Unit Specific - Embark

Front 1

Explain the operations of the battalion Mount Out Control Center (MOCC).

Back 1

The Mount Out Control Center controls, coordinates, and monitors the movement of all
personnel, supplies, and equipment to the embarkation staging area.

Front 2

The steps for CESE
preparation

Back 2

o Dispatch
o Collateral
o Shop
o Pre-Start/Initial Inspection
o Fuel/de-fuel
o Check Air Certification Letter
 Defines the steps for preparing CESE for loading onto Aircraft
o Reduction (As required)
o Wash
o Final Inspection

Front 3

Process Tracked in the MOCC

Back 3

o CESE Prep
o Supply Prep
o Mobile Loading
o Weighing and Marking
o HAZMAT Certification
o Load Planning
o Chalks/Sorties
o AACG/DACG
o JI

Front 4

who is responsible for the operation of the battalion MOCC.

Back 4

 The XO is responsible for the operations in the MOCC
 The S-3 works with the XO to control the MOCC - They each work 12 hour shifts

Front 5

State the purpose and the function of Unit Movement Control Center (UMMC).

Back 5

 Records and monitors all unit movement activities
o Arrivals
o Departures
o Passenger manifests (kill data)
o Vehicle identification and equipage (CCI gear)
o Cargo manifests
 Maintains awareness of route closures and danger areas

Front 6

Route Colors and meanings

Back 6

o Green – relatively safe from hostile activity
o Yellow – subject to limited activity
o Red – hostile activity is imminent
o Black – closed to traffic due to enemy activities or road conditions (bridge out, flooding,
construction, etc.)

Front 7

EMBARKATION OFFICER

Back 7

The Battalion Embarkation Officer is responsible to the CO for an
orderly and efficient embarkation. Officers who have other primary duties requiring attention
during mount-out should not be designated as the NMCB Embarkation Officer. Embarkation
provides a junior officer the opportunity to learn the principles of equipment operation and
maintenance; equipment capabilities and limitations; battalion organization and allowance;
communications procedures; and planning. The Battalion Embarkation Officer and assistant
will be appointed in writing by the CO.

Front 8

BATTALION EMBARKATION CHIEF

Back 8

o The Battalion Embarkation Chief will be assigned as a primary duty for a 14-month
period and will be appointed in writing by the CO and is responsible for the following.
 Assignment and efficient use of battalion assets for deployment and
redeployment by air, land, and sea.
 Advising and assisting the Battalion Embarkation Officer in the execution of
the duties.
 Maintaining close liaison with Regimental and Brigade Embarkation Staffs
to keep current on all embarkation issues.

Front 9

BATTALION EMBARKATION PETTY OFFICER

Back 9

o The Battalion Embarkation Petty Officer will be assigned as a primary duty for a 14-
month period and will be appointed in writing by the CO. This billet should be filled with
a senior first class Equipment Operator or Construction Mechanic. The Embarkation
Petty Officer is responsible for the following:
 Assignment and efficient use of battalion assets for the deployment and
redeployment by air, land, sea, and/or any combination thereof.
 Assists the Battalion Embarkation Chief in the execution of his duties.

Front 10

RDL
CB
GW
W1, 2
D1, 2
FAW
MAW
RAW
FFE
FOH

Back 10

- Reference Datum Line
- Center of Balance
- Gross Weight
- Weight 1, 2
- Distance 1, 2
- Forward Axle Weight
- Middle Axle Weight
- Rear Axle Weight
- From Forward End
- Front Overhang

Front 11

Center of Balance Equation

Back 11

(W1xD1)+(W2xD2)/W1+w2

Front 12

Sleeper

Back 12

Use sleeper shoring under the frame or axles of vehicles that weigh over 20,000
pounds and are equipped with soft, low pressure, balloon-type, off road tires. Use
sleeper shoring to prevent the vehicle from bouncing up and down and possibly pulling
the tie-down rings out of the aircraft floor.

Front 13

Rolling

Back 13

Use rolling shoring to protect the aircraft parking ramp, and the cargo floor and loading
ramps of cargo airplanes from damage when transporting a vehicle across it. Most equip doesn't need it for weight, but all "gripping" devices need it, must be 2/4 in thick.

Front 14

Parking

Back 14

Use parking shoring to protect the aircraft floor from damage during flight. Any vehicle
requiring rolling shoring also requires parking shoring.

Front 15

Approach

Back 15

Use approach shoring to decrease the
approach angle of aircraft loading ramps.

