100 Question Test Flashcards
What are the priorities of establishing a defense?
S - establish Security
A - position Automatic and crew serve weapons
F - clear Fields of Fire
E - Entrenchment
6 BEEP sticker shapes
pentagon - NCG diamond - NMCB triangle - NCR square - UCT oval - CBMU hexagon - ACB
GINGERBREAD
- suspected imitative deception or compromise of a net
- repeat 3 times, give call sign of suspected station, then the reporting call sign
BEADWINDOW
- identifies violation of security over the radio
- only response is “roger out”
3 parts of a convoy
Head - pace/navigation
Main Body
Trail - maintenance/recovery
MK 19 description
40mm Grenade Machine Gun
air cooled, belt fed, blowback operated, full automatic, vehicle or ground mounted
MK19 weight, length, & safety
77.6 lb empty
43.1”
safety lever
MK19 Max Range, Max Effective Range, and caliber
2212m max
2212m area
1500m point
40mm
MK19 cyclic rate of fire
325-375 rpm
ADDRAC (Fire Command)
Alert Direction Description Range Assignment Control (commence, faster/slower, cease)
Types of Labor
Direct
Indirect
Overhead
What is shock?
Condition in which the circulation of blood is seriously disturbed causing a lack of oxygen to body systems.
What are the steps in the cycle of fire?
feeding chambering locking firing unlocking extracting ejecting cocking
DRAW-D
Defend Reinforce Attack Withdraw Delay
How is DRAW-D used?
used to assist the leader in determining the enemy’s capabilities and limitations
JSLIST
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
What is duration of the JSLIST in uncontaminated environment?
45 days with 6 launderings
120 days with no launderings
What is duration of JSLIST in contaminated environment?
24 hours
What are the elements of a MAGTF?
general
CE - command element
GCE - ground combat element
ACE - aviation combat element
LCE - logistics combat element
What are the elements of a MEF sized MAGTF?
GCE - Marine Division
ACE - Marine Aircraft Wing
LCE - Marine Logistics Group
What are the elements of a MEB sized MAGTF?
GCE - Marine Regiment
ACE - Marine Aircraft Group
LCE - Combat Logistics Regiment
What are the elements of a MEU sized MAGTF?
GCE - Marine Battalion
ACE - Composite Helicopter Squadron
LCE - Combat Logistics Battalion
Name the weapons and quantities in the NMCB TOA.
M16 - 420 M4 - 160 M9 - 175 M203 - 60 M500 - 40 M240B - 28 MK19 - 12 M2HB - 12
What is the M256A1?
Chemical Agent Detector Kit:
portable, expendable item capable of detecting vapor agents
What can the M256A1 detect?
nerve (G and V series)
blood
blister (H series)
What is DED?
Detailed Equipment Decon
What is M9 tape?
paper tape that detects liquid nerve and blister agents, will not detect vapors
How does M9 tape show positive identification?
red or pink spots (cannot distinguish agent type)
What is M8 paper?
paper that detects liquid nerve and blister agents, will not detect vapors
How does M8 paper show positive identification?
yellow - G nerve
green - V nerve
red - blister
What is the JCAD?
Joint Chemical Agent Detector
- portable, battery operated, continuously samples air for gases and vapors;
- capable of detecting G, V, and H agents and toxic industrial chemicals (chlorine)
- connects to M42 alarms up to 400m cable
How does JCAD show positive identification?
alarm sounds
What is the M42?
alarm for JCAD
C5: name, ACL, MOS, # pallet positions, max cargo size, # seats
Galaxy 150k lbs 6,000' 36 pallet positions 228" W x 162" H 343 seats, 329 over water
C17: name, ACL, MOS, # pallet positions, max cargo size, # seats
Globe Master 90k lbs 3,000' 18 pallet positions 196" W x 143" H 102 seats
C130: name, ACL, MOS, # pallet positions, max cargo size, # seats
Hercules 25k lbs 3,000' 6 pallet positions 115" W x 105" H 90 seats, 74 over water
Types of defensive wire
tactical
supplemental
protective
Symbol and employment of tactical wire
XXXXXX
along friendly side of FPL
Symbol and employment of supplemental wire
X=X=X=X=X=X
conceals and breaks up patterns of tactical wire
Symbol and employment of protective wire
X-X-X-X-X-X-X
along defensive perimeter of camp, placed beyond hand grenade range and within observations (usually 40-100m)
DD 200
survey form (lost or damaged goods); required for line item losses over $35 and total losses over $100
What is the Seabee birthday?
