbagedisposal).

• Specialized facilities available for the dischargeof RO/RO vessels (ramps or reinforce pier sur-face that can support a ship ramp).

• Landing sites suitable for lighterage.

Beach Area

• Frontage and depth.• Topographical data.• Surf conditions.• Beach composition, gradient, and beach exits.

Port Facilities

• Port equipment repair facilities:• Number, location, size, and capabilities.• Type of equipment.• Availability and system of procuring repair

parts.• Cranes.

• Ship repair facilities:• Number and type of dry dock and repair

facilities.• Quality of work and level of repairs that can

be made.• Fire response station:

• Number and location.• Capability.• Water-based capability (tugboats with fire

hoses).• Other buildings on terminal:

• Size and location.• Current use.• Characteristics.• Requirements to construct facilities.

• Adequate lighting for night operations.• Bunker capability/availability:

• Intermediate fuel oil (180/380).• Diesel fuel marine (DFM)/marine gas oil.• DESC or commercial contract in place.

• Stevedoring capability:Number of gangs available.Number of shifts able to work.

• Trash removal capability.• HAZMAT disposal facility.• Standby lube oil pump barge/truck availability.• Sewage and garbage disposal capability.

Medical Treatment Facility

• Location.• Emergency services available.• Bed capacity.• MEDEVAC procedures.

Distances

• Beach to arrival airfield.• Beach to port area.• Port area to arrival airfield.• Beach to camp area.• Port to camp area.• MPS anchorage to beach.• Beach, port or camp to medical treatment facility.

Security

• Size and availability of the port security force(land and water coverage).

• Security sources (military or private).• Physical security methods (fences, controlled

access, camera, electronic surveillance or alarms).• HN/status-of-forces agreement (SOFA) restrictions.

Weather

• By calendar quarter:• Types of weather conditions encountered in

the area.• Prevailing wind direction.• Percentage of time windspeed is within 1 to

6 knots (kts), 7 to 12 kts, and over 17 kts.• Amount of precipitation.• Temperature (minimum and maximum daily).

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• Percentage of time that surf is within 0 to 4 ft,4 to 6 ft, 6 to 9 ft, and over 9 ft.

• Percentage of time that swells are within 0 to4 fi, 4 to 6 fi, 6 to 9 fi, and over 9 ft.

• Frequency, duration, and density of fog anddust (including sandstorms).

• Effects of weather on the terrain, navigation,and logistic operations.

• Tide table.• Table of daylight, moonlight, and darkness.• Direction and speed of current.• Water temperature.

• Anticipated number of days that weather couldinhibit port operations in excess of 24 hours.

• Coordinate access to weather forecasts fromharbor masters office.

Communications

• Existing telephone service (condition, landlines or microwave transmissions, cellularphone capacity and availability).

• Radio (frequencies allowed for use).• Location and size (kilowatts [kW]) of local

radio and television stations.

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APPENDIX G

HNS CHECKLIST

This appendix is for the MAGTF's contractingofficer/COR in the SLRP to assist in obtainingand documenting HNS.

• Residual bills not certified by designatedunit representatives before departure fromHN. The point of contact checks these billsfor accuracy and forwards them to higher au-thority for processing.

SLRP Responsibilities

Description of AAA

• Identify or clarify operation/exercise requirementsfor HNS.

• Evaluate the suitability of the HNS to beprovided.

• Provide information in conjunction with thecountry team, supported combatant command-ers, and MARFOR representatives negotiatinghost nation support agreements (HNSAs).

• Identify additional support requirements not filledby FINS.

• Deploy with a MAGTF contracting officer/COW

• Negotiate I-ThJSAs ensuring that contractualobligations of all parties (MAGTF and provider)are fairly executed.

• Protect the interest of the US Government.

• Before retrograde, verify bills for services beforeforwarding to supported combatant com-mander's headquarters.

Contracting Off icer/COR Functions

• Negotiate HNSAs for augmented MPF unitsbased on specific taskings.

• Sign HNSAs as the Marine representative.• Monitor FINS during operations and exercises.

• Pay all bills for HNS provided to MAGTFunits. Bills are classified as follows:

Bills certified by designated unit representa-tives before departure from HN.

• Name.• Location.• Type.

Activities in the AAA

• What troops, units, CEs or organizational head-quarters will be stationed there (use or control ofthe facilities)?

• What military activities will take place (conven-tional/unconventional)?

• What material wilt be produced, processed,tested or stored?

Class I

Ref rigerated/Nonrefrigerated Subsistence,Materials or Supplies

• Goods.

• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Rations/Catering

• Goods.•COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

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Water

• Distilled bottled water:

• Goods.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone

number.• Bulk potable water:

• Goods.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone

number.

Gratuitous Health and Welfare Items

• Goods.

• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Class HI (POL)

Diesel Fuel

• Quantity.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Motor Gasoline (MOGAS)

• Quantity.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Oils

• Quantity.• COR.

• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Other Lubricants

• Quantity.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Hydraulic Fluids

• Quantity.• COR.. Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Compressed Gases

• Quantity.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Coolants/Antifreeze

• Quantity.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Bulk Chemical Products

• Quantity.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

HAZMAT Disposal

• Quantity.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

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AirfieldClass IV, Construction Materials

Buildings.• Goods. • COR.• COR. • Contract number and remarks.• Contract number and remarks. • Service contractor's name and telephone number.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

___________________________ Armory

Class VI, Personnel Nonmilitary Sales Items • Buildings.• COR.

• Goods. • Contract number and remarks.• COR. • Service contractor's name and telephone number.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephonenumber. Bank/Exchange Facilities

• Buildings.Class VIII, Medical Supplies . COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Goods. • Service contractor's name and telephone number.• COR.• Contract number and remarks. Billeting• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

• Buildings.• COR.

Class IX, Repair Parts • Contractnumber and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.• Goods.• COR. Fuel/Aviation Gas Storage Facilities• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number. • Buildings.

• COR_____________________________________ • Contractnumber and remarks.

Facilities and Equipment • Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Administrative Offices Maintenance Shops and Facilities

• Supplies. • Buildings.

• COR. • COR.

• Contract number and remarks. • Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number. • Service contractor's name and telephone number.

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Medical Facifities • Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

• Buildings.• COR. Warehouses• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number. • Buildings.

• COR.Dining Facilities • Contract number and remarks.

• Buildings. • Service contractor's name and telephone number.

• COR.• Contract number and remarks. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Equipment

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.• Equipment.

Port Facilities • COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Demurrage/crane suppoit • Service contractor's name and telephone number.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

Engineer, MHE, and CHE• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

• CUR.Sanitation and Shower Facilities • Contract number and remarks.

• Buildings/goods. • Service contractor's name and telephone number.

• COR. • Forklifls/CHE:• Contract number and remarks. • Goods.• Service contractor's name and telephone number. • COR.

Storage Lots, Staging, and Parking Areas. Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone• Lots, number.• CUR. • Cranes:• Contract number and remarks. • Goods.• Service contractor's name and telephone number. • COR.

Water Supply Facilities and Distribution Points . Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and phone• Buildings/goods, number.•COR.

Earthmoving equipment:• Contract number and remarks.

• Goods.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

• COR.Washdown Sites • Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone• Lots/facilities. number.• CUR.

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MEP

• Equipment• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Laundry Services

• Lots (for laundry units).• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Special Service Support andPersonnel Augmentation

Local Skilled and Unskilled Labor

• Goods.

• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Oil Analysis Personnel

• Goods.

• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Printing Services

• Goods.

• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

ATC Services Security and Local Police

• Goods.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Dining Facility Workers

• Goods.

•COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Engineer Support

• Goods.

• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

• Goods.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Stevedores

• Goods.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.

• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

Telecommunications

• Equipment/goods.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

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Transportation Support

• Rail:

• Personnel.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone

number.

• Trucks/buses:• Personnel.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone

number.• Water/fijel trucks:

• Gallons.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone

number.• Air:

• Personnel.• COR.

• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and

number.• Hazardous cargo:

• Types.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone

number.

• Waste/trash disposal:

• Equipment.• COR.• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone

number.

HAZMAT Handling Expertise

• Personnel.

• COR• Contract number and remarks.• Service contractor's name and telephone number.

telephone

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APPENDIX H

SLRP CHECKLIST

This appendix provides functional area supportconsiderations for SLRP planning and executionbefore deployment and upon arrival in the AO.(See app. F for naval SLRP considerations.)

Predeployment Checklist

Personnel Responsibilities

Determine or identify the following:

• Uniformlcivilian dress requirements for onbase and off base and when personnel travelunder separate orders.

• Cash requirements and method of currencyexchange.

• Customs and cultural and religious do's anddon'ts.

• Camera restrictions for all personnel.• Emergency leave and pay procedures.• Requirements for in-country ID cards.

• Passport/visa requirements.• Immunization requirements.• Mailing address and mail procedures.• Red Cross service and support.• Plan for general administrative support.• Diplomatic pouch/secure communication ser-

vices available through the AMEMB or USConsulate.

Public Affairs Responsibilities

Determine or identify the following:

• Points of contact at the AMEMB or US Consulate.• Operation/exercise public affairs officer.• US and foreign interest in operation/exercise.• Approximate size of press corps/pool.

• Press corps logistics requirements.• HN press corps/media concerns.• USMC/USN responsibilities for HN require-

ments applicable to media.• MAGTF responsibility to establish a press center.• Press ID tags.• AMEMB/US Consulate press policies.• Embassy/press attaché plans for involvement.• MSE public affairs officer responsibilities

established.• Photo restrictions from HN for still and video.• Photographic processing facilities.• Satellite transmission facilities.• Communication support for the press corps.• Off-base billeting for press corps.• Procedures to obtain the Stars and Stripes

newspaper (one per five servicemembers).• Hometown news release procedures.• Courier service availability to press corps.

Legal (SJA or Legal Officers) Responsibilities

• Obtain copies of HNSA and contracts.• Review HNSA and contracts before signing.• Determine SOFA.• Determine US privileges and immunities for

operation/exercise.• Determine procedures to obtain custody of

incarcerated servicemembers.• Determine tax liabilities for personnel enter-

ing/leaving the HN.• Determine US duties/obligations HN has

regarding equipment brought into the HN.• Determine financial obligation to the HN that

the US incurs through operation/exercise.• Establish procedures for claims brought

against the US Government.• Identify HN restrictions on the flow of motor

vehicles.

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• Determine I-fM requirements for passports/visasfor both entering and leaving.

• Obtain copies of all SOFA, memorandum ofunderstanding, protocols or agreements applicable.

• Establish procedures for reviewing all con-tracting procedures.

• Report legal restrictions, such as EnvironmentalProtection Agency restrictions, that may have apotential impact on the operation/exercise.

• Determine HN requirements on evacuating humanremains.

Intelligence (G-/S-2) Responsibilities

• Determine points of contact with HN and USsecurity officials.

• Determine maps, charts, geodetic, and aerialphoto product requirements.

• Obtain terrain analysis of AAA.• Gather meteorological/astronomical data for

analysis.• Determine location of all US federal agencies

in the AAA.• Identify local intelligence agencies available to

support the MAGTF.• Develop a narrative summary on the threat

assessment.

MAGTF Operations (G-/S-3) Responsibilities

• Identify area to be used for arrival and assembly.

• identify operation/exercise area.• Identify joint/combined operation/training

requirements for US and allied forces.• Identify all range requirements.• Determine all special equipment/uniform require-

ments for operation/exercise.

• Identify training restrictions for weapons,ammunition, and tracked vehicles.

• Obtain all maps and photographs of AAA andoperation/training areas.

• Determine supporting combatant commanderdeployment order requirements.

• Obtain copies of OPLANs that the MAGTFmay support.

• Determine NBC threat.• Determine OPORD/OPLAN requirements of the

supported combatant commander.

• Determine translator/linguist requirements.• Obtain charts showing FIN servicemembers

rank structure.• Identify procedures for local EOD support.• Determine environmental restrictions within

AAA that may affect the operation/exercise.• Determine environmental considerations/con-

cerns for troop commanders.

Security Responsibilities

• Identify security requirements for the SLRP,OPP and advance party in the AAA.

• Determine who will provide security in theAAA (FIN/US).

• Identify security points of contact.• Identify security forces ROE (include air

defense and how to disseminate ROE to allpersonnel).

. Identify FIN security procedures within theAAA and the operation/exercise area.

• Determine US personnel mobility within theAOR.

• Determine security considerations for flagofficers.

• Determine requirements for HN contractedworker ID cards.

• Identify and report primary/alternate locationsfor air defense units.

Provost Marshal RepresentativeResponsibilities

• Develop a law enforcement concept.• Determine special requirements due to HN

customs/values; merge those requirements intoenforcement.

• Determine customs procedures for arrival anddeparture.

• Identify POC and location of local police, secu-rity, and military agencies.

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Logistics Personnel Responsibilities

• Conduct air transport facilities evaluation:• AMC/TALCE requirements.• MHE requirements.• Temporary passenger shelter.• Indoor and outdoor cargo storage areas.• Taxi service availability.• Bus availability.• Shuttle requirements.• Convoy routes from arrival airfield to AAA.• Ammunition restrictions.• Dunnage/crate reclamation procedures.

• Determine availability/requirements for environ-mentally controlled structures for the following:• LFSP, AAOGs, AAOEs.• Automated service centers.• MAGTF MSEs.• Communications centers.

• Billeting information:• Requirements by MSE.• Locations.• Distance from quarters to work spaces.• Cost of quarters.• Work space for nonmilitary personnel.• Tent camp locations.

• Determine water requirements:• Source of bottled water.• Potability of local water within operationlex-

ercise area and AAA.• Water transportation.• Water storage capabilities in the operation!

exercise area and AAA.• Water requirements for medical, messing,

and personal hygiene for each MSE.• Availability of well water.• Whether drilling for water is feasible.• Source/requirement for ice and dry ice.

• POL:• Understand POL requirements.• Analyze costs of shipping POL to AAA vice

HNS.

• Determine FIN and DLA/DESC POL sourcesand availability to the MAGTF.

• Determine HN POL storage capacity.• Provide POL quality control measures.• Identify and report location for employment

of AABFS and determine water depth forSTS fuel transfer sites.

Ammunition:• Identify location of ASPs.• Determine whether HN and US safety re-

quirements are compatible.• Determine ammunition security requirements.• Determine ESQD requirements for ASPs/

MPSs.• Determine FIN availability of explosive driv-

ers/MilE operators.• Personal hygiene services:

• Laundry services.• Shower facilities.

• Transportation:• SLRP/advance party transportation require-

ments.

• Convoy routes/escort requirements (US andHN).

• HN transportation to move troops fromarrival airfield to UAAs within AAA.

• All available information on MSRs, includ-ing the following:• Speed limits.• Rest stops.• Refueling points.• Remain overnight locations.• Road conditions.• Roth limitations, constraints, and restrictions.

• Requirements for special permits; i.e., in-ternational licenses.

• SOFA rules governing US forces in caseof accident.

• Vehicle support for very important per-Sons (VIPs).

• Washdown points/USDA requirements.• Passenger, vehicle, and cargo processing

areas.

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• Location.• Distance from AAA.

• HN wrecker support. . Land/facility rental.• HN structural fire truck support. • Vehicle and other equipment rental.• Bus and shuttle route requirements. • Vehicle maintenance support.

Source and rules on rental vehicles. • Wrecker support.• Source and rules for use of HN railroads. • HN security personnel.• Locations and other restrictive features of . Printing services (copiers and road maps).

bridges, underpasses, and tunnels. • Determine anticipated costs.Determine availability of support for supply • Identify support requiring FINSA.systems:

Sources, procedures, and stocks availablethrough the nearest US military base.

• Procedures/authority to purchase all classesof supply from the HN.

• Storage areas (covered/uncovered) for sup-ply personnel's use.

• Facilities' capabilities to support supplyfunctions.

• Identify support requiring other than HNSA.• Negotiate 1-LNSA with higher headquarters.• Establish methods for handling funds.

• Identify agents that can certify funds availability.• Indicate local purchase requirements.. Determine if local transactions will be cash or

charge.• Estimate and obtain imprest funds.• Identify source and procedures for fund con-

Comptroller or Designated Representative version.Responsibilities • Identify contracting procedures.

• Contract information:• Determine all known contracting require-

ments.

• Establish procedures for MAGTF contractingagent to write contracts during initial deploy-ment of the main body.

• Establish funding procedures. • Determine HN reimbursement requirements.

• Identify primary agent for finances.• Determine source for contracting agent. Medical Personnel Responsibilities

• Criteria for contracts include the following:• Cost.• Purpose.

Only a qualified plans, operations, and medicalintelligence officer, environmental health officeror a preventive medicine technician will be

• Contractors involved, assigned to the SLRP to evaluate capabilities of• COR assignments. the nearest medical facilities and support services.

• Areas that may require contracts, such as the Evaluation criteria should include the following:following:• POL.• Water ice/dry ice.• Electricity (ME? backup, commercial and

hook-up prices).• Billeting (officer, enlisted, VIP, male, and fe-

male).

• Inpatient capacity.• Number of HN physicians assigned to or on

staff.• Number of nurses and ancillary personnel.

• Industrial services (trash, laundry, portable • Types and numbers of medical specialtiesheads, and sewage disposal). available,

• Engineer services (preparation of land, ditch- • Outpatient care capabilities.ing, and stump removal). • X-ray capabilities including scope and range.

• Messing, dining, and catering services. • Laboratory services.

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• Dental facilities.• Number of dentists, hygienists, and dental

technicians.• Dental laboratory/X-ray services including

range and scope.• Number of dental surgeons and status of

equipment.• Food service facilities within the hospitals and

their sources of food supplies.• Sources for water, fuel, and storage facilities

including electrical power.• Methods of disposal for all types of waste

including biohazardous waste.• Location and evaluation of local sources of

medical supplies, to include time line forrequest for delivery of supplies.

• Determine the number of ambulances toinclude type, condition, maintenance supportrequired and types of fuel used.

• Determine the number of qualified ambulancedrivers and emergency medical technicians.

• Determine if MEDEVAC is available and loca-tions of landing zones in relation to medicalfacilities.

• ldentif' general medical information that mayaffect the general health of MAGTF person-nel, including the following:• Topography.• Climate.• Insects.• Rodents.• Poisonous reptiles (land and water).• Communicable diseases in the AOR, includ-

ing history of disease in the area.• Domestic and wild animals, including veteri-

nary assistance.• Special requirements.

• Evaluate the following socioeconomic fea-tures of the local population and how thosefeatures may affect the general health ofMAGTF personnel:• Living conditions/life styles.• Customs and religions.• Addictions.

• Determine effectiveness of procedures employedto control insects and rodents.

Communications Personnel Responsibilities

• Determine frequency requirements.• Determine available frequencies.• Identify requirements to establish a communi-

cations link between the AAA and the USEmbassy.

• Determine if the climate of the AAA mayadversely affect the operation/exercise commu-nications.

• Determine requirements for the MAGTF DMS,NIPRNET, and SIPRNET including facilityavailability and HNS.

• Determine location of closest classified mate-rial disposal facility (shredding facility).

• Cryptographic information:• Cryptographic account number and mailing

address.• Distribution procedures for cryptographic

material.• Nontactical radios available:

• Nontactical radio systems in use.• Frequency and power and range.• Frequencies available.

• DOD communications agencies:• Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS).• Describe local facility.• Determine accessibility.• Location of facility and name of POC.• DSN/Automatic Digital Network (AUTODIN).

Determine common user military network avail-

ability:• Availability on base.• Circuits available.• Alternate routing capability.

Teletype equipment for duplex pony circuit.• Determine communications requirements to

support training areas.• Determine tactical communications requirements

to support the following:• MEDEVAC operations.

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• Local security within the AAA.• HN/multinational liaison parties.

In Country Checklist

The information in this paragraph aids the SLRPin evaluating and preparing the AAA once theSLRP arrives in country.

Personnel Responsibilities

Determine or identify the following:

• Restrictions for servicemembers and civiliansattached to the MAGTF.

• Local regulations for casualty control proce-dures with specific emphasis on processingremains of deceased personnel.

• Morale, welfare, and recreational support andcultural tours available.

• Automated teller machine locations for di-rect deposit used by personnel.

• Verify all personnel's predeployment checks.

Public Affairs Responsibilities

• Verify all public affairs predeployment checks.

Legal Responsibilities

• Determine jurisdiction rules over MAGTF per-sonnel in the event of crimes or accidents.

• Determine reports in the event US personnelare detained by police.

• Verify all legal predeployment checks.

Intelligence Responsibilities

• Conduct CI survey to help commanders estab-lish systems, procedures, and safeguards toprotect military installations, personnel andorganizations from espionage, sabotage, terror-ism or subversion.

• Verify all intelligence predeployment checks.

Operations Responsibilities

• Verify all ranges for joint and special/follow-on training.

• Finalize plans to organize and mark the AAAto include areas for the SLRP.

• Determine drop zone requirements for airdelivery.

• Finalize locations and numbers of lighteragelanding zones.

• Finalize command post locations that are foruse by military units participating in the opera-tion/exercise but are not part of the MAGTF orMPF operation.

• Verify all operations predeployment checks.

Security Responsibilities

• Establish joint and multinational securityrequirements.

• Identify and verify all off-limits areas to USforces.

• Determine HN escorts for movement outsidethe AAA and identify the following:

• Who coordinates the escorts.

• If escorts speak English.• Who briefs the mission to the escorts.

• Determine restrictions on US personnel carry-ing weapons and ammunition outside theAAA.

• Finalize the security, plan overlay to cover thefollowing areas (if applicable):• Airfield.• Portlbeachlanchorages.• Roads/MSRs.• Billeting areas.• Assembly areas.

• Ships.• Verify all security predeployment checks.

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Provost Marshal Responsibilities

• Analyze effect that existing political agree-ments or SOFAs will have on law enforce-ment activities.

• Determine off-limit areas/establishments anddiscuss distribution limits and methods.

• Determine security requirements for ammuni-tion, weapons and equipment; establish plan toimplement required controls.

• Verify all provost marshal predeploymentchecks.

Logistics Responsibilities

• Camp services, engineer services, and utilitiesrequirements:• Survey sites.• Determine areas affected by adverse weather.• Evaluate road networks.• Finalize construction projects and class IV

requirements.• Finalize requirements for water supply

and MEP to include source and expecteddependability.

• Determine latrine availability, type, location,capacity, and balance against known require-ments.

• Verify plan for refuse disposal, including en-vironmental considerations.

• Determine shower capacity, availability, ca-pacities, and locations.

• Determine vehicle washdown sites.• Verify fire protection information.• Finalize rules on construction projects per-

formed by participants.• Verify the location of desalination plants.• Verify the recommended locations of

ROWPU/water points.• Verify the location of ice/dry ice plants.• Finalize messing information as follows:

• Number of prospective areas.• Number of personnel that require mess

support.

• Total number and frequency of hot mealsversus MREs.

• Existing dining facility capabilities.• Availability of local contractor support.• Availability of MRE supplements.

• Refrigeration requirements.• Ration resupply cycle.• Construction support for required dinning fa-

cility set-up.• Establishment of initial messing hours.• Identification of ration resupply point location.• Ration distribution system.• Ration storage capability.• Picnic supply request procedures for local/

HNS.

• Verify all logistics predeployment checks.

Comptroller Responsibilities• Finalize criteria for contracts.• Determine any costs not anticipated.• Verify all comptroller predeployment checks.

Medical Responsibilities

• Verify general state of repair for all facilitiesand ancillary buildings.

• Locate and evaluate local sources of medicalsupplies.

• Determine adequacy of road nets for ambu-lance patient evacuation routes.

• Establish liaison with government agencies; e.g.,the US Agency for International Development;international organizations (United Nations andRed Cross); and nongovemment organizations(Catholic Relief Services and Save the Children)currently operating in the area.

• Verify all medical predeployment checks.

Communications Responsibilities• Finalize the communications plan.• Determine requirements for peculiar communi-

cations equipment.• Determine estimated cost for communications

support including leased lines, batteries, andspecial installation and facilities.

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• Obtain copy of the local telephone book.• Finalize HNS/commercial communications sup-

port capability.• Locate and evaluate sites for commercial tele-

phones:• AAA telephone systems ability to support

the MAGTF.• AAA cable plant. Determine the number of

cable pairs in the AAA; cable pairs in use;and spare cable pairs.

• Commercial or US Government-owned sys-tems ability to support the MAGTF.

• Evaluate the following:• Type of equipment.• Circuit layout.• Data interface capability.• Electric power source available.

• Cryptographic equipment (on/off line).• Verify all communications predeploent checks.

Force Protection Assessment

A force protection assessment is conducted bythe SLRP or advance party to identify overallforce protection issues and develop a comprehen-sive force protection plan before operations start.

Threat Assessment

Assess the overall threat risk to US personnel,equipment, and ships, including chemical, bio-logical, and radiological attack. Classify threatsas follows:

• High.• Medium.• Low.• Normal/peacetime.

Identify source documents for the threat assess-ment, such as the theater combatant commander'sspecial intelligence summaries, NCIS, and Ser-vice CI reports or AMEMB reports.

The assessment should include a compilation ofthe threats compared against the overall ability of

the friendly organizations in the AO to guardagainst them. Tables Fl-i through H-S provideformats to help organize friendly organizationinformation that may support the MPF force pro-tection effort.

HN Ground Forces (Rear Area Command)

• Command.• Address.• Telephone.• Agency head, chief or commander.• Point of contact.• Communications:• Landline.

• Message plain language address directory(PLAD).

• Radio (with frequencies).• E-mail.• Responsibilities/AOR.• Interface with civil authorities.

Site Security

• Attach diagram of operating sites.• Site access.• Field of fire layouts (surveillance and weap-

ons) (indicate on site diagram) coverage, shad-ows, and gaps.

• Geographic/physical conditions:• ROE/terrorist conditions.• Forces assigned to site security.

• Reporting relationships.• Communications:• Landline.• Radio (with frequencies).• Data links to FPOC.

General Comments

• Self explanatory.

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Table H-i. Friendly Force Protection Organization (Sample).FPO• Address• Telephone• E-mail/SIPRNET

ASO• Address• Telephone• E-mail/SIPRNET

SSo• Address• Telephone• E-mail/SIPRNET

LSO• Address

'Telephone•E-maiIISIPRNET

NCW Units As&gned•Address

Capabilities:

'Telephone• E-mail/SIPRNET

US Small Boats Assigned'Address

Capabilities:

• Telephone'E-mail/SIPRNET

USMC Landward Security Elements Assigned'Address

Capabilities:

'Telephone• E-mail/SIPRNET

HN Landward Security Elements• Address

Capabilities:

'Telephone• E-mail

HPI Landward Security Elements• Address

Capabilities:

'Telephone• E-mail

COMNAVFORJNavaI Component Commander'Address• Telephone• E-mail/SIPRNET

COMMARFOR'Address• Telephone• E-mail/SIPRNET

Table H-2. Afloat Forces and Air Assets (Sample).

Length Communi-Class Quantity Mission and Draft Crew Size Endurance Weapons Sensor cations Home Port

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Table H-3. Land Forces (Sample).

Unit Capability C2Reporting

RelationshipAugmentation/Support

Requirements

Table H-4. HN Military Installations (Sample).

Installation A Installation B Installation C

Base Name/Command

Mission

Forces

Address

Commander .

POC

Telephone

Message PLAD

Email/SIPRNET .

Table H-5. Other/Multinational Military Installations (Sample).

Installation A Installation B Installation C

Base Name/Command

Mission

Forces

Address

Commander

POC

Telephone

Message PLAD

E-mail

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APPENDIX I

OPP CHECKLIST

This appendix provides MPF operators and plan-ners with information on OPP requirements. Itaddresses OPP tasks in an ideal scenario wherethe OPP deploys to meet MPSs before they arrivein the AAA. The sequence of events may varybased on the real world situation, however, mostOPP tasks remain the same.

Critical Factors AffectingTime to Off load Ships

• When the OPP deploys to meet MPSs.• OPP size.• Tools, supplies, and test equipment available to

oPP.• Training and experience of OPP personnel.• Safety considerations.

Sequence of Events

• The OPP OIC is designated by the CNSE.• Offload priorities are established by the MAGTF

commander and coordinated with the CMPF.• The OPP OIC receives offload priorities from

the MAGTF commander via the AAOG.• The OPP headquarters is collocated with

COMPSRON and individual MPS detach-ments. Each detachment is composed of USNand MAGTF personnel, each with specificresponsibilities.

• The OPP OIC will liaison with MPSRON per-sonnel to determine the maximum number ofpersonnel that can embark in accordance witheach ship's USCG COl.

• The OPP receives equipment operators fromall MAGTF elements and the NSE.

• OPP ADPE, technical publications, test equip-ment, and required reports are collected,inspected, and prepared for embarkation.

• OPP equipment and materials prepared for• embarkation are moved to the MPS. The OPP

OIC coordinates with COMPSRON and theship's master regarding OPP arrival.

• The OPP undergoes preembarkation and safetytraining, conducts initial briefs for subordi-nates, and develops a plan to accomplish workwhile embarked.

• The OPP OIC initiates the OPP's securityrequirements.

• The OPP is transported to the MPSRON.• An OPP representative with the ship's first

mate inspects and accepts berthing areas forOPP personnel.

• The OPP OIC receives direction on shipboardactivities from COMPSRON and the ship's master.

• An OPP representative validates the ship'sload plan and conducts an inventory of themajor MPE/S and NSE equipment. Specialattention is given to identify any changes in theship's load plan that may affect the plannedsequence of offload.

• The OPP starts work and checks ships' readi-ness. Standard work priority for an instreamoffload (barring other direction from theMAGTF commander) follows:

• Ship cargo handling systems; e.g., cranes orwinches.

• Lighterage.• NSE communication equipment.• NSE equipment for instream and beach offload.

• MHE to support the offload.• Depreservation and preparation of MAGTF

equipment.• Fuel/water discharge systems.

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• OPP members who remain on board to con-tinue work form the nucleus of the debarka-tion teams; problems that may affect theoffload are corrected.

• The STS system is activated.• Final visual inspection of vehicles, equipment,

and cargo is conducted. Equipment that mustoperate during the offload requires a preopera-tion check and service inspection. Cargo andmobile loads are inspected to ensure thatunsafe situations or damage occurs.

• OPP supervisors (chief petty officer [CPO]/staffnoncommissioned officer [SNCOI) of troopsensure that preparations for space turnover(cleaning of berthing spaces) are completed.

• The OPP establishes communications th theSLRP to identify and recommend corrective actionfor any problems that may affect the offload.

• The OPP is disestablished after arriving in theAAA. Personnel to be transferred from theOPP to other task organizations in the offloadare identified and assigned as early as possibleto ensure a smooth, safe, and orderly transfer.

• Check for visible oil and brake fluid leaks.• Visually inspect tracks for excessive cracks.• Check cooling systems for evidence of leaks.• Check belt tension.• Remove sealing material from intake and ex-

haust openings and remove other protectivecovers.

• Check fluid levels for engine, transmission,transfers, and differentials.

• Ensure that fuel filters are installed andserviceable.

• Inspect lube points on all undercarriages.• Check and install battery connections if

equipment will be issued.• Obtain ship's master's approval to connect

batteries.• If equipment is being offloaded for modifi-

cation or maintenance, use the ship's directcurrent or portable start carts and cables tostart engines.

• If vehicles are stowed without batteries, ac-tivate the batteries with electrolyte beforeinstallation.

Tasks

Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Locate MAGTF equipment to match and vali-date the ship's load plan.

• Identify MPE/S per guidance established bythe MAGTF commander and identify theequipment assignment. To speed the ID,assignment, and distribution process for equip-ment, the MEF responsible for a particularMPSRON will use a tag or marking system toidentify MPE/S assignment to the MA GTEMSEs. Ensure permanent damage does notoccur when the equipment is tagged ormarked. The MEF's major subordinate com-mands will further distribute equipment downto battalion and squadron levels in MDSS II.

• Conduct preoperations checks and makeadjustments:• Visually inspect tires for proper inflation.

CAUTIONIf the vehicle is stored with dry charged batter-ies installed, use extreme caution when acti-vating batteries. Electrolyte can cause injury ifspilled or splashed on skin or in eyes. Flushoverfills or spilled acid from vehicle surfaces.These instructions also apply to batteries sup-plying power to auxiliary equipment mountedon vehicles. Before connecting battery termi-nals, ensure all electrical switches and auxilia-ry power switches are in the off position.

• Add fuel additive to fuel tanks as required. Ifgasohol is available, use it in vehicles or otherequipment with gasoline engines; if not, ser-vice with gasoline. Preserved gasoline enginesare much easier to start and require feweradjustments when energized with gasohol.

• Remove barrier tape from battery terminalsand clamps.

• Connect battery cables to batteries for properconnection.

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CAUTION

Extreme caution must be exercised to proper-ly connect batteries to avoid damage to thevehicle electrical system.

• Start equipment when authorized by the ship'sfirst mate. After warming-up, accelerate toapproximately one-half power. Observe enginenoise or vibration response.. If satisfactory, thevehicle or equipment is ready for offload.

• Tag equipment as determined by the MAGTFcommander; indicate maintenance performed.Attach all tags to the lefi front near the headlight.An example of a tag system to identify mainte-nance status follows:• Green Tag: RFI.• Yellow Tag: Minor repairs/adjustments re-

quired. Equipment is considered safe to op-erate. Repairs/adjustments required will beannotated on the tag.

• Red Tag: Major repairs required. Operation ofequipment will seriously damage equipmentor cause harm to operator or crew. Major re-pairs required will be annotated on the tag.

• Install associated weapons systems and SL-3components as required.

• Unlash equipment when directed by theship's master when near the AAA andweather permits.

• Secure publication binders in their bins.

• Refuel equipment when approved by the ship'smaster. If auxiliary containers are used, ensurethey are clearly marked to identify the type offuel they contain. There are refueling points onthe RO/RO decks to provide fuel to vehiclesbefore debarkation.

• Identify MPE/S to be towed off the lighterage:

• Trailers, gasoline-powered vehicles, andtowed artillery pieces will be towed from theship to the staging/maintenance area.

• Self-propelled assets will be driven off un-less precluded by local conditions or spe-cial instructions concerning the equipment.If equipment is being offloaded for main-tenance or modification, use portable bat-tery packs.

• Clean billeting spaces and conduct turnoverinspection.

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DEBARKATION TEAM OFFLOAD CHECKLIST

Debarkation teams are MAGTF and Navy per-sonnel provided to the OCU for each ship of theMPSRON. Responsibilities include equipmentoffload preparation and equipment operation.

Sequence of Events

• The OIC coordinates with the SLRP and OPPto assign personnel for the offload.

• Assigned personnel are organized into teams toexecute the offload.

• The OIC meets with NAVCHAPGRU repre-sentatives, the ship's master, and MCMC todiscuss the offload.

• Training is provided to team personnel.

• Special equipment (radios, etc.) provided bythe MCMC for use during the offload is tem-porarily loaned.

• Communication nets and data links with off-load control organizations are established.

• Offload is conducted.• Work spaces and holds are prepared for turn-

over inspection.• A debarkation team assists in securing MPSs to

get underway or backload.

Tasks

• Start appropriate vehicles' engines.• Move equipment to the hatch square or main

deck for crane lift-off.• Move trailers, powered motor vehicles that do

not run, and hold-stowed artillery pieces to thehatch square lift-off point.

• Move skid-mounted equipment, tools, com-munications and electronic equipment, andother packaged items to the hatch square lift-off point.

• Assist NAVCHAPGRU personnel with thehook-up for slings and spreader bars.

• Drive equipment down the stern ramp to light-erage or pier.

• Position equipment on lighterage when usinganRRDF.

• Inspect the ship's holds and berthing spaces.Packing materials and components (disassem-bled and removed during preservation) mustbe collected and safeguarded to be reused forthe backload.

• Attend all offload safety training/briefs.• Identify problems associated with MPE/S or

ships to the appropriate person or organization.

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APPENDIX K

ACO ARRIVAL AND ASSEMBLY AIRFIELD

SITE SURVEY CHECKLIST

This two-part checklist is used by the ACO as amember of the SLRP. Much of the informationrequired to complete the airfield site survey can beobtained from appropriate HN airfield officials.This information should be used in conjunctionwith survey analysis provided by US Air Forcepersonnel and the current HQ AMC AirfieldSuitability and Restriction Report (ASRR).

Part I, Airfield Suitability, determines what typesof aircraft (C-5, 747, C-17, KC-135, KC-1O, DC-9,and L-lO1l) can use the airfield and identifiesinformation useful to the MAGTF ACE.

Part 11, Airfield Support, determines if theairfield has the facilities to support arrivalairfield operations.

Part I, Airfield Suitability

Airfield Information

• Airfield name.• Airfield location.• Elevation and terrain features.• Date the survey was completed.• Who conducted the survey?• HN airfield representatives.• Arrival airfield operations.• Arrival airfield operating hours.• Will US controllers be required to operate

arrival airfield?• Determine and balance airflow restrictions

against anticipated dates and timing of antici-pated airflow.

• Airspace management procedures for tacticaloperations within the AOR.

• Special ATC procedures.

• Total number and types of aircraft involved inthe operation.

• All obstructions within 25 nm.• Fuel requirements.

Runways

A runway description will provide relevant infor-mation on the limitations and features of the air-field's runways. In addition to the checklist items,the ACO should also prepare an airfield diagram.To prepare data for runways, taxiways, and park-ing areas, list the published runway, taxiway orapron strength using the following designators:

• T: Twin gear rating.• ST: Single tandem gear rating.• TT: Twin tandem gear rating.• TDT: Twin delta tandem gear rating.• ESWL: Equivalent single wheel loading.• LCN: Load classification number.

Runway Data

• Designation.• Length, width, and gradient.• Surface/composition/capability• Condition.• Slope.• Published strength.• Weight limit restrictions imposed by HN or

other agency.• Centerline marked.• Distance markers.• Approach lights.• Threshold lights.• Visual approach slope indicator lights.• Shoulders (surface/width/condition).

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• Overrun area (length/surface/condition).• Obstructions (location/type/height).• Approach illusions (describe).

Taxiways

Designation.Length and width.

Surface type.Condition.

Slope.Published strength.Weight limit.

Designation.Length and width.

Surface type.Condition.

Slope.Published strength.Weight limit.Taxi stripes.Tie-down rings.

