SCW UNIT SPECIFIC

1. SCW UNIT SPECIFIC

2. 101 admin/command control • 101 ADMINISTRATION/COMMAND AND CONTROL FUNDAMENTALS • References: • [a] NWP 4-04.1, U.S. Navy, Seabee Operations in the MAGTF • [b] NAVEDTRA 14235, Seabee Combat Handbook, Vol. 2 • [c] 1NCD TACMEMO 4-01.01-07 • [d] NAVEDTRA 14234, Seabee Combat Handbook, Vol. 1 • [e] Blue Jackets’ Manual, 23rd Edition • [f] http://www.navy.mil/navydata • [g] NAVFAC P-315, Naval Construction Force Manual

3. 101 • 101.1 Discuss the function and organization of the following companies within the battalion: [ref g, ch. 8)

4. 101 • a. Alfa [p. 6-9] • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the automotive, construction and materials-handling equipment assigned to the battalion. •  b. Bravo [p. 10-12] • Responsible for water, sanitary sewer, and power distribution systems, fuel systems, and communications projects. • Bravo company serves as a mini public works department providing for maintenance and operation of the unit’s camp.

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6. 101 • c. Charlie/Delta [p. 12-14] Act as the NMCB's general construction company. • Responsible for prime contracts and an occasional subcontract; normally equal in strength and capabilities; they function as prime contractors for vertical construction. • d. Headquarters [p. 5-6] •  Is the administrative and military organization for all enlisted personnel assigned to the NMCB's executive and special staffs. • The Headquarters Company provides support to the line companies in construction and disaster recovery operations.

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8. 101 • 101.2 Describe the mission of Convoy Security Element (CSE). [ref. c] • A specially trained mobile unit to act as security escort for convoys and utilized to assist with camp security. • A specially trained mobile unit to act as security escort for convoys and utilized to assist with camp security.

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10. 101 • .3 State the purpose of and describe the following: • a. Combat Operation Center (COC) [ref. b, pp. 1-6 thru 1-16] • The COC is used to maintain command and control of battalion in tactical environment. • Manned by watch standers at CBR, Operations, and Fire Support Coordinator board, plus communicators and watch officer.

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12. 101 • b. Alternate Combat Operation Center (ACOC) [ref. b, p. 1-8] • Alternate COC--requires same information and set-up as COC; assumes control of battalion if COC is destroyed • c. Company Command Post (CP) [ref. a, ch. 5] • Localized version of the COC at Company level.

13. 101 • d. Air Detachment (AIRDET) [ref. a, pp. 2-10, 2-11] • Can accomplish all missions of a battalion, but on a smaller scale • NMCB Rapid Response Force • 89 personnel, 35-45 pieces of CESE, but usually task organized • Ready to fly in 48 hours from receipt of a warning order

14. 101 • 101.4 Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings in a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB): [ref. e, pp. 23 thru 35]

15. 101 • SK • Storekeeper, works in the supply department. Operates and monitors MLO • RP • Religious person. Armed escort for the Chaplain. • BM • Bosunmate. Skilled in all tasks pertaining to deck equipment on a ship. • SH • Ships serviceman. Handles the ships store and laundry • CS • Culinary Specialist. Sets up and operates field kitchens

16. 101 • Legalman. • MR • Machinery repairman • MA • Master at Arms. Acts as a police force within the battalion. • NC • Naval Career Counselor

17. 101 • YN • Yeoman. Works in the admin office. • PN • Personnel man. • Works in admin • HT • Hull technician, skilled in welding. • HM • Corpsman, first aid specialist

18. 101 • PC • Postal clerk • ET • Electronics technician • GM • Gunners mate. Maintains weapons and operates armory. •  IT • Intelligence tech, specialist in computers and communications.

19. 102 supply/logistics • 102 SUPPLY/LOGISTICS FUNDAMENTALS • References: • [a] ABFC View

20. 102 • 102.1 State the purpose of the NMCB Table of Allowance (TOA) as it relates to the • following: [ref. a] • a. P25SMART • The NMCB TOA is listed as the P25 and is broken down into three sub-TOAs to assist in quick deployment • Air Det (A/D): P25A or TA-41 • Air Echelon (A/E): P25C or TA-31 • Sea Echelon (S/E): P25D or TA-22

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22. 102 • b. P32 • TOA for construction capability augment for the Naval Expeditionary force.

