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1. Welcome to the Combat Logistics Battalion 13
3. Agenda 6:30 PM - WELCOME ADDRESS – COMMANDING OFFICER
6:40 PM – FAMILY READINESS TEAM
6:45 PM – CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS AND DEPLOYMENT
7:10 PM – MARINE AND FAMILY SERVICES
7:20 PM – NAVY MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY
7:30 PM – AMERICAN RED CROSS
7:40 PM – TRIWEST / TRICARE
7:50 PM – JOINT LEGAL ASSISTANCE (SJA)
8:00 PM – POSTAL (DEPLOYMENTS)
8:10 PM – DISBURSING
8:20 PM – 13TH MEU CHAPLAIN
8:30 PM – CLOSING REMARKS
7. Agenda Mission
Intent
MPF Overview
CLB 13 Personnel
Timeline
Family Readiness
8. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Est 1921
Pop 6 million
Arab Sunni Muslims
50% are Palestinian
1 million Iraqi refugees
Per Capita income $5,000
Limited natural resources
Capitol Amman
400mi N of Aqaba
Leader: King Abdullah
Attended US & UK academies
Key US Ally
Desert Storm
GWOT
1994 treaty w/Israel
Back door into Iraq
Lower middle income countryLower middle income country
9. 95,00095,000
10. During June-July 2008, CLB 13 deploys with
SPMAGTF-13 to Jordan and conducts Native
Fury 2008, a Maritime Pre-Positioning Force
Exercise and training exercise in
order to improve combined interoperability,
combined combat readiness, and further
enhance regional relationships. Mission
11. Purpose: To improve the combat readiness of USMC and RJAF
Method: Execute an offload and reconstitution of MPF equipment in concert with a combined FTX training program utilizing a building block approach. Detailed planning and coordination of all aspects of Landing Force Support Party operations to maximize training value while ensuring safety. Participating forces conduct incremental training culminating in increasingly challenging live-fire operations.
Endstate: Safely increase combat readiness and enhanced interoperability by completing stated training objectives.
12. Jordanian Armed Forces
13. MPF Maritime Prepositioning Force Operation
Rapid deployment and assembly of MAGTF in an area using strategic airlift and forward deployed MPS.
14. MPSRON 3 (Guam/Saipan)
USNS LUMMUS (AMSEA)
MV ANDERSON (MAERSK)SS PLESS (Waterman)
MV HAUGE (MAERSK)
MV BONNYMAN (MAERSK)
USNS MARTIN (MPFE) MPSRON Locations MPSRON 1---- 2 ships
MPSRON 2----8 Ships
MPSRON 3----6 Ships
MPSRON 1---- 2 ships
MPSRON 2----8 Ships
MPSRON 3----6 Ships
15. Roles and Missions Reinforcement of an ally prior to hostilities
Support or reinforce an amphibious operations
Occupy or reinforce an advanced naval base
Establish a sizable force ashore in support of sustained operations ashore
16. Roles and Missions Deter “adventurism”
Provide rapid peacetime response in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
Provide economy of force by
Reducing strategic airlift requirements
Reducing need to employ amphibious forces
f. Deter adventurism through diplomatic signaling afforded by positioning MPSs, and alerting the Marine Corps' and Navy's Operating Forces.
g. Provide rapid peacetime response in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
h. Provide economy of force through reduction of strategic airlift requirements and reduction of, or obviation of the need to employ amphibious forces.
i. Augment fleet defense by providing tactical air support from ashore.
j. Augment a previously committed MAGTF.
f. Deter adventurism through diplomatic signaling afforded by positioning MPSs, and alerting the Marine Corps' and Navy's Operating Forces.
g. Provide rapid peacetime response in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
h. Provide economy of force through reduction of strategic airlift requirements and reduction of, or obviation of the need to employ amphibious forces.
i. Augment fleet defense by providing tactical air support from ashore.
j. Augment a previously committed MAGTF.
17. Characteristics Rapid Response
Enabling Force
Global In Nature
Naval in Character
Self-Sustaining
Tailored Response MPF Characteristics. The Maritime Prepositioning Force provides a strategic deployment option using regionally sited ships pre-loaded with USMC/USN equipment and supplies, ready to forward deploy on order for unloading.
Rapid Response. Significantly faster response than an equivalent amphibious organization; saving marshaling and transit time.
Enabling Force. Rapid buildup of combat power ashore without impacting previously deployed forces, or without the assistance of other forces.
Global in Nature. Three squadrons, each capable of supporting a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) are forward deployed in strategically advantageous locations for the anticipated threats.