Grounding points.Stabilized shoulders.

Stabilizing surface.Stabilized width.

•.•S

.•S

S

S

S

.S

.S

Marked centerline.

Edge limits.Stabilized shoulder.

Stabilizing surface.Stabilized width.Obstructions.

Traffic density.Maximum taxi time from parking area to readyhold line.

Parking Areas

• Maximum (normal/emergency) parking capability:• Distance between aircraft.

• Aircraft type (wing span/length).• Load bearing capacity (United States Air

Force responsibility).• Landing gear by plane type.

• Aircraft rescue and firefighting plan.

Engine Blast

• Can engines be run-up to maximum power inparking position without damage to groundsurfaces or structures?

• What is the engine trim pad availability formaximum power run-up?

• Is a blast fence installed or planned for enginetrim pads?

• Will other aircraft, structures or surfaces bedamaged by engine blasts from applyingbreakaway power when moving from parkingspots?

• Will other aircraft, structures or surfaces bedamaged from taxi power application as theaircraft follows designated taxi routes to andfrom parking areas?

• What are the conditions of surfaces regardingpossible repair, foreign object damage, andengine blast damage?

Aircraft Movement

Annotate movement paths on airfield diagram toand from the following:

• Refueling area.• Onload and offload area.• Maintenance area.• Difficulties of ground movement.• Areas not accessible to aircraft.• Official aircraft taxi routes.

NAVAIDS

• VHF omnidirectional range.• Tactical air navigation (TACAN).• Radar beacon.• Instrument landing system.

S

S

S

S

S

S

•S

S

S

S

S

S

• Lighting.• Obstructions.

• Remote (explosives/weapons loading) parkingspace availability.

• FW and RW parking areas.

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• Precision approach radar (PAR).• Airport surveillance radar (ASR).

instrument Approach Procedures

• Can standard instrument departure be used inlieu of radar vectors?

• Are procedural changes, equipment replacementsor additions to existing facilities expected?

Preparing Data

Ifthe preliminary data source is the current flightinformation publication (FLIP) or ASRR, confirmdata with appropriate airport officials/civil engi-neers. Confirm any obstacle data listed in the cur-rent FLIP.

Part II, Airfield Support Checklist

• Identif' language spoken on frequency.• Pilot forecaster service frequency.Ground control approach as follows:• Radar call signs.• Frequency.

• Aircraft reporting procedures.• Identify information on the long-range aid to

navigation system, COMSEC, and NAVAIDS.

Weather Detachment Facilities and Capabilities

• Agency responsible for observations.• Points of contact and telephone numbers.• Observation hours.• Observation site location.• Upper air observations available.• Radio sound instrument/scheduled time.• Upper-level wind measurements.

Weather Forecast Support

Airfield Operations

Operations Facility

• Adequate rooms or buildings for all ACEactivities.

• Other agencies working at airfield?• Methods and means for control of classified

material.• Capability to run ADPE/comniunication data

links.• Will the facility hamper the MAGTF security

plan?

Control Tower

• Is view of all areas unobstructed?• Any equipment limitations for guarding and trans-

mitting on landing group frequencies?• Are maps, crash grid maps, charts, and dia-

grams up-to-date?• Tower facility operator.• Does control tower require MAGTF augment?• Control tower frequency:

Determine who controls frequency.

• Domestic or foreign.• Agency responsible for forecasts.• Forecasting hours.• Weather warnings/advisories provided.• How observations/forecasts are transmitted.• Pilot to forecaster service available.• Weather data/communications equipment linked

with US equipment.

HN/Base WeatherDetachment

Equipment Availability

• Radar type.• Wind equipment type.• Visibility equipment type.• Equipment maintenance performed locally.

Weather Briefs

• In English.• Flight folders (headwind or temperature).• Computer flight plan.• Alternate sources of weather information.• Service contracts required.• Future plans to increase/improve service.

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• Unique weather problems or hazards.

Climatology

• Type of information available.• Period of record.• How climatological information is obtained.

Communications Support

• Determine if there is a communications unit ora need to rely on the FIN.

• Identify the POC for HN communications.• Obtain a copy of the airfield map/telephone

directory.• Identify flight line communications:

• Fixed station support availability.• Vehicle-mounted support available.• Additional support available through HN:

• UHF/VHF.• Radio type quantity and nomenclature.• Frequencies available.

• Evaluate telephone system:• Is airfield linked to a telephone exchange?• Commercial telephones available.• With whom the direct circuit is linked.• What type of equipment, switchboard or

console is available?

• Identify DSN support available:• Quantity and types of lines.• Highest precedence for DSN support (flashl

priority).• Maximum call area.• Local DSN number and prefix.

• Identify source for secure voice (STU Ill):• Type.• Number/listing.

• Types of recorded communications:• Teletype/FAX.

• Highest security classification.• AUTODIN terminal.

• Digital subscriber terminaltype AE, afterburner.

• Mode V, 1G.Distance between airfield andtions center.

Communications Suitability

• Is area available for full communications layout?• Power available (voltage/frequency).• Are facilities dispersed?• Geographical and topographical conditions:

• Site elevation.• Soil type.• Soil load-bearing capabilities.• Leveling restrictions.• Vegetation.• Surrounding terrain.

• Obtain a map showing a 300-mile radius fromradar element.

• Are signal cable length requirements adequate?• Electromagnetic capability:

• Adjacent channel.• Co-channel.• Intermodulation.• Interference with power lines and highways.

• Antenna radiation pattern clearance zones.• Commercial base power supply (voltage/fre-

quency).• Are hardstands available for mobile comniuni-

cation vans?• Do access roads allow for easy egress/ingress?• Hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ord-

nance restrictive areas within the airfield.

Adjacent Radar Element

• Type/equipment.• Coverage.• Unit operating, call signs, and frequencies.• Connectivity.• Circuit availability.

equipment

communica-

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• Radar coverage chart with call sign directionfinding fixer frequencies.

ATC

• Approach control.• Publish let-down information.• Type of operations:

• Visual flight rules.• Instrument flight rules.

• Control towers (guidance control approach fre-quency information including primary, second-ary, UHF and VHF airway frequencies):• Remarks/reliability - hours of operation.• Types:

• HF radio.• VHF radio.• UHF radio.• VHFDF.• UHFDF.

• Availability of the following NAVAIDS:

• Very high frequency omnidirectional rangestation.

• TACAN.• Radar approach control (ASRIPAR) 24-hour

control.

• Instrument landing system (localizer/glideslope/middle marker).

• Low frequency, medium frequency radiobeacon automatic direction finding.

• UHF radio beacon.• Radar beacon.

• Visible navigational facilities availability:• Remarks.• Degree of reliability.• Hours of operation.• Types:

• Integrated visual approach landing aids.• Visual approach slope indicator.• Strobe.• Fresnel lens.• Other.

Support Facilities

• Federal Aviation Administration.• JFACC/area air defense commander.• MARS.• FIN civil/military aeronautics agency/ATC ser-

vice.• Search and rescue support.• US Armed Forces.• Multinational/HN support.• Communications net requirements.

Airfield Security Support

• Overall security measures at airfield.• Controlled access to flight line.• Temporary weapons storage available for pas-

sengers.• Passenger security checks.• Guards provided (US/I-IN civilian/HN military).

Airfield Firefighting Support

• Number of personnel required by local regula-tions.

• Rescue crew billeting and dining support.• Protective clothing for crash crews locally

available.• Crash truck foam resupply available locally.• Acceptability of HN firefighting vehicles for use

by MAGTF personnel.• Ambulance availability.• Crash net communications requirements.

Airfield Logistics Support

• De-icing equipment availability.• AGSE availability:

• Power units by type.• Air carts.• Hydraulic test stands.• Air compressors (low/high pressure).• Heaters.• Light carts.

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• Jacks.• Maintenance stands.

Maintenance and supply facilities:• Repair capabilities in existence.• Facilities available for specialist dispatch

tools.• Airfield source of supplies compatible with

MAGTF supply system.• Availability of runway clearing vehicles

(sweepers or snow removal).

POL services:• Type of aviation fuels available.• Liquids to be stored in drums in the storage

area (not aviation fuels) determined andmarked.

• Turnaround time (minutes) to service equip-ment and to leave the service area.

• Are POL storage areas being closed orphased out?

• Is aviation fuel the only product available?• Inspection/inventory of bulk storage facili-

ties.

• Maximum fuel storage capacity by grade offuel.

• Quality control procedures established.• Source of POL products/maximum receipt

and storage capability at airfield.• Can water from heating plants be used in lieu

of demineralized water (distillate), and is liq-uid oxygen available?

• Fuel supplied year round.

• Receiving capacity by grade of product.• Fuel servicing by truck or pipeline.• Type of POL hydrant.• Number of lateral lines 'eading from hy-

drant.• Number of outlets or refueling points located

on hardstands.• Types of aircraft that can be refueled.• Receiving capability for flow rate from bulk

storage to hydrants.• Types of aircraft that can taxi on and off hy-

drant outlets.

• Outlets spaced far enough apart to permit si-multaneous parking of more than one air-craft.

• Will aircraft parked on outlet block taxiway?

• Availability ofjet engine oil.• Low pressure gaseous oxygen availability.• Fuel service vehicles by grade of product,

capacity, and discharge rate.• Availability of hydraulic fluid, gear box oil,

and transmission oil.

Airfield Maintenance Support

• Hangars, storage, and maintenance buildings.• Docks.• Availability of portable shelters.• Washracks.• Facilities to repair instruments and controls.• Facilities for maintenance administration.• Aviation repair parts storage areas.• Facilities to store and protect special tools.• Technical libraries.• Avionics maintenance functions:

• Communications-navigation.• Electronic countermeasures.• Automatic flight control instruments.• Calibration control labs.• Mission systems.• Weapons systems.

• Location of communication maintenance facil-ities:• Air communications equipment.• Field radar equipment.• Ground communications equipment.• Mock-ups.

• Supply support at airfield:• Resources (station/housekeeping sets).• Base coordinated general supply support:

• Supporting air logistics coordinators.• Defense shipping authority activities.• Stock levels at the activities.

• Open purchase procurement.• Class V(A).• Aircraft engines.

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• Photographic equipment and film.• Communications equipment and spares.

POL stock (all types and grades).• Emergency MEP for airfield facilities and com-

munications.

Class V(A) Ammunition Support

• Map of available munitions maintenance andstorage areas.

• Availability of I-TN munitions maintenancesupport:• Trained and qualified personnel.• Munitions test and assembly equipment.• Munitions handling and delivery equipment.• Availability of technical library.• Availability of munitions preload facility.

• HN EOD support available and regulations ontheir employment.

• FIN/base security availability.

Ammunition Service Capabilities

• Ammunition loading facilities and equipment:• Storage space available in ft2.• AGSE equipment availability.• Warehouse tractors.• Crane trucks.• Straddle trucks.

• Bomb service trucks.

Parking Aircraft Loaded with Munitions

• Parking satisfies ESQD requirements.• Prohibited zones for explosive-laden aircraft.• Facilities within the safety clear zones.• Any additional remarks.

Evaluation of Airfield Facilities

• Services at the cargo terminal:• Space available.• Aircraft loaders.

• Pallet/containers.• Pallet/cargo scales.• Truck loading ramps.• MHE lot and maintenance facility location.

• Airfield cargo storage areas:• On airfield.• Overflow away from the airfield.

• Outside storage (ft2) (fenced/lights).• Availability of nose docks.• Covered storage (ft2).• Vehicle parking capabilities (dimensions,

wheeled/tracked).• Hazardous cargo build-up area.• Distance to remote parking area.• Type of surface in cargo storage areas.• Berrned areas (height/uses/type).• Special instructions for cargo areas.

• Passenger facilities:• Location/maximum capacity.• Boarding ladders (type/height/capability).• Billeting availability.• Messing availability.

• Airfield throughput capabilities:• Capability to receive, offload, process, and

clear MAGTF/NSE cargo and passengers.• Method of transportation for moving arriv-

ing personnel, cargo, and equipment to stag-ing areas.

• Distance between nearest railheads with thecapacity to load wheeled and tracked vehi-cles.

• Number and types of major roads servicingthe airfield. Identify any movement restric-tions that may exist.

• Airfield fleet services:• Latrine service truck (type/capacity).• Trash disposal trucks.• Shuttle buses.• Flight line transportation.• Dispatch procedures.• Fleet maintenance facilities.

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APPENDIX L

BEACH AND PORT OPERATIONS CHECKLIST

This appendix is for SLRP NSE, BOG, and POGmembers when evaluating beaches and ports. TheOCU will also use this checklist to determinelighterage requirements, lighterage configura-tions, and other types of craft that may be usedduring the offload.

Data Required to Begin Instream Offload

Surf swell conditions include significant breakerheight, depth, and angle of breakers to the beach,wave length directly outside the breaker line, andperiod of breakers. Other conditions follow:

Tides.

Beach Operations

Preliminary Data Requiredin the Planning Phase

Prevailing winds.

Refraction diagram.Prevailing sea and swell.

Beach slope... Beach irregularities.• Prevailing surf• Currents.• Tides.• Beach composition.• Ability to use the following equipment:

• ROWPU.• AABFS.• Amp+ibious assault bulk water system.

• Trafficability of beach.• Grid coordinates of left and right limits of the

beach.Offshore obstructions.

Littoral drift.

Datum points.

Sounding interval.• Sounding lines.• Underwater obstacles.

• Currents (longshore).• Depth of water and beach gradient.

• Beach features (width of the surf zone).

• Sea state.

Note: aerial reconnaissance ofprojected off-load sites should be conducted as soon aspossible after sites are established. Recon-naissance results will permit for adjusting andcorrecting the original forecast.

Surf Observation Reports

Depending on the specific operation, surf condi-tions are reported by various organizations such asSEAL teams, beachmasters or force reconnais-sance. These SUROB reports are essential to assistdecisionmaking regarding the timing of aninstream offload, and are passed to the CMPF,OCU, and OCO for action. Information includesthe following:

• Initial report: establishes starting point forbeach operations.

• Periodic reports: submitted twice daily whenconditions change after the offload starts.Additional SUROB reports are prepared asneeded to maintain a safe offload.

• To complete a SUROB report, observers watch100 breakers, then report findings for a givendate and local time. Report elements are shownin table L-l:

S

S

S

S

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Table L.-1. SUROB Report Elements.

Index Description

ALFA Significant breaker height: the average height of theone-third highest breaker on that beach.

BRAVO Maximum breaker height: the highest breakerobserved on that beach.

CHARLIE Period of breaker-. the time interval between breakers,

DELTA The types of breakers and percentage of each.

ECHO Breaker angle: the acute angle, in degrees, that abreaker makes with the beach and its directionrelative to the beach (ñghtlleft flank).

FOXTROT Littoral current: The longshore current's direction and

speed.

GOLF The number of lines of breakers in and the width ofthe surf zone measured in ft.

HOTEL Remarks: information important to landing opera-tions; e.g., wind direction and velocity; visibility; debdsin the surf zone; secondary wave system; or danger-ous conditions.

SUROB report information is processed accord-ingly by the PCO using modification tables. Thefinal product is an abstract number called the mod-ified surf index (MSI). (The MSI is a singledimensionless number that provides a relativemeasure of the conditions likely to be encoun-tered in the surf zone.) For reported or forecastedconditions, the MSI is a guide to judge the feasibil-

ity of landing operations for each type of lighterageand amphibious vehicles.

MS) Calculation

When applied to a known or forecasted surf con-dition, the MSI calculation provides the com-mander with an objective method of arriving at asafe and reasonable decision with respect to com-mitting lighterage and amphibious vehicles. Themodified surf limit (MSL) is the maximum surfthat should be attempted for routine operations. Ifthe MSI exceeds the MSL for the craft or vehi-cle, the instream offload is not feasible withoutincreasing the casualty rate. If the MSI is lessthan the MSL of the craft, the landing is feasible.

Modification tables to complete calculations arein COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSUR-FLANTINST 3840.1, COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNA VSURFLANTJNST Joint Surf Manual,chapter 11.

Tasks

• Plan for wave, beach, and surf conditions.• Select beaches and touchdown points for craft

and lighterage.• Initial layout of AAA including MPE/S flow

and staging areas.• Intermediate indecisions on selecting craft,

lighterage, and vehicles for instream offloads.

• Ensure beach task organizations become opera-.tional.

• Provide initial briefing of key personnel.• Conduct initial and final operations and safety

briefings for personnel controlling the offload.• Participate in planning the layout of the AAA.• Conduct final instream offload briefing to all

personnel.

Port Operations

Port operations involve the loading/unloading ofships; the reception, processing, and staging ofpersonnel; and the receipt, storage, marshalling(for onward movement) of cargo. To conductport operations, the POG should be organized asfollows:

• Port operations/command center.

• Reports processing section.• MHE/CHE section.• Maintenance contact teams.• Communications support section.• NSE.• Emergency medical support center.

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Tasks

The tasks below expand upon those identified inappendix F, particularly the Port Survey Guide's.

• Prepare port facilities chart. Include the fol-lowing locations:• Anchorages.• Piers and berths.• Class V, container, and HAZMAT storage

areas.• Portable heads and trash disposal containers.• PP&P work site.• Washdown sites and facilities supporting the

backload.• Conduct underwater survey of piers and berths.• Make arrangements for pilots, tugs, and other

services.• Satisfy local customs and agricultural require

ments applicable to arrival of the MPS.

• Finalize security requirements including liai-son with HN.

• Produce ship arrival and departure schedules.

• Develop staging area requirements plan.

• Determine port throughput and warehousestorage capacity.

• Verify and publish port operating hours/HNSschedule.

• Develop billeting and messing requirementsplan.

• Determine MHE/transportation support require-ments and plans for the following:

• Vehicle operator types.• Special licensing requirements.• Special permits required.• Special equipment needs.• Refueling support.• Maintenance and wrecker support.• Traffic control.

• Validate ESQD/special requirements and waiv-ers granted for handling ammunition (offloadedand staged).

• Finalize the following communication require-ments:• Radio.• Wire.• Telephone.• SateIIiteINIPRNET and SIPRNET.

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CI SURVEY AND SECURITY CHECKLIST

Survey teams are organized and included in theSLRP to determine the anticipated securityrequirements of the MPF operation. -Teams typi-cally include the following:

• CI officers/specialists.

• Physical security specialists from the PMO.

• Communications specialists.

• ADPE security specialists.

This checklist is not all-encompassing, rather it isa guide to initiate a survey that provides a formatfor organizing results. A survey should be com-pleted for each arrival airfield, port/beach andany major marshaling, storage and assemblyareas to be used.

• Itemize on index cards or data file all require-ments as listed on the checklist. Write therequired information on each card/in the filefor each item.

• Keep subdivisions of the checklist separatedlordered.

• Maintain checklist items on separate pages,within the parent subdivisions. Make detailednotes about each item as it is completed. Aftercompleting notes for each item, compile inorder and complete the report.

Type of Installation/Area

Self-explanatory.

Functions and Activities in the AAA

CI survey teams should answer the followingquestions:

• In addition to the MPF, what troops, units, andheadquarters organizations are operating in orcontrol the AAA?

• What military activities (conventional, uncon-ventional or special) are being conducted?

• What military material is produced, processed,tested or stored in the AAA?

• What is the military significance of the MPFoperations occurring in the AAA?

• How important to national security are theactivities that take place in the AAA?

• What activities in the AAA should be veiled insecrecy? Why?

• What information about the AAA would be ofinterest to hostile forces? Why?

• Is there an alternate site for the offload?• Are alternate sites suitable?• What key facilities/organizations are operating

in the AAA?• Is there any sensitive material or equipment

stored, tested or developed in the AAA?• Is the AAA a likely target for espionage?

Description of the AAA

Location of Installation/Area

Self-explanatory.

• Provide a physical description of the generalarea in and around the AAA. Pay particularattention to road networks, rail facilities, airfacilities, transportation, and terrain. If possible,

Name of Installation/Area

Self-explanatory.

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provide related maps, sketches or aerial photo-graphs identifying the following:• Area and perimeter.• Numbers, types, and locations of buildings,

and relationships, among the various build-ings.

• Roads, paths, railroad sidings, canals, andrivers.

• Wharves, docks, and loading platforms.• Any other distinctive structures or features.

• Note any particularly vulnerable or sensitivelocations and possible reasons for such. Payparticular attention to—

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CE/headquarters buildings.Operations/crisis action facilities.

Repair shops (armor, vehicle or aircraft).Power plants.Transformer stations.Warehouses.Communications systems/facilities.Fuel storage.Water tanks, reservoirs, and supply systems.Equipment assembly areas.Ammunition dumps.Aircraft.

Firefighting equipment.Military police and reaction force; locationand reliability.Training sites.

Perimeter Security

Describe or answer the following:

• Type of fence or other barrier around the sitethat provides security.

• Type of construction material of the fence/bar-ncr.

Fence/barrier height.Is the fence/barrier easily breached?

Is the top protected by barbed wire outriggers?

• Are there any breaks, holes or gaps in thefence/barrier or holes under it?

• Are there any tunnels near or under the fence/barrier?

• Are vehicles parked near or against the fence/barrier?

• Are piles of scrap, refuse or lumber kept nearthe fence/barrier?

• Patrol and check the fence/barrier for evidenceof tampering.

• Are there any pedestrian and vehicle gates?

• Are unguarded gates firmly and securelylocked?

• Are gates constructed to allow individual IDand credential checks?

• What are the operating hours for each gate?• Are there any rights of way, railroads, sewers or

other weak points in the perimeter?

• Are weak points guarded, patrolled or secured?• Is the perimeter illuminated?• Where are lights located?• Identify dead spots between lighting.• Is there backup or emergency power for light-

ing?• Does the lighting hamper or inhibit security

force observation?

Perimeter Security Force

Describe the organization and capability of thesecurity guard force:

• Force strength.• The number and strength of each shift or relief.• Supervision of the guard force.• Is a record kept of all guard force activity?• Number and location of check points, guard

shacks, and posts.• Length of perimeter covered by each post.• Reaction force capability.• Length of watch for each post.

• Weapons.

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• What armament does the guard force have?• Are the weapons in serviceable condition?• Are the weapons suitable for the mission?• Are arms and ammunition adequately safe-

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guarded when not in use?• Is there a record of äustody when weapons

are issued during each shift?• Does the storage of weapons and ammuni-

tion prevent rapid access by the guard force?• Level of training received by each member of

the security force.• Instructions given to security forces regarding

identity checks and challenges.• Vehicle checks being conducted.• Number, location and height of each watch-

tower.• If roving patrols are used—

• Number of patrols covered by force.• The route of each patrol.• Are the routes and times of the patrols var-

ied?• The time of the patrol.• Are doors and gates closely checked by the

patrols?• Functions performed by each patrol.• Does the supervisor make inspection tours of

the routes? Are inspections varied as to routeand time?

• Frequency and thoroughness of the toursmade.

• What communications are available to theforce?• Are guard force alarm systems in use? Are

they adequate?• Type of communication and alarm system

the guard force uses.• Does the guard force have communication

with the military police?• Post the fire support plan in guard shacks.

Building Security

• Activities that take place in the buildings.• Material/information developed or stored in-

side the building.• Machinery or equipment inside the building.

• Is the building vulnerable to unauthorizedentry or terrorism? Why?

• Describe each building's exterior, interior, andsurroundings:• Design and construction.• Number of stories or height.• Type of construction material used and per-

centage of equipment used.• Does the building have a basement?• List other materials used in the exterior con-

struction.• Describe walls, floors, ceiling, and roof.• Is the building safely designed and con-

structed?• Is the building properly maintained?• List all means of exit or entry.• Are entrances properly locked or safeguarded

to prevent unauthorized entry?• Are windows and skylights screened, grilled

or barred?• Can unauthorized entry occur in any man-

ner?• Are entrances/exits adequate for emergen-

cies?. Method of key control?• Are passes, badges or access rosters used to

restrict building entry?• Are controlled access methods enforced?• Jf building is sensitive or vulnerable, has it

been declared restricted and marked as such?• Are daily checks conducted where classified

material is stored?

Building Security Force

Describe the guard and patrol systems around thebuilding:

• What are the duties of the guards/patrols?• Are high-intensity lights used on the exterior of

the building?

• List the purpose of key buildings:

• Building location.

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• Is there a reactionary security force?• What is the response time?• What is the size of the guardlreactionary force?• What are the means of activating the guard!

reactionary force?• List the frequency of periodic checks made

throughout the building to detect the following:• Areas that might be used to conceal explo-

sives, incendiary devices or audio/visualeavesdropping equipment.

• Tampered wiring or broken or loose electri-cal connections or wires.

• The presence of suspicious packages or bun-dles.

• Determine the security of electrical equipment:• Is there auxiliary lighting?• Are circuit breakers properly protected?

• Are telephone junction boards protected?• Any dangerous practices that may result from

negligence or deliberate attempts of sabotage.

Guard Recruitment

• Physical, mental, age, and other qualificationsrequired.

• An investigation is conducted on prospectiveguards.

• Are guards in uniform? What ID system isused? What credentials are required?

• Is the guard force respected by all personnel inthe AAA?

• Effectiveness of guard force training:• Time spent on training the guard force.• How is the training of the guard force con-

ducted?• Have guards been trained in the following

areas:• Care of weapons and ammunition.• Forms of espionage, sabotage and tenorist

activities.• Common types of bombs and explosives.• Familiarization with all vulnerable/re-

stricted facilities in the AAA.

• Location and nature of all hazardous ma-terial sites.

• Location of all important valves, switchesor circuit breakers.

• Location of all fire protective equipment,including sprinider valves.

• Conditions that may cause fires.• Location of all first aid equipment.• Duties in the event of fire, blackouts or

other emergencies.• Use of communication systems.• Observation and description reporting pro-

cedures.• Preservation of evidence.• Patrol work.• Searches of persons and places.• Supervision of visitors.• General and special guard orders.• Location of all guard posts.

• Do guards have keys to buildings, gates, andoffice spaces?

• Do guards check credentials of all who entertheir assigned area?

• Is the strength of the guard force adequate tosupport the:• Number of pedestrian, vehicle, and railroad

gates?• Anticipated daily visitor load?• Number of loading platforms, storage facili-

ties, and working areas?• Vehicle patrols required to cover the entire

AAA in a reasonable time?• All restricted areas and vulnerable points?• Utility plants or pumping stations?• The number and extent of parking areas?• Necessary supervision of the guard force?• Need to accommodate for sickness, leave, and

injury of guard personnel?• Duties of the force in the event of security

violations?

• Is the guard headquarters:• Conveniently located?• Properly secured at all times?

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• Equipped with the necessary equipment?• Large enough for all guard force members?

Security of Piers, Docks, Wharves,and Loading Platforms

Describe the location, nature, and purpose ofeach pier, dock, wharf or loading platform:• Administrative supervision of the area.• Type of security force used for each.• Measures taken to prevent loitering.• Measures taken to prevent unauthorized obser-

vation of loadmg and unloading.• Protection against terrorism, arson or other

dangerous practices.• Precautionary actions taken to control access

or entry.

• Describe traffic conditions:• Are inspections of deliveries conducted to

guard against terrorist attacks?• Are precautions taken to conceal types of

loading or unloading requiring secrecy?• Are vehicles, railroad cars, and POVs

checked for sabotage devices?• is the movement of drivers and assistant

drivers controlled?• What methods are used to mask the move-

ment of personnel and material?

Motor Pools, Dismount Areas,and Parking Areas

Describe security measures at each location.Ensure the following:

• Areas are properly guarded.• Vehicles are checked and assigned only to

authorized personnel.• A system is in place to check vehicles.• Security measures for POL, fuel, tools and

equipment are used to prevent theft, sabotageor fire.

• Vehicle checks are conducted for detectingmechanical sabotage.

• Personnel are trained in sabotage detection.• Provisions are made to prohibit parking of

POVs in all areas.• POLs are tested for contamination.• Parking'staging areas are restricted and supervised.• Parking arrangements are consistent with secu-

rity against sabotage or terrorists.• Provisions are made for visitor parking.• Parking arrangements do not impede traffic

flow throughout the compound.• Parking arrangements do not impede the use of

firefighting or other emergency vehicles.

Power Facilities and Suppty

Describe the following power, facilities, andassociated security measures:

• The type of power.• The peak load of electric power.• The percentage of electrical power generated

in the AAA.• The AAA's electrical generating capacity.• The percentage of electrical power purchased

from outside sources.• If current sources are ample to provide a

reserve beyond full load demands.• From who the electrical power is purchased.• If an alternate or auxiliary electrical power sys-

tem is available for emergency use.• If an auxiliary system can be used immediately.• How many and what kind of power substations

and transformers are located in the AAA.• If control panels, pressure, and control valves

are in good order and checked frequently.• If transformers and substations are safeguarded

against trespassers and saboteurs or terroristattack.

• If generators are properly maintained andchecked.

• If combustible materials are removed from thevicinity.

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• Other Items to Consider• Are replacement units for generators and

transformers available and in safe storage?• Are oil-filled transformers located in non-

combustible, well-drained buildings or out-side?

• Are inspections made of the oil, contacts,and control apparatus of circuit breakers andtransformers?

• What is the power line/grid system?• What is the number of independent power

feeds?• Is the pole line or underground line safe, reli-

able, and frequently checked?• Are all power lines protected against light-

ning strikes?• Are power distribution lines properly in-

stalled and supported?• Are electric circuits overloaded at any time?• Are current national or civil electric codes

followed?• Is there a single or multiple main switch for

emergencies?

Firefighting Equipment and Facilities

Describe the amount and condition of equipmentand facilities. Include the following:

• Fire fighting and first aid equipment availablein the area.

• Types of fire extinguishers available. Are theylocated where needed?

• Are extinguishers and other equipment inworking order?

• Are fire extinguishers sealed to prevent tam-pering?

• Are periodic inspections made on extinguish-ers? Are they recorded?

• Are first aid kits and fire extinguishers markedconspicuously and in reach of all persons?

• Are there ample amounts of first aid equipmentavailable?

• Are first aid kits inspected regularly and safe-guarded?

• What types of fire alarm systems are installed?• Is there a sufficient number of alarms and sen-

sors in the system?• Is the system frequently inspected and tested?• Are vulnerable or important facilities equipped

with sprinkler systems?• What type of sprinkler system is used? Is it fed

by public or private tanks and reservoirs?• How often and how thoroughly is the system

tested and inspected? Where are the controlvalves?

• Are fire hydrants in close proximity to facili-ties?

• Are hydrants in working order?• Is water pressure sufficient for extinguishing

flames in all locations?• is a secondary source of water available?• Is there a fire department located within the

AAA? What equipment does it have?• Can public fire departments be used for augmen-

tation of personnel or equipment?• What is the response time of the nearest public

fire department?• Has a program of fire drills been initiated?• Is there a fire prevention program in place? Is

it efficient?

• What plans have been made for the action of allpersonnel in the event of fire?

Water Supply

Provide a description of water supply capabilityand security measures taken. Include the following:

• Sources of water supply used in the AAA.• Are water sources reasonably safe, adequately

guarded, and protected by physical security?• If a public supply is used, identify the diameter

of the main line.

• Water pressure. Is it adequate for normal andemergency use?

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• If a private reservoir or tank is used, what is itscapacity, level, pressure, and condition?

• Is capacity adequate for the AAA 's needs?• Types of pumps used in the water system.• If water pumping stations are adequately pro-

tected, inspected, and tested.• If all valves are properly secured.• If a supplementary system is available. Where?

Is it secure?• How often water is tested for purification? If

water is chemically treated, by whom? Withwhat?

• If nonpotable water sources are appropriatelymarked.

• If trucks are used to transport water.• Who inspects water trucks and when?• If the sewage system is adequate for AAA.• If sewer mains, pumps, and disposal systems

are adequate.• If water or food can be contaminated by the

sewage system.• If there has been any outbreak of disease that

can be traced back to the sewage system.

Food Supply—

Describe the following security measures to pro-tect the food supply:

• What are the sources of food and food sup-plies? Are sources reliable?

• Has food from local merchants been tested andapproved for consumption?

• Have catering operations on or near the AAAbeen checked for sanitation?

• Have local food handlers been checked forhealth, cleanliness, and loyalty? Passes must beissued.

• Is entry to kitchens and food storage areasrestricted to authorized personnel only?

• Are pantries and refrigerators locked when notin use?

• Are kitchens and storage areas in a sanitarycondition?

• Are food and drink areas checked to prevent ordetect toxicological or bacteriologic sabotage?

• Has there been any epidemic or excess absen-teeism traceable to food or water supplies?

Communications Facilities

Provide information on general service and spe-cial communication message centers. Include thefollowing:

• Description.• Where is the message center located?• Is the message center adequately protected by

barriers and guards?• Is someone continuously on duty at the mes-

sage center?• Have background/local checks been conducted

on message handlers?• Are all encryption devices properly safeguarded

and destroyed when obsolete?• Are logs kept of authorized couriers and mes-

sage traffic distribution?• Are unauthorized personnel excluded from the

message center?• Are classified messages handled in accor-

dance with Secretary of the Navy Instruc-tions (SECNAVINSTs) 5510.30A and5510.36?

• Through what channels do classified messagespass?

• Have couriers, messengers, and operators beenchecked? Do they have appropriate access?

CommUnications Equipment

• What means of wire and wireless communica-tion are used in the AAA?

• Where are the central points of such communi-cations networks located?

• Are switchboards adequately guarded?• Have operators been checked and cleared?

• Is auxiliary power available?

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• Is auxiliary or replacement equipment available?

• Are open wires, terminal boxes, connectingboxes, cables, and manholes frequentlyinspected for indications of sabotage or wiretapping?

• Are maintenance crews alerted to search fortapping?

• Are civilian repairmen used? Are they checkedand cleared?

• Can sudden malfunctions in the system betaken care of efficiently?

• Have personnel been cautioned about passingclassified information over the air?

Security of Information

Determine where sensitive plans, blueprints, pho-tos of classified material/equipment or otherinformation is kept. The following list is not all-inclusive and does not replace the policy in SEC-NAVINST 5510.30A.

• Is the above material centralized in a singlefacility or scattered throughout various build-ings?

• In what organizations/sections is classifiedmaterial processed/stored and what classifica-tion level is authorized in each area?

• Is all classified and valuable information kept inauthorized/approved containers?

• Are lightlportable safes and cabinets affixed tofloors or chained to immovable objects?

• Are container doors closed and locked whennot in use?

• Is there any protection offered other than thecontainer itself?

• What protection is given to combinations ofcontainers?

• What security measures are enforced regardingkeys to doors, gates or cabinets?

• Who has access to combinations and keys?Have all personnel been cautioned regarding thepassing of keys and combinations tounauthorized personnel?

• Is a chain of custody required for all materialsecret and above? Can custodians identify thelocation of classified material at any time?

• Are positions that require handling of classi-fied material assigned to only those personnelwith current background checks and appropri-ate access?

• Are classified materials, blueprints, and reportsreturned and logged in as quickly as possible?

• Who has access to classified material (with andwithout approved access)?

• Is dissemination of classified material strictlylimited to those with a need to know?

• Is rank or position considered sufficient reasonfor access to classified material?

• Is classified material left unattended on deskswhere theft can occur without detection?

• Have civilian janitors been checked and placedunder supervision?

• Flow is classified waste material disposed of?Are records kept?

• What policy has been established regardinginformation releases/statements to localJnational media?

• Have personnel been cautioned about unauthor-ized statements arid releases?

Personnel ID System

All personnel within the AAA should be easilyidentifiable. Verify the system used to allowauthorized personnel access within the confinesof the AAA or particular facility. If badges areused, determine the following:

• Who controls issuance?• Are badges or ID cards tamperproof and diffi-

cult to reproduce?• Is makeup and issue of the badges and ID cards

controlled to prevent—

• Reproduction.• Theft.• Unauthorized use or issue.• Failure to return to issuing authority.

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• Are photographs used on the face of cards orbadges?

• Is a detailed description used to positivelyidentify the holder?

• Are colored or coded systems used to identifythe level of access?

• Are certain badges only valid in certain areas?• Is ID system strictly enforced?• Do regulations prescribe that everyone wear

badges at all times?• Is admittance to the AAA/facilities governed

by the ID system?• When badges are reported missing, lost or sto-

len, what action is taken?• Is entrance to a facility or area permitted by the

wearing of the military uniform? If so—• What other means of II) are used?

• Are access rosters passed from one facility!command to another via secure means?

• Are passes and ID cards closely scrutinized?• What system is used to prevent persons

working in one building, section or unit fromwandering into restricted areas without prop-er authorizations?

Visitor Controls

Describe the system used as follows to identifyand admit authorized visitors into the AAA orfacility:

• How and by whom is the legitimacy and neces-sity of a visitor's entrance into a controlledarea established?

• Are regulations lax in the control of visitors?

• Are visitors escorted to a reception area fromthe gate or entrance?

• Is the identity of the visitor verified?

• How is adequate information obtained aboutvisitors?

• How is the purpose of the visit obtained?• Are visitors escorted or kept under surveillance

during the time they are in the AAA?• Are visitors required to provide ID upon depar-

ture?• Ensure the visitor's logbook contains the fol-

lowing information:• Full name.• Social security number.• Rank.• Parent organization.• Date and time of entry.• Time of departure.• Number of badges issued and level of access.• Reason for visit.• Name of official authorizing entry or provid-

ing escort.

• Ensure that vehicle register includes—• Date and time of entrance.• Registration/license number.• Name of owners.• Signature of driver and passengers.• Brief description of contents of vehicle.• Vehicle inspections.• Time of departure.

• Check all news media personnel:• Are credentials examined and verified?• Has their visit been verified as authorized by

higher authority?• Examine the orders and credentials of multina-

tional military personnel; e.g., linguists:• Are such visits verified by higher authority?• Is security unduly sacrificed for courtesy?

• Conduct spot checks of personnel within theAAA or facility.

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areas that could conceal antennas or audioDescription of Security Conditions and

and visual equipment?Security Measures of Adjacent Areas

Describe the general nature of the population and Security Specific to Arrival Airfieldsthe area surrounding the AAA:

The security of an arrival and assembly airfield• Does the nationality or political nature of thedoes not differ from that of any other assemblypopulace offer a natural cover that can provide

aid to hostile agents, saboteurs or terrorists? area in the operation. Aircraft and maintenancefacilities are high priority targets of saboteurs or• Is the AAA within a commercial air travelterrorists. Check the following major areas:

zone? If so, are minimum altitudes for aircraftpublished at all local airports? • Is the guard system adequate?