March 5, 1942
How to react to possible IED?
CONFIRM there is a possible IED CLEAR the area of personnel CORDON establish security CONTROL only EOD should have access CHECK for additional devices
FITCAL
Feel Inspect Tighten Clean Adjust Lube
Precedence Levels for messages
Z - flash, ASAP (< 10 min)
O - immediate, 30 min
P - priority, 3 hrs
R - routine, 6 hrs
How to react to detonated IED?
Report contact Establish security Assault the enemy Clear to and secure damaged vehicles/casualties Treat casualties Evacuate casualties Recover damaged vehicles
Medevac Request components
Line 1. Location of the pick-up site. Line 2. Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix. Line 3. Number of patients by precedence Line 4. Special equipment required Line 5. Number of patients Line 6. Security at pick-up site Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site Line 8. Patient nationality and status Line 9. NBC Contamination
KOCOA
Key aspects of terrain Observation and fields of fire Cover and concealment Obstacles and barriers Avenues of approach
How is KOCOA used?
To evaluate the military aspects of terrain.
Name and describe the 3 types of fighting positions.
Primary - best location to cover assigned sector of fire.
Alternate - in case primary position becomes unsuitable; same sector of fire.
Supplementary - guards against attack from a different direction than the main expected attack.
Planning & Estimating Book for Seabees
NTRP 4-04.2.3
P-405 is old version
DTD
Detailed Troop Decon
Steps for DTD
1 - Individual Gear Turn-in/Decon 2 - overboot and hood decon (shuffle pit) 3 - overgarment removal 4 - overboot and glove removal ---- liquid control line ---- 5 - monitor/observation 6 - mask removal 7 - mask decon point ---- vapor control line ---- 8 - reissue point
What is M291?
SDK - skin decon kit
wallet like pouch w/6 decon packets
What is M295?
IEDK - individual equipment decon kit
for MOPP gear and weapon
What is M100?
sorbent pad (“oven mitt”) for wipe down of equipment
What are the classes of supply?
I - subsistence II - equipment III - POL IV - construction supplies V - ammunition VI - personal demand items VII - major end items VIII - medical IX - repair parts X - non-military items
BAMCIS
Begin Planning (METT-T) Arrange recon and coordination Make Recon Complete Plan Issue Order (OSMEAC) Supervise
What is purpose of BAMCIS?
Troop leading steps by which a leader receives, plans, and executes his mission.
What is purpose of METT-T?
It is the initial estimate of the situation; provides the basis upon which to build and carry out operational plans or orders
METT-T
Mission Enemy (SALUTE/DRAW-D/EMPCOA/EMDCOA/COG/CV) Terrain & Weather (KOCOA) Troops available Time available
NATO CBR signs
Radiological - white w/black letters
Biological - blue with red letters
Chemical contamination - yellow w/ red letters
Chemical minefield UXO - red w/yellow letters
EEFI
Essential Elements of Friendly Information
What are the EEFI?
Strength Equipment Logistics (resupply process, depot locations) Disposition (where, what positions, coordinates) Organization Movement and Morale Units (type and designation) Personalities (who and where)
Angular Measurements (equivalencies)
1 deg = 60’
1’ = 60”
360 deg = 6400 mils
1 deg = 17.78 mils
What is declination?
Angular difference between true, grid, and magnetic north.
Magnetic to grid is most relevant.
RALS: right add, left subtract
11200
Red Book: NCF Equipment Management
Symptoms and treatment of shock
Signs/symptoms: blank stare, cool/clammy skin, labored breathing, weak/rapid pulse, low blood pressure
Treatment: lay person down w/feet elevated, keep calm, keep warm
Grid Coordinates precision
4 digit - nearest 1000m
6 digit - nearest 100m
8 digit - nearest 10m
Hearing Protection
Single - 84dB
Double - 104dB
11240/13
Hard Card - pre-operational inspection card
NAVSUP 1220-2
ACR - allowance change request
request a change in allowance quantities
Map colors
black - man made red/brown - cultural/relief, contour lines blue - water green - vegetation brown - relief features, elevation red - cultural features
ARP
Allowance Repair Parts
What is purpose of ARP?