RECAP
MPSRON 1 European theatre
MPSRON 2 in Diego Garcia
MPSRON 3 in the Guam/Saipan area.
Naval in Character. Power projection from the sea in an acceptably permissive environment.
Self-Sustaining. Thirty days of supply in most Classes of supply.
Tailored Response. There are two Force Modules consisting of part or all of an MPF force that allows for tailored response to a world situation.
(1) MPF MEB (15,748 Marines and Sailors): Represents a brigade sized element MEB and a medium mechanized capability.
(2) MPF MEU (2,238 Marines and Sailors). More robust in mobility and combined arms capabilities than an amphibious MEU.
MPF Characteristics. The Maritime Prepositioning Force provides a strategic deployment option using regionally sited ships pre-loaded with USMC/USN equipment and supplies, ready to forward deploy on order for unloading.
Rapid Response. Significantly faster response than an equivalent amphibious organization; saving marshaling and transit time.
Enabling Force. Rapid buildup of combat power ashore without impacting previously deployed forces, or without the assistance of other forces.
Global in Nature. Three squadrons, each capable of supporting a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) are forward deployed in strategically advantageous locations for the anticipated threats.
RECAP
MPSRON 1 European theatre
MPSRON 2 in Diego Garcia
MPSRON 3 in the Guam/Saipan area.
Naval in Character. Power projection from the sea in an acceptably permissive environment.
Self-Sustaining. Thirty days of supply in most Classes of supply.
Tailored Response. There are two Force Modules consisting of part or all of an MPF force that allows for tailored response to a world situation.
(1) MPF MEB (15,748 Marines and Sailors): Represents a brigade sized element MEB and a medium mechanized capability.
(2) MPF MEU (2,238 Marines and Sailors). More robust in mobility and combined arms capabilities than an amphibious MEU.
18. MPS Squadron Two(8 Ships combined carry cargo listed below) AMSEA Class
RO/RO vessels
Length – 671’
Beam – 106’
Draft – 30’
Deadweight long tons – 30,000
Capacity – 152 / 522 TEU
MHE – (5) 39 LT pedestal cranes; helo deck; 4pt mooring system
Total – 5 ships in class
AMSEA Class
RO/RO vessels
Length – 671’
Beam – 106’
Draft – 30’
Deadweight long tons – 30,000
Capacity – 152 / 522 TEU
MHE – (5) 39 LT pedestal cranes; helo deck; 4pt mooring system
Total – 5 ships in class
19. Waterman Class Converted RO/RO cargo ships
Largest MPS
Best LO/LO SS PFC Eugene A Obregon (MPSRON 1)
SS Sgt Matej Kocak (MPSRON 2)
SS Maj Stephen W Pless (MPSRON 3)SS PFC Eugene A Obregon (MPSRON 1)
SS Sgt Matej Kocak (MPSRON 2)
SS Maj Stephen W Pless (MPSRON 3)
27. CLB 13Personnel Totals by Lift
28. NATIVE FURY 08 DAILY SCHEDULE 9 JUNE – 6 JULY
29. NATIVE FURY 08 DAILY SCHEDULE 7 JULY – 3 AUGUST
30. Questions
37. Operation Iraqi Freedom I MEFPOSTAL
38. Classes of Mail FIRST CLASS (13 oz or less)
Averaging about 7-10 days for delivery
PRIORITY (Over 13 oz. up to 70 lbs.)
Recommended for packages.
Average about 7-10 days delivery.
FLAT RATE BOX ($10.95 regardless of weight) (Great Value)
FLAT RATE ENVELOPE ($4.80 regardless of weight)
PARCEL POST (Over 2 lbs. up to 70 lbs.)
Slowest/Cheapest way to send packages.
Average about 8-14 days delivery.
MOTO MAIL (Email to Hard-copy letter)
NON-POSTAL (USPS) carriers (i.e., FEDEX, UPS, DHL) are not handled by Military Postal Clerks.
39. PROPER PACKING IS A MUST
40. TIPS FOR PROPER PACKAGING Recommend NYLON FILAMENT FIBER TAPE OR MAILING TAPE. Masking and scotch tape are NOT AUTHORIZED.
Place LIQUID items such as salsa, lotion and beverages in separate zip lock bags.
Always use the SMALLEST box possible.
Always use DURABLE boxes.
Use BUBBLE WRAP/STYROFOAM POPCORN when sending breakable items.
Package items TIGHTLY to avoid shifting.
41. TIPS FOR PROPER PACKAGING Never send BULKY items in an envelope
(i.e,. Keys, Dog Tags, Rings, and Cassette Tapes).
Include the RETURN and ADDRESSEES ADDRESS inside the parcel.