• Is the AAA isolated or screened from public • Are individual aircraft guarded sufficiently?view? • Is access to hangars and other vital buildings

• Are restricted areas screened or isolated from restricted?public scrutiny? • Is smoking prohibited where required?

• Is the AAA exposed to natural hazards such as . Are aircraft stored in hangars inspected byfloods, winds, forest fires or electrical storms? guard force?

• Is the AAA or buildings within the AAA • Are vital repair parts storage areas protectedwell camouflaged against air and ground from unauthorized personnel and fire?observation? • Are fire trucks, crash, and rescue vehicles

• Have places of amusement near the AAA and available?persons frequenting those places beenchecked? _____________________________________________

• What nightclubs and areas are off-limits to Security Recommendationspersonnel?

• Has the surrounding area been scrutinized Provide general remarks related to specific weak-for any place likely to be used as bases for nesses and recommendations identified through-espionage, sabotage or terrorism? Are there out the survey.

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APPENDIX N

MPSRON CAPABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

This appendix addresses the staff organization,characteristics, and capabilities of the MPSRON.Information and ship characteristics are also pro-vided for the T-AVB and T-AH.

Staffing

The MPSRON staff is commanded by a USN cap-tain who exercises TACON, coordinates logisticsupport, and ensures that ships and staff remainfully mission capable. Tables N-i through N-3provide notional baseline 1/Os for the MPSRONs.

Table N-i. MPSRON 1.

Officers Quantity

Squadron Commander (06) 1

Chief Staff Officer (04) 1

Chief Engineer Officer (03) 1

Operations Officer (03) 1

Supply Officer (03) 1

Enlisted

Storekeeper (SK2) 1

Yeoman (YNC) 1

Chief Information Systems Technician (tIC) 1

Information Systems Technician (Ill) 1

Information Systems Technician (1T2) 4

Information Systems Technician (1T3) 3

Electronics Technician (ET2) 2

Electronics Technician (ET3) 1

Gunners Mate (GMC) 1

Civilians

Medical Services Officer 1

Purser 1

Total: 5 officers, 15 enlisted, 2 civIlians

Table N-2. MPSRON 2.

Officers Quantity

Squadron Commander (06) 1

Chief Staff Officer (04) 1

Chief Engineer Officer (03) 1

Operations Officer (03) 1

Supply Officer (03) 1

Readiness Officer (03) 1

Enlisted

Machinist Mate (MMC) 1

Storekeeper (SKCS) 1

Yeoman (YNC) 1

Gunner's Mate (GMC) 1

Electrician's Mate (EM2) 1

Operations Specialist (OS1) 1

Personnelman (PN2) 1

Chief Information Systems Technician (ITC) 1

Information Systems Technician (IT1) 1

Information Systems Technician (112) 3

Information Systems Technician (113) 8

Electronics Technician (ET2) 2

Electronics Technician (ET3) 1

Civilians

Medical Services Officer 2

Purser 1

Total: 6 officers, 23 enlisted, 3 civilians

Table N-3. MPSRON 3.

Officers Quantity

Squadron Commander (06) 1

Chief Staff Officer (04) 1

Operations Officer (03) 1

Supply Officer (03) 1

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MPSROT9 Ship Mix

The 16 MPSs are divided into three MPSRONsthat report to their respective COMPSRONs.Beginning with post Operation Iraqi Freedom andMMC-8, the MPSRONs will be reorganized withthe following ships: (*I' denotes flagship/alter-nate flagship with COMPSRON staff embarkedand secure communication capabilities).

MPS-1/MPSRON ONE• AMSEA: MV 2ndLt John P. Bobo* (1-AK

3008); MV PFC Dwayne T. Williams (1-AK3009)

• Maersk: MV PFC William B. Baugh (T-AK3001)

• Waterman: SS PFC Eugene A. Obregon*(T-AK 3006)

• MPF(E): USNS LCp1 Roy M. Wheat CT-AK3016)

• MPS-2/MPSRON TWO• AMSEA: MV Sgt William R. Button* (T-AK

301; MVlstLt Baldomero Lopez (T-AK3010)

• Maersk: MV Pvt Franklin J. Phillips*(T-AK 3004)

• Waterman: SS Sgt Magej Kocak (T-AK3005)

• MPF(E): USNS GySgt Fred W. Stockham (T-AK 3017)

• MPS-3/MPSRON THREE• AMSEA: MV IstLt Jack Lummus* (T-AK

3011)• Maersk: MV PFC James Anderson, Jr. *

(1-AK 3002); MV lstLt Alex Bonnyman(1-AK 3003); MV Cpl Louis J. Hauge, Jr.(T-AK 3000)

• Waterman: SS Maj Steven W. Pless (T-AK3007)

• MPF(E): USNS IstLt Hariy L. Martin (T-AK3015)

Note: Notional staffing may change due toMPSRON reorganization.

Tables N-8 through N-I I provide general charac-teristics for all classes of MPSs.

Table N-8. Maersk Class Ship Characteristics.

Length 755 It, 5 in

Beam 90ft

Draft (Air/Freeboard to Highest Point) 136 ft at 23 ft draft

Speed (Maximum Warranted) 16.4 kts

Propulsion/Fuel 1 slow speed/diesel or DFM

Helicopter Certification Level Il, Class 3

Breakbulk Level II, Class 4

78680 ft3

MOGAS (98%)3,865 BBLS (flagshipand alternate only)

Potable Water 2022 BBLs

Stern Ramp 66/35 degrees to starboard

Side Ports 1 P/S

Debad NSEIIJSMC Berthing 88 bunks (flagship)94 bunks (nonflagship)

Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP) 705 ft, 5 in

Draft (Maximum After) 32 ft, 10 in

Displacement Loaded 46086 long tons

Endurance (at Maximum Speed) 10,802 nm

Crew 27 flagship only, 25 in others

Container Capacity 384(33 refrigerated)

JP-5 (98%) 17,128 BBLs

DF-2 (98%) 10,642 BBLs

Lighterage 2 LCM-8, 1 SLW3 causeway section,powered (CSP), 5 causewaysection, nonpowered (CSfSP)2 fuel hose reels1 water hose reel

RO/RO Capacity 121, 595 ft2

Bunker Capacity 14, 257 BBLs

Crane Lifting Capacity 1 twin 30 ton forward1 twin 30 ton after1 twin 30 ton center

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Table N-9. Waterman Class Ship Characteristics.

Length 821 ft

Beam 105f1,6in

Draft (Maximum After 36 ft, 6 in

Draft (Air/Freeboardto Highest Point)

149 ft at 21 ft draft

Displacement (Loaded) 51612 long tons

Engine HP 30,000 brake HP

Speed (Maximum Warranted) 20 kts

Endurance at Maximum Speed 11,176 nm

Propulsion/Fuel steam turbinelDFM

Crew 29

Helicopter Certification Level II, Class 3Level II, Class 4

Container Capacity 532 (41 refñgerated)

Breakbulk N/A

JP-5 (98%) 20,290 BBLs

MOGAS (98%) 3,717 BBLs

LBP 766ft

Potable Water 2,189 BBLs

OF-2 (98%) 12,355 BBLs

Crane Lifting Capacity 1 twin forward 50 ton

Bow Thruster 12,500 hp1 twin after 35 ton1 gantry forward 30 ton

Stern Rarip 100/30 degrees toport side (P/S)

Side Ports 1 P/S for bunkers/piersnot for RO/RO operations

Lighterage 2 LCM-8, 1 SLWT4CSP,6CSNP2 CSNP (RRDF)2 fuel hose reelsI water hose reel

Bunker Capacity 27445 BBLs

Debark NSE/USMC Berthing

2 officers1 CPO99 enlisted

RO/RO Capacity 152,236 ft2

Table N-1O. AMSEA Class Ship Characteristics.

Overall Length 673 ft, 2 in

LBP 614ft,7in

Beam 105ft,6in

Draft (Maximum After) 34 ft, 6 in

Draft (Air/Freeboard to Highest Point) 172 ft, 4 in @ 25 ft

Draft Displacement (loaded) 46,111 long tons

Engine hp 26,400 brake hp

Speed (Maximum Warranted) 17.7 kts

Endurance (at Maximum Speed) 11,107 nm

Propulsion/Fuel.2 medium speed diesel/DFM

Crew 30

Helicopter Certification

Level II, Class 3Level II, Class 4

Container Capacity 578(41 refrigerated)

Breakbulk N/A

JP-5 (98%) 20,776 BBLs

MOGAS (98%) 4,880 BBLs

Potable Water (100%) 2,357 BBLs

DF2 (98%) 13,334 BBLS

Crane Lifting Capacity single forward 39 ton1 twin center 39 ton1 twin after 39 ton

Bow Thruster 1,000 tip

Stem Ramp 60/39 degrees to P/S

Side Port N/A

Lighterage 2 LCM81 SLWT4CSP6CSNP2 fuel hose reels1 water hose reel

Bunker Capacity 23,206 BBLS

Debark NSE/USMC Berthing 2 officersI CPO97 enlisted

RO/RO Capacity 152,185 ft2

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Table N-il. MPF(E) Characteristics.

USNS Martin USNS Wheat USNS Stockham

RO/RO Capacity 168,547 ft2 101,164 tt2 94,331 ft2

Stem Ramp 400 MT 147 long tons 160 long tons

Container Capacity 735 846 825

Lighterage 1 SLWT6 CSNP (RRDF)

1 SLWT5 CSNP (RRDF)2CSP

6 CSNP

Helicopter Certification Level Ii, Class 3Level II, Class 4

Level II, Class 3Level II, Class 4

Level II, Class 3Level II, Class 4

OPP Berthing 100(2 officers, 2 CPO/SNCO, 96 enlisted)

100(2 officer, 2 CPO/SNCO,96 enlisted)

83(2 officers, 2 CPO/SNCO, 79 enlisted)

Crew 24 33 29

Endurance (at 17 kts) 16,000 nm — 16,000 nm

MPS Maintenance

The MPS operating companies maintain the ships'systems, cargo, hull, propulsion, and navigation toUSCG and American Bureau of Shipping stan-dards. Each operating company follows a preven-tative maintenance program of its own design,periodically testing cranes, ramps, hatches or ele-vators, to ensure operability. This is monitored bythe COMPSRON staff.

US Government Access

The entirety of the ships' holds, decks, and usualplaces of loading are at the US Government's dis-posal. This is not the entire ship. The US Govern-ment may request the ships' crews, to the extentpermitted by their other duties and safety of eachship, to operate each ship's equipment in loading ordischarging operations. These requests require pre-approval of the squadron commander as MSC's on-scene COR.

Cargo Stowage

The US Government has the right to use theship's winches and other appropriate loading anddischarging gear. Cargo is loaded, stowed,secured, and discharged by US Government per-sonnel under the master's supervision. Theamount of cargo approved for loading is at the

discretion of the master (ship's stability, draft,and hull stress being prime considerations).

Titles 10,33,46, and 49, US Code

The MPS operating companies will operate theships as directed by the US Government andreflect such in a written or DMS order, includingall voyage and cargo matters. Neither the USGovernment nor an operating company mayoperate a ship in violation of any law of the US.As commercial vessels, MPSs are built and oper-ated under Titles 10, 33, 46, and 49 of the USCode. The USCG implements provisions of thelaw under those titles in the CFR.

NEAT Capabilities

NEATs serve aboard civilian-manned ships. Usingtheir portable equipment, they will provide tactical,maneuvering, amphibious, and other naval advice toships' masters to permit a proper communicationsinterface between merchant ships and the naval ves-sels with which they may serve. NEATs are envi-sioned to transit from CONUS or other locationswith naval escort ships. In essence, they serve as theoperations department aboard a merchant ship, butwith no command or control authority. NEATsserve as advisors and facilitators for the ship's mas-ter. NEATs were formed for three reasons:

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• Merchant ships would be essential to meetsealift capacity objectives because of the lackof active force strategic lift assets.

• Merchant ships (for the most part) had little orno familiarity with Navy tactics, doctrine orplans.

• Merchant ships were rarely able to communi-cate satisfactorily either electronically or visu-ally with Navy ships.

Tables N-12 through N-14 provide a notionalorganization and detachment communicationsequipment.

Table N-12. Notional NEAT Organization.

Rate Team Detachment

OIC 1 0

Detachment OIC 4 1

Watch Officer 8 2

IT 12 3

Signalman 12 3

Electronics Technician 4 1

Table N-i 3. NEAT Detachment RadioCommunications Equipment.

Nomenclature Quantity

AN/URC-94 (V) HFNHF 1

AN/ARC-184 (V) 1

HYX-58 1

Audio/Interface Switch Box I

Standard Tool Box with Technical Manuals 1

Table N-14. NEAT Detachment VisualCommunications Equipment.Nomenclature Quantity

Sets of Size 4 Flags and Pennants (65 per set) 2

12-in Signal Lights 2

Sets of 7 x 50 Power Binoculars 2

Semaphore Flags 4

Stadimeter I—600 ft Halyard Line, Spool

Halyard Blocks 8

Halyard Snaps 24

Cruise Box 1

Set Big-Eye" Binoculars 1

Embarkation Considerations

Personnel normally embarked on MPSs consist ofa ship's company, squadron staff, MCMC person-nel, and the USMC COR. Personnel embarked onoccasion include a USMC/USN surge team andOPP for exercises, contingency support, and/ortraining. These organizations must work and coor-dinate closely to ensure that the readiness of theships and MPE/S is maintained at the highest lev-els and the readiness status is accurately reportedto the appropriate combatant commander.

Ship Masters Authority

All US Government personnel onboard are subjectto the authority of the ship's master and officers.

Surge Team Accommodation

The US Government has the right to assign asurge team of personnel to discharge cargo. Thisteam is in addition to the permanent military per-sonnel assigned (squadron staff and MCMC per-sonnel). To the extent that accommodations(berths) and life-saving equipment aboard shippermit, the US Government has the right to assignadditional personnel for training, observing opera-tions, security or other functions related to theperformance of the charter/mission (see tables N-9 through N-12 for specific berthing numbers).

Additionai Steward Support

The US Government assumes the responsibility foradditional steward department services to supportthe surge team. The MPS operating companiesassist by making kitchen, ship's steward's depart-ment services, and other facilities available atmutually convenient times. The OPP and debarka-tion team will provide personnel augmentation;e.g., cooks, messmen to the steward department.

Life-Saving Gear

The operating company is responsible for supply-ing sufficient life-saving gear for the surge team

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per all USCG regulations. The US Governmentmust ensure that the number of personnel perma-nently embarked does not exceed the amount oflife-saving equipment.

Request for Embarkation

For COMPSRON and the respective ship to fullysupport the embarked activity/command, advancenotification of the desired dates and nature of thevisit are required. All activities desiring toembark personnel on a squadron ship will requestpermission from the cognizant COMPSRON viamessage at least 5 working days in advance of therequested embarkation date. Advanced notificationwill allow ship and COMPSRON staff sufficienttime to plan and prepare for the visit. The embarka-tion message request must contain the followinginformation:

• Embarking activity/command.• Requested ships.• Embarkation date.• Debarkation date.• Purpose/nature of visit.• Number of officers (M!F)/enhisted (MIF).

• Name of OIC/senior member.

• Meal requirement; e.g., in excess of normalprovisions such as box lunches, midrats.

• Security clearance data.• Quantity and type of ligliterage to be splashed.

• Miscellaneous/amplifying information; e.g.,crew involvement, gear to be unloaded,alternate dates.

COMPSRON Response

The COMPSRON will reply to an embarkationmessage and either grant or deny the request. If therequested dates cannot be supported, alternate dateswill be provided. If embarkation is ordered byhigher authority or emergent operational commit-ments preclude advance notification, the embarkingactivity or command will provide the informationrequested by arty means and as soon as possible.

T-AVB

The T-AVB (aviation maintenance logistics ship) ispart of the Ready Reserve Force that is dedicated toprovide sealift for movement of a MALS to supportthe rapid deployment of FW and RW aircraft units.Both T-AVBs (SS Curtiss T-AVB 4 and SS WrightT-AVB 3) are in ROS-5 in CONUS layberths(CuriissfBaltimore, MD and Wright/Port Hueneme,CA). When T-AVBs activate, they are under theOPCON of MSC. T-AVBs are crewed under anoperating contract by the MARAD. T-AVBs areactivated to participate in annual exercises anddeployments as required. MPS or MPSRONemployment does not necessarily mean T-AVBswill be employed (see table N-15).

Table N-i5. T-AVB Characteristics.

Length 601 ft, 6 in

Beam 90ft

Draft 29ft9in

Speed (MaximumWarranted)

22.0 kts

Propulsion/Fuel Steam/bunker

Helicopter Certification Level II, Class 3Level II, Class 4

Airdraft (Mast to Keel) 152 ft

Crane Lifting Capacity 230 ton forward230 ton center2 30 ton after1 70 ton after

LBP 560ft

Potable Water Capacity 250,000 gallons

Displacement Loaded 23800 tong tons

Crew .41

Container Capacity 300 MFS plus 52 access

Airdraft(MasttoPlimsoll)

118ft

Breakbulk 1,146,000ft3

Sides Ports 1 P/S

Bunker Capacity 3,200 tong tons

Stern Ramp 32 ft with 62 ton capacity

RO/RO Capacity 33,300 ft2

Berthing 25 off icers/SNCO

Enlisted 25 otficers/SNCO

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The MALS supports a designated mix of aircraftincluded in a specific MAGTF ACE. The majorityof facilities used by the MALS when ashore arepackaged in 8 ft by 8 ft by 20-ft containersdesignated as mobile maintenance facilities•(MMF5) that are placed aboard the T-AVB. TheMMFs containing operational work centers andready access supply stores are installed on the mainand second decks in tiers of one or two. Accessladders and scaffolding provide routine access to theMMFs by MALS personnel. Other MMFscontaining spare parts are stowed below the seconddeck. The T-AVB administrative loadout isapproximately 684 MMFs, while the workingloadout is approximately 352 MMFs. During transitto the objective area and until moved ashore, MALS

personnel operate in the MMFs. An example of aMALS function is the repair of weapons assembliesthat are received on board, repaired, and returnedwhile the T-AVB is within helicopter operatingrange. The secondary T-AVB mission is to providefor resupply in a conventional container or RO/ROconfiguration. T-AVB modifications have beendesigned to retain maximum cargo capacity in theresupply configuration. For further details regardingT-AVB operations and load planning, the AviationLogistics Support Ship (T-A VB) Logistics PlanningManual must be consulted.

T-AH

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery controls med-ical staffing. T-AHs are operated by 68 civilService mariners; 820 active and reserve medi-cal personnel; 372 naval support personnel;and 15 military communicators. MSC operatestwo Mercy class T-AH designed to provideemergency on-site care for US combatantforces that can support an MPF operation. Eachof these seabased military treatment facilitiesare equipped with a helicopter deck that canland large military helicopters and has sideports to take on patients at-sea. Table N-16summarizes the Mercy class ships' capabili-ties. USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and USNS Com-fort (T-AH 20) are maintained inROS-5 inCONUS layberths (Mercy/San Diego, CA andComfort/Baltimore, MD).

Table N-116. T-AH Characteristics.—

Length 894

Beam lO5ft,9in—

Displacement Loaded 69,360 long tons

Endurance 13,420 nm

Draft 32ft,9in—

Speed (Maximumwarranted) 17.5 Ms

Capacity 50 bed casualty reception area12 medical operating rooms280 bed intermediate care20 bed recovery room80 bed intensive care120 berth light care500 berth limited care

Helicopter CertificationLevel I, Class 2ALevel I, Class 4

Hospital ships are maintained by a crew of 13MSC mariners and 40 military personnel. The

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APPENDIX 0

NOTIONAL 1/Os FOR MPF ELEMENTS

Readiness Acceptance Check Team

Line # MOS Rank Sources Billet

Liaison/Command Element

1 0430/0402 MajConstruction

Electrician/G-3 OIC

2 3043 GySgtConstruction

Electrician/G-3 SNCOlC/Logistcs Chief

3 0190 Sgt/SSgt TBD AdministrativeClerk

4 0431 ssgt/sgtConstruction

Electrician/G-3 MDSS ll/CAEMS Chief

5 0431 PFC/LCplConstruction

Electrician/G-3 MDSS Il/CAEMS Clerk

Communications Section

6 2861 GySgt TBD Communications Chief

7 0621 Sgt/SSgt TBD Field Radio Operator

8I

0622 CpVSgt

.

TBDMobile Multichannel/Radio Operator

Motor Transport Section

1 3510 CWO TBD Motor Transport Specialist

10 3529 GySgt TBD Motor Transport Chief

11 3522/29 Sgt/SSgt TBD Auto Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Section

12 1349 GySgt TBI) Engineering Chief

13 1341/49 SgtJSSgt TBD Engineering Mechanic

Bulk Fuel Section

14 1391 GySgt/SSgt TBD Bulk Fuel

15 1171 GySgtISSgt TBD Bulk Water

Utilities Section

16 1169 SNCO TBD Utilities Chief

17 1142 CpllSgt TBE) Electronics Mechanic

18 1171 Cpl/Sgt TOD Hygiene Equipment Mechanic

Supply Section

19 3043 j SNCO TBD Supply Chief

T 3043J CpI/Sgt TBD Container Inspector

21 5711 Cpt/Sgt J TBD NBC Equipment Inspector

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Readiness Acceptance Check Team (Continued)

Line # MOS Rank Sources Billet

Ordnance Equipment Section

22 2149 MSgt TBD Vehicle Maintenance Chief

23 2141 GySglJSSgt 180—

MV Mechanic

24 2131—

GySgt/SSgt 180 Artillery Mechanic

25 2146 GySgt/SSgt TBD - Tank Mechanic

26 2147 GySgtJSSgt TBD—

LAV Mechanic

27 2171 SSgt/Sgt 180 OPTS Inspector

Aviation Section

28 f 6042 SNCO

29 7011 SNCO

ACE

ACE

IMRL Inspector

EAF Chief

Medical Section

30 8478 CPO

31 8404 HM3/HM1 JTBD

TBD

Medical Chief

Medical Inspector

Ammunition Section

32 2311 1 GySgt GCE [round Ammunition Specialist-Total: 2 offIcers, 30 enlisted

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opP ____________________________

OPP Headquarters Element (Flagship or Alternate Flagship)

Line # MOS Rank Billet1 1110 CDR OIC

2 3529 MSgt USMC SNCOIC

3 2100 LI Medical Officer

4 0430 Maj Assistant OIC

5 4031 Cpl MDSS II NCO

USN OPP Ship Detachment

Line # Rank Billet1-4 XXXX LCM-8 Crew

5-7 XXXX LARC Crew

8-15 XXXX Barge Ferry Crew

16-22 XXXX Hatch Team

23 XXXX Navy OIC

24 XXXX Mess Cook

The MAGTF portion of the OPP adjusts according to the size of the Navy OPP contingent and thenumber of berthing spaces on the specific vessel.

NCF OPP personnel requirements are determined by the NCF capability sets loaded on a specific shipas follows:

Billet Core Basic HeavyNCF OIC (Command Master

Chief) 1

Team Leader (CM1) 1 1

Team Leader (CM2) 1 1

Mechanics 4 5 9

A NEAT may be embarked aboard an MPS. Embarking a NEAT reduces the USMC OPP personnelnumbers. The following personnel numbers apply:

Billet RanklRate

NEAT Det OIC (x 1) LCDR

NEAT Watch Officer (x 2) LT

Signalman (x 3) QM1/3

Radio Operators (x 3) RM1I3

Electronic Technician (x 1) ETII3

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Notional USMC OPP Ship Detachment (MPSRON 2 used as a baseline)

Providing element: A = ACE; C = CSSE; CE = command element; (3= GCE (one person per ship for each line number)

Line #J

MOS Rank Billet Ships

:

Button Lopez Phillips Kocak Stock-ham

1 1310 Capt OIC C C C C C

2 3550 SNCO OPPSNCO C C C C C

3 0431 Sgt/CpI MDSS H Operator C C C C C

4 0431 MDSS II Operator (3 G A A A

5 8404 HM1I3 Copsman C C C C C

6 3381 Cpl/PFC Cook A A A A A

7 3381 Cook G G (3 G G

8 0313 LCpI LAy Crewman (3 (3 (3 S •

9 0313'

LAy Crewman - - • (3

10 1341 SSgt Engineer Equipment C C C C C

11 1341'

Engineer Equipment A A A A A

12 1341 SgtIPFC Engineer Equipment Mechanic C C C C C

13 1341 EngineerEquipmentMechanic (3 (3 (3 6 (3

14 1345"

Engineer Equipment C C C C C

15 1345"

Engineer Equipment C C C C C

16 1345"

Engineer Equipment A A A A A

17 1345 Engineer Equipment G S G G (3

18 1811 SSgt/Pvt Tank Crewman** G (3 6 (3 -

19 1811 Tank Crewman G 6 (3 G -

20 1833 SSgt AAV Chief S G 6 6 •

21 1833 Sgt/Cpt MV Crew S (3 G S •

22 1833' MVCrew (3 (3 6 G -

23 1833 AAVCrew - - G S -

24 1833 MV Crew - - C (3 -

25 21XX"

Armorer (3 (3 (3 (3 G

26 0811"

Artillery Crewman (3 (3 G (3 (3

27 2141 Sgt/PFC MV Mechanic G (3 (3 G G

28 2141" MV Mechanic G G G G G

29 2141'

MV Mechanic • - (3 G C

30 2141" MV Mechanic • - G (3 (3

31 2146 Tank Mechanic G S G (3 (3

32 2146 Tank Mechanic 6 (3 (3 (3 G

33 2147 Cpl/PFC LAy Mechanic G (3 (3 (3 -

34 2147 LAV Mechanic - - • -

35 0621 FIeld Radio Operator C C C C C

36 2841 Radio Repair C C — C C C

37 3521 Sgt/PFC Motor Transport Technician C C C C C

38 3521'

Motor Transport Technician C C C C C

** Familianty with M60 tanklbridge operations.

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Notional USMC OPP Ship Detachment (MPSRON 2 used as a baseline) (Continued).

Line # MOS Rank Billet Ships

Button Lopez Phillips Kocak Stock-ham

39 3521"

Motor Transport Technician A A A A A

40 3521 " Motor Transport Technician C C C C C

41 3521 SgtIPFC Motor Transport Technician G (3 (3 (3 Ci

42 3521U Motor Transport Technician G (3 G G G

43 3522 S9tICPL Motor Transport Recovery C C C C C

44 3529 SNCO Motor Transport Chief C C C C C

45 3531 SgtIPFC Motor Transport Operator C C C C C

46 3531—

Motor Transport Operator C C C C C

47 3531U

Motor Transport Operator C C C C C

48 — 3531'

Motor Transport Operator A A A A A

49 3531"

Motor Transport Operator A A A A A—50 3531 Motor Transport Operator A A A A A

51 3531'

Motor Transport Operator G G (3 G G

52 — 3531•

Motor Transport Operator G—

G G G G

53 3531U

Motor Transport Operator (3 (3 . . .

54 3531U

Motor Transport Operator CE CE CE CE CE

55 3533 LVS Operator C C C C C

56 3533 LVS Operator C C C C C

57 3533'

LVS Operator C—

C C C C

58 3533U

LVS Operator C C C C C

59 3533U

LVS Operator A A A A •

60 — 3533U

LVS Operator Ci — A - G G

61 6071 Sgt/Cpl AGSE Mechanic A A A - A

62 7051 NC Crash A A A A A

63 — NJA LCpI Mesarnan C C C C C

64 N/AU Messman A A A A A

65 N/AU

Messrnan (3 (3 G_ G (3

Total officer/enlisted: MPE(S distribution will drive actual numbers. 1158 1158 1/60 1/61 1/51

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SLRP (MPF MEB)

SLRP Headquarters Element

Line # MOS Rank Billet1 990619904 Col OIC SLRP (AC/S G-3/4)

2 0491 MSgt Logistics Chief

3 0402 Maj Operations Officer (G-4)

4 3002 Capt Assistant Supply Officer

5 1302 Maj Engineering Officer

6 2300 CDR Medical Planner

7 Any LtCol Deputy AdS, G-3

8 Any Maj Plans Officer, G-3

9 0202 Capt Security Officer

10 Any MSgt Operations Chief, G-3

11 O1XX Officer G-1 Representative

12 0202 Officer G-2 Representative

13 0204 CWO Cl Officer

14 0602 Maj G.6 Representative

15 4402 Capt SJA

16 Any Capt H&S Co. Representative

17 Any SNCO H&S Co. Operations Chief

18 0411 SSgt Maintenance Chief

19 0431 Cpl CletklDriverG-4

Total: 14 officers, 5 enlisted

Interrogator Translator Team

20 0204 CWO OlC

21 0251 MS9IJCpI Translator

22 0251 MSgt/Cpl Translator

Total: 1 officer, 2 enlisted

CMI Affairs Team

23 0107 Any OIC

24 8441 GySgt/Cpl Team Member

Total: I office 1 enhisted

Communications Team

Line # MOS Rank Billet

25 0691 MGySgt/GySgt Radio Chief/SNCOIC

26 0619 GySgt/SSgt Wire Chief

27 2811 Sgt Telephone Tethniolan

28 0653'

Communications Center Man-

29 0653 LCpI Communications Center Man

30 0621 Radio Operator/Driver

31 0621 "'

32 0621 '

33 0621 '"34 0621

.

35 0621 " "

36 0621 LCpI"

Total: 0 officers, 12 enlIsted

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Aviation Combat Element Detachment

37 0402/9969 Maj OIC/ACO

38 9969 Capt Assistant S-3/Operations Officer

39 0402 Mai MWSS Operations Officer

40 9969 Capt MWSS Airfield Operations Officer

41 9930 Maj MACG OIC/Air Defense Coordinator

42 0602 Capt MACG Communications Representative

43 6602"

Aviation Supply Representative

44 6019 MSgt Aircraft Maintenance Representative

45 6502 C\M) Aviation Ordnance Representative

46 7320 1 stLt MATCS Representative

47 2311 S9t Ammunition Technician MWSS

48 Any Cpl Clerk/Driver

Total: 9 officers, 3 enlisted

Cornbat Service Support Detachment

49 9911 LtCoI OIC

50 Any Operations Officer

51 XXXX Capt Contract Officer

52 0402 Motor Transport Officer

53 0402 Landing Support Officer

54 0431 SSgt Landing Support SNCO

55 3002 Capt Supply Officer

56 3043 GySgt Supply Chief

57 1302 Capt Engineer Officer

58 0602 "Communications-Electronics Officer

59 2340 CWO Ammunthon Officer

60 8404 HMC Corpsman (HMC)

61 8425 HM Corpsman

62 58XX Capt/GySgt Provost Marshall Officer

Total: 10 offIcers, 4 enlisted

Ground Combat Element (MAGTF) Detachment

Line # MOS Rank Billet63 9911 LtCol OIC

64 9911 Maj Assistant S-3lOperations Officer

65 0402 ' S-4

66 1302 Capt CEB Assistant 5-3/Operations Officer

67 0802 Artillery Battalion Assistant S-3lOperations Officer

68 1802 Tank Battalion Assistant S-3/Operations Officer

69 1803"

AAV Battalion Assistant S-3/Operations Officer

70 O2XX Capt/SSgt Security Representative

71 O6XX Communications-Electronics Representative

72 35XX Cpl Clerk/Driver

Total: 9 officers, 1 enlisted

Force Protection Officer

73 Any Maj/CWO Force Protection Officer

74 Any Sgt/Cpl NCO

Total: 1 officers, 1 enlIsted

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Commander, MPF Detachment

75 XXXX LI SSO -76 XXXX LCDR CMPF Representative

Total: 2 office, 0 enlisted

Navy Support ElementDetachment

77 LCDRNBG/MOG LiaisonOfficer 77

78 C Beach Party Team Corn-manding Officer 78

79 AnyCamp Support ElementOlC 79

80 LCDRPhibCB CommandingOfficer 80

81 CPOSpecial Warfare GroupDetachment

-

81

82-85 P0 Dnver 82-85

86 LCDR NCHFOIC 86

87 CPOCargo Handling ElementShip Supervisor 87

Total:4otficers,4en isted

Naval Construction Force Detachment

88 LCDR OIC 88

89 LT Assistant OIC 89

90 CPO Operations Chief 90

91 LI Medical Officer 91

92 CM1 Administration 92

93 IS1 Intelligence 93

94 CM2 Driver/Clerk 94

95 1T2 Communications 95

96 CPO UCT Air Det OIC 96

97-102 XXXX IJCT Air Del 97-1 02

Total: 3 officers, 7 enlisted

RI Detachment

103 LCDR OIC 103

104 LT MedicalOfficer 104

105 HMCS Medical Planner 105

106 LI Engineer Planner 106

107 HM2 Driver 107

Total: 3 officers, 2 enhsted

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SLRP (MPF MEU-SIZED)

Command Element

Line # MOS Rank Billet

1 9906 Col OIC, SLRP

2 Any UCOI MPF Officer

3 O1XX Capt C-i Officer

4 0151 Sgt Admin Clerk

5 0202 Maj/LtCo( lntelhgence Officer

6 0204 CWO-3/Capt CI Officer

7 Any Capt/Maj LSO

8 0491 MSgtIGySgt Operations Chief

9 0431 SgI/CpI MDSS II Clerk

10 Any CpIISgt OPS ADMIN NCO

11 Any LCpI/Cpl OPS ADMIN Clerk

12 Any Capt Logistics Plans Officer

13 9910 Maj Stratec Mobility Officer

14 0491 MSg1/GySgt Logistics SNCO

15 O4XX Cpl Logistics Clerk

16 Any UC0I/Mal Plans Officer

17 0602 Maj/LICoI Communications/Electronics Officer

18 4010 CWO Network Operator

19 0602 Sgt Radio Operator

20 4402 Capt SJA

21 3404 Capt/Maj Comptroller

22 3451 Sgt Comptroller Clerk

23 3002 Capl/Maj Supply Officer

24 8404 HM 1/3 Index Duty Corpsman

Tota': 14 officers, 10 enlisted

Aviation Combat Element Detachinent

25 9969 Maj OIC, ACE Detachment

26 9969 Capt — ACE OPS Representative

27 0402 Capt J_ACE Logistics Representative

28 Any Cpl [ClerkTotal: 3 officers, 1 enlisted

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Combat Service Support Element (MAGTF) Detachment

Une ft MOS Rank Billet

29 9911 Maj OIC, CSS Detachment

30 1302 Capt Engineer Officer

31 Any'

CSS Operations Officer

32 9656 "Contracting Officer

33 0402 'TSBRep

34 58XX Capt/GySgt PMO Officer

35 0402 Capt Motor Transport Officer

36 O6XX CaptlSSgt Communications Officer

37 0402/3510 Capt/CWO Maintenance Officer

38 8425 NM 1/3 Hospital Corpsman

39 Any Sgt CSS Clerk

Total: 9 officers, 2 enlisted

Ground Combat Element Detachment

40 J 9911 Maj OIC, GCE Detachment

41 f 9911 Capt Operations Representative

42 0402"

Logistics Officer

43 O2XX GySgt (3-2, Intelligence Chiel

44 Any" H&S Co GySgt

Total: 3 officers, 2 enlisted

Navy Support Element Detachment

Line # Rank Billet

45 LCDR OIC/AAOG Uaison Officer

46 LT BPT Commander

47 LCDR Support Commander

48 LI Camp Support Element CO

49 CPO Camp Support Chief Petty OlC

50 P01 Camp Support Engineering Aide

51 IT Naval Beach Group Supply Officer

52 LT Cargo Handling (Only Pier Side)

53 CPO Special Warfare Group Representative

54-56 Petty Officer Driver

57 CPO Communications-Electronics Representative

Total: 6 officers, 5 enlisted .

Commander, MPF Detachment

Line ft Rank Billet

58 LCDR CMPF Representative

59 LT SSO

60 CPO CMPF Communications Representative

61 XXXX CMPF Plans Assistant

62 XXXX NCIS Agent

Total: 3 officers, I enlisted

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AAOG

Line # Location MOS Rank Billet

1 Advance Party 9904 Cot OIC

2 Any LtCoI Operations Officer

3 "0402 LtCoI Logistics Officer

4 "0302 Maj LSO

5 i"Any Capt/CWO Security Watch

6 "CaptlGySgt GCE LNO

7 "" 'Cap tJOySgt ACE LNO

8 'CaptlGySgt CSSE LNO

9 "" " POt NSE LNO

10 "As Required NCF LF1O

11° "

CaptlGySgt AAOG LNO to MCC

12""

CaptlGySgt BICmd TAAT LNO

13"' '

Capt/WO Watch Officer

14 " ." CapIIWO

15 0491/3043 MSgt AAOG Chief

16".

Any SNCO Watch Chief

17"'

0629 GySgt/SSgt Radio Chief

18"'

Any Cpt Watch Clerk

19 "' "LCpI

"

20"'

0621 LCpI Radio Operator

21"

Cpl

22 "'0651 Cpl Data Systems Operator

23 " "LCpI

24 "28XX CpI Communications Technician

25 '0491 GySgt LOGAIS Chief

26 '0431 NCO MDSS II Operator

27'"

LCpI

28"' !