Functional outlet that issues and inventories repair parts for CESE and MHE.
Name and describe 3 types of rally points?
Initial - inside friendly lines
Objective - nearest objective, where final preparations for encountering objectives are made. out of sight, hearing, and small arms range of objective.
En Route - all others.
Symptoms and first aid for HEAT STROKE
MEDICAL EMERGENCY!
symptoms: hot dry skin, constricted pupils, high body temp, disoriented/confused
first aid: move to shade, loosen/remove clothing, pour water on victim and fan, elevate legs, if conscious have victim drink water slowly.
Levels of a project schedule
level, timeframe, line items
I - battalion (S3) level, months, projects
II - company/det, weeks, master activities
III - crew leader, days, construction activities
FPL
Final Protective Line
Shoring Types
Parking - protect aircraft during flight
Rolling - protect ramp/floor of aircraft when loading
Approach - decreases approach angle for loading
Sleeper - used under frame of vehicles with soft suspension or tires
NAVSUP 1250-2
request non-nsn items
Name the phones and switchboards in the TOA
TA-312 - point to point
TA-838 - can be dialed
SB-22 - 12 line switchboard (29 if stacked)
SB-3614 - 30 line switchboard, stackable x3
[can operate TA-838 or STU-III]
CEOI
Communications and Electronics Operating Instruction
Weapons Safety Rules
- Treat every weapon as though it were loaded.
- Never point a weapon at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
- Keep weapon on safe until ready to shoot.
- Keep finger straight and off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Who is Marvin Shields?
First and only Seabee (CM3) to receive Medal of Honor, during Vietnam War.
Execution Order
Gives authority to initiate supply, personnel, and administrative procedures required by a move.
OPNAV 5100/11
Report of unsafe/unhealthful working conditions
MOS
Minimum Operating Strip
C130 - 3,000’
C17 - 3,000’
C5 - 6,000’
SF 364
Report of Deficiency - used when material arrives with shipping problems.
Classes of fire and how to extinguish
Class A - combustible material; water, AFFF, multi-purpose dry chemical, Halon
Class B - POLs; Halon, CO2, AFFF, dry chemical or foam extinguishers
Class C - electrical; Halon, CO2, dry chemical extinguishers
Class D - combustible metals; dry chemical extinguishers
TCAIMS
Load planning program
Transportation Coordinators’ Automated Information for Movements System
SW2 Robert Stethem
UCT 1 Seabee Diver; killed by Hezbollah terrorists who hijacked a plane in 1985; post-humously awarded Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and promoted to CUCM
Types of decon and description
Immediate - skin decon, personal wipedown, operator wipedown
Operational - vehicle spray down, MOPP Gear Exchange
Thorough - DED or DTD
Minor Property
valued between $300 and $5000
DACG
Departure Airfield Control Group,
responsible for controlling the flow of personnel, cargo, and equipment from the marshaling area to the aircraft
CMCS
COMSEC Material Control System
COSAL
Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List:
provides authority to stock repair parts
Convoy Divisions
March column - entire convoy
Serial column - subdivision of a march column, no more than 20 vehicles
Unit column - subdivision of a serial column, no more than 10 vehicles
Phases of Campaign/Operation
0 - shape I - Deter II - Seize Initiative III - Dominate IV - Stablize V - Enable Civil Authority
Phases of QC
Prepatory
Initial
Follow up
ACE report
Ammunition, Casualties, and Equipment Report
Center of balance formula
Sum of (axle distance from datum x axle weight) / Total weight
BEEP
Battalion Equipment Evaluation Program
When was the CEC established?