23. 103 coms and security • 103 COMMUNICATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY MATERIAL SYSTEM • FUNDAMENTALS • References: • [a] NAVEDTRA 14234, Seabee Combat Handbook, Vol. 1 • [b] TM-11-5820-890-10-8, SINCGARS Ground Combat Net Radio, ICOM • [c] Construction Battle Skills Guide, P-1160, Book 1, All Hands • [d] Motorola 68P81044C05-A, XTS 5000 Operator’s Guide • [e] NAVEDTRA 14235, Seabee Combat Handbook, Vol. 2 • [f] Harris Guide 10515-0103-4100 (Rev. A), AN/PRC-150(V)(C), Man Pack Radio • (Operator’s Manual) • [g] TM 11-5805-749-12, Switchboard, Telephone, SB-3614A(V)/TT Operator’s Manual • [h] TM 11-5805-650-12, Telephone Set, T-838/PT Operator’s and Organizational • Maintenance Manual • [i] COMFIRSTNCDINST 2000.2 COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION SYSTEMS POLICY AND • PROCEDURES • [j] Harris Guide 10515-0109-4100 (Rev. J), AN/PRC-117(V)(C), Man Pack Radio • (Operator’s Manual) • [k] ref MCWD 3-40.3 Communications and Information Systems

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25. 103 • 103.1 Explain the frequency spectrum, configurations, operator maintenance, and antenna • systems/ranges for the following:

26. 103 • a. AN/PRC-119A-E [ref. c, p. 358] • VHF SINCGARS Radio • 30 to 87.975 MHz freq • 2320 channels/freq.'s • Sends and receives secure voice and digital data • 6 Comsec channels/ 6 Frequency hopping channels • 8 Single Channels (SC) for plain text • Transmits 200 meters to 10 Kilometers or more • Batteries last 4 (BB690) to 30 (BA5590) hrs depending on type & use

27. 103 • Antenna Systems: • 3ft Tape- up to 5 miles • 10ft whip- up to 10 miles • OE-254- up to 36 miles

28. 103 • b. AN/PRC-150 [ref. f, pp. 1-1 thru 1-8] • HF- usably range up to 1000 miles. • Puts out up to 20 watts • Deployed in backpack configuration.. • Uses as wireless messaging terminal (WMT) • Uses Microsoft Outlook to send e-mail • 5 units in TOA

29. 103 • c. AN/PRC-117 • VHF •   SINGARS • 30 MHZ to 2 GHZ • 10 watts VHF and 20 watts UHF • Manpack or vehicle mount • Range 10-25 Km (clear line of sight)

30. 103 • d. AN/VRC-90A [ref. b, p. 2-19] • Vehicular SINGARS system • Single RT1523 with power amp • Range 40-59 Kilometer depending on antenna system. • Antenna Systems: • 3900 • OE-254

31. 103 • e. VHF handheld SABER 1 fascinator [ref. d, p. 1] • Handheld secure radio • VHF radio with 2.5 - 6 watts • Need radio interface box to fill • VHF - 138 to 174 MHz • Range - 1 to 3 miles

32. 103 • Operator Maintenance • Clean and corrosion free • Ensure all knobs and switches function correctly • Check antenna for cracks and splits • Ensure battery charger contacts are not broken

33. 103 • Hand held secure VHF radio replacing SABER. • 1-6 watts output • 48 channels • Range 1-3 miles • Programmable from 136-174 MHz • Surveillance mode • f. XTS-5000 portable radio [ref. d]) • Over the air rekeying (OTAR) capability

34. 103 • 103.2 Discuss the general characteristics, operator maintenance and employment of the • following wire communication assets:

35. 103 • a. SB-3614A [ref. g] • Switchboard. • 12 slots for TA-312’s • Programmable SB • Can assign priority circuits • Allows operator to make unassisted phone calls • Up to 30 circuits. • DSN capabilities.