LCpI

29 "" "LCpI

"

30 " "CpI Embarkation Clerk

31 " "LCpI

'Total: 12 officers, 19 enlisted

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AAOE

Command Element

Line * Location MOS Rank Billet

1

Advance Party atUnit Location 9910 Maj OIC

2 3002 Capt Assistant OIC/Supply Officer

3 "" 3043 GySgi Chief

4 3043 SSgt Supply Chief

5 ""3043 SSgt AAOG liaison

6 "3043 Sgt AccountNCO

7 ""3043/0431 Cpl Account Clerk

8-9"

3043/0431 LCpl

10 3531 SSgt Motor Transport Team Leader

11U

3531 Sgt Vehicle Operator

12-16 '3531/3533 CpltCpl

17 "3533 LCpI Motor Transport Mechanic

18 1345 Sgt Enneer Equipment Team Leader

19-23 1345 Cpl/LCpI Engineer Operator

Total: 2 officers, 21 enlIsted

Ground Combat Element-

0302 LtCol OIC

2 3002 Capt Assistant OIC

3 '3002 istlt Supply Officer

4 U U 0402 Maj AAOG liaison Officer

5 "0411 GySgt Maintenance Management Specialist

6 '0411 Cpl

7 U U0481 Cpl AACG/DACG Rep

8 '"2311 SSgt Ammo Chief

9 U U0431 LCPI MOSS It Clerk

10 UU3043 LCpl Supply Clerk

U U06510 LCpl LAN Operator

12 U U8404 HMC Chief Hospital Corpsman

Total: 4 officers, 8 enlisted

Headquarters Company

13Advance Party atlinft Location 0302 istLi Infantry Officer

14 U U2171 Cpl Electro Optic Ordnance Repairer

15-

0612 Cpl Field Wireman

16 U—

0621 LCpl Field Radio Operator

17 U U2841 Cpl Ground Radio Repairer

18 U U3043 SSgt Supply Chief

19 3043 Cpl Supply Clerk

20DebarkationTeam 3523

LCpI Vehicle Recovery Mechanic

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Headquarters Company (Continued)Line # Location MOS Rank Billet

21Advance Party atUnit Location 3531 Cpl Vehicle Driver

22 POG 3531 LCpI Vehicle Driver

23 P00 3533 PFC LVS Operator

Total: 1 offIcer, 10 enlisted

Infantry Battalion 1

24Advance Party atUnit Location 0402 Capt Logistics Officer

25 "" —2171

-Cpl Tow Maintenance Technician

26 2841 CpI Ground Radio Repairer

27 3043 SSgt Supply Chief

28 ""3529 SSgt Motor Transport Maintenance Chief

29-30 3521 CpJ Auto Mechanic

31-36 P00 3531 LCp) Vehicle Driver

— 37Advance Party atUnit Location 8404 HM3 Coipsman

Total: 1 officer, 13 enlisted

Infantry Battalion 2

38Advance Party atUnit Location 0402 Capt

.

Logistics Officer

39 "'2171 Cpl Tow Maintenance Technician

40 ""2841 Cpl Ground Radio Repairer

41 '3043 SS9t Supply Chief

42 '3529 SSgt Motor Transport Maintenance Chief

43-44 '3521 Cpl Auto Mechanic

45-50 P00 3531 LCPI Vehicle Driver

51Advance Party atUnit Location

8404HM3 Corpsman

Total: 1 officer, 13 enlisted

Infantry Battalion 3

52Advance Party atUnit Location 0402 Capt Logistics Officer

53 U2171 Cpl Tow Maintenance Technician

54 '2841 Cpl Ground Radio Repairer

55 3043 SSgt SupplyChief56 " 3529 SSgt Motor Transport Maintenance Chief

57-58"

3521 CpI Auto Mechanic

59-64 P00 3531 LCpI Vehicle Driver

65Advance Party atUnit Location 8404 HM3 Corpsman

Total: 1 offIcer, 13 enlisted

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Tank Company

Line # Location—

MOS Rank Billet

66 Advance Party 1802 Capt Tank Officer

67.68"" 1812 MSgt TankLeader

69-70"" 1812 LCpI Tank Crewman

71-72"

2111 LCpl Small Arms RepairlTechniaan

73'" 2120 CWO-2 Weapons Repair Officer

74—

POG 2146 Sgt M1A1 Tank Mechanic

75-79 POG 2146 LCpI M1A2 Tank Mechanic

80 Advance Party 2171 SSgt TOW Maintenance Technician

81"" 2171 Cpl TOWMaintenancelechnician

82' 0621 LCpI Field Radio Operator

83 " 2861 Sgt Ground Radio Repairer

84"

3G43 GySgt Supply Chief

85 ' 3043 Sgt Supply Clerk

85U U

3051 LCpI Warehouseman

87 "3521 Sgt Auto Mechanic

88 "'3521 Cpl Auto Mechanic

89Debarkation

Team 3521 LCpl Auto Mechanic

90 Advance Party 3529 MSgt Motor Transport Maintenance Chief

91""

3531 LCpl Vehicle Driver

92 P0(3 3531 LCp1 Vehicle Driver

93 P0(3 3533 LCpl LVS Operator

Total: 2 officers, 26 enlIsted

Artillery Battalion

94 Advance Party 0802 Capt Artillery Officer

95 0811 Sgt Field Artillery Cannoneer

96-97 POG 0811 LCpl Field Artillery Cannoneer

98 Advance Party 2131 Sgt Artillery Systems Technician

99-100 ""0621 LCpl Field Radio Operator

101'"

0691 GySgt Communications Chief

102""

2841 Cpl Ground Radio Repairer

103"" 3043 GySgi Supply Chief

104 "'3043 Cpl Supply Chief

105"

3521 Cpl Auto Mechanic

106-107U U

3521 LCpl Auto Mechanic

108Debarkation

Team 3523 LCpI Vehicle Recovery Mechanic

109 Advance Party 3529 SSgt Motor Transport Maintenance Chief

110""

3531 LCpl Vehicle DriverU U

0611 Cpl Vehicle Driver

112 U U3531 Cp? Vehicle Driver

113U U

0811 LCpI Vehicle Driver

114 P0(3 3531 Cpl Vehicle Driver

115 ""3531 LCpl Vehicle Driver

116U U

0811 LCpI Vehicle Driver

Total: 1 offlcer 22 enlisted

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Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

Line # Location MOS Rank Billet

117 Advance Party 0302 1 stLt Infantry Officer

118 2111 PFC LAy Crewman/Technician

119Debarkation

Team 2171 Cpl LAV Crewman/Technician

120-122"' 2147 LCpI LAy Crewman/technician

123-1 24"

2147 Cpl LAy Crewman/Technician

125"' 0313 CpI LAV Crewman/Technician

-

126"'

2147 LCpI LAy Crewman/Technician

127 P06 0313 PFC LAV Crewman/Technician

128 2147 Cpl LAy Crewmanflechnician

129-130"

0313 PFC LAy CrewmanfTeclinician

131'

0313 Cpl LAy Crewman/Technician

132'"

0311 CpI LAy Crewman/Technician

133 Advance Party 2147 SSgt LAV Technician

Total: 1 officer, 16 enlisted

Assault Amphibian Company 1

134 Advance Party 1803 Capt AAV Officer

135"'

0402 istU Logistics Officer

136'

1833 Sgt AAV Crewman

137-138'

1833 LCpI AAV Crewman

139-140 POG 1833 LCpI MV Crewman

141 2111. LCpI Small Arms Repair/Technician

142-143 2141 LCpI AAV Mechanic

144 Advance Party 2141 CpI MV Mechanic

145 "2841 Cpl Ground Radio Repairer

146 3043 SSgt Supply Chief

147-148""

3531 LCpI Vehicle Driver

149 POG 3531 LCpI Vehicle Driver

150 " 3533 LCpI LVS Operator

Total: 2 officers, 15 enlisted

Assault Amphibian Company 2

151 Advance Party 2110 CWO-2 Ordnance Maintenance Officer

152 1833 GySgt MV Crewman

153"'

2141 Sgt MV Officer

154 2141 Sgt MV Mechanic

155 POG 1833 LCpI MV Crewman

156 1833 Cpl MV Crewman

157-159 1833 LCpI AAV Crewman

160 Advance Party 2111 Cpl Small Arms Rep Technician

161''

2841 LCpI Ground Radio Repairer

162"

0621 CpI Field Radio Operator

163"

3521 LCpI Auto Mechanic

164-165 P06 3531 LCpI Vehicle Driver

166" 3533 Cpl LVS Operator

Total: 1 officer, 15 enlisted

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Combat Engineer Company

Line # Location MOS Rank Billet

167 Advance Party 1302 Maj Executive Officer

168 1302 Capt Company Commander

169 0402 LT S•4/Embark/Ordnance Officer

170—

3002 LI Supply Officer

171'

1349 GySgt Platoon Sgt/Operations Chief

172 ' '3537 SSgt Truckmaster

173 P0(3 3531 LCpI Vehicle Operator

174 °35330 LCpI LVS Operator

175 P0(3 1345 LCpl Equipment Operator

176 Advance Party 0621 Cpl Field Radio Operator/Dnver

177 1171 Sgt Equipment Operator

178 '— 3043 Sgt Supply AdmirIClerk

179 3521 Cpl Auto Mechanic

180 "2841 LCpl Ground Radio Repairer

181 POG—

3531 Cpl Vehicle Operator

182 '1345 LCpI Equipment Operator

183'

1345 Cpl Equipment Section NCO

184 Advance Party 1142 Cpl Generator Operator

185 "1341 LCpI Equipment Mechanic

Total: 4 offIcers1 15 enlisted

Truck Detachment

186 Advance Party 3521 Cpl Auto Mechanic/Driver

187 3521 LCpl Auto Mechanic/Driver

188-190 P06—

3521 LCpI Auto Mechanic/Driver

191Debarkation

learn 3521 LCpI Vehicle Recovery Mechanic

Total: 0 officers, 6 enlisted

Aviation Combat Element

1 Advance Party 0302 LtCOI OIC

2 3002 Capt Assistant OlC

3 "3002 lstLt SupplyOfficer

4 "'0402 Maj AAOG Liaison Officer

5—

0411 GySgt Maintenance Management Specialist6 0411 Cpl Maintenance Management Specialist7 "

0481 Cpl AACGJDACG Rep

8 "2311 SSgt Ammo Chief

9 ""0431 LCpI MDSS II Clerk

10 "3043 LCpI SupplyClerk

11—

0651 LCpI LAN Operator

12 '8404 HMC Chief Hospital Corpsman

Total:4offjcers18enjisted

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Combat Service Support Element

Line # Location MOS Rank Billet

1 Advance Party 0402 LtCol O(C

2 '"' 0402 Maj AOIC/OPS Off

3 ' '660x CWO-Capt Watch Officer

4 "Any CWO-Lt Watch Officer

5 '"0491 MSgt SNCOIC

6-7 .3537 Gysgt Motor Transport Chief

8-9 "0431 Cpl-Sgt MDSS II Clerk

10-11"

3043 CpI-Sgt ATLASS Clerk

11-14 Advance Party 0431 PFC-LCpI LOGMARS Scanner

15-18 Any PFC-LCpI HMMWV Dnver

19 ' '0621 Cpl Communications Representative

20""

0651 LCpI LAN Operator

21" O1XX Cpl-Sgt ClerWDtiver

22-23 8404 HM2 Corpsman

Total: 4 officers, 20 enlisted

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion

Line # Location Rank Billet

1 Advance Party LI OlC

2" Command

Master ChiefConstruction Mechanic Chief

3-6 CMI Construction Mechanic LPO

7-26"

CM213 Construction Mechanic P0

27 "' EOCS Equipment Operator Chief

28-31 E01 Equipment Operator LPO

32-41""

E0213 Equipment Operator P0'

42 BUC Builder Chief

43-44"

BU1 Builder LPO

45-47 BU2 Builder P0

48 SW3 SteelWorkerPO

49 " UT3 Utilities Man P0

50 ConstructionElectriciani

Construction Electrician LPO'

51 -53 ConstructionElectncian2/3

Construction Electrician PC

54 SKC Supply Chief

55 " Ski' Supply LPO

56 ' ' SKI Supply IPO

57-61'

SK213 Supply P0

62-65- YN213 Yeoman

66 " RM1 Radioman

67" GM1 Gunner's Mate

68" EA1 Engineenrig Aide LPO

69 " HM1 Hospital Corpsman

Total: 1 offIcer, 88 enlIsted

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Navy Security Elements ______

Commander, MPF/Seaward Security Officer Detachment

LIne# Desig Rank—

Billet PNOBC SNOBC

1 1115 CAPT Detachment SSO 9450

2 1115 CDR Detachment OIC—

9450

3 1115 LCDR Detachment Support 9450

4-6 1115—

LCDR—

Watch Officer 9450

7-9 OSCIOS1—

Watch Support

10-12 OS1IOS2 Operator

13-15 ITC/IT1 Communications Support

16-18 ET1IET2 Mast Support

19-21 EM1/EM2 Electrician

22-24 • EN1/EN2 Engineman

25 GMC/GMG1 Weapons Support

26

Chief Mess

ManagementSpecialist/MS 1 Messing

27 HMC/HM1 Medical

28 SKC/SK1—

Supply Support

Total: 4 officers, 10 enlisted

Naval Coastal Warfare Element/Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit

1 1115 CDR CO 9420 9450

2 1115 LCDR Executive Officei 9436 9450

3 1115 LCDR Administrative Officer 2615 9450

4 1115 LCDR OPS Afloat 9274 9450

5 3105—

LCDR General Support 1918 0000

6 1115 LCDR Facilities Manager 9442 9450

7 1115 LI Communications Ashore 9510 9450

8-9 1115 LT INSHR USEAWRF 9450 0000

10 1115 LI—

FIRST LTAfIoat 9242 9450

11 1115 LI Electronics Officer 5977 9450

12 1115 LI Transportation Director/INSHR USEAWRF—

1295 9450

13 BMC Boatswains Mate 0000 0000

14 BM1 Boatswain's Mate 0000 0000

15 BM3 Boatswains Mate 0000 0000

16-18 BMSN Boatswains Mate 0000 0000

19 QM1 Quartermaster 0000 0000

20 0M3 Quartermaster—

0000 0000

21 OS1—

Operations Specialist 0342 0000

22 OS1 Operations Specialist 0000 0000

23 OS2 Operations Specialist—

0000 0000

24-25 OS3 Operations Specialist 0342 0000

26-27 • 053 Operations Specialist 0000 0000

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Naval Coastal Warfare Element/Mobile inshore Undersea Warfare Unit (Continued)

Line # Desig Rank Billet PNOBC SNOBC

28 OSSN Operations Specialist 0000 0000

29 STGC Sonar Technician (Surface) 0443 0450

30 STG2 Sonar Technician (Surface) 0450 0000

3 1-32 STG3 Sonar Technician (Surface) 0443 0000

33 SM2 Signalman 0000 0000

34 SM3 Signalman 0000 0000

35 SMSM Signalman 0000 0000

36ACDU IJSN

Billet OTA1 Ocean Systems Technician (A) 0000 0000

37 OTA2 Ocean Systems Technician (A) 0000 0000

38 OTA3 Ocean Systems Technician (A) 0000 0000

39 OTASN Ocean Systems Technician (A) 0000 0000

40-41 OTM2 Ocean Systems Technician (M) 0000 0000

42 GMC Gunners Mate 0812 0000

43-44 GMG1 Gunners Mate (Guns) 0000 0000

45-46 0MG Gunners Mate (Guns) 0000 0000

47 GMGSN Gunner's Mate (Guns) 0000 0000

48 ET1 Electronics Technician 1460 1425

49 ET1 Electronics Technician 0000 9512

50 TAR Billet ET2 Electronics Technician 1460 1425

51 ET3 Electronics Technician 0000 0000

52 ETSN Electronics Technician 0000 0000

53 DS3 Data Systems Technician 1677 0000

54 EW1 Electronics Warfare Technician 0342 0000

55-56 EW3 Electronics Warfare Technician 0000 0000

57 ITC Radioman 0000 0000

58 TAR Billet IT1 Radioman 0000 0000

59-60 JT2 Radioman 0000 0000

61-63 lT3 Radioman 0000 0000

64 YNC Yeoman 0000 0000

65 TAR Billet YN1 Yeoman 0000 9588

66 TAR Billet PN1 Personnelman 2720 0000

67 0P2 Data Processing Technician 2720 0000

68•

SKC Storekeeper 0000—

9595

69 TAR Billet Ski Storekeeper 0000 0000

70 Sk2 Storekeeper 0000 0000

71 MS1 Mess Management Specialist 0000 0000

72 MS2 Mess Management Specialist 0000 0000

73 MS3 Mess Management Specialist 0000 0000

74 EN1 Engineman 4313 0000

75 EN1 Engineman 0000 0000

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Naval Coastal Warfare Element/Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit (Continued)

Une C Desig Rank Billet PNOBC SNOBC

76ACDU USN

Billet EM1 Electricians Mate 0000 0000

77 TAR Billet EM2 Electricians Mate 0000 0000

78ConstructionElectrician2 Construction Electrician 0000 0000

79ConstructionElecttician Construction Electrician 0000 0000

80 E02 Equipment Operator 0000 0000

81 EOSN Equipment Operator 0000 0000

82 CM1 Construction Mechanic 0000 9512

83 CM2 Construction Mechanic 0000 0000

84-85 CMSN Construction Mechanic 0000 0000

86 HM1 Hospital Corpsman 8404 0000

87 HM3 Hospital Corpsman 0000 0000

88-104 P03 Petty Officer (Security Force) 0000 0000

Total: 12 officers 92 enlisted

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Debarkation Team

The debarkation team is comprised of a head-quarters formed from the OCU augmented by theMOLT, a USN debarkation team, and a USMCdebarkation team. Sizing of the USMC team isdriven by the class of ship and means of offload.

USN Debarkation Team

A normal cargo handling force requires eightseven-man hatch teams for 24-hour operations. Ahatch team is comprised of a hatch captain, holdboss, crane operator, and four stevedores. Thesehatch crews must be billeted on the ship they areassigned to offload. If the scope of the exercise oroperation is reduced, fewer hatch teams may berequired. Additional USMC debarkation person-nel can be billeted on the ship if hatch teamrequirements are reduced. The FH and NMCBdetachments are only assigned to specific ships—two for the FH and three or four for the NMCB,depending on the embarkation spreadload

Nondebarkation team personnel will be billetedashore; i.e., the Navy's assault craft unit, beach-master unit, and amphibious construction bat-talion personnel must debark also on Navy-day

(0-1) to facilitate the embarkation of theNAVCHAPGRU personnel. The main differ-ence in the USN debarkation team for instreamand pier side offloads is the reduction of thefour-person lighterage control section duringpier side offloads.

USMC Debarkation Team

The USMC debarkation team is under theOPCON of the OIC, OCU (normally a Navycommander). The team may range from 6 to 40Marines and corpsmen (normally the residual ofthe USMC OPP). Accordingly, 30 to 50 Marinesfrom the OPP must debark during Navy Day (0-1) to facilitate the embarkation of theNAVCHAPGRU personnel. At a minimum, theUSMC Ship OIC, two corpsmen, and threecooks/messmen must be retained as the six corepersonnel. The remainder of the team is task-organized based on offload requirements. For asuccessful STS movement, a USMC debarkationteam must be billeted aboard the ship for 24-houroperations. These limitations are normally tempo-rarily waived for an 8 to 12-hour period as AAVcrews complete their final preparation for splash-ing their AAVs at first light on 0-Day.

Debarkation Team Headquarters (OCU)Line # MOS Rank Billet

1 XXXX CDR OIC (OCU OIC)2 0491 MS9I SNCOIC

3 0402 Maj Assistant OIC (MOLT)

4 0431 Cpl MDSS II Operator (MOLT)

5 XXXX LCDR NAVCHAPGRU OIC

6 XXXX BMC NAVCHAPGRU CPO

7 XXXX BM1 NAVCHAPGRULPO8-9 — XXXX LT OCU Watch Officer

Total: 5 officers, 4 enlisted

. USN Debarkation Team

Line # Rank Billet1-2 LT LCO

3-4 BMC Ughterage Control Chief

5-6 IT Ship Supervisor7-62 XXXX Hatch Team Personnel

63 Petty Officer Cook

64-67 Petty Officer Personnel

68-72 Petty Officer NMCB Personnel

Total: 4 officers, 68 enlisted

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APPENDIX P

SLRP REPORT FORMAT

ALPHA: (Administration information)

Al: Brief narrative summary of significant local customs/traditions.

A2: Report local public affairs agencies.

A3: Report location/description of recommended command post sites. Units shown as a letter code.Provide command post site overlay by FAX. See Example below.

A4: Report available billeting facilities/capacities. See Example below.

UNIT GRID REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Unit letter codes:

A: (MAGTF CE)B: (CMPF CE)C: (AAOG)D: (ACEHQ)E: (GCE HQ)F: (CSSEHQ)G: (LFSPHQ)H: (BOG)I: (POG)J: (AACG)K: (NSE)L: (NCW)M: (NCR)N: (NMCB)Examples: A3A 123456 Port services building, Harbor Drive.

A3B 123456 "A3C 123456 Warehouse, Ocean Way.A4A 123456 Covered area/heads for approximately 100 personnel.A4B 123456 "A4C 123456 Covered area for approximately 1,000 personnel,

portable heads/water trailers required.

AS: Brief narrative summary of sources of available civilian labor.

A6: Report location of US Department of State/other US agencies or facilities.

BRAVO: (Intelligence information)

BI: Report location of local police, security, and military agencies and installations.

AGENCY/INSTALLATION GRID REFERENCE

Example: Bi: Police/HQ 123456

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B2: List local intelligence agencies available to support mission.

B3: Provide narrative summary of CI threat assessments.

B4: Provide narrative summary of terroristlsubversive threat in the AAA.

CHARLIE: (Security information)

Cl: List special security problems or requirements for:

A: (Airportlairfield)B: (Port)C: (Beach)D: (Road networks/LOCs)E: (Billeting areas)F: (Assembly areas)G: (Ships)H: (Other)

Examples: CiA: Perimeter fencing repairs needed; no lighting at gates.CIB: Need concertina wire; perimeter lighting.

C2: List specific functions, responsibilities, and support to be provided by local security forces.

C3: Report required security functions/tasks, suitable areas for emplacement of security forces for aparticular task, forces required, and estimated date security required. Provide security plan overlayas applicable.

ACTION GRID REFERENCE FORCES REQUIRED EST DATE REQUIRED

Examples: C3A: Secure MEF HQ 123456 6-man Military Police Det 0+1C3B: Guard Bulk Fuel Storage 2466810 Infantry Squad 0+5

C4: Provide recommendations on special security measurements/changes to FIE/ROE based on threatassessment.

DELTA: (Air defense information)

Dl: Provide recommended air defense ROE.

D2: Provide special coordination procedures required with HN/other US forces.

D3: Report primary and alternate grid locations for Avenger sites and low altitude air defensepositions. Provide site overlay and coverage diagrams as applicable.

ECHO: (Terminal/port facilities information)

El: Report weight bearing capacity of pier in tons with dimensions and height above meanhigh/low tides.

E2: Report locations/berths available.

E3: Report harbor berths available.

Example: BERTH # LOCATION WATER DEPTH LIGHTING: Y/N

E4: List types and capability of available lighterage.

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E5: List types and sizes/capability of available tugs.

E6: Report availability, quantity, and capacity of MHE CHE in port area.

E7: Identify any special liaison requirements or procedures required by HN for use of the port.

E8: Report availability and size/capacity of hardstands/parking lots suitable for overflow storage/main-tenance inspection for PEIs, and containers in port area.

E9: Report covered warehouse capacity, in square footage, available for use.

ElO: Bnef narrative of problems/overall condition of port and associated facilities. Report critical dam-age/any essential repairs/construction required for successful offload.

FOX: (Beach information)

F 1: Units of measure.

F2: Grid and global positioning system coordinates of left and right beach limits.

F3: Locations of offshore obstructions.

F4: Littoral drift.

F5: Datum points/baseline.

F6: Sounding interval.

F7: Sounding lines.

F8: Locations of underwater obstacles.

F9: General beach composition.

Fl 0: General trafficability of beach.

Fli: Exits.

F12: State date-time group (DTG) of surf observation.

F 13: Significant breaker height.

F14: Maximum breaker height.

F 15: Period of breakers.

F16: Breaker types.

F 17: Angle/direction.

F18: Lines of breaker and width of surf zone.

F19: Remarks: information important to landing operations; e.g., wind direction, velocity, and visibility.

F20: Anchorage point for MPS to include distance from STS and locations of sand bars capable ofimpeding marriage/causeway operations.

GOLF: (Airfield control/airfield services information)

Gi: Report adequacy of ATC facilities and communications to support flight operations. Identifyany modification to the flight information region requirements due to inadequate ATC facilitiesand communications.

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G2: Confirm procedures in accordance with US forces regulations:

CONTROL AREAS/PROCEDURES YIN

A: Airport area.B: Control zone.C: Approach control.D: En route procedures.

Example: G2 B YG3: Report crash and rescue services available.

G4: Report available aircraft maintenance facilities equipment and capabilities, to include availablespare parts compatible with AMC and MAGTF aircraft.

05: Report availability, types, and capacities of following equipment at airfield:

A: MHE.B: Transportation assets.C: Power units.D: Towing equipment.

G6: Report available hanger space/capacity.

G7: Report available billeting facilities/capacities.

G8: Report location/recommended site emplacement for the following facilities (provide overlayby FAX):

FACILITY GRID REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

A: Tactical fuel systems.B: IMA/maintenance facilityC: Ordnance storage site.D: Aircraft arming/rearming sites.E: Helicopter/vertical and/or short takeoff and landing aircraft expeditionary operation sites.F: Aircraft parking/bed-down spots (by aircraft type).

Examples: G8A: Aircraft Refueling 2681012 Refueling PitG8B: Hanger 32681011 MALS(RW)operations

G9: Report additional requirements for:

A: Low and high air pressure.B: Cryogenics.C: Special tools/equipment.

010: Report availability of fresh water for aircraft use and drinking water for personnel.

Gil: Report adequacy of taxi ways/parking aprons/offload areas in regard to wheel weight bearingcapacity for various types of aircraft using these areas.

G12: Report availability, location, and capabilities of fuel storage and distribution/refueling systems atthe airfield for:

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A: JP-4 and JP-5.B: MOGAS.C: Diesel.

G13: Report anygrading, construction, and improvement required for early operational capability.G 14: Remarks

HOTEL: (AAOE information; report location of areas by unit; provide overlay by FAX)

AAOE (UNIT) GRID REFERENCE (CENTER) APPROXIMATE SIZE (kin2)

Unit letter codes:

A: (MAGTF CE)B: (ACE)C: (GCE)D: (CSSE)E: (MLC)

(Additional number as required)

Examples: HI: A 234562 2.5H2: B 245678 6.0

INDiA: (Road network information)

II: Brief narrative description of general condition of road network in security area.

12: Report condition of major roadslMSRs connecting port and/or beach with the airfield and all CSSAsand AAOEs. Use overlay if possible. Any critical road that is not a type X military Class 60 or greater orthat has major construction adversely affecting use should be reported. The information required belowis condensed from the route reconnaissance report.

MAJOR CONSTRUCTIONS/OBSTACLES STARTJSTOP DESIGNATION WIDTH LANES CLASS GRID REFERENCE

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OPP SITREPF0RMAr

FROM COMPSRON (ONE/TWOITFIREE)//OPP//TO CG (ONE/TWO/THREE) MEF//G3/G4//CMPFINFO CNO WASHINGTON DC/1N422/1N3/1N5 I 1N75/N88 I /N93 1/ICMC WASHINGTON DC//APP/ASL/ASMILPILPOIPO/SIG//COMMARFORLANT//G-3/G-4//COMMARFORPAC/IG.-31G-4//COMMARCORLOGBASES ALBANY GA//400//COMMARCORLOGCOM ALBANY GA//801G-311COMMARFORRES//G-3/G-4//BLOIJNT ISLAND COMMAND JACKSONVILLE FL//90//ESTABLISHING AUTHORITYMPS SHIPS AS APPROPRIATESHIP'S OPERATING COMPANIESMEF MAJOR SUBORDINATE COMMAND(S) AS APPROPRIATE (DIVI-SION, WiNG, FSSG)COMNAVBEACHGRU (ONE/TWO)ACU (TWOITHREE/FOUR)BEACHMASTER UNIT (TWO/THREE)PHIBCB (TWO/THREE)NAVCHAPGRU WILLIAMSBURG VAI/N3//COMFIRSTNCD LITTLE CREEK VA/1N3//BTEXER//AS REQ IDOPER//AS REQ IDMSGIDIGEN ADMINICOMPSRON ONEIOPP/CLASS IFICATIONSUBJ/OPP SITREP NR AS OF DD1200ZYR IIREF/A/DOCINWP 3-02.3IMCVTP332//AMPNIREF A CONTAINS OPP SITREP FORMAT/IRMKS// I. FOL OPP SITREP PROVIDED lAW FORMAT CONTAINEDREF A/I

ALPHA: DTG OF ARRIVAL ABOARD SHIPS (IF TIMES FOR SHIPS DONOT COINCIDE; NOTE EXCEPTIONS).

EXAMPLE: OPP ARRIVED BOBO 251420L NOV 02

BRAVO: MAJOR PROBLEMS; E.G., CRANE DEADLINED BY SHIP*(USE LETTER CODE FROM BELOW).

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EXAMPLE: BC GANTRY CABLE SNAPPED

CHARLIE: EQUIPMENT STATUS. DAILY CUMULATIVE TOTAL PER-CENTAGE OF EQUiPMENT INSPECTED AND TAGGED (RED, YELLOWOR GREEN) BY SHIP*. MOBILE-LOADED PEI'S WILL NOT BEINSPECTED AND TAGGED.

I: (INSPECTED TOTAL)R: (RED TAG TOTAL)Y: (YELLOW TAG TOTAL)G: (GREEN TAG TOTAL)

EXAMPLE: CB 1-140 R-20 Y-35 G-85

DELTA: MAINTENANCE CONTACT TEAM REQUIRED ABOARD SHIPTO FACILITATE OFFLOAD (TYPE OF TEAM AND SHIP REQUIRED*).

EXAMPLE: DA TANK CURRENT/ELECT

ECHO: PARTS REQUIRED BY TAMCN, PART NOMENCLATURE, ANDNSN:

S: (ABOARD SHIP*)A: (ASHORE*)

EXAMPLE: ED S E1875 PUSH ROD, HYDRAULIC 2530001258725

FOX: LATEST RESULTS OF CARGO FUEL AND WATER SAMPLINGSBY SHIP *:

F: (FUEL)M: (MOGAS)J: (JP-5)

TYPES OF CONTAMINATION BY PERCENTAGE:

W: (WATER)S: (SEDIMENT)I: (INORGANIC)0: (ORGANIC)C: (CONTAMINATION WITH OTHER FUEL)W: (WATER [CHLORINATION PERCENTAGE])

EXAMPLE: FD F 0:3 PERCENT (FUEL ON SHIP D IS CONTAMINATEDWITH 3 PERCENT ORGANIC SEDIMENT)

GOLF: ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS BY SHIP CODE*

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* SHIP CODES:

A: MVBOBOB: MV WILLIAMSC: MVBAUGHD: SS OBREGONE: USNS WHEATF: MVBUTI'ONG: MV LOPEZH: MV PHILLIPSI: SSKOCAKJ: USNS STOCKHAMK: MV LUMUSL: MV ANDERSONM: MV BONNYMANN: MVHAUGE0: SS PLESSP: USNS MARTIN

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DAILY SITREP FORMAT

FROM MAGTF CDRTO ESTABLISHING AUTHORITYINFO SUPPORTED COMBATANT CDRSUPPORTING COMMANDERSCNO WASHINGTON, DC/1N851/CMC WASHINGTON, DC/IPO/LPO//COMMARFORFLTAPPLICABLE TYCOMSNAVFORCOMPHIBGRUCMPFCOMNAVBEACHGRUCOMPSRONSHIP'S OPERATING COMPANIESRESERVE COMMUNITY (AS NECESSARY)NAVCHAPGRU WILLIAMSBURG, VAI/N3//NCWGRUOTHERS AS APPROPRIATEBTCLASSIFICATION//N03 120/IEXER/AS REQUIRED/IOPER/AS REQUiRED/IMSGID/GENADMIN/ORIGINATOR/SER VICE/ISUBJ/MPF OPSUM DTG//

RMKS/1. OWN SITUATION:

PERIOD/DD2000Z-DD2000ZMMMYY//

LOCATION/PORT, LAT-LONG, AS APPROPRIATE/I

ESTIMATE/CAPABLE OF ACCOMPLISHING ALL ASSIGNED MIS-SiONS (OR AS APPROPRiATE)!!

OPSUMI(SUMMARY OF EVENTS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS)//

INTENT/NEXT 24 HRS://

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COMMSTAT!(STATUS OF COMMUNICATIONS NETS OR LISTING OFTELEPHONE NUMBERS)!!

PERSTAT/

COMMAND START GAIN LOSS ENDMAGTFCMPF

OTHERS (AS APPROPRIATE)!!

MEDSTAT/(ANY SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL ISSUES)!!

READSTAT/(ANY SIGNIFICANT READINESS ISSUES; EG., CASUALTYREPORTS)!!

FUELSTAT!FUEL CONSUMED IN GALS: (JP-5, MOGAS OR DIESEL)

MAGTFCMPFOTHERS (AS APPROPRIATE)PCT FUEL REMAINING (EA) MPSMV (SHIP NAME) .PCT DFMMV (SHIP NAME) .PCT DFMUSNS (SHIP NAME) .PCT DFM!!

AMMO STAT!(ANY REAL OR SIMULATED AMMO EXPENDITURES)!!

PROVISIONS STAT/(NUMBER OF DAYS REMAINING)!!

PAX STAT!(ANY PAX TO TRANSFER BY OTHER THAN SCHEDULEDAIRLIFT)!!

CARGO STAT!(ANY CARGO TO TRANSFER BY OTHER THAN SCHED-.ULED AIRLIFT)//

REMARKS/(COMMANDER'S COMMENTS)!!

BT#NNNN

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HQMC MPF RECONSTITUTION PLANNING

GUIDANCE MESSAGE FORMAT

FROM CMC WASHINGTON DC//PPO/PO//TO CNO WASHINGTON DC/1N75/N411N81//COMMARFORPAC G3/G4/ENGRIHSS/G5/ALD/SMO//COMMARFOREUR G31G41G5/COMMARFORLANT G3/G4IENGRIHSS/G5/ALD/SMO//COMMARCORLOGCOM ALBANY GA//400//Co MARCORSYSCOM QUANTICO VA//CSAJPSL/ICNO WASHINGTON DC////N75//N753//N42//N4221/N93II//ICOMUSNAVXXX//N3//INFO CMC WASHINGTON DC PPOIPL/PORJAVNCDR USXXCOM//CCJ3/CCJ4//CDR USXXXCOM XXXXXXX XX//J3/J4HQ USEUCOMI/ECJ3/ECJ4//CG I MEF//G3/G4/G5/SMO//CG II MEF//03/G4/G5/SMO//CG III MEF//G3/G4/G5/SMOI/CJCS WASHINGTON DC//J I /J3/J4/J5//CNO WASHINGTON DC/1N31N51N431N431//CMC WASHINGTON DC//PLN//COMSC WASHIWGTON DC/PM3/PM5//CO SECOND MEB//G3/G4//CO THIRD MEB//G3/G41/COMMARCORLOGBASESALBANY GA]/80/G3//BLOUNT IS CMD JACKSONVILLE FL//90/923//COMSCFE YOKOHAMA JA1/N3/N51/COMSCXXX XXXXXXX/IOO/N3//NAVCHAPGRU WILLIAMSBURG VAIOOI/COMNAVBEACHGRU ONEIIN3/N4/N5//COMNAVBEACHGRU TWO//N3/N4/N5//COMFIRSThCD LITfLE CREEK VA//N3//COMNAVFACENGCOM WASHINGTON DC//SRL/ICOMPSRON ONE//CSO//COMPSRON TWO//CSO//COMPS RON THREE/INOO/NO I 1N3//CBC PORT HUENEME CAJ/N3//PROJMGR FLT HOSP FT DETRICK MD/I

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CDR NAVMEDLOGCOM FT DETRICK MD/ICDR FLEHOSPSUPPOFF WILLIAMSBURG VA]!CDR USTRANSCOM TCJ3-TCJ4 SCOTT AFB iL/iBTCLASS IF ICATION/1N03000//MSGID GENADMJNIPO//SUBJ//HQMC PLANNING GUIDANCE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OFEQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE MARITIME PREPOSITIONINGFORCE (MPF) PROGRAM!!REF/A/MSG!CMC WASHINGTON DC/RXXXXXXZ XXX XX!!REF!B/OPTIHQMC PP&O RECONSTITUTION OPT!!REF!C/MSG!COMMARFORPAC!PXXXXXXZ XXX XX!!REF/D/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC/RXXXXXXZ XXX XX!!!REF/E/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC/RXXXXXXZ XXX XX!!REF/F/DOC!NWP 3-02.3!MCWP 3-32/IXX XXX XX!!REF/G/DOC/NAVMAC 2907!!XX XXX XX!!REF!H/DOC!TM4790-14/2C!!XX XXX XXX XX!!REF/IIMTG/EXCOMI/XX XXX XX!!REF!J/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC!RXXXXXXZ XXX XX!!REF!K/MSG/COMPHIBGRU THREE CMPF!PXXXXXXZ XXX XX!!REF/L/DOCIMCWP 4-12!!XX XXX XX!!REFIMIMCO!P3000.17A1!XX XXX XX!!REF/N!INS!CJCSI 43 10.0 1!XX XXX XX!!REF!O!DOC!SECNAVINST 3000.5!/XX XXX XX!!REF!P!DOC!MCO!4400.I5OIIXX XXX XX!!NARRJREF A IS EXECUTIVE COORDINATION GROUP (ECG) CALLINGMSG AND CONFERENCE FOR MPF RECONSTITUTION CONDUCTEDXX-XX XXX OX. REF B IS PP&O DIRECTED RECONSTITUTION OPTFOR THE MARINE CORPS. REF C iS COMMARFORXXXX MSG ONSHORT TERM PLANNING GUIDANCE FOR MPF RECONSTITUTION.REF D IS MSG ON GROUND EQUIPMENT INTERIM SUSTAINMENT,WAR RESERVE PLANNING, AND RECONSTITUTION GUIDANCE. REF EIS THE MPF P0 AND REQUIREMENTS CONFERENCE MSG AND CON-FERENCE CONDUCTED ON XX XXX XX. REF F IS MPF OPERATIONS.REF G IS CURRENT MPF PREPOSITIONING OBJECTIVE (MPO) ESTAB-LISHED FOR MEF MMC-X. REF H IS TECHNICAL MANUAL FORLOGISTICS SUPPORT FOR THE MPF PROGRAM MAINTENANCE ANDMATERIAL MANAGEMENT. REF I IS NALMEB EXECUTIVE CONFER-ENCE DTD XXXX XXX XX. REF J IS THE GEOPREPOSITIONING PRO-GRAM (GEOPREPO) POLICY FOR OUT OF AREA USE. REF K ISCOMMARFORXXXX MSG ADDRESSING IN THEATER MPF RECONSTI-TUTION MEETING. REF L IS OPERATIONAL LEVEL LOGISTICS. REF MIS USMC POLICY GUIDANCE FOR MPF PREPOSITIONING PROGRAM.REF N IS LOGISTICS PLANNING GUIDANCE FOR PREPOSITIONINGSHIPS. REF 0 IS SECNAV INSTRUCTION FOR THE MPF PROGRAMRESPONSIBILITIES. REF P IS THE MARINE CORPS CONSUMER SUP-PLY MANUAL.