1867
Functions of the Right Guide
- supply/resupply of the platoon
- admin functions as directed
- maintains casualty record and prevents straggling
Max speed of convoy
speed of slowest vehicle
APL
approved parts list
lists all repair parts installe in equipment and the components to which they apply
GFCI trip sensitivity
3 - 5 mA
11260/1
Dispatcher’s Form
11260/2
CESE License
POW procedures
5 S's and a T Search Silence Segregate Safeguard Speed to the rear Tag
MOPP Levels
mission oriented protective posture
MOPP 0 - gear within reach
MOPP 1 - smock & trousers
MOPP 2 - smock, trousers, overboots
MOPP 3 - smock, trousers, overboots, mask
MOPP 4 - smock, trousers, overboots, mask, gloves
Navy Birthday
October 13, 1775
Two Kinds of Networks
Directed Net: more restrictive rules, stations must have permission from Net Control Station (NCS) to communicate on the net, exception is for FLASH msgs
Free Net: does not require NCS permission
Typical Availability Factors (AF)
generally 0.60 - 0.90
mainbody - 0.75
detail - 0.85
contingency - 0.90
Principles of ORM
- accept no unecessary risk
- accept risks when the benefits outweigh the costs
- make risk decisions at the appropriate level
- anticipate and manage risk through planning
Types of patrols
Reconnaissance or Combat
M9 description
semiautomatic, recoil operated, single or double action, magazine fed 9mm pistol (15 rd capacity)
M9 weight, length, & safety
2.5 lb fully loaded
8.54” long
3 safeties
- decocking/safety lever
- firing pin block
- hammer half-cock notch
M9 Max Range, Max Effective Range, and caliber
1800m max
50m max effective (point and area)
M9 rates of fire
limited only by user’s speed
Describe 3 M9 Safeties
- Decocking/safety lever, moves firing pin striker
- Firing pin block, prevents pin from moving until hammer is moved
- Hammer half cock notch, stops forward movement of hammer during mechanical failure
M16A3 description
lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, shoulder fired rifle, 5.56mm rounds, 30 rd capacity
M16A3 weight, length, & safety
8.79 lbs fully loaded
39 5/8” w/flash suppressor
safe/semi/full auto selector switch
M16A3 Max Range, Max Effective Range, and caliber
3600m max
550 m point
800m area
5.56mm
M16 rates of fire
cyclic - 700-900 rpm
sustained - 12-15 rpm
max effective - 150-200 rpm auto
max effective - 45 rpm semi-auto
M16 muzzle velocity
3100 feet per sec
M203 description
M16A3 outfitted with a 40mm grenade launcher; breech loaded, pump action with sliding barrel, single shot, manually operated
M203 weight & safety
3 lb unloaded (not including rifle)
one mechanical safety
M203 Max Range, Max Effective Range, and caliber
400m max
350m area
150m point
40mm
M240B description
automatic, air cooled, belt fed, gas operated medium machine gun that fires from an open bolt position (7.62mm)
M240B weight, length, and safety
27.1 lb empty
43.5”
safety switch
M240B Max Range, Max Effective Range, and caliber
3725m max
1800m area
800m point (tripod)
600m point (bipod)
M240B Rates of Fire
Cyclic: 650-950 rpm, barrel change 1 min
Sustained: 100 rpm, 6-9 rd bursts, barrel change 10 min
Rapid: 200 rpm, 12-13 rd bursts, barrel change 2 min
M500 description
12 gauge shotgun (Mossberg 500);
manually operated, pump-action, repeating, magazine fed, shoulder fired weapon
M500 weight, length, and safety
7 lb unloaded
37”
safety switch
M500 Max Range, Max Effective Range, and caliber
660m max (00 buckshot) 50m max effective (00 buckshot)
M18A1 Description
Claymore Mine - directional fixed-fragmentation mine primarily used for mass infantry attacks
M18A1 sight and placement
- Sight on a point 8’ high at a distance of 50m.
- Place 5-45m apart. 25m is ideal.
