← SCWS Officer - TACTICS/OPS/EMBARK/CESE/WEAPONS Export Options Alphabetize Word-Def Delimiter Tab Comma Custom Def-Word Delimiter New Line Semicolon Custom Data Copy and paste the text below. It is read-only. Select All Discuss the topics addressed as part of a unit Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Plan CONOPS, preplanned responses, tactics, crisis management procedures, consequence management procedures, baseline security posture, measures to increase security posture, reporting procedures and C2 procedures. Define the purpose of a force protection plan. Force protection plans should establish ATFP programs/practices that deter, detect, defend, mitigate and recover from terrorist attacks; a baseline SOP List and discuss possible planning considerations in the development of a force protection plan. Location, space limitations, SOFA/HN concerns, cultural matters, security needs, personnel requirements, installation access, impact to mission operations, facility requirements, redundancy, emergency action plans, cost, time to replace, crisis response, etc... List and discuss the different factors that determine threat levels and how they relate to force protection. Factors --- enemy activity, civilian support, weapons capabilities, threat organization, cultural perspectives, technology availability, local police presence, local criminal activity, etc... Discuss the role of the NCF engineer as a member of the Fire Support Coordination Center Special staff officers assigned to the FSCC - engineers provide battlefield analysis. This input aids in terrain and route reconnaissance and gives guidance for targeting on bridges and structures. Assist in Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB) to aid in decision making Explain and discuss passage of lines. 2 parties; Passing Unit; Stationary Unit) [1] Passing Unit , enemy situation, tactical employment of the friendly unit you're passing, comms with friendly unit, security and fire plan support, conduct ops quickly, notify adjacent units [2] Stationary Unit --- provide tactical situation, provide intel, link-up coordination. Explain and discuss relief in place Relieving Unit --- recon, timeline of relief ops, location of command posts and services, liaison ersonnel/interaction, make appropriate arrangements for turnover (defensive line, etc.) [2] Unit to be Relieved --- leadership remains in-place and available, guides and liaisons provided, incoming brief/situation presented. Describe and discuss a unit level Fire Plan Defense in depth!; tie in fire plan with adjacent units; barrier plan (including tactical, protective & supplementary wire); primary, alternate & supplementary positions (establish good fire positions and always improve); interlocking sectors of fire; plan FPLs or PDFs for machine guns and build from there; cover dead space with indirect fire; fire support from HHQ or adjacent unit (on call targets / CAS); use of LP/OPs; CBR detection system if needed. Discuss the fundamentals of preparing an operation overlay and use of military symbols Use an overlay - don't draw on the map, use a protractor and straight edge, mark two grid intersections on the overlay and label, fine-tip markers, include a legend, write ops info (like check points for a patrol, fighting positions for a defense, scheme of maneuvers for offensive mission, etc.) - Use standard topographical and military symbols to indicate details on an overlay. List the COC watch stations S1/S4 board, S2 board, S3 board, CBR board, WO/WC station, Comms section, UMCC, briefing area Possibly S3 or CO desk/chair What is on the S3 board Project info, FRAGOs, battalion Level I, Project OPS and grid locations, watch stander SOP, Watch Bill, TAC SOP, area map with details, HAS info, Convoy Manifests, Convoy & Patrol Overlays, symbols/legend, patrol check points, Messages In & Out, reports matrix What is on the S2 Board Current CDM, NBC messages, scale area map, plotting cones, symbols/legend, MOPP status, Messages In & Out weather data, incident wheel/list, Challenge and Password, reports matrix, scaled map with enemy & friendly positions and actions, Significant Events tracker/data What is on the S1/S4 board HHQ & CO intent, standing orders, CCIRs, COC access list, battalion roster, PERSTAT, CESE status, POL status, Resupply requests/status, Ammo status, CEOI, camp layout, reports matrix, SOP, COC & ACOC watch bills, officer seniority list, POC contact list, Messages In & Out Discuss the function of the Liaison Officer (LNO) in a contingency environment Contribute to a successful integrated operation. Provide NCF expertise and fill the role of a naval civil engineering representative for planning, coordination and execution. Advise the sending (requesting) and receiving (tasked) CDRs and assists the requesting CDR in determining requirements and priorities. He/she fills the receiving CDR in on the sending commands capabilities and tactics Describe and discuss the role of the joint engineer throughout Major operations and campaigns ensure theater access, sustain operations and forces, protect forces, facilitate maneuver of forces Describe and discuss the role of the joint engineer throughout Crisis response and limited contingency operations Level of effort may be very high at the onset and decrease as the operation continues. Tailor initial engineer assets and supporting follow-on engineer operations. Includes: military support of homeland security, civil support, foreign humanitarian assistance, noncombatant evacuation ops Describe and discuss the role of the joint engineer throughout Military engagement, security cooperation and deterrence Support base defense, force protection, and battle damage repair....general engineers may be required to perform selected combat engineering tasks; deterrence - project power forward (a primary task of this is to establish advanced bases) Discuss the role of the NCF in contingency engineer support to the Navy and Marine Corps, other services and JTF's Reinforce and augment engineer capabilities (e.g. construct temporary and permanent base camps) Augment supported commander with specialized capabilities as well (water well, construction diving ops, design engineering reach back, etc...). Describe Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB) and the steps in the process Process utilized to identify, assess and reduce the effects of uncertainties in the battlespace. [1] Define the Battlespace Environment - ID the physical space and features of the environment [2] Describe the Battlespace Effects - determine how the environment affects enemy and friendly operations [3] Evaluate the Threat - determine the enemies current capabilities and its historic principles and TT&Ps [4] Determine Threat Courses of Action - ID and develop likely enemy COAs that will impact mission Describe the Marine Corp Planning Process A planning effort that organizes the mission planning process into six logical steps. 