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POC/OBREGON/COL/HQMC, POE/DSN 222-XXXX/TEL: COMM 703 692-XXXX/EMAIL: [email protected]//POCIWILLIAMS/LTCOL/HQMC POE-6 1 /DSN 222-XXXX/TEL: COMM703 692-XXXX/EMAIL: [email protected]/

1. SITUATION. THIS IS A COORDINATED HQMC (PP&O/I&L/AVN/P&R) AND OPNAV (N75/N42) MSG TO PROVIDE INITIAL PLANNINGGUIDANCE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF NAVY AND MARINECORPS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES OFFLOADED FROM MARITIMEPREPOSITIONING SHIPS (MPSS) IN COMMANDER USXXCOM'S THE-ATER OF OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION, THIS MSG ESTABLISHES INI-TIAL PLANNING GUIDANCE FOR MPF MAINTENANCE CYCLE XXXX(MMC-X) THAT WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWINGCOMPLETION OF INTHEATER PORTION OF RECONSTITUTION.

l.A. (CLASSIFiCATiON) GENERAL. OPERATION XXXXXX XXXX(OXX) HAS RESULTED IN THE DEPLOYMENT AND OFFLOAD OF XMPSS JOT PROVIDE THE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED TOSUPPORT NAVY AND MARINE FORCES FOR OPERATIONS IN THEXXCOM THEATER OF OPERATION. UPON XXCOM'S DECLARATIONOF REDEPLOYMENT DAY (R-DAY) DESIGNATED NAVY ANDMARINE CORPS UNITS WILL PREPARE MPS EQUIPMENT AND SUP-PLIES (MPE/S) AND RECONSTITUTE THE MPS TO PRE-OFFLOADREADINESS CONDITION TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE. THERECONSTITUTION OF OUR NAVAL MPF CAPABILITY WILL ENABLETHE SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL FUTURE REQUIREMENTS WHILEMAINTAINING FOCUS ON THE PROGRAMMATIC REQUIREMENTSFOR SUSTAINED PROGRAM RELEVANCE. PER REF L, RECONSTITU-TION iS THE REGENERATION, REORGANIZATION, REPLENISH-MENT, AND REORIENTATION OF A MAGTF CAPABILITY.RECONSTITUTING MPF CONSISTS OF THE REGENERATION ANDREPLENISHMENT OF MPF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (MPE/S) INORDERTO (JOT) ATTAIN TO THE QUANTITIES APPROVED DURINGMPF PREPOSITION1NG OBJECTIVE (MPO) CONFERENCE.

I.B. PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS. PER REFS A AND B, THE FOLLOWINGPLANNING ASSUMPTIONS AND GUIDANCE ARE PROVIDED TO SUP-PORT CONTINUING EFFORTS ON MPF RECONSTITUTION PLANNING:

1 .B. I. ALL MPSS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RECONSTITUTiON.

1.B.1.A. THE MPS CURRENTLY IN THE COMMON-USER SEALIFT(USTRANSCOM) WILL BE RETURNED TO THE OPERATING FORCES(REF N) TO SUPPORT RECONSTITUTION AND WILL BE SYCHRONIZEDWITH THE BACKLOAD TIME LINE.

I.B.I.B. THE MPS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING XX MEF OPERATIONALREQUIREMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE OVERALLMPF RECONSTITUTION EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PLAN AS

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REPLACEMENT SHIPS RETURN TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONALREQUIREMENTS.

1.B.1.C. MPS SQUADRON STAFFS (COMPSRONS) WILL BE RE-EMBARKED ABOARD THE MPS.

I.B.1.D. MPS WITH EXPIRING HULL CERTIFICATIONS MAY REQUIREOVERHAUL PERIODS PRIOR TO BACKLOAD AND REDEPLOYMENT.SHIP REPOSITIONING, ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING EFFORTASSOCIATED WITH MPS OVERHAULS WILL REQUIRE XX-XXXDAYS LEAD TIME IF CONDUCTED PRIOR TO THE RECONSTITUTIONOR MMC-X LOADOUT.

I .B.2. FUNDING FOR RECONSTITUTION WILL BE LIMITED. STRICTACCOUNTABILITY OF ASSETS WILL BE CRITICAL IN ORDER TOREDUCE FUNDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF PRINCIPAL END ITEMS(PEIs), SL-3 COMPONENTS, TOOLS, SETS, KITS, AND CHESTS PERREF P.

LB.3. ALL MPE/S AND CLASS V MUNITIONS NOT REQUIRED FOROPERATIONS ISO MARFOR (PRE-R-DAY) WILL BE TRANSPORTEDTO A DESIGNATED RECONSTITUTION PREPARATION SITE(S) N THEMARFOR AO AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO EXPEDITE THE RECONSTI-TUTION PROCESS.

1 .B.4. SUFFICIENT NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND CONTRACTED PER-SONNEL WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THERECONSTITUTION EFFORTS.

1.B.5. THE MPSRONS WILL BE RECONSTITUTED TO SUPPORT OPER-ATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE GLOBAL COVERAGE, ANDINTEGRATE INTO MMC-X SKED.

1 .B.6. ALL MPE/S USED (POST R-DAY) IN THE XXCOM AOR WILL BERETURNED TO THE RECONSTITUTION SPMAGTF/CSSD AND WILLNOT REMAIN BEHIND TO SUPPORT ON-GOING OPERATIONS;

I .B.7. FOR TIME LINE DEVELOPMENT AND DETERMINATION OFRESOURCE REQUIREMENTS, THE MPS WILL BE BACKLOADEDSEQUENTIALLY, ONE SHIP AT A TIME. A DETAILED RECONSTITU-TION AND MMC-X SKED WILL BE PUBLISHED VIA SEPCOR.

LB.8. PER REF K, SPECIFIC SITE(S) FOR INTHEATER RECONSTITU-TiON HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.

1 .B.9. PER REF D, GEOPREPOSITIONING (GEOPREPO) ASSETS WILLBE AVAILABLE FOR SOURCING TO SUPPORT MPF RECONSTITU-TION.

1 .B. 10. DEPOT LEVEL MAINTENANCE OF USMC MPE/S WILL NOT BECONDUCTED INTHEATER ISO MPF RECONSTITUTION.

1.B.11. NEWLY FIELDED EQUIPMENT AND/OR PEI UPGRADESDEPLOYED INTHEATER NOT ORIGINALLY A PART OF MPE/S ARE

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AVAILABLE FOR POSSIBLE MPF RECONSTITUTION; E.G., XXXXXIxx, xxxx.I.B.12. THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCE (NCF) INTENDS TOREPLACE 100% OF THEIR MPE/S CONTAINERIZED (CLASS 11) EQUIP-MENT, FOR MPSRON-X AND MPSRON-X, WITH PRE-BUILT/PRE-STAGED STOCKS IN CONUS.

1.B.13. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR RECONSTITUTION WILL BEREQUIRED JOT RETURN THE MPE/S TO PRE-OFFLOAD ATTAINMENTAND READINESS LEVELS.

1.C. PLANNING GUIDANCE. THE IN VESTMENT IN DETAILED LOADPLANNING, MAINTENANCE, ATTAINMENT, AND READINESS LEV-ELS ATTAINED BEFORE LOADING THE FIRST MPS WILL SIGNIFI-CANTLY REDUCE THE LONG TERM EFFORTS (MULTIPLEMAINTENANCE CYCLES) TO RETURN THE MPF PROGRAM TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT CAPABILITY. FOL PLANNING GUIDANCE IS PRO-VIDED TO OUTLINE RECONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THEMPF PROGRAM:

1 .C. 1. REF B ESTABLiSHES THE RECONSTiTUTION PRIORITIES FORUSMC FORCES. THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOR RECONSTITUTINGTHE MPF CAPABILITY IS AS FOLLOWS:

I .C.l .A. MPSRON-X.

1 .C.I .B. MPSRON-X.

1.C.1.C. MPSRON-X.

I .C.2. REDEPLOYMENT OF USMC AND NAVY FORCES WILL BE SYN-CHRONIZED AND SUPPORT THE RECONSTITUTION OF OUR MPF(EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, SHIPS) CAPABILITIES.

I.C.3. ALL EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO RE-ASSOCIATE EQUIPMENTWITH DESERT CAMOUFLAGE PAINT SCHEME TO MPSRON-X ANDGREEN CAMOUFLAGE PAINT SCHEME WITH MPSRON-X ANDMPSRON-X. THE REPAINTING OF EQUIPMENT PAINT SCHEMES, DUETO EQUIPMENT REDISTRIBUTION, WILL OCCUR IN CONUS ASREQUIRED.

l.C.4. THE BACKLOAD OF THE MPS WILL OCCUR PiER SIDE. LIGHT-ERAGE WILL REQUIRE STORAGE DURING THE PIER SIDE BACK-LOAD.

1 .C.5. USE OF MPS STOCKS TO RECONSTITUTE ORGANIC UNiT DEFI-CIENCIES IS NOT AUTHORIZED WITHOUT HQMC (PO/LP)APPROVAL.

I .C.6. THE MPE/S OFFLOADED IN SUPPORT OF XXCOM OPERA-TIONS WILL BE INITIALLY RECONSTITUTED INTHEATER AND COM-PLETE RECONSTITUTION DURING MMC-X.

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I .C.7. ENHANCEMENTS, REFURBISHMENT, AND/OR REPLACEMENTOF MPE/S NOT CONDUCTED INTHEATER WILL BE ACCOMPLISHEDDURING MMC-X AT BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND (B1CMD).

I .C.8. STRATEGIC SEALIFT WILL BE USED FOR TRANSPORTINGCLASS Il/Vu MPE/S REQUIRING DEPOT MAINTENANCE IF DETER-MINED IT IS NOT LOADABLE ABD THE MPS.

I.C.9. THE MPO DEVELOPED DURING REF E WILL BE REFINED ANDAPPROVED FOR RECONSTITUTION AND MMC-X LOAD PLANNINGIN XXX XX DUR A FINAL P0 REVIEW. DETAILS WiLL BE PROVIDEDVIA SEPCOR.

1.C.1O. EA MPSRON IS LOADED TO SUPPORT (X) MPF MEB, (X) MPFMEU BREAK-OUT, (X) X BED FLEET HOSPITAL (FH), (X) EXPEDI-TIONARY AIRFIELD (EAF), AND (X) NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUC-TION BN (NMCB). NAVY SUPPORT ELEMENT (NSE) EQUIP ISPREPOSITIONED TO SUPPORT OFFLOADS, AND CAPABILITY SETSARE CREATED TO SUPPORT HA/DR OPS. AS SUCH, THE FOLLOW-ING STANDARD OPERATIONAL SPREAD LOAD HAS PROVEN SUC-CESSFUL IN ALL THREE SQUADRONS AND ARE APPROVED FORRECONSTITUTION AND MMC-X PLANNING:

1 .C.lO.A. MPF MEB MPE/S WILL BE EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED ACROSSTHE MPSRON UNLESS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE EMBEDDEDMEU "SLICE" CAPABILITY.

l.C.IO.B. MPF MEU BREAK-OUT LOADED ABD THE FLAG/ALT FLAGMPS.

1.C.IO.C. NMCB MPE/S LOADED ABD THREE NONFLAG VESSELS.

1.C.lO.D. FH LOADED ABD THE MPF(E) VESSEL WITH A DESIG-NATED EXPEDITIONARY BREAK-OUT (X BEDS).

1.C.1O.E. EAF SPREAD LOADED ABD THREE MPS.

1.C.1O.F. CAPABILITY SETS (REF H) LOADED TO SUPPORT "QUICKACCESS" (MINIMUM OFFLOADING REQUIRED TO ESTABLISHCAPABILITY).1.C.IO.G.USMC AMMUNITION IS SPREAD THROUGHOUT THESQUADRON. USN AMMO CO-LOCATED WITH USN CAPABILITY. THEEXPLOSIVE SAFETY QUANTITY DISTANCE (ESQD) REQUIREMENTSPLACED UPON BICMD DICTATES OVERALL SPREAD.

1.C.IO.H. AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (AGSE) ANDINDIVIDUAL MATERIAL READINESS LIST (IMRL) ITEMS ARE-SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE SQUADRON AS REQUIRED WITH ANEMPHASIS ON CONTAINERIZATION.

1.C.1O.I. NSE INSTREAM OFFLOAD AND BASECAMP CAPABILITIESLOADED ABD THE FLAG/ALT FLAG MPS.

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I .C. II. FISCAL REQUIREMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE MPF RECONSTI-TUTION WILL BE BASED ON MATERIEL CONDITION (REPAIRS!MAINTENANCE, FLUID REPLACEMENT, SL-3 REPLACEMENT, DIS-POSITION, ETC) OF THE MPE/S AT THE TIME RECONSTITUTIONBEGINS. STRICT ACCOUNTABILITY BEYOND THE PEI LEVEL MUSTBE ENFORCED AS THIS WILL HAVE A DIRECT AFFECT ON FUND-ING LEVELS AND TIME REQUIRED TO RECONSTITUTE THE MPE/STO CONDITION CODE "A" AND SL-3 COMPLETE.

l.C.12. RETROGRADE OF MPEIS FROM THE FIELD TO THE RECONSTI-TUTION SPMAGTF COLLECTION POINTS MUST BE CLOSELY COORDI-NATED TO ENSURE ORIGINAL MPF ASSETS ARE RETURNED TO THEMPS AND NOT TRANSPORTED TO CONUS VIA OTHER MEANS (TOINCLUDE SL-3 COMPONENTS, BASIC ISSUE ITEMS COLLATERALMATERIAL, TOOLS, CHAINS, DOORS, TARPS, WEAPONS, MOUNTS,RADIOS, VEHICLE/STORAGE TRANSPORTATION FRAMES, ANDUNIQUE ITEMS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS OR RADIOACTIVE MATE-RIALS SUCH AS DAMAGED ARTILLERY FIRE CONTROLS, MORTARSIGHTS, CHEMICAL AGENT MONITORS, ETC.).

1.C.13. ACCOUNTABILITY AND VISIBILITY OF ASSETS LOADEDABOARD THE MPS DURING RECONSTITUTION IS CRITICAL TOENABLE OUR ABILiTY TO COMMUNICATE/SHARE INFORMATIONBETWEEN COMMANDS AND PLAN FOLLOW-ON OPERATIONS.THEREFORE THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYS-TEMS (VERSiONS) WILL BE USED FOR MPF RECONSTITUTION:

I.C.13.A. LOGAIS OR THE CURRENT AUTOMATED INFORMATIONSYSTEM.

1.C.13.B. REGIONAL ORDNANCE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SYS-TEM (ROLMS).

I.C.13.C. THEATER ARMY MEDICAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATIONSYSTEM (TAMMIS).

1.C.13.D. AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (AGSE): LOCALASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LAMS).

1.C.14. INTHEATER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE PREPARATIONEFFORTS ARE PARAMOUNT TO ENSURING READINESS IS MAXI-MIZED AND OUR WARFIGFITING CAPABILITIES ARE NOT COMPRO-MISED. THE FOLLOWING FACTORS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO THEOVERALL MPF RECONSTITUTION PLANNiNG EFFORT:

I.C.14.A. SUFFICIENT LEAD TIME MUST BE INCORPORATED INTOTHE MPS BACKLOAD AND REDEPLOYMENT SKED TO ENSURE ADE-QUATE PLANNING TIME AND RESOURCES ARE MADE AVAILABLE.

I .C.14.B. SELECTION OF SUITABLE MPS RECONSTITUTION SITE(S)!PORT(S) IS CRITICAL TO ENSURE MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY ISACHIEVED IN PACKAGING, PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE,

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REPAIR, SEGREGATION, STAGING, AND PREPARING EQUIPMENTFOR REDEPLOYMENT.

1.C.14.C. ADEQUATE FACILITIES, SUFFICIENT HARDSTAND, ANDINFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT CONTAINER PACKING/STUFFING,VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT PREPARATION, AND WASH-DOWN CAPABILITY WILL DRAMATICALLY INCREASE THE EFFI-CENCY OF REDEPLOYMENT/BACKLOAD OPERATIONS.

1.C.15. SELECTIVE GEOPREPOSITIONED ASSETS (SOURCE) AREAVAILABLE FOR SOURCING TO SUPPORT MPF RECONSTITUTION.GEOPREPOSITIONED ASSETS NOT DESIGNATED FOR MPF RECON-STITUTION ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT OUT-OF-AREA USE PERREF J OR SUPPORT COMMARCORLOGBASES WRS REQUIREMENTSPERREFD.'

I.C.16. THE NCF WILL REQUIRE STRATEGIC SEALIFT TO MOVE XXTWENTY-FOOT EQUIVALENT CONTAINERS (XX SHORT TONS)FROM CONUS TO THE RECONSTITUTION SITE IN ORDER TOREPLACE/ROTATE INTHEATER NCF ASSETS OFFLOADED FROMTHE MPS.

1 .C. 17. COMMANDERS WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR MPE/SAND RETURNED TO THE SPMAGTF/CSSD CONDUCTING RECONSTI-TUTION PER REFERENCES C AND M.

2. MISSION. ON ORDER, MARINE CORPS AND NAVY FORCESRECONSTITUTE. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ABOARD MARITIMEPREPOSITIONING SHIPS (MPSS) WITHIN THE XXCOM AOR LOT PREP-OSITION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ABD THE MPS TO RE-ESTAB-LISH A GLOBAL MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE (MPF)CAPABILITY AND INTEGRATE THE MPS INTO MMC-X.

3. EXECUTION.

3.A. HQMC INTENT. THE OBJECTIVE OF RECONSTITUTING OURPREPOSITIONED CAPABILITY IS TO ENABLE A GLOBALLY INTE-GRATED WARFIGHTING CAPABILITY FOR OUR MEFS. THE CAPA-BILITIES PROVIDED BY THE MARITIME AND GEOPREPOSITIONTh4GPROGRAMS MUST BE RECONSTITUTED AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLEAND BE RESPONSIVE TO THE WARFIGHTER AND THE SUPPORTEDCOMBATANT COMMANDER. RECONSTITUTION OF OUR PREPOSI-TIONING CAPABILITIES MUST BE DELIBERATE AND CAPITALIZEON THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT EMERGING OPERATIONALREQUIREMENTS THAT WILL POSITION THE MARINE CORPS TOENABLE FUTURE TRANSFORMATIONAL CONCEPTS.

3.B. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS. THE MPS WILL BE RECONSTI-TUTED IN A DELIBERATE AND PHASED APPROACH THAT WILLNOT DETRACT FROM ONGOING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE XXCOMAOR. THE FIFTH PHASE OF MPF OPERATIONS IS RECONSTITUTION

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AND MUST BE INTEGRATED INTO MMC-X. lOT ACCOMPLISH THISREQUIREMENT, MPF RECONSTITUTION WILL OCCUR IN TWO DIS-TINCT BUT OVERLAPPING PHASES: PLANNING AND EXECUTION.

3.B.I. PHASE I - PLANNING. PLANNING FOR MPF RECONSTITUTION ISCONDUCTED IN THREE STAGES. IT BEGINS ONCE THE MPS ARE OFF-LOADED TO SUPPORT MAGTF OPERATIONS AND IS CONTINUOUSUNTIL THE MPS ARE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE MMC-X SKED.

3.B.1.A. STAGE I - INITIAL PLANNING CONFERENCE (IPC). FORMALPLANNING FOR MPF RECONSTITUTION BEGINS AT THE IPC TOESTABLISH THE EXECUTIVE COORDINATION GROUP (ECG), ANDREVIEW ACTIONS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED ISO RECONSTITU-TION OPERATIONS.

3.B.l.B. STAGE II- MID-PLANNING CONFERENCE (MPC). DESIGNEDTO REVIEW THE MPO, REVIEW SOURCING PLANS, REVIEW NEWFIELDING ISSUES THAT IMPACT IN THEATER RECONSTITUTION,COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS, REVIEW PLANNING GUIDANCE ANDPLANNING FACTORS ISO RECONSTITUTION. IN ADDITION, THEMPC WILL DEVELOP A MPS SEQUENCING SKED FOR RECONSTITU-TION AND A MPS SEQUENCING SKED FOR MMC-X.

3.B.I.C. STAGE III - FINAL PLANNING CONFERENCE (FPC). ON ORABOUT R-DAY, A FINAL PLANNING CONFERENCE IS CONDUCTEDINTHEATER lOT VALIDATE PLANNING GUIDANCE, PLANNING FAC-TORS, RETROGRADE SKEDS, CONCEPT OF OPS, ETC., ISO RECON-STITUTION AND ADJUST AS NECESSARY TO SUPPORTCOMMARXXX AND CDR USXXCOM REQUIREMENTS.

3.B.2. PHASE II- EXECUTION. CONDUCTING MPF RECONSTITUTIONOCCURS IN TWO STAGES AND BEGINS INTHEATER ONCE MAGTFOPERATIONS ARE COMPLETE AND/OR EQUIPMENT SORTING FORRETROGRADE BEGINS. MPF RECONSTITUTION OPERATIONS ARECOMPLETED ONCE THE LAST DOWNLOADED MPS CYCLESTHROUGH MMC—X AND ATTAINMENT OF THE MPO IS COMPLETE.

3.B.2.A. STAGE I (INTHEATER). RECONSTITUTION OPERATIONSBEGIN INTHEATER 0/A R-DAY WITH THE IDENTIFICATION, RETRO-GRADE, AND RETURN OF MPE/S FROM THE OPERATING FORCES.THIS STAGE ENDS ONCE THE LAST MPS IS BACKLOADED INTHE-ATER WITH MPE/S. SUB-PHASES DURING THIS STAGE WILL BE OUT-LINED IN APPROPRIATE ORDERS AND LETTERS OF INSTRUCTIONTHAT PROVIDE SPECIFIC DETAILS AND TIME LINES JOT ACCOM-PLISH SPECIFIC RECONSTITUTION OBJECTIVES.

3.B.2.B. STAGE II (CONUS). RECONSTITUTION IN CONUS BEGINSWHEN THE FIRST BACKLOADED (STAGE I) MPS RETURNS TOBICMD FOR MMC-X. THIS STAGE ENDS ONCE ALL STAGE I MPSHAVE CYCLED THROUGH BICMD AND HAVE REACHED APPROVEDATTAINMENT LEVELS.

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3.C. TASKS.

3.C.1. HQMC (PP&O/PO):

3.C.1.A. SET THE PRIORITY FOR RECONSTITUTING THE MPSRONSAND UPDATE THE ECG AS REQUIRED.

3.C.1.B. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE RECONSTITUTION SEQUENCEOF THE MPS IN COORDINATION WITH HQMC, MARFORS, MARCOR-LOGCOM, MSC, NAVFAC, AND OPNAV.

3.C.l.C. REVIEW, AND APPROVE THE MPO FOR RECONSTITUTION INCOORDINATION WITH HQMC, MARFORS, MARCORLOGCOM, MSC,NAVFAC, AND OPNAV.

3.C.1.D. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MMC-X SKED IN COORDINA-TION WITH HQMC, MARFORS, COMUSMARXXX, MARCORLOGCOM,MSC, NAVFAC, AND OPNAV.

3.C.1.E. PER REF F, DEPLOY PERSONNEL ISO THE RECONSTITUTIONLIAISON SUPPORT TEAM (RLST) AS REQUIRED. COORDINATEREQUIREMENTS AND DEPLOYMENT OF THE RLST WITH COMMAR-FORXXX AND COMUSMARXXX ISO RECONSTITUTION PLANNINGAND INTHEATER LIAISON SUPPORT.

3.C.1.F. CONDUCT AN MPC IN CONUS DURING XXXXX TO DETER-MINE MMC-X MPO. PUBLISH DETAILS VIA SEPCOR.

3.C.1.G. DEVELOP COA'S FOR BACKLOADING NEWLY FIELDEDIEMS/IJPGRADES DURING MPF RECONSTITUTION INTHEATER ANDDURING MMC-X.

3.C.1.H. IN COORDINATION WITH HQMC (LPO/ASL), DEVELOP POL-ICY GUIDANCE/CLARIFICATION FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OFGEOPREPO ASSETS IF SUCH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ARE UTI-LIZED TO SUPPORT MPF RECONSTITUTION AND/OR INVENTORYDEFICIENCIES. REVIEW AND APPROVE POA&M FOR THE RECON-STITUTION OF THESE ITEMS IN COORDINATION WITH HQMC(LP),COMMARCORLOGBASES (BICMD), COMMARFOREUR, ANDGEOPREPO HN.

3.C.2. HQMC (I&L/LP):

3.C.2.A. PRIORITIZE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY SOURCING/ATTAIN-MENT lAW REF B.

3.C.2.B. CONDUCT AN MPF RECONSTITUTION/MMC-X TAILORINGCONFERENCE DURING XXX XX TO VALIDATE THE MPO.

3.C.2.C. PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HQMC RLST MEMBERS DEPLOY-ING IN SUPPORT OF INTHEATER RECONSTITUTION SITE SURVEYS,PLANNING, MPC, AND FPC.

3.C.2.D. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED ISO THE RLST TO HQMC(P0) AND COMUSMARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

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3.C.2.E. IN COORDINATION WITH COMMARCORLOGCOM, RESEARCHAND DEVELOP A JOINT TOTAL ASSET VISIBILITY SUPPORTING PLANTHAT SOURCES CIS, CRITICAL ITEMS OR OTHER APPROPRIATECLASSES OF SUPPLY FOR RECONSTITUTION INTHEATER.

3.C.2.F. IN COORDINATION WITH COMMARCORLOGCOM, IDENTIFYPOTENTIAL CRITICAL EQUIPMENT/SUSTAINMENT SHORTFALLSISO RECONSTITUTiON EFFORTS BASED UPON WHOLESALE PRO-DUCTION PROBLEMS AND/OR AVAILABILITY. TOWARDS THATEND, RESEARCH SUITABLE SUBSTITUTES OR CONTRACT OPTIONSJOT SUPPORT THE MPO ATFAINMENT.

3.C.2.G. IN COORDINATION WITH COMMARCORLOGCOM, DETER-MINE LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BACKLOADING NEWLYFIELDED ITEMS OR UPGRADES FOR MPF RECONSTITUTION INTHE-ATER AND DURING MMC-X.

3.C.2.H. ASSIST HQMC (P0) IN DEVELOPING POLICY GUIDANCE FORTHE RECONSTITUTION OF GEOPREPO ITEMS.

3.C.2.L COORDINATE WITH DC PP&O AND PUBLISH CLARIFYINGPOLICY GUIDANCE BEYOND REF D AND J THAT INCLUDESUPDATED PRIORITY OF GEOPREPO ITEMS USE. DELINIATE ANDPRIORITIZE ALL POTENTIAL GEOPREPO ITEMS USE CATEGORIESTO INCLUDE WITHIN-XXX TRAINING/EXERCISE USE, OUT-OF-XXXUSE ISO CDRUXXCOM, OUT-OF-AOR USE ISO OPLAN X AND XXXXAND ISO OF MPF RECONSTITUTION.

3.C.2.J. COORDINATE WITH COMMARFORXX lOT DETERMINE ANYREQUIRED OPERATIONAL FENCING OF GEOPREPO iTEMS.

3.C.2.K. COORDINATE WITH COMMARCORLOGCOM IN DETERMIN-ING POLICY FOR NALMEB USE ISO MPF RECONSTITUTIONREQUIREMENTS (I.E., SUITABILITY, COMPATABILITY, ETC.).

3.C.3. HQMC (AVN/ASL):

3.C.3.A. DETERMINE PRIORITY OF SOURCING AVIATION GROUNDSUPPORT EQUIPMENT (AGSE) FOR MPF AND NALMEB.

3.C.3.B. DETERMINE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT THERECONSTITUTION OF AGSE, EAF, IMRL ITEMS, AND CLASS (V)A.

3.C.3.C. ASSIST COMMARCORLOGBASES (BICMD) IN MAXIMIZINGTHE CONTAINERIZATION OF AGSE ABOARD THE MPS.

3.C.3.D. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED ISO THE RLST TO HQMC(P0) AND COMUSMARXXX (05) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.3.E. PUBLISH COA RECONSTITUTION OF AVIATION EQUIPMENTAND SUPPLIES ABD MPF VIA SEPCOR NLT XX XXX XX lOT SUP-PORT MPS PLANS DEVELOPMENT AND MPO.

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3.C.3.F. VALIDATE AND PUBLISH A CLASS V(A) SOURCING PLANFOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE MPF NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.4. HQMC (P&R/FISCAL):

3.C.4.A. UPON APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING, PROVIDEFUNDS TO BEGIN DEPOT REPAIRS AND ATTAINMENT FOR EQUIP-MENT REQUIRING LONG LEAD TIMES AND EXTENSIVE REPAIRS ASDELINEATED IN REF B.

3.C.4.B. UPON APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING, PROVIDEADDITIONAL FUNDS AS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE ATTAINMENTOF MPO DURING RECONSTITUTION AND MMC-X.

3.C.5. HQMC (DC/MCCDC):

3.C.5.A. REVIEW MPF MEB EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND VALI-DATE MPO REQUIREMENTS.

3.C.5.B. COORDINATE THE DOCUMENTATION OF MPF RECONSTITU-TION OPERATiONS FOR INCORPORATION iNTO MCLLS, CONCEPTDEVELOPMENT/VALIDATION FOR ONGOING MPF FUTURE ANALY-SIS OF ALTERNATIVE, AND FUTURE DOCTRiNE.

3.C.5.C. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED ISO THE RLST TO HQMC(P0) AND COMUSMARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.5.D. IN COORDINATION WITH COMMARFORPAC (G3/G4) ANDHQMC (PO/LP), ASSESS FEASIBILITY TO SUPPORT INTRATHEATERLIFT ISO RECONSTITUTION UTILIZING THE HSV-XX AND/OR HSV-XX ISO THE RAPID MOVEMENT OF CARGO AND EQUIPMENTBETWEEN MULTIPLE RECONSTITUTION SITES AND AS A TEST BEDFOR CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT OF MPF-FUTURE RECONSTITUTIONCONCEPTS. BPT PROVIDE HSV SME TO ASSIST MARFOR ISORECONSTITUTION INTRATH EATER LIFT PLANNING. DETERMINECOSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HSV SUPPORT OF RECONSTITUTIONAND IDENTIFY TO HQMC (LPO/P&R).

3.C.6. COMUSMARXXX:

3.C.6.A. PLAN, DIRECT, AND COORDINATE WITH ALCON ON THEINTHEATER RECONSTITUTION OF THE MPF.

3.C.6.B. IDENTIFY FORCE REQUIREMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH RECON-STITUTION JAW ESTABLISHED TIME LINES AND COMBATANTCOMMANDER GUIDANCE.

3.C.6.C. IDENTIFY IN THEATER EQUIPMENT EXCESSES THAT AREAVAILABLE FOR RECONSTITUTION (PRE R-DAY) TO HQMC (PO/LP)AND COMMARCORLOGCOM (G3) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.6.D. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL AUGMENTATION REQUIRED TO SUP-PORT THE RECONSTITUTION SPMAGTF/CSSD TO HQMC (MMRA)NLT XX XXX XX.

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3.C.6.E. IDENTIFY ALL MPE/S INTHEATER DEFICIENCIES IN MPOATTAINMENT TO HQMC (LPO), MARFORS, AND COMMARCORLOG-COM (G3) NLT R-DAY.

3.C.6.F. IDENTIFY STOCKAGE LEVELS FOR ALL CLASSES OF SUP-PLY THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE INTHEATER TO SUPPORT RECON-STITUTION NLT XX XXX XX lOT REDUCE AMOUNT OF CONUS PRE-STAGING REQUIREMENTS.

3.C.6.G. IDENTIFY POSSIBLE SITE(S), SPOD(S), APOD(S), TO BE UTI-LIZED FOR RECONSTITUTION TO HQMC (PO/LP) AND COMMARCOR-LOGCOM (G3) NLT XX XXX XX lOT ASSIST IN DEVELOPINGRESOURCE REQUIREMENTS. BPT SUPPORT RLST lOT SUPPORT SITESURVEY, ADJUST PLANNING FACTORS/TIME LINES AND SYNCHRO-NIZE RECONSTITUTION PLAN WITH APPROVED SITE SELECTION.

3.C.6.H. DETERMINE FEASIBILITY TO SUPPORT DEPLOYMENT OFAN RLST INTHEATER FOR RECONSTITUTION PLANNING, ASSESS-MENTS, SITE SURVEYS, AND MPC.

3.C.6.I. BPT CONDUCT AN INTHEATER IPC FOR MPF RECONSTITU-TION 0/A R-DAY.

3.C.6.J. COORDINATE MPF RECONSTITUTION PLANNING EFFORTSWITH THE ECG THROUGH HQMC (P0).

3.C.6.K. DETERMINE INTHEATER PRIORITY OF SOURCING MPE/SlOT SUPPORT MPS RECONSTITUTION SEQUENCE AND PLANNINGTIME LINE.

3.C.6.L. IDENTIFY BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM) REQUIRED TOREPACKAGE AND RECONTA[NERIZE CLASS V MUNITIONS.

3.C.6.M. COORDINATE FORCE PROTECTION FOR ALL FORCES1NTHEATER SUPPORTING MPF RECONSTITUTION.

3.C.6.N. COORDINATE DECONTAMINATION AND/OR AGRICUL-TURAL WASHDOWN REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURES FOR MPFRECONSTITUTION.

3.C.7. COMMARFORXX:

3.C.7.A. BPT PROVIDE FORCES FOR RECONSTITUTING THE MPF ANDGEOPREPO.

3.C.7.B. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED ISO THE RLST TO HQMC(P0) AND COMTJSMARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.7.C. BPT SUPPORT A MMC LIAISON TEAM WHEN MPSRON-X ORMPSRON-X SHIPS OFFLOAD AT BICMD.

3.C.7.D. REQUEST SUPPORT IN HOSTING CONUS MPC IN XXX XXlOT REVIEW/APPROVE MPO AND TAILORING MPE/S TO SUPPORTMMC-X.

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3.C.7.E. ATTEND PLANNING CONFERENCES AND SITE SURVEYS AS

REQUIRED.

3.C.8. COMMARFORXX:

3.C.8.A. IF REQUIRED, COORDINATE THE WITHDRAWAL OFGEOPREPO ASSETS ISO MPF RECONSTITUTION AS REQUIRED PERREFS I AND J.

3.C.8.B. ASSIST IN DEVELOPMENT OF POA&M FOR THE RECONSTI-TUTION OF GEOPREPO IN COORDINATION WITH HQMC(PO/LP),COMMARCORLOGBASES (BICMD), MARFORS, AND CHOD.

3.C.8.C. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED ISO THE RLST TO HQMC(P0) AND COMUSMARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.8.D. BPT TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL AUGMENTATION REQUIREDTO SUPPORT THE RECONSTITUTION SPMAGTF/CSSD.

3.C.8.E. ATTEND PLANNING CONFERENCES AND SITE SURVEYS ASREQUIRED.

3.C.8.F. BPT SUPPORT A MMC LIAISON TEAM WHEN MPSRON-ISHIPS OFFLOAD AT BICMD.

3.C.8.G. BPT SUPPORT COMMARCORLOGCOM WITH PLANNING ANDEXECUTION OF 3.C.10.S.

3.C.8.H. IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT FORCES REQUIRED FOR RECON-STITUTION OF MPF AND NALMEB.

3.C.9. COMMARFORXX:

3.C.9.A. BPT TO SUPPORT FORCES FOR RECONSTITUTION ASREQUIRED.

3.C.9.B. BPT TO PROVIDE E/S FOR RECONSTITUTION AS REQUIRED.

3.C.9.C. ATTEND RECONSTITUTION PLANNING CONFERENCES ANDSITE SURVEYS AS REQUIRED.

3.C. 10. COMMARCORLOGCOM:

3.C.10.A. DETERMINE FISCAL REQUIREMENTS ISO RECONSTITU-TION OF MPF TO INCLUDE FISCAL ESTIMATES FOR MMC-X. IDEN-TIFY REQUIREMENTS TO HQMC (PO/LP/L3) AS REQUIRED.

3.C.10.B. BPT PROVIDE PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT ISO COMUS-MARXXX RECONSTITUTION OF THE MPF. IDENTIFY PERSONNELAND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO HQMC (POI'LP) AND COMUS-MARXXX (G5)NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.10.C. COORDINATE WITH COMMARCORSYSCOM TO DETER-MINE THE REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT(CLS) OPERATIONS.

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3.C.lO.D. IDENTIFY FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE REQUIRE-MENTS ISO RECONSTITUTION EFFORT TO HQMC (LPO/LPC) NLT XX)O(X XX.

3.C.10.E. DEVELOP AN LOI TO SPT COMUSMARXXX PLANNING TOFACILITATE THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE MPE/S ABD THE MPS ASPER MMC SOPS, STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) CONTRACT, AND REFH. THE LOI SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

3.C.10.E.1. DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES.

3C.10.E.2. IDENTIFY SL-3/BASIC INITIAL ISSUE (Bli) SHORTFALLSAND REQUISITIONING PROCEDURES.

3.C.10.E.3. IDENTIFY PRESERVATION, PACKING, AND PACKAGING(PP&P) REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PREPOSITIONED EQUIPMENT ANDSUPPLIES.

3.C.10.E.4. IDENTIFY UNIQUE MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION,INSPECTIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLPREPOSITIONED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.

3.C.10.E.5. IDENTIFY SOURCING, AUAINMENT, SUSTAINMENT ANDDISPOSITION PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT RECON-STITUTION.

3.C.I0.E.6. IDENTIFY PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE COL-LECTION OF EQUIPMENT RECORD JACKETS, KEYS, SL-3 INVEN-TORY EXTRACT AND GUN BOOKS FROM OPERATING FORCESDURING JLTI PHASE OF THE RECONSTITUTION.