Place the address on only one side of the article being mailed.
Use INSURANCE on packages that contain valuable items going to and from the U.S. and deployment site.
42. CUSTOMS REGULATIONS All mail weighing OVER 16 OUNCES must be presented to a post office for mailing.
All parcels being sent FROM, TO or BETWEEN an APO/FPO must bear a customs form.
To assist customs and prevent damage to your package, include Lock Combination or Keys when mailing sea-bags, or foot lockers.
Custom forms must be filled out in DETAIL.
43. MAILING RESTRICTIONS OBSCENE MATERIAL (pictures, magazines, nude or semi-nude).
PORK and PORK BY-PRODUCTS.
LARGE QUANTITIES of material contrary to the Islamic belief. Quantities for personal use are permissible.
No Alcohol.
For additional restriction, contact your local military post office.
EXPRESS MAIL not authorized.
If accidentally accepted at post office, request refund for overpayment.
44. MOTO MAIL ADDRESS RANK, NAME
CLB 13
Unit 42330
FPO AP 96426-2330
45. CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM – PS FORM 3575
46. FREE MAIL FROM an overseas combat location TO the United States ONLY.
Postcards, Letters and Recorded Communications (whether sound or video) with the character of personal correspondence.
Must have a FROM and a TO address.
“FREE” written in the top right corner.
48. MotoMail Definition Free USMC system that delivers sealed letters submitted via the Internet from anywhere and is printed at USMC Post Offices in Iraq and usually delivered within 24 hours or less
49. Login to www.MotoMail.us
Select recipient from address book
Type or cut & paste letter into the dialog box.
Click send and verify correctness
Letters downloaded and printed
Letters dispatched for “Last Mile” delivery by Military Postal infrastructure.
Letters read and re-read.
Note: 1) System provides “Real-Time Tracking” via online report viewer and login messaging and optionally via email. MotoMail eliminates costly front-end transportation and sort & re-sort.
Login to www.MotoMail.us
Select recipient from address book
Type or cut & paste letter into the dialog box.
Click send and verify correctness
Letters downloaded and printed
Letters dispatched for “Last Mile” delivery by Military Postal infrastructure.
Letters read and re-read.
Note: 1) System provides “Real-Time Tracking” via online report viewer and login messaging and optionally via email. MotoMail eliminates costly front-end transportation and sort & re-sort.
50. What MotoMail CAN’T do
NOT available worldwide for delivery
Currently available in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the MEUs.
MotoMail CAN’T be sent FROM Iraq to the U.S. (Can be sent locally within Iraq)
51. USMC implementation during OIF II, Phase II
Supports Internet and Scanning capability to send to deployed Marines
Provides 7 Scan locations at Home Bases/Stations
Pendleton, Miramar, 29 Palms, Lejeune, Yuma, Cherry Point, HQMC
Easy access from bases to troops for family members without Internet access
Provides 4 print locations at USMC postal facilities in OIF II
USMC implementation during OIF II, Phase II
Supports Internet and Scanning capability to send to deployed Marines
Provides 7 Scan locations at Home Bases/Stations
Pendleton, Miramar, 29 Palms, Lejeune, Yuma, Cherry Point, HQMC
Easy access from bases to troops for family members without Internet access
Provides 4 print locations at USMC postal facilities in OIF II
52. www.MotoMail.us Website 6 easy steps for registration
Sites has main features of:
Address Book
3 stages of tracking
Only required to know unit name not location
Quick Letterwriter program
Support the troops
Media Module
Tell A Friend
6 easy steps for registration
Sites has main features of:
Address Book
3 stages of tracking
Only required to know unit name not location
Quick Letterwriter program
Support the troops
Media Module
Tell A Friend
53. I MEF POC
CWO4 Donald Darling
Box 555001
Camp Pendleton CA 92055-5001
DSN 361-1196
Comm. 1-760-763-1196
E-mail: mcbcampenpostal@usmc.mil
HQMC POC
MotoMail Info:
MotoMail Toll Free 1-877-763-2542
Website: www.motomail.us
Summary:
MotoMail System has a tremendous positive effect on morale by providing unparalleled delivery times.
Reduces costs by eliminating costly front-end transportation infrastructure and the need process and re-process the same piece of mail time and time again.
It is Fast, Safe, Secure, Accurate and Private.
FREE Summary:
MotoMail System has a tremendous positive effect on morale by providing unparalleled delivery times.
Reduces costs by eliminating costly front-end transportation infrastructure and the need process and re-process the same piece of mail time and time again.
It is Fast, Safe, Secure, Accurate and Private.
FREE
55.
Military Post Office
725-5769
763-1196
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