1 Mission Analysis 2 Course of Action Development 3 Course of Action War Game 4 Course of Action Comparison and Decision 5 Orders Development 6 Transition. Describe and discuss a Command level OPORDER Should follow the proper format...based on a CJCS manual...maintains a 'common' layout at all levels. Set guidance on paragraph titling, paragraph subdivision outline format, paragraph break-up (SMEAC order), page numbering, classification markings, order acknowledgement instructions, Annexes/Appendices, CDR's authorization, etc. Define TPFDD and discuss its purpose when utilized in programming a strategic lift includes unit information, PAX #, apprx weights, cargo to move (equipment/containers), cargo weight, dimensions, cube, POC info, movement data/dates, POE/POD = origin/destination, waves/chalks, priority Allows planning to occur prior to major evolution rather than hastily. Define JOPES and its role in the Embark process Joint Operations Planning and Execution System JOPES is the system used by DoD to conduct joint ops planning & execution --- in our case 1NCD works with the regiment and our embark office to 'build' our movement requirement, assign tasks and carry out --- management of force movements Discuss what is found in the TUCHA data/files Type Unit Characteristics, The file contains passenger and cargo information for generic types of units Discuss the differences between a Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM) and lifts of opportunity. Special assignment Air lift Mission is a dedicated mission for the requested purpose and the main reason the plane is flying at that time. Lift of opportunity is when the plane is flying for a certain reason but has additional space available that can be utilized. Discuss the Embarkation Officer duties within your unit. Responsible to the CO for the orderly and efficient embarkation of the Battalion...Know the location and condition of supplies and CESE...Coordinate with the S3/Operations all Battalion movement requirements...Ensure Embark organization is properly staffed and trained to carry out their duties...Coordinate and manage the Battalion MOCC during homeport and deployment Discuss the different types of strategic lift capabilities for sea, land, and air. Sea (MSC / MPF) - for bulk loads (TOA) not dependent on rapid timelines; prepositioned elements provide for rapid contingency response (MPF = MAGTF) Land (USTRANSCOM; roadways and rail) - Almost all embark evolution includes some land transport (convoys organic to NMCB!) Air (AMC) - primary means of moving PAX to & from deployment sites; PAX, CESE and non-CESE TOA movements Explain the Movement Control Center (MCC) responsibilities UMCC (SRG) controls and coordinates organic, DoD and commercial transportation, scheduling and other logistics support for assigned units (NMCBs) during marshalling and embarkation. Tasked by the Force Movement Control Center (1NCD). Explain the Unit Movement Control Process Establish need (unit request / deployment) - formulate requirement (TPFDD / UDL) - approval chain blessing (operational need, etc.) - obtain funding (parent command HHQ or other) - assign tasking (i.e. SDDC drafts movement plan to execute) - execute plan (redeployment) Discuss the primary capabilities of each principle end item of CESE in your unit's TOA ? Discuss the following aspects of the crane program: [ref. b] a. Maintenance [sec. 2] b. Certification process [sec. 3] c. Operator qualification and testing [sec. 7] d. Lifting operations [sec. 10.4] e. Investigation and reporting or crane and rigging accidents [sec. 12] f. Training and qualification [sec. 13] ? List and discuss the components of the MONTHLY CESE REPORT submit a monthly CESE/MHE by COB on the fifth day of the following month. Deadlined CESE - date, part, JSN, order status. Availability percentage (and change from last report). CESE pending disposition and disposed. Organic & Augment number. Maintenance/ part costs and fuel numbers w/ cost. Equipment utilization and MHE usage number. Mishap information and comments Discuss CESE condition codes A - Serviceable (issue w/out qualification) F - Unserviceable (Repairable) G - Unserviceable (Incomplete) S - Unserviceable (Scrap) 1,2,3 Unused, Good, Fair Poor 4,5,6 used, Good, Fair Poor 7,8,9 repairs needed Good, Fair Poor X - Salvage S - Scrap List the weapons systems found in your units Table of Allowance (TOA M16, M4, M9, M500, MK19, M240B, M2HB, AT4, M203, Grenades, Claymore mines Describe the control and accountability of Weapons Full monthly inventory by count and full quarterly inventory by serial number. Describe the control and accountability of ammunition and explosives Full monthly counts and at turnover Activities that possess arms and/or AA&E need to have properly trained personnel and a training program in-place. CO's will designate Weapons Officers and AA&E managers in writing. Describe the transportation requirements for the organic and unit movements of arms, ammunition and explosives. Level of physical security protection varies with the FPCON status at the movement origin, along the route and at the destination...Explosive drivers are required for all off-station AA&E movements Armed guard surveillance is subject to local command policy Discuss physical security considerations for storing arms, ammunition and explosives Screening of persons with AA&E duties, proper storage space, separate private and government AA&E, security patrols adjust to FP level, contingency plans in-place, intrusion detection system, logs used and maintained, back-up power, periodic tests/training, guard checks, physical locks,patrol security SOPs up-to-date, react force to alarm, security personnel properly trained at their job...emergency actions practiced, comms at AA&E locations, facility key control, exterior fences,random inspections, escorts. Describe and discuss special reporting requirements for missing, lost, or stolen arms, ammunition or explosives Before any loss can be attributed to an inventory or accountability discrepancy, it must be determined through investigation that the loss was not the result of theft or misappropriation NCIS, if NCIS declines to investigate command security officer will investigate