3.C.10.E.7. IDENTIFY READINESS REPORTING PROCESSES AND PRO-CEDURES FOR THE MPE/S (IDENTIFIED IN MCBUL 3000) AND NSEEQUIPMENT.

3.C.10.E.8. IDENTIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CARE-IN-STORAGE (CIS)AND OPP BLOCKS TO BE PREPOSITIONED DURING RECONSTITUTION.

3.C.10.F. DEVELOP MPF LOAD PLANS, TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALSHIPS LOAD PLANS, MSE DISTRIBUTION, CONTAINERIZATIONPLANS, MOBILE LOAD PLANS AND SUSTAINMENT BLOCK SHIPALLOCATIONS AND COORDINATE APPROPRIATE MARFOR/MEFREVIEW DURING FPC.

3.C.10.G. SUPPORT ALL RECONSTITUTION PLANNING CONFER-ENCES AND SITE SURVEYS AS REQUIRED.

3.C.10.H. COORDINATE WITH MSC (PM-3) AND PROVIDE HQMC(POE) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SEQUENCE OF MPS RECON-STITUTION BACKLOAD AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR INTEGRATIONOF THE MPS INTO MMC-X SCHEDULE.

3.C.10.I. PROVIDE END-OF-SHIP DATA AT THE COMPLETION OFEACH MPS BACKLOADED DURING RECONSTITUTION. UTILIZE

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MARINE CORPS PREPOSITIONING INFORMATION CENTER (MCPIC)TO PROVIDE MPS INVENTORY VISIBILITY.

3.C.lO.J. DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF SUPPORTING MPF RECONSTI-TUTION OPERATIONS (PHASE Il/STAGE I) WITH AUTOMATEDINFORMATION SYSTEM (E.G., MCPIC, AIMS) AT THE PRIMARY,INTHEATER, RECONSTITUTION SITE. REQUEST BRIEF SUPPORT-ABILITY AT THE RECONSTITUTION MPC.

3.C.1O.K. DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF RUNNING ATTAINMENTMODELS JOT PROJECT MPO ATTAINMENT AND ID DEFICIENCIESFOR APPROPRIATE GROUND MPS E/S JOT ASSIST IN RECONSTITU-TION PLANNING. REQUEST BRIEF SUPPORTABILITY AT THERECONSTITUTION MPC.

3.C.lO.L. IDENTIFY ALL RECONSTITUTION MAINTENANCE, PACK-ING, INSPECTION, MOBILE-LOAD ASSOCIATION, AND EMBARKA-TION STAGING AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR INCLUSION IN TOTALFACILITIES/SPACE REQUIREMENTS lOT SUPPORT COMUSMARXXX(G5/4) PLANNING. BPT IDENTIFY/VALIDATE SPACE/FACILITYREQUIREMENTS (SQFT) AT RECONSTITUTION MPC IN XXX XX.

3.C.lO.M. ASSIST MARFORS AND HQMC (LP) IN THE DEVELOPMENTOF MPO FOR RECONSTITUTION TO INCLUDE CLASS II, III (PACK-AGED), VII, VIII, IX, AND BATTERIES. REF G APPLIES.

3.C.1O.N. IDENTIFY, ASSESS COST, AND BPT REQUISITION KNOWNSHELF LIFE AND ISSUED CONSUMABLES THAT WILL REQUIREREPLACEMENT (E.G., CANVAS, CAMMIE NETS) JAW REFS H AND P.

3.C.1O.O. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED ISO THE RLST TO HQMC(P0) AND COMUSMARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.IO.P. BPT PROVIDE RADIOLOGICAL TECHNICAL GUIDANCE ANDASSISTANCE TO COMUSMARXXX ISO CONTROLLING ANDACCOUNTING FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIELS AND POTENTIALCONTAMINATION DURING RECONSTITUTION OPERATIONS.

3.C.1O.Q. IDENTIFY TYPE AND QTY OF EQUIPMENT AVAILABLEFROM GEOPREPO FOR MPF RECONSTITUTION BASED UPON DCPP&O POLICY, STATED HQMC RECONSTIUTION REQUIREMENTSAND ESTABLISHED BUSINESS RULES.

3.C.lO.R. COORDINATE ELIGIBLE POPULATION OF GEOPREPOITEMS WITH MARFORXXXX AS XXCOM COMPONENT FOR SUP-PORTABILITY.

3.C.1O.S. DEVELOP AND ITEMS PUBLISH A POA&M FOR THE RECON-STITUTION OF GEOPREPO IN COORDINATION WITH HQMC (PO/LP)AND COMMARFORXXX.

3.C.1 1. COMMARCORSYSCOM:

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3.C.1 l.A. REVIEW MMC-X FIELDING PLANS AND REVISED MMC-XSKED TO ENSURE NEW EQUIPMENT FIELDING SKED IS SYNCHRO-NIZED WITH MPSRON/MEF ENTERING INTO THE MMC.

3.C.11.B. COORDINATE THE FIELDING OF NEW EQUIPMENT!UPGRADES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE MPF PROGRAM DURINGINTHEATER RECONSTITUTION WITH HQMC (LP) AND COMMAR-CORLOGCOM (G3) lOT ACCELERATE FIELDING PLANS ANDREDUCE MIXED MPS LOADS.

3 .C. 11 .C. DETERMINE PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS ISO INTHEATERRECONSTITUTION AND IDENTIFY TO HQMC (PO/LP) AND COMUS-MARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.1 I.D. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED ISO THE RLST TO HQMC(P0) AND COMUSMARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.l1.E. ASSESS THE REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTOR LOGIS-TICS SUPPORT (CLS) OPERATIONS AND IDENTIFY REQUIREMENTSTO HQMC(LPC) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.l l.F. PUBLISH CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR RECONSTITUTINGTHE CLASS V(W) ABD THE MPF NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.12. OPNAV (N3!5, N75):

3.C.12.A. COORDINATE NAVY PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING ANDEXECUTION OF MPF RECONSTITUTION.

3.C.12.B. REVIEW, COORDINATE, AND ENDORSE OVERALL MPFRECONSTITUTION PLANNING COURSES OF ACTION.

3.C.13. OPNAV (N44)/FIRST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION DIVISION(1NCD)/NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEER COMMAND (NAVFAC/SRL):

3.C.13.A. PLAN, REVIEW, APPROVE, AND ASSIST IN THE RECONSTI-TUTION OF XX (X) NMCB CAPABILITIES ABD THE MPS DURINGRECONSTITUTION PLANNING AND EXECUTION.

3.C.13.B. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO SUP-PORT INTHEATER RECONSTITUTION OF NMCB MPE/S TO HQMC(PO/LP) AND COMUSMARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.13.C. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED ISO THE RLST ANDIDENTIFY TO HQMC (P0) AND COMUSMARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXXXX.

3.C.13.D. COORDINATE THE FIELDING OF NEW EQUIPMENT!UPGRADES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE MPF PROGRAM DURINGINTHEATER RECONSTITUTION WITH APPROPRIATE NAVAL COM-PONENTS lOT ACCELERATE FIELDING PLANS AND REDUCE MIXEDMPS LOADS.

3.C.14 OPNAV (N42)/COMNAVBEACH GROUP (NBG)/NAVAL FACILI-TIES ENGINEER COMMAND (NAVFAC/SRL):

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3.C.14.A. PLAN, REVIEW, APPROVE, AND ASSIST IN THE RECONSTI-TUTION OF XX (X) NAVAL SUPPORT ELEMENT (NSE) TA55 CAPA-BILITIES ABD THE MPS DURING RECONSTITUTION PLANNING AND,EXECUTION.

3.C.14.B. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO SUP-PORT INTHEATER RECONSTITUTION OF NSE MPE/S TO HQMC (P0/LP) AND COMMARCENT (G5) AND COMPHIBGRU X NLT XX XXX XX.

3.CA4.C. COORDINATE THE FIELDING OF ANY NEW NSE EQUIP-MENT/UPGRADES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE MPF PROGRAM DUR-ING INTHEATER RECONSTITUTION WITH APPROPRIATE NAVALCOMPONENTS JOT ACCELERATE FIELDING PLANS AND REDUCEMIXED MPS LOADS.

3.C.14.D. COORDINATE THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF NAVYLIGHTERAGE (INCLUDING LIGHTERAGE REMAINING INTHEATER)lOT SUPPORT RECONSTITUTION.

3.C.15. OPNAV (N41 1/N78C1):

3.C.15.A. VALIDATE AND PUBLISH A CLASS .V(A) SOURCING PLANFOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE MPF NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.15.B. IDENTIFY NAWMU-X PERSONNEL AND CIVILIAN NAVALSUPPORTING ESTABLISHMENT PERSONNEL (NAVAL WEAPONSSTATIONS) REQUIRED TO SUPPORT INTHEATER RECONSTITUTIONOF CLASS V(A) ABD THE MPS TO HQMC (PO/ASL) AND COMUS-MARXXX (G4) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.16. OPNAV(N931) FLEET HOSPITAL PROGRAM OFFICE:

3.C.16.A. COORDINATE THE RECONSTITUTION OF FH REQUIRE-MENTS WITH COMMARCORLOGBASES (BICMD).

3.C.16.B. PUBLISH INTENT AND POA&M TO RECONSTITUTE FHRESOURCES ABD MPS-X AND MPS-X NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.16.C. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED ISO THE RLST TO HQMC(P0) AND COMUSMARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.16.D. IDENTIFY PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO AUGMENT THERECONSTITUTION SPMAGTF/CSSD TO HQMC (PO/LP) AND COMUS-MARXXX (G5) NLT XX XXX XX.

3.C.17. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (PM-3):

3.C.17.A. ENSURE THE MPS MEETS US COAST GUARD CERTIFICA-TION OF INSPECTION (COI) AND DRY DOCKING REQUIREMENTSPRIOR TO RECONSTITUTION BACKLOAD OPERATIONS OR IN CON-CERT WITH THE REVISED MMC-X SKED.

3.C.17.B. ENSURE ESQD WAIVERS ARE COORDINATED WITH APPRO-PRIATE COGNIZANT OPERATIONAL CHAIN ISO RECONSTITUTION.

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3.C.17.C. ENSURE THE MPS ARE CERTIFIED TO CONDUCT FLIGHTDECK OPERATIONS POST RECONSTITUTION.

3.C.17.D. COORDINATE WITH THE DEFENSE ENERGY SUPPLY CEN-TER FOR THE REPLENISHMENT OR RECLAMATION OF BULKPETROLEUM, OIL, AND LUBRICANTS.

3.C.17.E. FORWARD ALL FISCAL RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS ISORECONSTITUTION TO OPNAV/N42.

3.C.17.F. ASSIST IN THE REEMBARKATION OF COMPSRON STAFF ONFLAG CONFIGURED MPS UPON RELEASE OF MPS.

3.C.17.G. ENSURE CONTRACTED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AREAVAILABLE FOR REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF SHIP BOARD CRANESDURING INTHEATER BACKLOAD OPS.

3.C.18. COMUSNAVXX (N3):

3.C.18.A. PROVIDE FORCES TO SUPPORT INTHEATER RECONSTITU-TION OF THE MPS.

3.C.18.B. RETAIN OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE MPS ONCE INTHE XXCOM AOR AND RELEASED FROM THE COMMON USER POOLSERVICE.

3.C.18.C. ARRANGE PORT SCHEDULING, SEAWARD FORCE PROTEC-TION, AND HOST NATION SUPPORT ASSOCIATED WITH THERECONSTITUTION OF THE MPF.

3.C.18.D. DESIGNATE COMMANDER, MPF (CMPF) TO COORDINATETHE BACKLOAD OF MPS WITH THE COMMANDER, SPMAGTF/CSSDFOR RECONSTITUTION.

4. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS:

4.A. FUNDING FOR TAD AND FIELD ORDERS IS A UNIT/ORGANIZA-TION RESPONSIBILITY.

4.B. RLST MEMBERS SHOULD RECEIVE VACCINATION UPDATE FORTHE XXXCOM AOR.

4.C. RLST MEMBERS SHOULD POSSESS A US PASSPORT AND INTER-NATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

5.A. COMMAND.

5.A.1. CDRUSXXX IS THE SUPPORTED COMBATANT COMMANDERAND RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PERSONNEL WITHIN HIS AOR.

5.A.2. COMUSMARXXX IS THE SUPPORTED COMMANDER FORPHASE TI/STAGE I MPF RECONSTITUTION OPERATIONS.

5.A.3. COMUSNAVXXX IS ThE SUPPORTING COMMANDER FOR PHASE11/STAGE I MPF RECONSTITUTION OPERATIONS. CMPF IS NORMALLY

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DESIGNATED AS THE EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR CDRUSNAVXXX FORMPF RECONSTITUTION OPERATIONS PHASE 11/STAGE I.

5.A.4. COMMARFORXX IS THE SUPPORTING COMMANDER FOR MPFRECONSTITUTION AND THE SUPPORTED COMMANDER FORGEOPREPO RECONSTITUTION.

5.A.5. COMMARFORXX/COMMARFORXX IS THE SUPPORTING COM-MANDER FOR MPF AND GEOPREPO RECONSTITUTION.

5.A.6. COMMARCORLOGBASES ACTS AS THE EXECUTIVE AGENTFOR MMC-X AND FUNCTIONS AS THE SUPPORTING COMMANDERDURING INTHEATER RECONSTITUTION AND THE SUPPORTEDCOMMANDER DURING MMC-X.

5.B. SIGNAL.

5.B.1. JAW NORMAL SOPS.

5.B.2. EFFECTIVE FOR PLANNING UPON RECEIPT.

5.B.3. EXECUTE ON ORDER.!!

DECL/XXXXX!/

BT

#XXxx

NNNN

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NOTIONAL TO&Es FOR RECONSTITUTION

TIO - Reconstitution SPMAGTF/CSSD

LISMC USMC USN USN

Line # Billet Rank MOS Officer Enlisted Officer Enlisted

Headquarters Element

1CommandingOfficer Col 9904 1

2ExecutiveOfficer LtCol 0402 1

3 Chaplain LI 3701 1

4 Sgt Maj SgtMaj 9999 1

5 Driver Cpl/LCpI 3531 1

6 As required

7 "U

S-i Section

8 S-i Officer LtIWO 0170 1

9 s-i Chief GySgt 0193 1

10 SAB Clerk Sgt 0121 1

11—

SRB Clerk PFC/Cpl 0121 2

12Unit DiaryClerk LCpI/Sgt 0121 2

13AdministrativeClerk PFC/Sgt 0151 4

14 CMCC Clerk LCpl/Cpl O6XX 1

15 As required

16 ""

S-2 Section

17 S-2 Officer Capt 0202 1

18 S-2 Chief GySgt 1

19 S-2 Clerk LCpl/Sgt 2

20 As required

21"'

S-3 Section

22CSS Opera-tions Officer Maj 0402 1

23OperationsChief MSgt 0491 1

24 Watch Officer Capt 0402 2

25 Watch Officer LtIWO 0402 1

26 Watch Chief GySgt 0431 1

27 Watch Chief SSgt 0431 2

28 Journal Clerk LCpI/Cpl 0431 2

29 As required

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USMC

OfficerUSMC

EnlistedUSN

OfficerUSN

Enlisted

30 AsrequiredContracting Support Section

31ContractingOfficer Capt 9656 1

32ContractingChief GySgt 3044 1

33ContractingSpecialist SgtJCpl 3044 2

34 As required

Logistics Section

35 S-4 Officer Maj 0402 1

36 S-4 Chief MSgt 0491 1

37 Facilities Chief MSgt 0411 1

38 S-4 Clerk Cpl/Sgt 0431 2

39S-4Ammunition CWO 2/3 0410 1

40

Maintenance

ManagementClerk LCpI/Sgt 0411 3

41 As required

42 "43 "

Food Services Section

44Food Ser-vices Officer 1 stLt 3302 1

45Food Ser-vices Chief GySgt 3381 1

46Food Ser-vices Clerk Sgt 3061 1

Mess Hall No. 1

47 NCOIC SSgt 3381 1

48 Cooks Sgt 3381 2

49 Cooks PFC/Cpl 3381 20

Mess Hall No.2

50T NCOIC SSgt 3381 1

51 ICooks

52__JCooks

Sgt

PFC/Cpl

3381 2

10

As required ii IEmbarkation Section

54EmbarkationOfficer Capt 0430 1

55

AssistantEmbarkationOfficer LtIWO 0430 2

56EmbarkationChief

MSgt 0491 1

57EmbarkationClerk Pvt/Sgt 0431 5

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Line # Billet Rank MOS

USMC

OfficerUSMC

EnlistedUSN

OfficerUSN

Enlisted

58Lashers/Hardbacks PFC/LCpI XXXX 36

59 Guide PFC/LCpI XXXX 8•

60 As required

Port Operat ons Section

61Port Opera-tions Officer Maj 0402 1

62Port Opera-tions Chief MGySgt 0481 1

63Port Opera-tions Cle LCpI/Sgt 0481 2

.

64 As required

The port operations section is the liaison beten tthey relate to functions or operations of the port.

he CSSD and any other agencies, multinational forces, HN, and port authorities as

Traffic_Management Detachment

65

Traffic Man-

agementOfficer Capt 3102 1

66

Traffic Man-

agementChief MSgt 3112 1

67

Traffic Man-

agementAdministrator LCpI 3112 1

68Shipping Sec-tion NCOIC GySgt 3112 1

69

Traffic Man-

agementSpecialist SSgt 3112 1

70

Traffic Man-

agementSpecialist Pvt/Sgt 3112 24

71

ReceMngSectionNCOIC SSgt 3112 1

72

ContainerSectionNCOIC SSgt 3112 1

73 As required 3112 1

74 "U

75 U"

in addition to day-to-day responsibilities, the traffic management detachment coordinates all tasks related to the leased containersU

MDSS II Section

76MDSS il/LOG-MARS Officer Capt 0402 1

77 Assistant OIC Lt 0402 1

78

MDSS IllLOGMARSChief MSgt 0491 1

79

MDSS Il/LOGMARSClerk Pvt/Sgt 0431 10

80 As required

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fLine # Billet Rank MOS

USMC

OfficerUSMC USN USN

Enlisted Officer EnJisted

Customs/Agricultural Inspection Section

81 OIC Capt 9999 1

82 Section Chiet SSgt Any (trained) 1

83Military Gus-toms Inspector Cpl/Sgt Any (trained) 5

84EnvironmentalHealth Officer LT (JG) 2300 1

85

PreventativeMedicalTechnician HM3 8432 1

86 As required

Headquarters Detachment

87DetachmentCommander Capt Any 1

88 lstSgt lstSgt 9999 1

89 Logistics Clerk LCpl/Cpl 0481 2

90 As required

Organic Supply Section91 Supply Officer Lt 3002 1

92 Supply Chief SSgt 3043 1

93Supply Admin-istrative Clerk Sgt 3043 1

94Supply Admin-istrative Clerk LCpI/Cpl 3043 2

95Warehouse-man Sgt 3051 1

96Warehouse-man PFC/Cpl 3051 2

97 As required

Battalion Aid Stat on/Dental Station

98 OlC/Physician LT/LCDR 2100 1

99 Physician LT 2100 1

100 Leading CPO HMC 8499 1

101 Corpsman HM1 8499 2

102 Corpsman HMIHM2 8499 10

103 Dentist LT 335 1

104DentalTechnician Dli 8799 1

105DentalTechnician DT/0T2 8799 2

106 As required

Postal Section

107 Jostal_Chief SSgt 0161 J 1

108 Postal Clerk PFC/Sgt 0161 1109 JAs required

Disbursing Section

Disbursing110 Officer LtIWO 3420 1

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MOS

USMC USMC USN USN

Officer Enlisted Officer Enlisted

Disbursing_Section (continued)

111DisbursingChief GySgt 3421 1

112DisbursingClerk Sgt 3421 1

113DisbursingClerk PFC/Cpl 3421 2

114Navy Disburs-ing Clerk DK1 2999 1

115Navy Disburs-ing Clerk DK2/DK3 2999 1

116 As required

Legal Section

117JLegal Otflcerl

lAllomey Capt j 44XX 1

118ILegal_Clerk PFC/Sgt 44XX 2

119 As requiredExchange Section

120ExchangeSNCOIC

.

SSgt 4131 1

121 As required

Mobile Exchange Team (2)

122 PXMan Sgt 4131 ] 2

123 PX Man PFC/Cpl 4131J

£

124 As required

Communications Detachment

125j Communica-

Itions Officer Lt 0602 1

126Communica-tions Chief GySgt 25XX/O6XX 1

Communications Center

127

Communica-tions CenterChief SSgt 2549 1

128

Communica-tions CenterOperator CplISgt 2542 5

129

Communica-tions Center

Operator PFC/LCpl 2542 16

130 As required

Radio Section

131 Radio Chief SS9I 0629 1

132 Watch NCO Sgt 0621 3

133RadioOperator PFC/Cpl 0621 9

134RadioRepairer Cpl 2841 1

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Billet Rank MOS Officer Enlisted Officer Enlisted

Wire Section

135 Wire Chief SSgt 0619 1

136 Wireman Sgt 0612 1

137 Wireman PFC/Cpl 0612 12

138WireTechnician CplISgt 0612 1

139 As required

. Deployed Regional Automated Service Center

140 OIC Capt 4002 1

141

Customer Ser-viceRepresenta-tive Sgt 4063 1

142 As required

Small Systems Support SectIon

143 SNCOIC SSgt 4063 1

144 As required

Data Communications Section

145 NCOIC Sgt 4063 1

146 Programmer LCpIICpI 4063 3

147 As required

Deployed ADT Unit

148ProcessingOfficer WO 4010

T1

149 SNCOIC MSgt 4038 1

150 As required

Processing Section

151ProcessingChief GySgt 4038 1

152OperationsChief SSgt 4038 1

153ComputerOperator Sgt 4034 1

154ComputerOperator PFC/Cpl 4034 4

155 PCU Clerk Sgt 4034/38 2

156 PCU Clerk Cpl 4034/38 3

157 As required

Technical Support Section

158Tech SupportChief GySgt 4069 1

159SystemsProgrammer SS9t 4069 2

160DatabaseProgrammer SSgt 4069/71 1

161Teleprocess-ing Technician Sgt 4069171 1

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Line # Billet Rank MOS

USMC

OfficerUSMC

EnlistedUSN

OfficerUSN

Enlisted

162ApplicationProgrammer Sgt 4063 1

163 As required

Military Po ice Section

164 OIC lstLt 5802 1

165 Chief GySgt 5811 1

166 Squad Leader Sgt 5811 3

167MilitaryPoliceman PFC/Cpl 5811 12

168 As required

Supply Detachment

169DetachmentCommander Maj 3002 1

170DetachmentNCOIC MGySgt 3043 1

171SubsistenceChief SSgt 3061 1

172SubsistenceClerk PFC/LCpl 3361 2

173Warehouse-man PFC/Cpl 3361 4

174 As required

Operations Section

175 OlC CaptiLt 3002 1

176 SNCOIC MSgt 3043 1

177 Scheduler Sgt 3043 1

178Input/OutputClerk LCpl/Cpl 3043 2

179 Programmer Cpl 3043 1

180KeypunchClerk LCpI 3043 1

181 As required

General Account/Secondary Repairables Management Section182 OC Capt 3002 J 1

183 SNCOIC MSgt 3043 1

184 As required

185"

Accounting Section

186 SNCOIC GySgt 3043 1

187Stock ControlSNCO SSgt 3043 1

188Stock ControlClerk Sgt 3043 1

189Stock ControlClerk PFC/Cpl 3043 5

190 Fiscal Chief SSgt 3043 1

191

192

Fiscal Clerk

As

Sgt 3043 1

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_________ Storage Section

193 OIC CWO 3050 1

194 SNCOIC MSgt 3051 1

195AdministrativeClerk PFCILCpI 3051 2

196 As required .

Shipping and Receiving197 SNCOIC GySgt J 3051 1

198 SIR NCO CplISgt 3051 '2

199 SIR Clerk PFCILCpI 3051 6

200 As required LBin Storage

201 SNCOIC GySgt 3051 J 1

202 Bin NCO CpllSgt 3051 3

203 Bin Clerk PFC/LCpI 3051 12

204 As required JBulk Storage

205 SNCOIC GySgt 3051 1

206Bulk ItemsNCO Cpl/Sgt 3051 3

207Bulk ItemsClerk PFC/LCpI 3051 9

208 As required

Disposal Preparation Lot209 SNCOIC MSgt 3051 1

210AssistantSNCOIC GySgt 3051 2

211 Lot NCO CpI/Sgt 3051 3

212 Lot Clerk PFC/LCpI 3051 12

213 As required

Ammunition Section ._________ .

214 OIClst lstLtICWO j 2340 1

215 Driver PFC/LCpI [ Any 1

216 As required IThe ammunition section Is based on the notion that 80 percent of the ammunition (loaded on at least two MPS) has been offloaded andthat a significant portion of that quantity needs to be repacked.

Ammunition Operations Center

217OperationsChief MGySgt 2311 1

218DetachmentGySgt GySgt 2311 1

219 Security NCO Sgt 2311 1

220 Records Clerk Cpl 2311 2221 As required

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ILine # Billet Rank

USMC

MOS OfficerUSMC USN USN

Enlisted Officer Enlisted

MPF Reconstitution Support

222 SNCOIC MSgt 2311 1

223 STGIChief GySgt 2311 1

224SectionLeader SSgt 2311 2

225 Squad/Leader Sgt 2311 4

226PKG Crew!Leader Sgt 23t1 1

.

227 P1KG Crew PvtJCpI 2311 4

228 Records NCO Sgt 2311 1

229 Records Man Pvt/Cpl 2311 4

230AmmunitionTechnician PvtICpl 2311 16

231 MHE Operator PvtICpl 1345 12

232MHEMechanic Cpl/Sgt 1341 3

233General!Mechanic Cpl 1142 2

234 As required

Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) No. 1

235 OIC CWO 2340 1

236Aviation Ord-nance Chief SSgt 6521 1

237AviationTechnician Pvt/Sgt 6521 4

238ComputerSupervisor SSgt 2311 1

239ComputerOperator PvtJCpl 2311 1

. .

240ComputerOperator Pvt/Cpl 6521 4

241InventorySupervisor SSgt 6521 1

242InventoryTeam Pvt/Cpl 2311 19

243InventoryTeam Pvt/Cpl 6521 2

244QualityAssurance SSgI 2311 3

245 RTCH Driver PvtICpl 1345 2

246 As required

Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) No.2

247 OIC CWO3 2340 1

248 Assistant OIC CWO 2340 1

249OperationsChief MGySgI 2311 1

250 Storage Chief MSgt 2311 1

251RequirementNCO GySgt 2311 2

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OfficerUSMC USN USN

Enlisted Officer Enlisted

Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) No. 2 continued)

252 Records NCO SS9t 2311 2

253Aviation Ord-nance Chief SSgt 6521 1

254

Aviation Ord-nanceTechnician Pvt/Sgt 6521 8

255STG/SectionLeader SSgt 2311 2

256 STG Section SSgt 2311 2

257 Inventory NCO Sgt 2311 3

258 Squad/Leader Sgt 2311 4

259AmmunitionTechnician PvtICpI 2311 • 52

260InventoryTechnician Cpl 2311 3

261 Inventory Man Pvt/LCpI 2311 6

262 Records Clerk Pvt/Sgt 2311 4

263 MHE Operator Pvt/Cpt 1345 9

264MHEMechanic Cpl/Sgt 1341 2

265 As required

Medical Logistics Section

266 OIC U 2300 1

267 Supply Officer Ens/LUG 2300 1

268CommandMaster Chief HMCM 8404 1

269ProductionOfficer HMCM 8404 1

270Leading CPOAdministrator HMC 8404 1

271Leading CPOSupply HMC 8404

.

1

272 Medical QA HM3/HM1 8404 4

273 LPO Data HM1 8404 1

274AdministrativeRecords HM1 8404 1

275Leading P0Supply HM1 8404 • 1

276 Postal Clerk HM3 8404 1

277LPOContainers HM1 8404 . 1

278 Production HNINM1 8404 5

279 Data HNIHM2 8404 4

280 Containers HN/HM2 8404 4

281 Driver HN 8404 1

282 Medical QA HMC 8425 I

283LCPOProduction HMC 8425 1

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Officer Enlisted OfficerUSN

Enlisted

Medical Logistics Section (continued)

284LCPO Medi-cal Repair HMC 8478 1

285MedicalRepair HM1IHMC 8478 4

286 Production HM1 8483 3

287 Production DT3/DT2 8707 4

288 Supply SSgt 3043 1

289 As required

Packing, Packaging, and Preservation (PP&P)_Section290 OIC WO 3050 1

291 SNCOIC MSgt 3051 1

292 Shift Leader SSgt 3052 2

293 Team Leader Cpl/Sgt 3052 4

294PreservationSpecialist PFC/LCpI 3052 24

295 As required

Nuclear Biological_and Chemical (NBC) Equipment Section

296 SNCOIC MSgt 5711 1

297NBCSpecialist SSgt 5711 1

298NBCSpecialist PFCISgt 5711 3

299 As required

Set Assembly Section

300 SNCOIC MSgI 3051 1

301Warehouse-man SSgt 3051 1

302Warehouse-man PFC/Sgt 3051 12

303 As required

Container Management and Repair Section

304 OIC CWO 1310 1

305 SNCOIC GySgt 1349 1

306

ElectronicEquipmentRepairman Sgt 1142 1

307

ElectronicEquipmentRepairman PFC/Cpl 1142 3

308Reefer/ACMechanic SSgt 1161 1

309Reefer/ACMechanic Pvt/Sgt 1161 5

Welder310 SNCOIC SSat 1316

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7 USMC USMC USN USNLine# Billet Rank MOS [ Officer Enlisted Officer Enlisted

Container Management and Repair Section (continued)

313Body/FenderRepairman Sgt 3513 1

314Body/FenderRepairman Pvt/Cpl 3513 4

315 Supply Clerk LCpI/Cpl 3043 2

316Inventory Con-trol NCO SSgt 3043 4

317 Inspector SSgt 1316 4

318 As required

Maintenance Detachment

319DetachmentCommander Maj 0402 1

320

AssistantDetachmentOIC CWOILt 1310 1

321DetachmentNCOIC MGySgt 2181 1

322AdministrativeClerk Cpl 0151 1

323 Driver Pvt/Cpl Any 6

324 As required

325 ""

Maintenance Operations Section

326OperationsOfficer CWO/Lt 0410/0402 1

327OperationsChief GySgt 0411 1

328 MIMMS Clerk SSgt 0411 1

329 MIMMS Clerk LCpI/Sgt 0411 3

330 Supply Clerk Sgt 3043 1

331Warehouse-man Pvt/LCpl 3051 1

332 As required

Communication-Electronics Maintenance Section

333MaintenanceOfficer CWO 2805 1

334MaintenanceChief MSgt 2891 1

335TelephoneTechnician GySgt 2811 1

336TelephoneTechnician SSgt 2811 1

337TelephoneTechnician Cpl/Sgt 2811 4

338CalibrationTechnician Cpl/Sgt 2874 4

339RadioTechnician SSgt 2861 2

340RadioTechnician Sgt 2861 2

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Rank MOS

USMC USMC USN USN

Officer Enlisted Officer Enlisted

Communication-Electronics Maintenance Section (continued)

341Radio

Repairman PFC/Cpl 2841 6

342TeletypeTechnician Cpl 2818 2

343MicrowaveTechnician SSgt 2831 1

344MicrowaveTechnician S9t 2831 2

345RadarTechnician SSgt 2889 1

Engineer Maintenance Section

346MaintenanceOfficer CWO 1310 1

347MaintenanceChief MSgt 1349 1

348

Heavy Equip-mentMechanic Sgt 1341 3

349

Heavy Equip-mentMechanic Pvt/Cpl 1341 12

350

ElectricalEquipmentRepairman Sgt 1142 3

351

Electrical

EquipmentRepairman PFC/Cpl 1142 5

352 Welder Sgt 1316 1

353 Electrician Cpl 1141 2

354

HygieneEquipmentRepairman GySgt 1169 1

355

HygieneEquipmentRepairman SSgt 1171 1

356

HygieneEquipmentRepairman Pvt/Sgt 1171 6

357ReeferMechanic Cpl/Sgt 1161 1

358ReeferMechanic PvtILCpl 1161 2

359FabricRepairman LCpI/Sgt 1181 3

360 As required

Motor Transport Maintenance Section

361 Main Officer CWO/Lt 3510/0402 1

362 Main Chief MSgt 3529 1

363 Auto Mechanic SSgt 3529 1

364 Auto Mechanic Sgt 3521/22 5

365 Auto Mechanic PvtICpl 3521/22 15

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Enlisted Officer Enlisted

Motor Transport Maintenance Section (continued)

366WreckerOperator LCplISgt 3523 4

367

Fuel andElectronic

SystemMechanic LCpI/Sgt 3524 2

368CFR VehicleMechanic Cpl/Sgt 3525 2

369Body RepairMechanic CplISgt 3523 2

370 As required

Ordnance Maintenance Section

371OrdnanceOfficer Capt 2110 1

.

372MaintenanceChief MGySgt 2149 1

373

AssistantMaintenanceChief MSgt 2181 1

374Small Arms

Repairman Sgt 2111 1

375Small ArmsRepairman PvtlCpl 2111 3

376ArtilleryRepairman SSgt 2131 1

377ArtilleryRepairman Sgt 2131 2

378ArtilleryRepairman Pvt/Cpl 2131 6

379 MV Mechanic GySgt 2141 1

380 MV Mechanic SSgt 2141 4• 381 MV Mechanic Cpl/Sgt 2141 4

382 MV Mechanic Pvt/LCpl 2141 10

383 LAy Mechanic SSgt 2147 1

384 LAV Mechanic Sgt 2147 2385 LAV Mechanic PvtlCpl 2147

6

386TankMechanic GySgt 2145 1

387TankMechanic SSgt 2145 2

388TankMechanic Cpl/Sgt 2145 2

389TankMechanic Pvt/LCpI 2145 4

390

Fire ControlInstrument]Missile

Repairman SSgt 2175 1

391

Fire ControlInstrument]MissileRepairman

Sgt 2175 2

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USMC

OfficerUSMC j USN

Enlisted__L_Officer

USN

Enlisted

Ordnance Maintenance Section (continued)

392

Fire ControlInstrument!MissileRepairman Cpl 2171 1

393

Fire ControlInstrument!MissileRepairman PvtILCpl 2171 4

394Recovery Sec-tion Leader SSgt 21 41 /5 1

395

Crew ChiefM88A1(based on2 recoveryvehicles) Sgt 2145 2

396

Crewman(based on2 recoveryvehicles) Pvt/Cpl 2145 6

397

Welder(based on1 recoveryvehicle) Cpl 1316 2

398

Crew ChiefAAVR-7(based on1 recoveryvehicle) Sgt 2141 1

399

Crewmen(based on1 recoveryvehicle) Pvt/Cpl 2141 2

.

Machine Shop and Welding Section

400SectionLeader SSgt 2161 1

401 Machinist Cpl/Sgt 2161 2

402 Machinist PVT/LCpI 2161 1

403 Welder Sgt 1316 1

404 Welder Pvt/Cpl 1316 3

405 As required

Motor Transport Detachment

406DetachmentCommander Capt 0402 1

407DetachmentSNCOIC MSgt 3537 1

408 Driver Pvt/Cpl 3531 1

409 As required

Operations Section

410OperationsOfficer LI 0402 1

411OperationsChief GySgt 3537 1

412 Dispatcher Sgt 3531 2

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Officer Enlisted Officer Enlisted

Operations Section (continued)

413 Clerk PFC/LCpI 431 2

414 As required

Maintenance Section

415MaintenanceChief GySgt 0402 1

416 Mechanic S9t 3521 2

417 Mechanic PFC/LCpI 3521 6

418LVS Wrecker

Operator LCpI/Cpl 3523 2

419 As required

Direct Support Platoon (x2)

420PlatoonCommander U 0402 2

421 Platoon Sgt SSgt 3537 2

422 Driver PFC/Cpl 3533 30

423 Driver PFC/Cpl 3533 60

424 As required.

Landing_Support Detachment (based on two 12-hour shifts)

425DetachmentCommander Capt 0402 1

426 Port LNO Lt 0402 1

427 Watch Chief GySgt 0431 3

428Landing PartyMan S9t 0481 3

429Landing PartyMan PFC/Cpl 0481 18

430EquipmentOperator Sgt 1345 2

431EquipmentOperator PFC/Cpl 1345 24

432

EquipmentOperator(ATCH) LCpI

.