36. 103 • b. TA-312/PT [ref. c, p. 354] • Two wire tactical phone. • Operates on 2 D cell batteries • Range 14 miles wet and 22 miles dry • Talk up to 4 miles in earpiece with dead battery • Press to talk handset • Hand crank to call distant stations.

37. 103 • c. TA-838/PT [ref. h] • Analog field phone • Replaced by TA-312

38. 103 • d. AN/GRA-39 ref. a, pp. 11-12, 11-13] • Provides capability to remotely operate radios from up to 2 miles away • Powered by 12 D cell batteries • Remote unit located in COC/CP • Local unit located at antenna farm

39. 103 • e. TA-1 • Hand held Comm device • Uses WD-1 wire • Talks 4-7 miles • Squeeze signal generator • Press to talk button • Light weight and easy to store • Normally configured in gun loop

40. 103 • Operator Maintenance • Remove dirt and moisture from housing, handset, cord, or connector. Inspect painted surfaces for bare spots, rust or corrosion. • Inspect surfaces for cuts or cracks. • Inspect handset cord for breaks, cuts or deterioration. • Inspect for inoperative binding posts, broken connector, or hand set connection.

41. 103 • f. SB-22 • 12 line switchboard • Operator uses headset • Hand ringing generator • Can interconnect calls • 29 line packs when stacked • Uses 4 D cell batteries when used with operator pack • Audio/visual call indication

42. 103 • 103.4 Discuss the tactical employment and purpose of NMCB communication systems. • [ref. i, pp. 5-1 thru 5-5/ e, pp. 1-10 thru 1-14]

43. 103 • Tactical Employment Loops: • Rifleman-Fireteam Leader-SQD Leader-PLT Leader • Company CP-COC-Regiment/ MAGTAF • Purpose: Strong coordination between rifleman up to MAGTAF and beyond can ensure a victorious outcome for any combat mission assigned to a Seabee organization.

44. 103 • .5 Discuss the procedure for Loading COMSEC Material into the following RT-1523E, • RT-1694, RT- 1796 [ref. b, pp. 5-29 thru 5-32]

45. 103 • There are five tasks categorized as primary for the SINCGARS radio operator, manpack or vehicular and one preparation task for the ASIP • These tasks enable the operator to meet all normal • radio. communications requirements when the unit is in an operational situation

46. 103 • PRIMARY TASK 1: • Required for use of single channel communications, participation in • Cold Start net opening, use of CUE and ERF method of late net entry, • and single channel frequency updates. • Load COMSEC, FH Data, and Sync Time into RT Using ICOM Fill

47. 103 • PRIMARY TASK 2: • Required for secure, frequency hopping communications, • participation in Hot Start net opening, COMSEC/FH data updates, and • without sync time, participation in Cold Start net opening. • Perform Hot Start Net Opening

48. 103 • PRIMARY TASK 3: • Required when the net has been down, for any reason and for any • period of time, and is now to become operational at a prescribed time. • Operators load their RTs with all required COMSEC keys, FH data, and • sync time. At the prescribed time, they call the NCS and enter the net. • The Hot Start procedure may also be used when an individual operator • has been out of the net for any reason and wishes to re-enter without • resort to the CUE and ERF method of late net entry.

49. 103 • PRIMARY TASK 4: • Perform Passive Late Net Entry • Required when an operator's radio sync time becomes greater than plus or minus 4 seconds, but not more than one minute, different from net sync time. The Passive Late Net Entry process enables an operator • to re-enter the net without requiring action on the part of the NCS or other net operators.

50. 103 • PRIMARY TASK 5: • Obtain SOI information from ANCD • SOI information electronically stored in the ANCD replaces the paper SOI extract. The ANCD SOI program is used when Information on nets, suffixes, pyro/smoke, sign/countersign is needed. It may be used to view quick reference (QREF) related items in group, time period, set, find, and memo. It may also be used to obtain the net ID of a net that is not a part of the loadset being used.