M18A1 kill zone, effective range, danger area
- Kill zone: 50m and 60 deg
- Moderately effective to 100m, dangerous to 250m
- 100m behind is danger area
M4 length
29 3/4” closed
33” open
M4 Max Range, Max Effective Range, and caliber
3600m max
500m point
600m area
5.56mm
M2HB Max Range, Max Effective Range, and caliber
6767m max
1500m point
1830m area
.50 cal
M2HB length
65”
Name 3 frequency ranges and nomenclature
HF 3-30 MHz
VHF 30-300 MHz
UHF 300-3000 MHz
SINCGARS
Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System:
family of lightweight combat radios; seven configurations; man-pack AN/PRC-119 is on of the most common
AN/PRC-119
- personnel-carried radio set
- uses RT-1523 SINCGARS radio
- 9lbs
- Range: 200m - 36mi
- 3ft tape, 10ft whip, or OE254 antenna
RT-1523
- VHF SINCGARS radio
- 30-87.975 MHz
- secure voice and digital data
- COMSEC capable
- 2320 Channels
- BA5590 or BA590 battery
AN/VRC-90
- Base station with one RT-1523
- 10km-40km range
AN/VRC-92
- Base station with two RT-1523s
- 10k-40k range
AN/PRC-152
- multiband, multimode handheld radio
- VHF-UHF, SATCOM, DAMA
- 30-512 MHz
- Line of sight 1-5 miles (or SATCOM footprint)
- 3ft tape or 45” blade antenna
- COMSEC up to TS
- voice and data
RT-1796
- VHF/UHF radio
- 30-512 MHz
- voice or data
- radio for AN/PRC 117
AN/PRC-117
- Man-pack radio uses RT-1796
- LOS 5-10 miles (or SATCOM footprint)
- BB590 or BB5590 battery
- 3ft tape for VHF
AN/GRA-39
Provides capability to remote operate up to 2 miles from the radio set (antenna farm) in order to avoid detection/localization.
AN/CZY-10
Encryption equipment.
Stores over 1000 crypto fills.
Loads the frequency hopping program.
463L
“Air Force Pallet”
- 290lb empty
- 108” x 88”, 104” x 84” usable
- load limit: 96” high and 10,000lb (7,500lb preferred)
- 2 green side nets, 1 yellow top net (65lbs total)
SPOT report
Call sign DTG Friendly Position SALUTE Event, what happened? Action taken Friendly KIA, WIA, MIA Enemy KIA EPWs Suspects detained Weapons captured
Operation Plan (OPLAN)
Describes the course of action to accomplish a future mission.
Principle pressure points
22 (11 each side of the body)
locations where an artery passes a bone
5 Paragraph Order
(O) SMEAC
Orientation
Situation - enemies, friendlies, attachments, detachments
Mission - concise statement of task
Execution - conops, tasks, coordinating instructions
Admin and Logistics - beans, bullets, bandaids, and bad guys (how to handle EPW)
Command and Signal - passwords, frequencies, location of leadership, etc.
DD-1348-1A
used to turn-in/receive material to/from DRMO
OF 346
light equipment operator’s license
Weapons Conditions (M9)
Condition 1 - magazine inserted, round in chamber, slide forward, hammer down and safety on
Condition 2 - N/A
Condition 3 - magazine inserted, chamber empty, slide forward, safety on
Condition 4 - magazine removed, chamber empty, slide forward, safety on
Weapons Conditions (M16/M4)
Condition 1 - magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port closed
Condition 2 - N/A
Condition 3 - magazine inserted, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port closed
Condition 4 - magazine removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port closed
FEBA
forward edge of the battle area
FLOT
forward line of troops
Depths of wire entanglement
A BELT is one fence in depth.
A BAND consists of two or more belts in depth, with no interval between them.
A ZONE consists of two or more bands or belts in depth with intervals between them.