1345 4

433EngineerMechanic LCpI/Cpl 1341 5

434 Logistics Clerk PFC/LCpl 431 4435 Driver PFC/LCpl XXXX 3

436ScalesOperator LCpl/Cpl XXXX 4

Total: 50 1,033 7 160

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Ti 7

TAMCN Nomenclature Quantity TAMCN Nomenclature QuantityA0248 AN/TTC-42 1 A8024 KOl 18 6

A031 1 ANITSQ-84 1 A8025 KYK 13 15

A0497 TA-954 80 A8026 KYK 15 4

A0661 AN/UYK-83 16 A8027 HYP 57 21

A0662 AN/UYK-85 9 A8028 HYX 57 12

A0805 Signal Generator 4 A8029 KY 65 13

A0814 ANITSC-93 I A8031 KY57 46

A0917 AN/PSC-3 2 A8050 JAIJ 25

A1253 PP-7333 7 A8070 Z,AK-E 4

A1255 PP-7332 2 A8071 ZAK-G 9

A1305 AN/UIQ-10 1 A8082 KG-84 8

Al 795 ANJGRC-193 1 60003 AC, 60Hz 7

Al 815 AN/GRC-160 5 B0005 AC, 60Hz 5

A1930 AN/MRC-11OA 8 BOOll AC, 60Hz 11

Al 935 AN/MRC-138A 3 B0055 Bath, Shower Unit 3

A1955 ANIMRC-142 4 B0215 Bucket, Multipurpose 2

A2050 AN/PRC-77 20 B0360 Compressor 4

A2065 AN/PRC-104 9 B0391 RTCH 13

A2130 ANNRC-12 2 B0395 Compressor 3

A2145 ANNRC-48 2 B0443 Crane, High Speed 4

A2150 ANNRC-47 1 B0471 Demo Kit, Engineer 1

A2241 RA-2147 2 60472 Demo Kit, md iA2298 MX-9331 2 60565 Driver Set, Proj 1

A2301 TS-4232 2 60579 Dummy Load, General 3

A2336 Shelter, Maintenance 2 B0595 15kW Electric Power 1

A2337 Shelter, Maintenance 1 B0600 30 kW Electric Power 2

A2635 TA-838 50 B0605 100 kW Electric Power 1

A2740 TS Field/GTM3 4 60608 Field Wiring Harness 5

A2805 SB-3865 2 B0635 Floodlight Set 20

A281 2 TS 401 7/GRC-201 2 60647 Fork Lift Attachment 2

A2813 TS 401 8/GRC-201 2 B0685 Amphibious Assault Fuel 1

A2814 IS 4019/GRC-201 2 B0730 MEP-0l68, 3kW6OHz 12

A2815 TS4020/GRC-201 2 B0891 MEP-003,lOkW6OHz 30

A3008 AN/PRM-33 1 60921 MEP-112, 10 kW 100Hz 10

A7005 HP 8562 6 60953 MEP-005, 30 kW 60Hz 20

A7020 HP 8536 8 B1021 MEP-006, 6OkW6OHz 12

A7021 HP 5328 6 B1045 MEP-007, lOOkW6OHz 10

A7025 Frequency Center 3180 6 B1082 Road Grader, Motor 2

A7045 Signal Generator 610 8 B1180 Ice Making Machine 2

A7055 TS-4161 10 61226 Laundry Unit 2

A7063 OScope 6 B1280 Light Set, General Illumination 2

A7070 HP 7070 2 B1290 Light Set, General Illumination 5

A7080 TS 4131 10 B1291 Lightweight Decontamination 10

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B1580 Pump Module, Fuel 4 C5930 Security Filling 15

B1581 Pump Module, Water 4 C6290 Stepladder 10

B1945 Shop Equipment, Contact 2 C6390 Tent, CP 52

B1951Shop Equipment, GeneralPurpose 1 C6400 Tent, Maintenance 26

B2004 Skid Mounted Assembly, A/C 7 C6410 Tent, GP 125

B2006 Skid Mounted Assembly, A/C 5 C6420 Tent, Maintenance Shelter 8

B2085 Sixcon Storage, Fuel 12 C6490 Tool Kit, Mechanics 106

B2086 Sixcon Storage, Water 12 C6510 Tool Kit, Carpenter 8

B2130 Tank, Fab, Collap 25 C6520 Tool Kit, Coil Thread 3

82210 Tool Kit, Carpenter 4 C6620 Tray, Mess 300

B2220 Tool Kit, Carpenter 1 C6630 Trolley, I-Beam 24

82240 Tool Kit, Lineman 4 C6639 Trousers, Fireman 24

82280 Tool Kit, Refrigerator 2 C6650 Truck Lift, Wheel 2

B2290 Tool Kit, Service Unit 2 C6678 Viewer, Micro, Port 20

82482 Tractor, All Wheel 2 C6681 Viewer Printer 5

62561 Truck, Forklift Extended Boom 10 C6682 Typewriter 10

B2566 Truck, Forklift 20 C8600AMAL 618 Laboratory

Equipment 1

B2604 Reverse Osmosis Water 6 C8604 AMAL 619 Lab Consumables 2

B2632 Tank, Fabric, Col 6 C8614 AMAL 627 X-ray Equipment 1

B2641 Water Chiller, Small 10 C8618AMAL 629 Pharmacy

Equipment 1

B2685 Welding Machine, TRL 3 C8620 AMAL 630 Pharmacy Co 1

C3420 Sleeping Bag per T/O C8638 AMAL 635 Aid Station 2

C4000 Field Range 12 C8640 AMAL 636 Aid Station 4

C4010 Adding Machine 6 C8658 AMAL 649 X-ray Con 1

C4015 Adding Machine 6 C8715 ADAL 662 Field Dental 2

C41 10 Bag, Water Sterile 60 C8725 ADAL 664 Field Dental 2

C41 58 Boots, Fireman 24 C8735 Dental First Aid Kit 6

C4415 Coat, Fireman 24 C8740 AMAL 699 Sickcall 10

C4436 Water Can 75 C9200 Ice Machine 2

C4477 Copier 14 C9672 Common No. 1 TSI 2

C4765 Extinguisher, Fire 2 C9673 Common No. 2 TS2 4

C4812 File Cabinet, 2 Drawer 6 00070 Battery Charger 5

C4820 File, Security 10 00080 Chassis TrI, M353 52

C4900 A-Frame 6 D0085 Chassis TrI, M116 26

C4915 Gloves, Fireman 24 D0090 Steam Cleaner 10

C5020 Chain Hoist 40 D0190 Lube and Service Unit 2

C5039 Hood, Fireman 24 D0209 Power Unit MK 48 26

C5080 Floor Jack, 10 Ton 12 00215 M970 Refueler 2

C5090 Floor Jack, 4 Ton 24 00235 M870 Lowbed 40 Ton 3

C5320 Field Desk 120 00400 Test Set, GeneralNolt 8

C5330 Disbursing Set, Small 2 00405 Test Set, Hydraulic 2

C5340 Disbursing Set, Large 1 00420 Tester, Inlector Nozzle 5

C5370 Postal Set 1 00460 Tool Kit, 3rd Echelon 2

C5920 Safe 9 D0461 Tool Kit, 3rd Echelon P19 1

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00465 Tool Kit, HMMWV 2 E1910 Test Set, Simplified 1

00470 Tool Kit, F/D Maintenance 1 E191 1 Test Set, ANITSM-152 1

D0472 Tool Kit 1 E1912 Test Set, ANITSM-140B 1

D0475 Tool Kit, HWMMV 4 E1947 Test Set, AN/ATM-3A 1

D0476 Tool Kit, HWMMV 3rd 2 E1983 Tool Set, F/M240 1

00478 Tool Kit, B Set, LVS 2 E2270 Tool Set, F/M2 MG 1

D0605 Tool Kit, 3rd Echelon 2 E2515 Tool Kit, FC 6

00621 Tool Kit, CUCV 3rd 1 E2656 Tool Kit, IM F/M240 1

00755 Tool Kit, B Set, 5T 2 E2657 Tool Kit, F/M242 1

D0778 Tool Kit, B Set, CUCV 1 E2658 Tool Kit, IM LAV25 1

D0860 TrI, Cargo M105 10 E2680 Tool Kit, Basic Artillery 1

00876 Tn, MK 14 12 E2720 Tool Kit, Maintenance, 1 55M 1

00877 Tn, Wrecker MK 15 2 E2820 Tool Kit, Org FIM 240 1

00878 TrI, MK 16 3 E2900 Tool Kit, Small Arms 4

00879 Trl, MK 17 3 E2931 Tool Kit, Optics M1A1 1

00880 Td, Water M149A1 8 E2932 Tool Set, M1A1 H/T 1

00881 Tn, MK18 6 E2933 Tool Set, M1A1 2nd 1

Dl 001 Truck, Ambulance 5 E2934 Tool Set, M1A1 3rd 1

01059 Truck, Cargo M923 25 E3035 Tool Set, DS/GS Maintenance 1

01072 Truck, Dump 2 E3093 Tool Set, IM FIMK 19 1

01082 Truck, Fire fighting 4 E3126 Tool Set, Spec FM M88 1

Dl 134 Truck, Tractor M931 3 E3128 Tool Set, OM M88 1

01158 Truck, HWMMV M998 15 E3163 Tool Set, 3rd Echelon AAV 1

01158 Truck, HWMMV M1006 25 E3170 Tool Set, Wrench IMP 1

01212 Truck, Wrecker M936 3 E3236 Van Maintenance, Tow 1

E0139 Borescope 2 HTN STU II Phones 40

E0165 Charger, Battery 1 HTN Intel 86 Server 4

E0170 Chest, Oil Pump 1 HTN Motorola Hand Held 120

E0500 Gauge Kit, Pullover 1 HZ000 Laptop 12

E0530 Grease Gun, Hand 3 HZ199 High Frequency Test Set 1

E0620 Gun Hydraulic, Injection 2 HZ202 VRC Maintenance Kit 1

E0856 Recovery Vehicle, AAVR.7 1 HZ619 ALPS Printer 150

E1022Maintenance Facility,ANITAM-6 1

HZ677 Z248 CPU 150

E1255 Purging Kit 2 HZ693 Z248 Monitor 150

El 353 Recharging Unit C02 1 H2044 Antenna, AS-2259 7

El 377 Recovery Vehicle, M88A1 2 H2045 Antenna, RC-292 15

E1379 Regulator, Chg Accessory 1 H2055 Axle RL-27-B 2

E1712 Shop Set, Maintenance Artillery 1 H2075Cable Assembly,JB-110 10

E171 3 Shop Set, Maintenance Opt 1 H2078Cable Assembly,CX-1 1230 5

E1716 Shop Set, Ord Cont 1 H2081Cable Assembly,CX-4565 20

E1780 Sight Bore, Mortar 1 H2083Cable Assembly,CX-4565 15

El 904 Test Set, AN/ATM.5 1 H2084Cable Assembly,CX•4565 75

El 906 Test Set, M1A1 1 H2086Cable Assembly,CX-4565 50

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TAMCN Nomenclature Quantity TAMCN Nomenclature Quantity

H2090 Cable Tele, MX-306A 20 H7025 Multimeter, Digital 3

112100 Cable Tele, DR-8 8 117026 Multimeter, Digital 4

112105 Cable Tele, 159 20 117205 Coupler, Directional 2

112126 Capacitor, TS-1343 1 H7920 Tool Kit, Electronic 14

112128 Case, BC-5 15 J3030 Camera Set 5

112207 Distribution Box 20 J31 91 Refrigerator 40

1-12324 Maintenance Kit I K4128 Can, Gasoline 25

112326 Maintenance Kit, MK-1745 1 K4165 Chair, Folding 50

H2335 Voltmeter 8 K4288 Drill, Electnc, Portable 10

H2336 Multimeter, Digital 16 K4321 Fire Extinguisher 400

H2339 Modulation Meter 2 K4392 Goggles, Sun, Wind 100

H2363 Public Add, AN/PIQ5A 4 K4785 Scale, Wheel-Load 8

112379 Radio, AN/GRC-39B 26 K4901 Stand, Axle 5 Ton 18

112385 Reel Unit, RL-31 -E 4 K4959 Table, Folding 20

112441 Test Set, HTR-1005B 1 K5021 Viewer, Microfiche 10

112444 Telephone Set 60 M5000 Filler and Bleeder 8

112465 Terminal Box, TA-125 11 N6020 Fixture, Measure 2

112485 Tool Kit, TE-33 13 V3320 Pallet Jack 10

112515 Wire Splicing Kit 1

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I/O - Reconstitution NSE

N-i = Administration; N-3 = Operations; N-4 = Logistics

Billet Rank1

NOBCINEC

USN USN

Officer Enlisted Civilian

HeadquartersOIC CDR 1110 1

AOIC LCDR 5100 1

Chaplain LT 4100 1

CMC MCPO 1

Driver SN 1

1

Administrative Officer CWO 7411 1

N 3

Operations Officer LI 1110 1

Watch Officer LI 1110 3Assistant Watch Officer P02 3

N-4__________Supply Officer LI 3100 1

Supply Chief SKC 1

Supply Clerk SK1I2 5

MPF MaintenanceTechnician GS-1 1 1

MPF MaintenanceTechnician GS-9 1

Container Operations_ElementContainer OperationsCPOIC CPO 1

Container Team POIC P01 4Records Petty Officer SK2 4

Packing Crew P03 8

MHE Operator E03 2Food ServiceElement

Food Service CPOICChief, MessManagement Specialist 3529 1

Mess Hall WatchCaptain MS1 1

Cook MS2 2Cook MS3 4

Mess CookMess SpecialistSeaman 16

Medical

Chief Corpsman HMC 8425 1

Corpsman HM2 8404 2

Corpsman HM3 8404 2Ambulance Driver E03 2

Lighterage SupportLighterageSupport OIC jLT 1110 1

Lighterage SupportWatch Officer JCWO 7111 2

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USN USN

Billet Rank NOBC/NEC Officer Enlisted Civilian

Lighterage RepairLighterage RepairOfficer Lt 63t0 1

Lighterage RepairCPOlC SCPO 1

Engine Repair POIC EN1 1

Engine Repair POIC EN2 3Structural Repair POIC HIl 4954 1

Structural Repairman H12 1

Structural Repairman SW1 6010 1

Structural Repairman SW2 3Electrical Repair POIC EM1 1

Electrical Repairman EM2 1

Electronics RepairCPOIC ETC 1

Electronics Repairman Eli 1

Electronics Repairman ET2 2

CSP Crews

Causeway Pilot BMC 160 4Causeway Coxswain BM1 169 4Signalman SM2 4

Causeway Anger EN2 4308 4Causeway Deck Hand SN 8

SLWTCrewsDeck Supervisor BMC 160 2

Side-Loading WarpingTug Coxswain BM1 169 2

Side-Loading WarpingTug Engineer EN2 4308 2

Signalman SM2 2

Side-Loading WarpingTug Wnch Operator EN2 2SLWT Deck Hand SN 6

LCM-8 CrewsLCM-8 Coxswain BM2 4LCM-8 Engineer EN2 4LCM-8 Bowhook/Deck Hand SN 8

Beach Party TeamBPT Commander CWO 7111 1

BPT CPOIC CR0 1

LARC Commander P02 4954 2

LARC Crewman SN 2

Salvage P0 P02 6010 1

Rigger BM2 1

Signalman SM2 1

Corpsman HM2•

2fl/I Operator RM3 2Plank P0 BM3 2LARC Mechanic EN2 2Traffic Controlman SN 4Salvage DozerOperator E03 2Salvage Dozer

CM3 1

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Billet Rank NOBC/NEC

(JSN USN

Officer Enlisted CivilianTransport Element

Transportation CPOIC CPO 1

Dispatcher E03 2Structural Repairman SW3 2Equipment MechanicPOIC CM1 5805 1

Equipment Mechanic CM2 4Equipment Mechanic CM3 5

Equipment OperatorPOIC EO1 5710 1

Equipment OperatorPOtC E02 4Equipment Operator E03 7

Camp Support ElementCamp Commandant Lt 5100 1

Camp Support CPOIC CPO I

Builder BU2 6

Camp Electrician POIC CE1 5635 1

Camp Electrician CE2 2

Camp Electrician CE3 3

RefrigerationTechnician UT1 6104 1

Field BoilerMaintenanceTechnician UT1 6102 1

Utilityman UT2 4

Engineering Aide EA3 2

RiT Operator SN . 2

Camp Master-at-Arms MAC 1

Security Rover P03 6

Gunners Mate GMG2 4

Laundry POIC SF-12 1

Laundry Operator SN 3

Barber SH3 3122 1

Total: 15 officers, 232 enlisted, 2 civilians

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Line# Billet Rank NOBC/NEC

USN

OfficerUSN

Enlisted

1 OIC LT 4330 1

2 AOIC LTJG/ENS 4330 1

3 Equipment Officer POIC EOC XXXX 1

4 Equipment Operator E3-E5 57XX 10

5 Administrative POIC YN1 25XX I6 Yeoman YN2 25XX 1

7 Supply Officer LI XXXX 1

8 Supply Clerk SK1/SK2 28XX 1 5

9 MPF Maintenance Chief CMC XXXX 1

10 Equipment Mechanics CM1/CM3 5805 10

11 MPF Maintenance lechnician Civilian GS-1 1

12 Embarkation POIC EOC 57XX 1

13 Embarkation Staff PO1/P02E5-E6 XXXX 2

14 Medical Petty Officer HM1 8404 1

15 Communicators P02/P03 l9xx 2

Tota': 3 officers, 35 enlisted, I civilian

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ESTABLISHMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF THE MPF RLST

(SAMPLE MESSAGE)

FROM CMC WASHINGTON DC//L/LPO//TO COMMARFORLANT//G 1 /G31G5/G4IALD/HS S/ICOMMARFORPAC//G I /G31G41G5/ALD/HSS/ICOMMARFORPACI/G 1 1G31G4/G5IALD/HSSIICOMUSMARCENTIIGI 1G3/G4IG-5//COMMARFORSOUTH//G I /G3/G4/G5//COMMARFOREURI/G- I /G-3/G-41G-5/ICG MARCORSYSCOM QUANTICO VA//CISA/PSL//CG MARCORLOGCOM ALBANY GA//80/G-3//INFO CMC WASHINGTON DC//APP/ASL/ASM!L/LP/LPO/P/PLIPO/SIG/IHQ USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL//J3/J4/J51/USCINCEUR VAIHINGEN GE//J3/ECJ4IECJ5/ICG MCCDC QUANTICO VAI/EFDC/TFSD/DOCTRINEIMRD/ICG I MEFI/G3IG4IG-411CGIMEFCG II MEF/IG3IG-4/G4/ICG I MEF FWD/1G3/G4/G51/CG SECOND MEB//G3/G4//COMMARFORRESI/G4/G3/G5IALD//COMMARCORLOGBASES ALBANY GAI/4001/MARCENT HQ ELEMENT MACDiLL AFB FL//G3/G4/G51/EWTGLANT NORFOLK VA//N5//COMNCWGRU TWO//OO/N3/IPROJMGR FLT HOSP FT DETRICK MDNAVMEDLOGCOM FT DETRICK MDBLOIJNT IS CMD JACKSONVILLE FL//90//CNO WASHINGTON DCI/N422/N446/N3/N5 I /N75/N88 1 /N93 illUSCINCPAC HONOLULU HI//J3/J4/J5//COMNAVWARDEVCOM NEWPORT RIIIJJJIICOMNAVWARDEVCOM NEWPORT RICOMSC WASHINGTON DC//PM3/PM4IICG II MEFCG III MEF//G-3/G-4/G-5//COMPHIBGRU ONE//N3/N4//COMPHIBGRU THREEI/N3/N41/COMPHIBGRU TWO/1N3/N4/ICOMPSRON ONEI/CSOIICOMPSRON THREE//CSOIICOMPSRON TWOI/CSO//CG THIRD MEB//G3/G4//

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COM SECOND LITTLE CREEK VAJ/N3/N4//PEO EXW WASHINGTON DCEWTGPAC SAN DIEGOCAI/N4//COMNAVAIRSYSCOM PATUXENT RIVER MDIIPMA251/PMA26OIICOMNAVSEASYSCOM WASHINGTON DC//PMS385/ICOMNAVFACENGCOMWASHINGTON DC//SR/ICBC PORT HUENEME CAIIN3/N4/ICOMNCWGRU ONEI/00/N3//COMSURFWARDEVGRU LITTLE CREEK VAI/N7/ICOMSCFE YOKOHAMA JAFLEHOSPSUPPOFF WILLIAMSBURG VAFLEHOSPSUPPOFF WILLIAMSBURG VABLOUNT IS CMD JACKSONVILLE FLNAVCHAPGRU WILLIAMSBURG VACOMNAVBEACHGRU ONECOMNAVBEACHGRU TWOPHIBCB ONEPHIBCB TWOSUBJ: ESTABLISHMENT/DEPLOYMENT OF THE MPF RECONSTITU-TION LIAISON SUPPORT TEAM (RLST)UNCLASSIFIED/IMSGID!GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC L LPO//SUBJIMPF RLST//REF!AIMSG/COMUSMARCENT/07 1 244ZN0V2003//REF/B!ECG CONFER XX XXX XX!-!!REF!C!MCWP 3-32/DTD XX XXX XX!-!!REFID/MCO P3000.1 7A/CMC POC 961001!-!!REF/E/CJCSM 31 22.02B/-/-I/REF/F/DOD/4500.9RPART I-VI/-//REF/G/JAGINST/-/03 OCT 1990//POC/I .M. MARINE/COLICMC (LPI)/-/TEL:DSN 225-5939

EMAIL:[email protected]//NARR/REF A IS COMUSMAR___ REQUEST FOR RLST TO DEPLOYFM CONUS AND ASSIST COMUSMAR IN MPF RECONSTITUTIONPLANNING. REF B IS EXECUTIVE COORDINATION GROUP (ECG)MEETING ISO MPF RECONSTITUTION. REF C IS NAVY AND MARINECORPS DOCTRINE FOR MPF OPERATIONS. REF D IS MCO FOR MPFPLANNING AND POLICY MANUAL. REF E IS JOPES VOL III. REF F ISDEFENSE TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS PART I THROUGH VI.REF G IS JAGINST 5800.7C JAGMAN. REF L IS MAR___ OPORD XX-XXX REDEPLOYMENT OF MARINE FORCES IIRMKS/1. AS REQUESTED IN REF A, THE MPF RLST WILL DEPLOYTO THE ___COM THEATER OF OPERATIONS TO SUPPORTINTHEATER RECONSTITUTION OF MPF. THIS IS A COORDINATEDHQMC (LP/PO/ASL) AND OPNAV (N3/N5/N753!N44/N931) MSG.

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2. PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDEBACKGROUND/GUIDANCE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THERLST, MISSION, MEMBERS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TOOUTLINE THE AGENDA INCLUDING OBJECTIVES FOR SUBSE-QUENT SUPPORT TO COMUSMAR____

3. BACKGROUND. PER REF D, THE ECG IS ESTABLISHED TO ASSISTIN COORDINATING THE RECONSTITUTION PLANNING OF THE MAR-ITIME PREPOSITIONED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (MPE/S)ABOARD THE MPSRON'S.

3.A. ECG OVERALL MISSION IS TO PROVIDE NAVY/MARINE CORPSSERVICE HQ GUIDANCE TO THE MARFOR ISO MPFRECONSTITU-TION AND TO FORWARD RECONSTITUTION ISSUES, AS APPROPRI-ATE, TO NROC/MROC. A DEPLOYABLE RLST IS ESTABLISHED TOASSIST THE MARFOR'S INTHEATER RECONSTITUTION EFFORTS.

3.B. RLST MISSION IS TO ADVISE AND ASSIST COMUSMAR AND

CDRUSNAV ON MPF POLICY AND REQUIREMENTS TO RECON-STITUTE THE MPF PROGRAM JOT RE-ESTABLISH A GLOBAL PREPO-SITIONING CAPABILITY, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ANDPROGRAMMATIC EXPERTISE, AND TO COORDINATE SUPPORTINGESTABLISHMENT ACTIONS IN SUPPORT OF INTHEATER ANDCONUS RECONSTITUTION.

3.C. THE RLST AND THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY ASSISTANCE TEAM(TAAT) FROM LOGCOM (BICMD) PROVIDE AN UNPRECEDENTEDCOMBINATION OF ADVISORS AND MPF EXPERTISE TO EXECUTEHQMC EXECUTIVE AGENT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MPF ASDEFINED IN REF C AND D.

4. RLST CONSTRUCT:

4.A. CORE MEMBERS OF THE RLST ARE AS FOLLOWS (READ IN FIVECOL):

LNNR BILLET RANK SOURCE DESCRIPTION0001 OIC 06/COL I&L/PP&O OIC

(COL I.M. MARINE)HQ DET

0002 OPS 04/MAJ GLOBAL OPS0003 LOG/AMIN E7/GYSGT GLOBAL LOG/ADMIN OPS0004 MPF REP 04/MAJ PP&O MPF POLICY REP0005 CE ADVOC O4/MAJ MCCDC CE ADVOCATE FOR

MPE/S

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0006 ACE ADVOC 04/MAJ AIR ACE ADVOCATE FORMPE/S

0007 NAVAIR 04/MAJ NAVAIR AGSE LNO0008 EAF E9/MGYSGT NAVAIR EAF LNO/COORD0009 GCE ADVOC O4IMAJ PP&O GCE ADVOCATE FOR

MPE/S0010 CSSE ADVOC 04/MAJ I&L CSSE ADVOCATE/PREPO

PLAN FOR MPE/S

MARCORSYSCOM TEAM

0011 TM LDR 05/LTCOL SYSCOM ASST OIC, RLST0012 AMMO PROJO SYSCOM COORDRECONSITFUTION

PLAN0013 COMM PROJO SYSCOM COORD/ASSESS EQUIP0014 MT PROJO SYSCOM COORD/ASSESS EQUIP0015 TANKS PROJO SYSCOM COORD/ASSESS EQUIP0016 AAV PROJO SYSCOM COORD/ASSESS EQUIP0017 LAV PROJO SYSCOM COORD/ASSESS EQUIP0018 1W/FIRE SPT PROJO SYSCOM COORD/ASSESS EQUIP0019 ENGR SYS PROJO SYSCOM COORD/ASSESS EQUIP

MARCORLOGCOM TEAM

0020 OPS/MAINT 04/MAJ LOGCOM TM LDRJMATNT ASSESS0021 SUPPLY/DIST 03/CAPT LOGCOM SUPPLY CHAIN MGI

NAVY TEAM

0022 NFFI 04/LCDR OPNAV931 COORD NFH ACTIONS0023 NFH CIV PRGM OFF COORD NFH ACTIONS0024 NCF 04/LCDR 1NDC COORD NCF ACTIONS0025 NSE 04/LCDR NBG COORD NSE ACTIONS

AUGMENTS

0026 MCLLS 04/MAJ MCCDC DOCUMENT LL FORRECONSTITUTION

0027 MCLLS E8/MSGT MCCDC DOCUMENT LL FORRECONSTITUTION

0028 BICMD OPSO4/ BICMD COORD BICMD ACTIONSMAJ

0029 BICMD OPSE8/ BICMD COORD BICMD ACTIONSMSGT

0030 MEF LNO 04/MAJ I MEF COORD/ASSESS MPE/S0031 MEF LNO E8/MSGT I MEF COORD/ASSESS MPE/S0032 MEF LNO 04/MAJ II MEF COORD/ASSESS MPE/S

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0033 MEF LNO E8/MSGT II MEF COORD/ASSESS MPE/S0034 MEF LNO 04/MAJ III MEF COORD/ASSESS MPE/S0035 MEF LNO E8/MSGT III MEF COORD/ASSESS MPE/SLNNR BILLET RANK SOURCE DESCRIPTION0036 MARFOR LNO 04/MAJ LANT COORD/ASSESS MPE/S0037 MARFOR LNO E8/MSGT LANT COORD/ASSESS MPE/S0038 MARFOR LNO 04/MAJ EUR COORD/ASSESS MPE/S0039 MARFOR LNO E8/MSGT EUR COORD/ASSESS MPE/S0040 MARFOR LNO 04/MAJ PAC COORD/ASSESS MPE/S0041 MARFOR LNO E8/MSGT PAC COORD/ASSESS MPE/S

4.B. AUGMENTATION PERSONNEL. ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL MAYBE NEEDED BASED ON OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN ADD!-TION TO CORE MEMBERS OF THE RLST. THE OIC, RLST WILL CALLFORWARD PERSONNEL BASED ON MISSION REQUIREMENTS ANDTIMING WITH THE APPROPRIATE MPSRON. MARFORLANT/MAR-FOREUR/MARFORPAC MPF PLANNERS AND THEIR MEF REPS WILLASSIST THE RLST IN REVIEWING MPS LOAD PLANS AND PROVIDERECOMMENDATIONS/ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SPREAD LOAD WITHINTHE OVERARCHING GLOBAL MPF CONOPS, INTEROPERABILITY,AND SWING-SHIP REQUIREMENTS.

5. TIME LINE/ITINERARY. THE FOLLOWING ITINERARY FOR THERLST IS PROVIDED:

5.A. RLST CORE MEMBERS MEET AT____________________________ FOR PREDEPLOYMENT MEETING AND COORD TRAVELPLANS. DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED VIA SEPCOR. PERSONNELWILL DEPLOY lAW THE O1C RLST INSTRUCTIONS, PROVIDED VIASEPCOR. ALL RLST PERSONNEL MUST CONTACT THE OIC, RLST FORMISSION GUIDANCE AND DEPLOYMENT SCHEDULES. WHENEVERPOSSIBLE THE RLST WILL DEPLOY ON GOVERNMENT AIR.

5.B. RLST CORE MEMBERS DEPLOY IN TOTAL TO ARRIVE AT

____________ON__________S.C. COMMANDS MUST IDENTIFY RLST MEMBERS BY NAME ANDBILLET VIA E-MAIL TO I&L POC'S NLT __________. DENOTEWHETHER MBR IS ALREADY DEPLOYED ISO RLST (INCLUDE LOCA-TION AND CONTACT INFORMATION).

5.D. COUNTRY CLEARANCE MESSAGE WILL BE PUBLISHED BY I&L(LPO) FOR CORE MEMBERS NLT . ENSURE RESPONSE INPARA S.C. ABOVE INCLUDES SSN, SECURITY CLEARANCE, DATE OFBIRTH, PLACE OF BIRTH, CITIZENSHIP, AND AT/FP BRIEF COMPLETE.

6. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS.

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6.A. RLST TAD ORDERS WILL REFLECT FIELD DUTY. BILLETINGAND MESSING WILL BE PROVIDED BY_____________

6.B. ARRANGEMENTS FOR RLST TRAVEL TO__________ WILL BECOORDINATED VIA OIC, RLST.

6.C. INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL/DENTAL REQR INACCORDANCE WITH COMPONENT COMMANDERS INSTRUCTIONS.

7. COMMAND AND SIGNAL: COMUSMAR IS SUPPORTED SVCCOMPONENT COMDR.

7.A. MEMBERS OF RLST REMAIN ADCON TO PARENT COMMANDS.

7.B. RLST IS OPCON TO HQMC AND [N DIRECT SUPPORT OF CG, MPFSPMAGTF UPON ARRIVAL IN COUNTRY.

7.C. RLST IS TACON OF THE SUPPORTED SERVICE COMPONENTCOMDR.BT//

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RLST SUPPORT AND NOTIONAL TO&E

MPF Program RLST Support Requirement

HQMC is responsible for programming andsourcing all funding, to include TAD, for theRLST and will coordinate transfer of funding forrequisite support to the intheater command con-tract officer.

Supported Command RLSTSupport Requirements

• Billeting and messing.• Work spaces sufficient to support RLST T/O.• Tents, chairs, tables, and administrative sup-

plies sufficient to support RLST Tb.• Tactical telephone connectivity to each RLST

work tent/space with one tactical telephone perspace.

• NIPRNET and SIPRNET LAN drops suffi-cient to support one NIPRNET connection perT/O and 15 SIPRNET connections.

• Two LAN routers to support the additionalLAN drops for SIPRNET and NIPRNET.

• Sufficient power distributed to support 45 lap-top computers, 2 printers, I printer/copier, andI coffee pot.

• Sufficient extension cords and surge suppres-sors to support 45 work stations across threegeneral purpose tents/work spaces; costincluded in military interdepartmental purchaserequest.

• International power adapters/converters asrequired; cost included in military interdepart-mental purchase request.

• Contracted logistics support (HQMC-funded),which includes but is not limited to groundtransportation, cell phones, etc.

RLST Members' Parent CommandSupport Requirements

• Retain ADCON.• Conduct all predeployment readiness screening

(administrative, medical or family).

• Provide personal computer support.• Source individual/organizational weapons and

equipment.

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TIO

Billet Source Rank MOS Responsibilities

OIC HQMC (I&LJPP&O) Cot 9904 • Advise and assist the reconstitution SPMAGTF/CSSD with the reestablishment of

a global prepositioning capability.Advise HQMC/CNO, through the ECG, on policy decisions and MPEJS sourcing/attainment reconstitution intheater.

Assistant QIC/MARCORSYSCOMTeam Leader

MARCORSYSCOM LtCol 965730020402

• MARCORSYSCOM team leader will also serve as the RLST AOIC.• Coordinate and synchronize overall RLST efforts.• Conduct continuous liaison with appropnate command agencies; integrate future

and current planning efforts with a focus on programmatic impact for close, mid-term, and future issues that affect the prepositioning program.

• Coordinate overall efforts of the intheater MARCORSYSCOM representatives.• Conduct continuous liaison with PMs to integrate future and current planning

efforts with a focus on programmatic impact for close, mid-term, and futureissues that affect the prepositioriing program, to include PMC budgeting, and new

equip fielding, etc.• Support intheater assessment of weapon systems and PEI.

OperationsOfficer

Global Source Maj/MSgt

04020491

• Synchronize and integrate specific capabilities and support requirements forreconstitution.

'Coordinate and de-conflict all scheduling issues to ensure all efforts track in tothe overall MPF schedule, focusing on issues that impact on the near term ship

loading schedule.• Provide regular updates (SITREP) to HQMC and the OPNAV staff through the

ECG on reconstitution actions intheater.

Logistics!AdministrationChief

Global Source GySgtJSSgt

04910431

• Coordinate logistics requirements for the RLST.

• Arrange for billeting, messing, and arnvaVdeparture of personnel.• Prepare morning reports.•COR.

MPF PolicyRepresentative

HQMC (PP&O/POE) Maj 0402 • Approve P0 and any subsequent changes to intheater MPS reconstitution back-load schedule and MMC schedule.

• Develop and formulate policy guidance/clarification for MPS reconstitution effort.• In addition to focusing planning efforts on the mid- to far-term ship loading sched-

ule, ensure all reconstitution planning efforts interconnect.

CE AdvocateRepresentative

MCCDC Maj 0302 • Authoritative SME for CE advocacy.• Liaison to HQMC, CE for RLST and SPMAGTF/CSSD.• Provide policy guidance on CE-related issues.

ACE Advocate

RepresentativeHQMC (AVN) Maj 66XX • Authoritative SME for ACE equipment/advocacy.

• Liaison to HQMC, ACE for the RLST and SPMAGTF/CSSD.'Overall cognizance/guidance on C4l attainment.• Provide policy guidance for ACE MPEIS.• Coordinate equipment resource plans for ACE assets with system PMs, affected

units, and HQMC to ensure a balance between operating stocks, training require-ments, and POs.

Aviation

RepresentativeHQMC (ASL)/NAVAIR

Maj/GySgt

66XX • Assist SPMAGTF/CSSD in maximizing containerization of AGSE aboard MPSduring intheater reconstitution.

• AGSE, EAF, and Class V(A); Officer.• Review aviation asset inventories and readiness for use of assets.• Determine on hand inventories against computed allowances and POs and

sourcing of any shortages.• Determine sourcing of shortages.'Organize support from TYCOMs and Commander, NAVAIRSYSCOM for supportof aviation maintenance, EAF, and Class V(A) with direction from HQMC (ASL).

• Ensure validated Class V(A) sourcing plan is executed for MPS reconstitution.• Determine priority of sourcing and funding requirements for AGSE for MPS and

Norwegian Airlanded Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) reconstitution.

AviationRepresentative

HQMC (ASLJEAF) MGySgt 7011 • Coordinate the reconstitution of EAF assets.

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GCEAdvocate

Representative

HQMC (PP&O) Maj 0302 • Authontative SME for GCE equipment/advocacy.• Liaison to HQMC, PP&O for the RLST and SPMAGTF/CSSD.• Overall cognizance/guidance on GCE attainment.• Provide policy guidance for GCE MPEJS.• Provide visibility on POM and Ground Board issues.• Coordinate equipment resource plans for GCE assets with system PM's, effected

units, and HQMC to ensure a balance between operating stocks, training require-ments, and POs.

CSS Advocate

PrepositioningRepresentative

HQMC (l&L) LtCol/

Maj

0402 • Authoritative SME for CSSE equipment.• Liaison to HQMC, I and L for the RLST and SPMAGTF/CSSD.• Overall cognizance/guidance on CSS attainment.• Provide policy guidance for CSS MPE/S.• Coordinate equipment resource plans for CSSE assets with system PMs,

effected units, and HQMC to ensure a balance between operating stocks, train-ing requirements, and POs.

• Coordinate with SPMAGTF/CSSD, LOGCOM, etc., to assist with P0 attainment..

AssistantMARCORSYCOMTeam Leader

MARCORSYSCOM Maj 300221XX

• The next seniorMARCORSYSCOM representative.• Assist in the coordination of supporting establishment actions in support of inthe-

ater and CONUS reconstitution of MPF assets.• Perform intheater assessment of weapon systems and PEls to include SECREPS

for reconstitution.• Coordinate movement of selected weapon systems and disposal candidates to

retrograde through designated transportation channels to intheater redistributionand/or disposal sites.

• Facilitate the integration and coordination attainment of the P0 through global

sourcing.• As assistant MARCORSYSCOM team leader, assist with identification, location,

and reconstitution of all MPF assets, including le9acy systems.

PM Ammunition

Representative1

MARCORSYSCOM ProjectOfficer/AssistantProjectOfficer

2340GSXX

• Coordinate BOM to repackage and recontainerize Class V(W) aboard MPS.• Develop and execute concept of Class V(V reconstitution for MPF.

PMCommunications1

MARCORSYSCOM ProjectOff icer/Assistant

ProjectOfficer

0602GSXX

• Provide intheater communication systems technical and programmatic expertiseas part of the RLSTs direct support to the SPMAGTF/CSSO's efforts to corn-plete MPF reconstitution operations.

• Develop equipment sourcing and redistribution plans for communications equip-ment and coordinate with BlCmd plans, C4J, SPMAGTF/CSSD maintenance andsupply units to ensure plans and attainment are synchronized.

• Develop plan and coordinate communications/electric requirements for the RLSTto link with MARFOR, HQMC (ECG), and SPMAGTF/CSSD.

'Troubleshoot communicationsfelectric issues.'Coordinate cellular phone, computer, unclassified and classified LANIWAN drops,

hub/router, and wire requirements.• Design, implement, and maintain the network communications plan for the RLST.'Coordinate and maintain computer compliancy in accordance with local policy.• Install mission essential software on local computers.'Responsible for meeting all information assurance requirements on localmachines.

'Serve as communications liaison between the RLST and the SPMAGTF/CSSDcommunications section.

'Advise OIC of communications processes and requirements.

Motor Transport1 MARCORSYSCOM ProjectOfficer/AssistantProjectOfficer

0402GSXX

• Provide intheater motor transport systems technical and programmatic expertisebr RLST's support of the SPMAGTF/CSSD.

• Develop equipment sourcing and redistribution plans for motor transport equip-ment and coordinate with BlCmd plans, motor transport advocate, SPMAGTF/CSSD maintenance and supply units to ensure plans and attainment aresynchronized.