Front 16

Three convoy divisions:

Back 16

o March Column
 Composed of entire convoy
 Convoy Commander in charge
o Serial Column
 Limited to 20 vehicles
o Unit Column
 Limited to 10 vehicles or less

Front 17

Convoy Commander

Back 17

 Initiates, issues and enforces march orders
 Supervises movement

Front 18

Convoy Serial Commander

Back 18

 In charge of 20 vehicles
 Supervises serial
 Answers to Convoy Commander

Front 19

Convoy Trail Officer

Back 19

 Post warning flags
 Prevent interference
 Enforce convoy discipline
 Collects traffic control personnel

Front 20

Conovoy Unit Commander

Back 20

Responsible for 10 units of CESE

Front 21

Convoy Maintanence Officer

Back 21

 Rides at rear of convoy
 Responsible for CESE maintenance

Front 22

Convoy Vehicle Commander

Back 22

Usually a Petty Officer in charge of all vehicles carrying troops

Front 23

Convoy Pace Setter

Back 23

Usually a Petty Officer stationed in lead vehicle

Front 24

Convoy Guides

Back 24

Personnel posted at critical intersections when on non-tactical convoys

Front 25

Convoy Escorts

Back 25

 Military Police or other personnel for a non-tactical movement
 During tactical movements, the escorts may be armed guards, armed aircraft,
infantry, armored units, or other units as required to protect or accompany the
convoy

Front 26

Convoy Commanders Checklist

Back 26

o Mission Requirements
o Reconnaissance
o Route Selection
o Liaison and Coordinate
o Convoy Organization
o Movement Plan
o Security Enroute
o Service Support
o Communications
o Convoy Commander’s After-Action Report

Front 27

elements of a convoy organization.

Back 27

 Convoys are task-organized to meet the requirements of the assigned mission
o Transport Element
o Escort or Security Element
o Support Elements
o Command and Control Element

Front 28

planning requirements for vehicle convoys.

Back 28

o Warning Order
o Movement Order
o Task Organization
o Liaison and Coordination
o Route reconnaissance and selection
o Movement Control
o Logistics Support
o Communication
o Distance, Time, and Rate of Movement
o Convoy Staging
o Traffic Control
o March Discipline
o Movement Execution
o Night Movements

Front 29

RULES OF THE ROAD

Back 29

o 30 mph on open road, 100 ft interval between vehicles
o Speed determined by slowest vehicle in convoy

Front 30

Define the following as applied to Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF):
SLRP

Back 30

Survey, Liaison, and Reconnaissance Party (SLRP)
- conducts initial reconnaissance, establishes liaison with in theater authorities,
and initiates preparations for the arrival of the remainder of the FIE and the MPSRON.

Front 31

Define the following as applied to Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF)
OPP

Back 31

The Off-load Preparation Party (OPP) is a temporary task organization of
maintenance, embarkation and equipment personnel embarked on each ship to prepare
the ship's cranes and lighterage and embarked Navy and Marine Corps equipment and
supplies for off-load.

Front 32

Define the following as applied to Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF)
AP

Back 32

The Advance Party is made up of various task organizations from each element of
the MAGTF (ACE, GCE, CE, CSSE, NCF, FH, EAF) that arrive in the AAA in advance of
the Main Body. The function of the Advance Party is to command and control the off-load,
throughput, and reception of the equipment, supplies and the remainder of the FIE.

Front 33

Define the following as applied to Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF)
MB

Back 33

The Main Body consists of the remaining forces not involved in the arrival and
assembly operation (e.g. combat forces).

Front 34

organic TOA capability for self-sustainability.

Back 34

The P25M contains the entire TOA for an NMCB and can be viewed in it’s entirety or by
component using the ABFC View Program accessible via the SOP on ncf.navy.mil.

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purpose of a Joint Inspection (JI).

Back 35

All equipment must be properly prepared and documented before it can be loaded on any
aircraft.

Front 36

March Column Convoy

Back 36

Typically consists of 30 vehicles and comprises the entire convoy.

Front 37

Serial Column Convoy

Back 37

Typically used when the March column is very large and allows for greater
command and control by dividing the March column into more manageable components.

Front 38

Unit Column Convoy

Back 38

A subset of the Serial column or March column, depending on the convoy
size and allows for greater command and control by dividing the March or Serial column
into more manageable components.

Front 39

MPF

Back 39

Maritime Prepositioning
Force
- • Total of 13 ships in 3 squadrons
• Squadrons forward deployed:
– Mediterranean/Atlantic
– Diego Garcia
– Guam/Saipan
• Each MPS Squadron (MPSRON):
Equipment and supplies to sustain
17,000 MAGTF personnel for 30 days