Embark Steps
- dispatch
- washrack
- CM Shop
- collateral
- fuel/defuel
- washrack
- mobile load
- weigh and balance
- load planning
- stage in chalks
- joint inspection (JI)
- marshaling
4 characteristics of effective comms system
RELIABLE
SECURE
TIMELY (meet precedence requirements)
FLEXIBLE (reconfigurable)
State and Define 3 Rates of Fire
Cyclic - theoretical rate of fire in auto mode w/o accounting for overheating
Sustained - rate a weapon can fire indefinitely w/o overheating
Maximum Effective - highest rate that can be maintained and still achieve target hits
List 5 sections of a project package
Section 1: General Info and Correspondance Section 2: Activities and Network Section 3: Resources Section 4: Plans (QC, Safety & Env) Section 5: Drawings and Specs
3 Reasons for First Aid
- save lives
- prevent further injury
- prevent infection
COC
Combat Operations Center:
primary centralized control facilities for the Battalion Commander
8 Factors in PEF
Production Efficiency Factor: workload site area labor supervision job condition weather equipment tactical/logistical
DF (& formula)
Delay Factor = 0.67 / PEF
Typical Seabee PEF
0.67
Resection
locate your own unknown position by sighting 2-3 known features
Intersection
Define an unknown point by occupying two known points and sighting in on the object
AF
Availability Factor
NMCB Self Support Requirements
60 days without resupply except: Class V (ammo) - 15 days Class I (subsistence) - 5 days Class III (POL) - 3 days Class IV (project materials) - per project
Immersion Syndrome description
“Trench Foot” - Results from long feet exposure to cool/wet conditions. Inactive feet in damp socks are more susceptible.
Immersion Syndrom Symptoms and Treatment
Symptoms:
1 - cold, painless feet, weak pulse
2 - parts feel hot with burning pain
3 - skin is pale/bluish, pulse decreases, may blister, swell, bleed
Treat: warm gradually, apply loose/dry clothing, elevate
Frostbite Symptoms and Self Treatment in the Field
Symptoms: loss of sensation tingling redness blisters or swelling loss of pain sensation frozen tissue that feels solid/wooden
Treatment:
Face - cover with bare hands
Hands - place under arm pits
Feet - place against buddy’s warm body
Chillblain
caused by exposure of bare skin to temps of 32-60 deg F
Symptoms - swollen, red, tender and hot itchy skin
Treatment - rewarm by steady pressure with hands, place part under arm or against a buddy’s body, do not rub/massage
ABFC Breakdown
Component - Facility - Assemblies - Line Items
General rules for camouflage
1 - take advantage of available natural concealment
2 - alter the form, shadow, texture, and color of objects
3 - camouflage against ground and air observation
12 step planning process
1 - study the mission 2 - plan the use of time 3 - study terrain and situation 4 - organize the patrol 5 - select personnel, weapons, and equipment 6 - issue warning order 7 - coordinate 8 - make recon 9 - complete planning 10 - issue the order 11 - supervise, inspect, rehearse, and re-inspect 12 - execute the mission
Classes/types of Fire (wrt weapons)
Respect to Target: oblique, flanking, frontal, enfilade
Respect to Ground: grazing, plunging, overhead
Respect to Weapon: fixed, searching, traversing, combined
CPR breaths-to-compression ration
30 : 2
DED
Detailed Equipment Decon 1 - Primary Wash 2 - DS2 Application 3 - Contact Time / Interior Decon (STB/HTH) 4 - Rinse 5 - Check
ORM Severity Codes & Meaning
I - may cause death, loss of facility/assett
II - may cause severe injury, illness, or damage
III - may cause minor injury, illness, or damage
IV - minimal threat
ORM Probability Codes & Meaning
A - likely to occur immediately or soon
B - Probably will occur in time
C - May occur in time
D - unlikely to occur
ORM RACs
1 - critical 2 - seriouse 3 - moderate 4 - minor 5 - neligible
Container Sizes:
Standard 20
Tri-con
Six-con
standard: 20’ L x 8’ W x 8’ H
tricon: 6.5’ L x 8’ W x 8’ H
sixcon: 6.5’ L x 8’ W x 4’ H
Iodine Tablets
Preferred method for purifying water.