LMS (Tanks)1 MARCORSYSCOM ProjectOff icer/AssistantProjectOfficer

1802GSXX

'Provide intheater tank systems technical and programmatic expertise for RLSTssupport of the SPMAGTF/CSSD.

• Develop equipment sourcing and redistribution plans for tank equipment andcoordinate with BlCmd plans, GCE advocate, SPMAGTF/CSSD maintenanceand supply units to ensure plans and attainment are synchronized.

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LMS (AAVs)1 MARCORSYSCOM ProjectOff icer/AssstantProjectOfficer

1803GSXX

• Provide intheater MV systems technical and programmatic expertise for RLSTSsupport of the SPMAGTF/CSSD.

• Develop equipment sourcing and redistribution plans for MV equipment andcoordinate with BICmd plans, GCE advocate, SPMAGTF/CSSD maintenanceand supply units to ensure plans and attainment are synchronized.

LMS (LA Vs)1MARCORSYSCOM Project

Off icer/AssistantProjectOfficer

0303GSXX

• Provide intheater LAy systems technical and programmatic expertise for RLST'ssupport of the SPMAGTF/CSSD.

• Develop equipment sourcing and redistribution plans for engineer equipment andcoordinate wfth BlCmd plans, GCE advocate, SPMAGTF/CSSD maintenanceand supply units to ensure plans and attainment are synchronized.

Infantry Weapons!Fire Support1

MARCORSYSCOM ProjectOfficer!Assistant

ProjectOfficer

O3XXO8XXGSXX

• Provide intheater infantry weapons systems technical and programmatic exper-tise for RLSTs support of the SPMAGTF/CSSD.

• Develop equipment sourcing and redistribution plans for ordnance equipment andcoordinate with BlCmd plans, GCE advocate, SPMAGTF/CSSD maintenanceand supply units to ensure plans and attainment are synchronized.

Engineer Systems1 MARCORSYSCOM ProjectOfficer!AssistantProjectOfficer

1302GSXX

• Provide intheater engineer and power systems technical and programmaticexpertise for RLST's support of the SPMAGTF/CSSD.

• Develop equipment sourcing and redistribution plans for engineer equipment andcoordinate with BlCmd plans, CSS advocate, SPMAGTF/CSSD maintenance andsupply units to ensure plans and attainment are synchronized.

LOGCOM Opera-tions/MaintenanceLNO

.

LOGCOM Maj/Capt

30020402

• Team lead for LOGCOM. Provide overall SME for LOGCOM integration andcoordination.

• Advise and assist RLST OIC on resource/master work schedule specific issues.• Coordinate overall efforts of the intheater LOGCOM representatives.• Liaison between SPMAGTFITMT and MARCORLOGCOM for intheater reconsti-tution operations for both force and MPS.

• Provide oversight of equipment maintenance, disposition, and related coordina-tion for reconstitution plans.

• SME on all depot production lines and requirements needed to prioritize thetransportation of depot repairable PEIs.

• Manage and assess PEI disposal process and impact on reconstitution.'Assist SPMAGTF/CSSD maintenance section in sourcing unique parts/compo-

nent available at depots.'Coordinate the management of legacy system based on PM phase-out plan dur-

ing reconstitution.

MARCORSYCOMLNO

LOGCOM Capt 3002 • Assist SPMAGTF/CSSD/TMT in Class I, Il, VII, and IX sourcing and attainmentfor intheater reconstitution operations.

• Manage in-transit war reserve items and sustainment materiel to ensure account-ability and attainment.

• Provide technical expertise and coordination with supporting establishment asrequired.

'Coordinate through LOGCOM Operations for information regarding global assetposture (particularly for Class IX and VU). Provide to RLST/SPMAGTF/CSSDIMEF as required.

• Provide SITREP to LOGCOM operations on LOGCOM actions intheater.• In conjunction with SPMAGTF/CSSD material requirements board and opera-tions section, conduct "clean-up' and expedite actions for war reserve still flowinginto or already staged at the PODs.

• Assist in developing plans, in coordination with BICmd!SPMAGTF!CSSD/MEF/RLST, to support MPF attainment (intheater and CONUS) of all classes of sup-ply. Maintenance directorate in support.

• Assist in developing transportation plans, in coordination with SPMAGTF/CSSD/MEF/RLST, to return PEls for disposal, obsolete or unneeded legacy systems,and "excess" USMC equipment/supplies assets to MARCORLOGBASES Albanyor Barstow.

FH LNO OPNAV 931 LCDR I8XX • Coordinate the reconstitution of FR assets.• Develop and publish attainment plan.'Provide regular updates SITREP to OPNAV/931 on FR actions intheater.

FH LNO FH Program Office Civilian GSXX • Coordinate the reconstitution of FR assets.• Assist in the development of a FR attainment plan.

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NCF LNO 1 NC!) CMIian/LCDR

GSXX43XX

• Liaison with in country NCF forces to identify reconstitution requirements.• Assess equipment condition and plan concept for replacements, as required.• Coordinate civilian intheater SME participation.• Liaison for in theater NCF during intheater reconstitution.

NSE NBG LCDR/LT 9405 • Ensure that the assets loaded aboard the MPS support th efficient off load ofMPE/S during instream or pier side MPF operations.

MCLL MCCDC Maj/Capt Any • Document lessons learned for reconstitution.• Provide SITREPS to MCCDC.

BlCmd

Operations/LNO2

BlCmd Maj 0402 • Advise and assist RLST OIC on resource/master work schedule specific issues.• Advise and assist RLST and SPMAGTF/CSSD in the planning and execution of

reconstitution.

MEF LNO3 MEF Maj/Capt 0430 • Assist the RLST and TAAT to review MPSRON and MPS load plans, provide loadrecommendations, and ensure the MEF is provided the necessary data to enableplanning for future MPF operations.

• Assess the MPE/S and provide recommendations to the RLST and MEF on theneed to execute a branch plan for overflow reconstitution efforts pre-MMCschedule.

MEF MSgtIGySgt/SSgt

04910431

MARFOR LNO3 LANT/EUR/PAC Maj/Capt 3002 • Identify materials, supplies, and equipment to complete intheater MPF reconstitu-tion operations for the MPSRON.

• Validate that P0 attainment objectives are met for the MPSRON and thatrequired capabilities are met for the MPSRON.

• Ensure that the supported combatant commanders' requirements for strategicprepositioning assets are met and support the theater campaign plan.

• Provide regular updates (SITREP) to MARFOR HQ on reconstitution actionsintheater.

LANT/EUR/PAC MSgt/GySgt

Notes

1MARCORSYSCOM project officer requirements are representative of the major weapon systems. These officers can be deployed with the fIST asnoted or the requirement can be tailored (plus or minus) based on mission needs and PEI assets affected; i.e., other PM representatives such as Com-bat Equipment Support Services may be necessary).2 Required only if BlCmd TAAT is not co-located with the RLST.

and should be present during backload their specific MPSRON.

TIE

TAMCN Nomenclature Quantity Remarks Source

HX)(XX Laptop computers with appropri-ate administrative rights,

1 per 1 Members will need a second removable harddrive for classified network. If separate harddrives are unavailable, 1.5 laptops per memberwill be required. Recommend read/write-CD ordigital video disk capability.

Parent command responsibility.

HX)O(X Iridium or global mobile telephones 2 Small footprint global communications capability."U

HXXXX Mobile telephones, local I per2 Small footprint local communications and reducesburden of tactical communications,

Lease/purchase by supported commandcontracting officer with RLST funds.

HXXXX Print/Copy/Scan/FAX machine 1 Used for RLST unclassified network.""

HXX)(X Color Lacerate Printer 2 Used for RLST unclassified and classified network."""

HXXXX Digital Camera 2 Digital camera to document reconstitution."

MX)(XX Commercial SUV 4X4 1 per 3 Allows for discreet transportation in commercialareas; reduces tactical vehicle and driver require-ments on supported command.

""

Hard hats and reflective vests 1 per 1 Required during port operations."""

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FORCE PROTECTION PLAN FORMAT

Situation

• Top-level description of the MPF operation!exercise.

• Location.• US and HN force protection responsibilities.• Top-level commanders guidance to elements

and personnel on protection measures.• Threat assessment, historical, and current com-

batant commander's assessment.• Alert state, force protection condition, and the

terrorist threat level as set by the DIA.• Supplemental ROE.

Mission

The mission is the statement of the MPF mis-sion from the combatant commander's initiat-ing directive.

Execution

Commander's Intent

• Statement of threat potential for attack.

• Principal force protection objectives.• Predeployment training and personal awareness.• Critical vulnerabilities.• Principal efforts to guard against perceived

threats.• C2 and the center of gravity.• Rapid response to warning indicators.• How to measure effectiveness of the force pro-

tection plan.

Force Security Organization

• ID of the establishing authority.• lDoftheFPO.• Describe FPOC.• IDoftheASO.• ID of the SSO.• IDoftheLSO.• Relationships.

Seaward Security

• Describe US, multinational, and/or HN forcesresponsible for seaward security.

• Summarize seaward threats to MPF shippingand personnel.

• Describe force protection for MPS enroute totheAAA.

• Describe seaward security measures inside theAAA:• Security areas and exclusion zones.• SSOC C2 operations.• Surveillance operations in the AAA.• Small boat VBSS operations in the AAA.• Layered defenses.• Describe hand-off procedures between large

escorts and small boats.• Waterside security and EOD operations.

• Reporting responsibilities.• Summarize preplanned seaward security re-

sponses to specific threats.

Landward Security

• Describe US, multinational, and/or HN forcesresponsible for landward security.

• Summarize landward threats to MPF shippingand personnel.

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• Describe landward security elements.• Describe landward security measures:

• Landward surveillance assets and concept.• Access control points.• Convoy escort operations.• Quick reaction forces.• EOD operations.• HN integration.• Layered defenses.• Reporting responsibilities.• Summarize preplanned landward security re-

sponses to specific threats.

Air Security

• Describe US, multinational, and/or HN forcesresponsible for airward security.

• Summarize airward threats to MPF shippingand personnel.

• Describe airward security elements.• Describe airward security measures:

• Air surveillance assets and concept.• Air exclusion zones.• Airspace and air defense control authority

and measures.• Communications requirements and assets

available.

• Layered defenses.

• Reporting responsibilities.

Administration and Logistics

• Force protection coordination meeting sched-ule and location.

• Administrative support discussion.• Force beddown.• PPE.• Other administrative information relevant to

force protection.• Provide rations, water, fuel, construction and

fortification requirements, ammunition, trans-portation assets, medical support, and mainte-nance support.

C2

• Describe locations and relationships of forceprotection commanders.

• Describe relationships of other subordinateplayers, including NCIS, Navy, and USMCforce protection teams.

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GLOSSARY

SECTION I. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AAAAABFS

AACGAAFSAAOE

AAOG

AAV....ABA/CACACDU...ACE....ACM....ACO....AC/S.ADAL...ADCON.ADF....ADPE.

AD VONAFAFBAGSEAISALDALEAMAL...AMC....AMEMB..AMSEA..AND VT

AOAOG....AOIC.AOR...APOD..

appARFFARGASLASMB

ASOASOCASPASRASRR

ATCATFATLASS...

ATOCAUTODIN.

BBLBFBICmdBMBMCBMSNBOGBOMBOSGBPGBPTBSABUBUC

barrel (42 US gallons)bulk fuel

Blount Island Commandboatswain's mate

chief boatswain's mateboatswain's mate seaman

beach operations groupbill of materials

base operations support groupbeach party groupbeach party team

beach support areabuilder

chief builderBureau of Medicine and

Surgery Instruction

APOE aerial port of embarkationappendix

aircraft rescue and fire fightingamphibious ready group

HQMC Aviation Logistics Branchaviation support

management branchair security officer

air security operations centerammunition supply pointairport surveillance radar

Airfield Suitability andRestriction Reportair traffic control

amphibious task forceAsset Tracking Logistics and

Supply Systemair terminal operations center

Automatic Digital Network

arrival and assembly areaamphibious assault bulk

fuel systemarrival airfield control group

amphibious assault fuel systemarrival and assembly

operations elementarrival and assembly

operations groupamphibious assault vehicle

advanced baseaircraft

air conditioneractive duty

aviation combat elementair contingency MAGTF

airfield coordination officerAssistant Chief of Staff

authorized dental allowance listadministrative control

automatic direction findingautomatic data

processing equipmentadvanced echelonamphibious force

Air Force base• aviation ground support equipment

automated information systemsavailable-to-load dateairlift liaison element

authorized medical allowance listAir Mobility Command

American EmbassyAmerican Overseas Marine

advanced narrowband digitalvoice terminal

area of operationsairfield operation group

assistant officer in chargearea of responsibility

aerial port of debarkation

BUMEDINST

C2 command and controlC3 command, control, and communicationsC41 command, control, communications,

computers, and intelligence

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C4ISR. . . . . command, control, communications,computer, intelligence, surveillance,

and reconnaissanceCA civil affairsCAEMS computer-aided embarkation

management systemCAG civil affairs groupCALMS computer-aided load

manifesting systemCAP crisis action planningCAPS (II) consolidated aerial ports

system IICapt captainCAT crisis action teamCBT combatCCSP common contingency

support packageCD compact disksCDR commanderCD-ROM compact disk read-only memoryCE command elementCE 1/2/3 construction electricianCEB combat engineer battalionCESE civil engineering support equipmentCESN construction electrician seamanCFR Code of Federal RegulationsCG commanding generalch chapterCHAPGRU Navy cargo handling and

port groupCHD cargo handing detachmentCHE container-handling equipmentCHOP change of operational controlCI counterintelligenceCIS communications and

information systemsCJCS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffCJCSM Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of

Staff manualCJTF commander, joint task forceCLD/HD critical low-density/high demandCLZ cushion landing zoneCM construction mechanicCMC Commandant of the Marine CorpsCMCC classified material control centerCMPF Commander, Maritime

Prepositioning ForceCMR consolidated memorandum receiptCMSN construction mechanic seaman

CMT contract maintenance teamCNBG commander, Naval beach groupCNCW commander, Naval

Coastal WarfareCNO Chief of Naval Operationsco companyCNSE commander, Navy support elementCO commanding officerCOA course of actionCOC current operations centerCOCOM combatant command

(command authority)COI certificate of inspectionCol colonelCOMMARCORLOGBASES Commander,

Marine CorpsLogistics Bases

COMMARCORLOGCOM Commander,Marine Corps

Logistics CommandCOMMARFOR .... Commander, Marine Corps

forcesCOMNAVFORLANT Commander,

Marine Corps Forces,Atlantic

COMMARFORPAC Commander,Marine Corps Forces,

PacificCOMNAVFOR Commander, naval forcesCOMNAVSURFLANT Commander,

Naval SurfaceForce, Atlantic

COMNAVSURFLANTINST Commander,Naval Surface Force,

Atlantic InstructionCOMNAVSURFPAC Commander,

Naval SurfaceForce, Pacific

COMNAVSURFPACINST Commander,Naval Surface Force,

Pacific InstructionCOMPHIBRON commander,

amphibious squadronCOMPSRON commander, maritime

prepositioning shipssquadron

COMSC Commander, MilitarySealift Command

COMSEC communications security

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COMSURFWARDEVGRU Commander,Surface Warfare

Development GroupCONOPS concept of operationsCONPLAN contingency pianCONUS continental United StatesCOR contracting officer's representativeCOT container operations terminalCpl corporalCPO chief petty officerCPOIC chief petty officer in chargeCRAF civil reserve air fleetCRD combatant commander's

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support elementCUCV commercial utility cargo vehicleCWO chief warrant officer

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Installations, andLogistics

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TPFDD time-phased force anddeployment data

transportation support battaliontopical skin protectent

trim, stress, and stabilitytwin tandem gear rating

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training allowance pooltactical air request

total asset visibilityaviation logistics support ship

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SECTION II. DERNITIONS

advanced echelon—A team of Air MobilityCommand tanker airlift control element mem-bers deployed in advance of the main tanker air-lift control element to coordinate Air MobilityCommand requirements at the arrival or depar-ture airfield. The advanced echelon may deployequipment to establish communications with AirMobility Command command and control agen-cies and to establish the airlift operations centerprior to the main tanker airlift control elementarrival. Also called ADVON. (This term and def-inition are proposed for inclusion in the next edi-tion of MCRP 5-12C)

advance party—A task organization formed bythe MAGTF commander that consists of person-nel designated to form the nucleus of arrival andassembly organizations in support of maritimeprepositioning force operations, amphibiousembarkation, or contingency or training deploy-ments. The primary tasks of the advance party areto arrange for the reception of the main body.(This term and definition are proposed for inclu-sion in the next edition of MCRP 5-12C)

amphibious bulk liquid transfer system—Shipsystem used to pump bulk petroleum, oils, andlubricants and potable water ashore via buoyanthose line. Each ship loaded with bulk fuel carriestwo 5,000-foot, 6-inch fuel lines. Each shiploaded with bulk water carries one 10,000-foot,4-inch water line. Also called ABLTS.

arrival and assembly area—An area identifiedby the designated commander in coordination withthe unified commander and host nation for arrival,offload, and assembly of forces and equipment andsupplies, and preparations for subsequent opera-tions. The arrival and assembly area is administra-tive in nature and does not denote command of ageographic area. Such an area may be inside anamphibious objective area. Within the arrival andassembly area, coordination authority for the fol-lowing is implied for the designated commander:prioritization and use of airfiled(s), port, beach

facilities, road networks; air traffic control; andlogistics support activities. Also called AAA. (Thisterm and definition are proposed for inclusion inthe next edition of MCRP 5-12C)

arrival and assembly operations element—Acommand and control agency in each MAGTFelement and the Navy support element that coor-dinates the logistics functions of the offload ofmaritime prepositioning equipment and suppliesand the arrival and assembly of forces in the unitassembly area. Also called AAOE. (This termand definition are proposed for inclusion in thenext edition of MCRP 5-12C)

arrival and assembly operations group—Astaff agency composed of MAGTF personnel anda liaison from the Navy support element, to con-trol the arrival and assembly of a maritime prepo-sitioning force operation. Also called AAOG.(This term and definition are proposed for inclu-sion in the next edition of MCRP 5-12C)

augmentation operation—Augmentation opera-tions are those in which the MAGTF com-mander's immediate superior is a MEF, servicecomponent, functional component, or task force(naval, amphibious, etc.) commander.

beach party team—The beach party team is theNavy component of the shore party team com-manded by a Navy officer. The beach party teamprovides Navy functions such as lighterage sal-vage and repair. In addition, as a component ofthe debark control unit for a maritime preposi-tioning force operation it is responsible to con-trol lighterage in the surf zone and transfer bulkliquids from the maritime preposition ships(s).Also called BPT. (This term and definition areproposed for inclusion in the next edition ofMCRP 5-12C)

C-day—An unnamed day when a deploymentoperation commences or is to commence.

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cargo handling detachment—Assigned to theoffload preparation party of a maritime preposi-tioning force operation, the cargo handlingdetachment is comprised of Navy support ele-ment supervisory and technical personnel aug-mented by Navy cargo handling force personnelto accomplish the offload. Also called CHD.(This term and definition are proposed for inclu-sion in the next edition of MCRP 5-12C)

cargo handling force—An NSE element of theoffload control unit (OCU) consisting of U.S.Navy cargo handling force personnel assigned tothe off-load preparation party (OPP) and debarka-tion team. Also called CHF.

combatant command (command authority)—Nontransferable command authority establishedby title 10 ("Armed Forces"), United StatesCode, section 164, exercised only by command-ers of unified or specified combatant commandsunless otherwise directed by the President or theSecretary of Defense. Also called COCOM.(excerpt from JP 1-02).

contracting officer's representative—Anofficer or civilian employee of the UnitedStates Government assigned to each maritimeprepositioning ships squadron. The contractingofficer's representative works directly for theCommander, Marine Corps Logistics Bases,Albany, GA, and supervises the efforts of theMarine Corps maintenance contractors. Alsocalled COR.

debarkation officer—The senior naval officeron each ship responsible to the offload controlofficer for the efficient offload of that ship's mar-itime prepositioned equipment and supplies. Thedebarkation officer coordinates the navy cargohandling detachment, MAGTF debark team,ship's crew, and assigned lighterage control team.

debarkation team—A task organization com-prised of a Navy cargo handling force andMAGTF personnel provided to the offloadcontrol officer for each ship of the maritimeprepositioning ships squadron for debarkation.

This team consists of cargo handling, mainte-nance, and vehicle equipment operators fromthe offload preparation party and advanceparty. The debarkation team will be providedfirst priority billeting on the ship the team isassigned to offload.

direct support—A mission requiring a force tosupport another specific force and authorizing itto answer directly to the supported force'srequest for assistance. Also called DS. (JP 1-02)

embarkation officer—An officer on the staff ofunits of the landing force who advises the com-mander thereof on matters pertaining to embarka-tion planning and loading ships. (JP 1-02)

embarkation order—An order specifying dates,times, routes, loading diagrams, and methods ofmovement to shipside or aircraft for troops andtheir equipment. (JP 1-02)

explosive safety quantity distance require-ments—Requirements that apply to the concen-tration of ammunition, explosives, and otherhazardous materials at naval shore establish-ments for development; manufacturing; test andmaintenance; storage, loading, and offloading ofvehicles, railcars and aircraft; disposal; and allrelated handling incidents. The requirements arebased on records of actual fires and explosionsinvolving ammunition and explosives. Therequirements safeguard personnel against possi-ble serious injury or equipment destruction frompossible fires or explosions. These requirementsalso protect the inhabitants of nearby communi-ties, private and public property, and the NavalShore Establishment personnel. These require-ments keep the loss of valuable ammunitionstores (including inert ordnance items) to a min-imum if there were a fire or explosion. Alsocalled ESQD.

flight ferry—The movement by self-deploymentof the aircraft of the aviation combat element tothe arrival and assembly area. Also called FF.

fly-in echelon—Airlifted forces and equipmentof the MAGTF and Navy support element plus

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aircraft and personnel arriving in the flight ferryof the aviation combat element. Also called FIE.(MCRP 5-12C)

force module—A task organization that is tai-lored and time-phased to meet specific challengesof operational environments ranging from per-missive (i.e., foreign humanitarian assistance) tohostile (i.e., major theater war in any area ofresponsibility. Also called FM.

force movement control center—A temporaryorganization activated by the Marine air-groundtask force to control and coordinate all deploy-ment support activities. Also called FMCC. (JP 1-

02) Note: An operating force's agency normallyestablished in the headquarters of the deployingMAGTF's parent Marine Expeditionary Force thatmonitors, coordinates, controls, and adjusts asrequired, strategic movement of Marine forces andassociated Navy forces within the joint deploy-ment system.

independent operation—Independent operationsare those in which the MAGTF commander hasdual responsibilities as the Marine Corps forces(service component) commander to a subordi-nate unified command, joint task force, or multi-national force (i.e., NATO).

landing force support party—A temporary land-ing force organization composed of Navy andlanding force elements, that facilitates the ship-to-shore movement and provides initial combat sup-port and combat service support to the landingforce. The landing force support party is broughtinto existence by a formal activation order issuedby the commander, landing force. Also calledLFSP. (JP 1-02) Note: The forward echelon of thecombat service support element (MAGTF) formedto facilitate the transportation and throughput oper-ations. In maritime prepositioning force opera-tions, the LFSP is responsible to the MAGTFcommander for the reception of maritime preposi-tioned equipment and supplies and personnel at thebeach, port, and arrival airfield, and movement

lighterage control officer—The Navy officer orchief petty officer responsible to the offload con-trol officer for controlling lighterage assigned tothat ship for offload. Also called LCO.

logistic and movement control center—Cen-ters organized from combat service support ele-ments (or the supporting establishment) in thegeographic proximity of the marshaling units.They are tasked by the force movement controlcenter to provide organic and commercial trans-portation, transportation scheduling, materialshandling equipment, and all other logistic sup-port required by parent commands during mar-shaling and embarkation. Also called LMCC.

Marine air-ground task force—The MarineCorps principal organization for all missionsacross the range of military operations, com-posed of forces task-organized under a singlecommander capable of responding rapidly to acontingency anywhere in the world. The typesof forces in the Marine air-ground task force(MAGTF) are functionally grouped into fourcore elements: a command element, an aviationcombat element, a ground combat element, anda combat service support element. The fourcore elements are categories of forces, not for-mal commands. The basic structure of theMAGTF never varies, though the number, size,and type of Marine Corps units comprising eachof its four elements will always be missiondependent. The flexibility of the organizationalstructure allows for one or more subordinateMAGTFs, other Service, and/or foreign mili-tary forces to be assigned or attached. Alsocalled MAGTF. (MCRP 5-12C)

MAGTF offload liaison team—A task organiza-tion assigned to both the offload preparationparty and the offload control unit to assist incommunicating the MAGTF commander's war-fighting and offload priorities, and to providetechnical supervision and direction on MarineCorps offload preparation party and debarkation

control to the unit assembly areas. matters. Also called MOLT.

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Marine Corps maintenance contractor—Con-tracted civilian maintenance personnelembarked aboard maritime prepositioning ships.Also called MCMC.

Marine expeditionary force—The largest Marineair-ground task force and the Marine Corps princi-pal warflghting organization, particularly for largercrises or contingencies. It is task-organized around apermanent command element and normally con-tains one or more Marine divisions, Marine aircraftwings, and Marine force service support groups.The Marine expeditionary force is capable of mis-sions across the range of militaiy operations, includ-ing amphibious assault and sustained operationsashore in any environment. It can operate from a seabase, a land base, or both. It may also contain theService or foreign military forces assigned orattached to the MAGTF. (MCRP 5-12C) Alsocalled MEF. (JP 1-02)

Marine expeditionary unit—A Marine air-ground task force that is constructed around aninfantry battalion reinforced, a helicopter squad-ron reinforced, and a task-organized combat ser-vice support element. It normally fulfills MarineCorps forward sea-based deployment require-ments. The Marine expeditionary unit providesan immediate reaction capability for crisisresponse and is capable of limited combat opera-tions. Also called MEU. It may also contain otherService or foreign military forces assigned orattached. (MCRP 5-12C)

maritime prepositioned equipment and supplies—Unit equipment and sustaining supplies associatedwith a MAGTF and an Navy support element, whichare deployed on maritime prepositioning ships. Alsocalled MPEIS.

maritime prepositioning force—A task organiza-tion of units under one commander formed for thepurpose of introducing a MAGTF and its associ-ated equipment and supplies into a secure area.The maritime prepositioning force is composed ofa command element, a maritime prepositioningships squadron, a MAGTF, and a Navy supportelement. Also called MPF. (MCRP 5-12C)

maritime prepositioning force augmentationoperation—A maritime prepositioning forceoperation that augments an existing operation.Also called MPFAO.

maritime prepositioning force independentoperation—A maritime prepositioning forceoperation that does not augment an existing oper-ation. Also called MPFIO.

maritime prepositioning force operation—Arapid deployment and assembly of a MAGTF in asecure area using a combination of strategic air-lift and forward-deployed maritime preposition-ing ships. Also called MPFOP.

maritime prepositioning ships—Civilian-crewed, Military S ealift Command-charteredships that are organized into three squadrons andare usually forward-deployed. These ships areloaded with prepositioned equipment and 30 daysof supplies to support three Marine expedition-ary brigades. Also called MPS. (JP 1-02) Note:A maritime prepositioning ship is normally desig-nated as a T-AKR.

maritime prepositioning ships squadron—Agroup of civilian-owned and civilian-crewedships chartered by Military Sealift Commandloaded with prepositioned equipment and 30 daysof supplies to support up to an maritime preposi-tioning force MAGTF. Also called MPSRON.

N-day—The unnamed day an active duty unitis notified for deployment or redeployment.(JP 1-02)

naval construction force—The combined con-struction units of the Navy, including primarilythe mobile construction battalions and theamphibious construction battalions. These unitsare part of the operating forces and represent theNavy's capability for advanced base construction.Also called NCF. (JP 1-02) Note: When assignedto a MAGTF, the NCF's mission is to ensure sus-tainment of MAGTF operations by providingdeliberate construction support, to include majorhorizontal and vertical construction, repair ofexisting facilities, and other general engineering

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tasks. The NCF also supports the naval operatingforces through the construction of Navy baseswithin or outside the amphibious objective area.NWP 4-04.IIMCWP 4.11.5, Seabee Operationsin the MAGTF, provides detailed informationconcerning NCF operations.

Navy day—Falls on 0-1. It is the day the off-load preparation party officer in charge transi-tions to assume the duty as the offload controlunit officer in charge. At this time Marine officerassigned as the assistant offload preparation partyofficer in charge may assume the duty as theMAGTF offload liaison officer. The Navy sup-port element makes final preparations for the off-load. (This term and definition are proposed forinclusion in the next edition of MCRP 5-12C)

Navy support element—The maritime preposi-tioning force element that is composed of navalbeach group staff and subordinate unit personnel,a detachment of Navy cargo handling force per-sonnel, and other Navy components, as required.It is tasked with conducting the offload and ship-to-shore movement of maritime prepositionedequipment and/or supplies. Also called NSE. (JP1-02) Note: The NSE's three major componentsare the offload control unit, beach support unit,and when activated, a defense unit.

offload control officer—The Navy officerresponsible to the NSE commander for the off-load of the MPS squadron, the ship-to-shoremovement, and the reception and control of light-erage on the beach. Also called OCO.

offload day—Unnamed day when the maritimeprepositioning force offload commences. Alsocalled 0-day.

offload preparation party—A temporary taskorganization of Navy and Marine maintenance,embarkation, equipment operators, and cargohandling personnel deployed to the maritimeprepositioning ships squadron before or during itstransit to the arrival and assembly area to preparethe ship's offload systems and embarked equip-ment for offload. Also called OPP.

operational control—Command authority thatmay be exercised by commanders at any echelonat or below the level of combatant command.Operational control is inherent in combatant com-mand (command authority) and may be dele-gated within the command. Also called OPCON.(excerpt from JP 1-02).

principal end items—Those items of equipmentnecessary for the accomplishment of the MAGTFmission. Also called PM.

Ready Reserve Force—A force composed ofships acquired by the MaritimeAdministration(MARAD) with Navy ftmding and newer shipsacquired by the MARAD for the NationalDefense Reserve Fleet (NDRF). Although partof the NDRF, ships of the Ready Reserve Forceare maintained in a higher state of readiness andcan be made available without mobilization orcongressionally declared state of emergency.Also called RRF. (JP 1-02)

reconstitution—Those actions that commandersplan and implement to restore units to a desiredlevel of combat effectiveness commensurate withmission requirements and available resources.Reconstitution operations include regenerationand reorganization. (MCRP 5-I 2A) Note: MPFreconstitution is the methodical approach torestore the MPSRON to its original strength orproperties and to attain full operational capabil-ity, post MAGTF operations.

redeployment day—The day established by thecombatant commander that the Marine Corpsforces and Navy forces units begin redeploymentand reconstitution operations. Also called R-day.

reduced operational status—Applies to theMilitary Sealift Command ships withdrawnfrom full operational status (FOS) because ofdecreased operational requirements. A ship inreduced operational status is crewed in accor-dance with shipboard maintenance and possiblefuture operational requirements, with crew sizepredetermined contractually. The condition ofreadiness in terms of calendar days required to

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attain FOS is 4esignated by the numeral follow-ing the acronym ROS (i.e., ROS-5). Also calledROS. (JP 1-02)

regeneration—Rebuilding of a unit throughlarge-scale replacement of personnel, equipment,and supplies, including the reestablishment orreplacement of essential command and controland the conduct of mission essential training forthe newly rebuilt unit. (MCRP 5-12A)

remain-behind equipment—Unit equipment leftby deploying forces at their bases when theydeploy. Also called RBE. (JP 1-02)

reorganization—Action taken to shift internalresources within a degraded unit to increase itslevel of combat effectiveness. (MCRP 5-12A)

sealift liaison element—A task organizationlocated at the SPOEID, under the control of theMarine Expeditionary Force"MAGTF, which coor-dinates between the arriving/departing MarineCorps forces/MAGTF and the beach operationsgroup/port operations group. Also called SLE.

situational awareness—Knowledge and under-standing of the current situation which promotestimely, relevant, and accurate assessment offriendly, enemy, and other operations within thebattlespace in order to facilitate decisionmaking. Aninformational perspective and skill that foster anability to determine quickly the context and rele-vance of events that are unfolding. (MCRP 5-12C)

supported commander—I. The commanderhaving primary responsibility for all aspects of atask assigned by the Joint Strategic CapabilitiesPlan or other joint operation planning authority.in the context of joint operation planning, thisterm refers to the commander who prepares oper-ation plans or operation orders in response torequirements of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefsof Staff. 2. In the context of a support commandrelationship, the commander who receives assis-

tance from another commander's force or capa-bilities, and who is responsible for ensuring thatthe supporting commander understands the assis-tance required. (JP 1-02)

supporting commander—!. A commanderwho provides augmentation forces or other sup-port to a supported commander, or who devel-ops a supporting plan. Includes the designatedcombatant commands and Defense agencies asappropriate. 2. In the context of a support com-mand relationship, the commander who aids,protects, complements, or sustains another com-mander's force,. and who is responsible for pro-viding the assistance required by the supportedcommander. (JP 1-02)

survey, liaison, and reconnaissance party—Atask organization formed from the Marine air-ground task force and Navy support element,which is introduced into the objective area priortoartival of the fly-in echelon. The survey, liai-son, and reconnaissance party conducts initialreconnaissance, establishes liaison with inthe-ater authorities and initiates preparations forarrival of the main body of the FIE and the mar-itime prepositioning ships squadron. Also calledSLRP. (JP 1-02)

tanker airlift control element—A compositeorganization of the United States Air Force AirMobility Command tailored to support airliftoperations. The tanker airlift control elementprovides command and control for Air Mobil-ity Command resources, offload, and aircraftservices, and serves as the focal point for allairlift activities at an operating location. Alsocalled TALCE.

technical assistance and advisory team—Ateam provided by Comander, Marine CorpsLogistics Bases to provide assistance during theoffload and regeneration of the martime preposi-tioning ship. Also called TAAT.

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REFERENCES

Department of Defense Regulation (DODR)

4500.9-R Defense Transportation RegulationVol. 1, Passenger MovementVol. II, Cargo MovementVol. III, MobilityVol.V, Customs and Border Clearance Procedures

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manuals (CJCSMs)

3122.01 Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES),Vol. I, Planning, Policies, and Procedures

31 22.02B Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES),Vol. III, Crisis Action Time-Phased Force andDeployment Data Development and DeploymentExecution

31 22.03A Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES),Vol. II, Planning Formats and Guidance

Joint Publications (JPs)

0-2 Unified Action Armed Forces (UNAAF)1-02 DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms3-0 Doctrine for Joint Operations3-02 Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations3-02.2 Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Embarkation3-07.2 Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (JTTP)

for Antiterrorism3-10 Joint Doctrine for Rear Area Operations4-0 Doctrine for Logistic Support of Joint Operations4-01 Joint Doctrine for the Defense Transportation System4-01.2 JTTP for Sealift Support to Joint Operations4-01.3 JTTP for Movement Control4-01.4 JTTP for Joint Theater Distribution4-01.5 JTTP for Transportation Terminal Operations4-01.6 JTTP for Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore4-01.7 JTTP for use of Intermodal Containers in Joint Operations4-01.8 JTTP for Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and

Integration

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4-02 Doctrine for Health Service Support in Joint Operations4-02.2 JTT'P for Patient Movement in Joint Operations4-03 Joint Bulk Petroleum and Water Doctrine4-05 Joint Doctrine for Mobilization Planning4-05.1 JTTP for Manpower Mobilization and Demobilization

Operations: Reserve Component Callup4-07 JTTP for Common User Logistics During Joint Operations4-08 Joint Doctrine for Logistic Support of Multinational

Operations4-09 Joint Doctrine for Global Distribution5 Doctrine for Planning Joint Operations

Naval Doctrine Publications (NDP5)

2 Naval Intelligence4 Naval Logistics5 Naval Planning

Naval Warfare Publications (NWPs)

2-01 Intelligence Support to Operations Afloat3-07.2.1 Navy Doctrine for Antiterrorism/Force Protection3-10 Naval Coastal Warfare4-01 Naval Transportation4-01.1 Navy Expeditionary Shore-Based Logistics Support

and RSOI Operations4-04 Navy Civil Engineering Operations4-04.1 SEABEE Operations in the MAGTF4-04.2 Naval Civil Engineer Operations for Component

Commanders4-08 Naval Supply Operations5-01 Naval Operational Planning

Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP)

4-02.2 Patient Movement

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Navy/Marine Departmental Publication (NAVMC)

2907 Maritime Prepositioning Force Prepositioning Objective (P0)

Marine Corps Doctrine Publication (MCDP)

MCDP 5 Planning

Marine Corps Warfighting Publications (MCWPs)

4-Il Tactical Level Logistics4-11 .1 Health Service Support Operations4-11.3 Transportation Operations4-11.5 Bulk Liquids4-11.7 Supply Operations4-11.8 Services in an Expeditionary Environment4-12 Operational Level Logistics5-1 Marine Corps Planning Process

Secretary of the Navy Instructions (SECNAVINSTs)

5510.30A Department of Navy Personnel Security Program55 10.36 Department of Navy (DON) Information Security

Program (ISP)

Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST)

5100.19D Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH)Program Manual for Forces Afloat, Vols. I/Il/Ill

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Instruction (BUMEDINST)

6320.66D Credentials Review and Privileging Program

Marine Corps Order (MCO)

P3000.17A Maritime Prepositioning Force Planning and Policy Manual

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Miscellaneous

Air Mobility Command Pamphlet (AMCP) 55-41, Civil ReserveAir Fleet (CRAF) Load Planning Guide

Aviation Logistics Support Ship T-AVB Logistics Planning ManualCode of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 10, Armed Forces

CFR Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters

CFR Title 46, Shipping

CFR Title 49, TransportationMarine Corps Bulletin 3501, Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) Marine

Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) Force List (FIL)

Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA)—l 540-002-95, GenericIntelligence Requirements Handbook (GIRH)

NAVCOMPT Form 2275, Order for Work and Services

NAVSWC TR 91630, ESQD Arcs for Maritime Prepositioning Ships

US Marine Corps Technical Manual 4790-1412C, Logistics Support forMaritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) Program Maintenance andMateriel Management