1 - fill 1 qt canteen with cleanest water available
2 - add one iodine tablet, two if cold/cloudy
3 - replace cap, wait 5 min, shake
4 - loosen cap, tip to allow leakage over threads
5 - tighten cap and wait 25 min
NAAK
Nerve Agent Antidote Kit:
- consists of one atropine and one 2pam chloride auto injections
- self or buddy aid
- up to 3 sets prior to medical supervision
- wait 10-15 minutes between sets
- clip used needles on pockets and bend down
CANA
Convulsant Antidote for Nerve Agent:
- Diazepam (valium)
- never self administer, only a buddy aid
Tincture of Iodine
to purify water:
1 - fill 1 qt canteen with water
2 - add 5 drops of 2% tincture of Iodine
3 - replace cap and shake
4 - loosen cap and tilt to allow leakage on threads
5 - tighten cap and wait 30 min (several hours if cold/cloudy)
Chlorine Ampoules
to purify water: 1 - fill 1 qt canteen with water 2 - add one ampoule to 1/2 capful of water 3 - stir 1/2 capful until dissolved 4 - pour into canteen 5 - place cap on canteen and shake 6 - loosen cap and tilt to allow leakage on threads 7 - tighten cap and wait 30 min
OPTAR components
01 - consumables & services 02 - repair parts 03 - camp maintenance 04 - deployment per diem 05 - det swings, training, e-leave
Map Scale
map distance : ground distance
Small Scale - large area, minimal detail
Large Scale - smaller area, more detail
5 Means of Communication
Messenger - most secure, slowest
Wire - easily disabled
Radio - fast, least secure
Visual - hand/arm signals, pyro, easy to misunderstand
Sound - alarm/whistle, easily drowned out and mimicked
Components of COMSEC
Emission Security
Transmission Security
Crypto Security
Physical Security
M136
AT-4 Launcher
- unguided, portable, single shot, smooth bore, recoilless, disposable weapon
- 84 mm caliber
- 40” length
- 10m arming distance
- 300m effective range, point
- 2100m max range
MC
Manday Capability =
DL x WD x ME x AF
3 Defense Types
Perimeter (360 deg)
Linear (with adjacent units)
Reverse Slope (behind a hill crest)
2 types of Unified Commands
Geographic Combatant Commands (GCC)
Functional Combatant Commands (FCC)
6 GCC
US Northern Command US Central Command US European Command US Southern Command US Pacific Command US Africa Command
3 FCC
US Strategic Command
US Transportation Command
US Special Operations Command
Four authorized command structures under unified commanders
1 - Service components (Army, Navy, etc.)
2 - Functional components (Land, Air, etc.)
3 - Subordinate Unified Commands (USPACOM > USFK)
4 - Joint Task Force
JTF
Joint Task Force
- established by a unified, subordinate, or existing JTF commander
- limited operational objective
- dissolved when purpose achieved
M67
Fragmentation Grenade
M240B types of ammo
7.62mm ball (M80) armor piercing - black tip (M61) tracer - red/orange tip, 4 ball to 1 tracer (M62) dummy - mechanical training (M63) blank (M82)
M203 types of ammo
M576 - buckshot, 20 pellets
M433 HEDP - penetrates 2” of steel armor
M585 white star cluster
(many others available)
M16 types of ammo
dummy (M199)
blank (M200)
ball (M855) - green tip or no color
tracer (M856) - red or orange tip
Largest Seabee peacetime project
1971 - Diego Garcia
11 yrs, $200M
Seabee Motto
Construimus, Batuimus = we build, we fight
unofficial - Can Do!
Types of Grenades
FICPIS + WP Fragmentation Incendiary Chemical Practice Illuminating Smoke White Phosphorus
Where and when were Seabees first organized?
Camp Endicott, Davisville, RI
Dec 1941 / Jan 1942
Who was RDML Harry Rousseau?
- Navy rep on Panama Canal High Command Commission
- Only CEC officer on postage stamp
Who was ADM Ben Moreell?
Father of the Seabees
- promoted from CDR to RDML in 1937
- promoted to ADM 1946, retired 3 mo. later
What is the M50?
Gas Mask
What is the M61?
Filter for the M50 gas mask.
Name the engineer elements for a MEF.
GCE: Combat Engineer Battalion
ACE: Marine Wing Support Group
LCE: Engineering Support Battalion
NCE: NCR
Name the engineer elements for a MEB.
GCE: MWSS
ACE: Combat Engineer Company (rein) from CEB
LCE: ENG DET from ESB
NCE: NMCB
Name the engineer element for a MEU.
GCE: Combat Engineer Platoon (rein) from CEB
ACE: ENG DET from MWSS
LCE: ENG DET from ESB
NCE: NMCB AIRDET
MC equation
DL X WD X ME X AF
MD equation
Qty of work / unit size x Mhrs per unit / 8 x DF