103 Administration Command And Control Functions

Question 1

Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to the Naval Civil Engineering Forces:

Naval Facilities Engineering Command

Answer 1

• responsible for construction on bases(managers)
• Plans, designs, develops, procures, constructs, alters, estimates costs and inspects.
• Responsible for these functions as they relate to public works, public utilities, construction, transportation and weight-handling equipment at all shore activities
• Commanding Officer is most senior CEC Officer, or the “King Bee”

Question 2

Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to the Naval Civil Engineering Forces:

Naval Amphibious Construction Battalion

Answer 2

• unloading and loading of ships ie. equipment
• Commissioned Naval units whose main function is to provide military and amphibious construction support to the armed forces in military operations.
• PHIBCBs conduct ship-to-shore transportation of bulk fuel/water supplies, materials, and equipment in support of amphibious operations known as JLOTS operations.
• PHIBCBs also conduct related Combat Service Support, including general engineering and security support in subsequent operations.
• Provide support to MPF operations.

Question 3

Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to the Naval Civil Engineering Forces:

Combatant Command Staff Engineer

Answer 3

• Function as conduits to relay engineer requirements and acquire services from NECC, NCG, and NAVFAC.
• Serve as the single points of contact providing the CCDR with mission capabilities, organizational structure, equipment, and proper employment of the NCF and NAVFAC.
• Help identify the amount and type of naval construction forces necessary to provide the capabilities required by a joint force commander’s (JFC) campaign plan

Question 4

Discuss how they apply to the operational chain of command:

Commander Fleet Forces Command(CFFC)

Answer 4

• Organize, man, train, and equip U.S. Atlantic Fleet and all Navy forces along with COMPACFLT.
• Integrate and consolidate matters concerning execution of operations, readiness and training in development of Navy shore requirements.

Question 5

Discuss how they apply to the operational chain of command:

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command

Answer 5

-Offer functions such as command and control of expeditionary warfare operations, training, construction, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and expeditionary diving and combat salvage.

Question 6

Discuss how they apply to the operational chain of command:

Naval Construction Group (NCG)

Answer 6

-Performs the routine functions related to coordination of administration, training, project selection and logistic support for assigned units.

Question 7

Discuss the United States National Military Command, Chain of Command structure under two distinct branches
OPERATIONAL CHAIN OF COMMAND

Answer 7

• The first branch is the operational chain of command. The Navy’s operational chain-of-command branch runs from the President to the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) to the Combatant Commander (and to the subordinate unified Commander or Commander, joint task force, when designated).
• The Navy Component Commander is under the Combatant Commander. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff transmits orders to the Combatant Commanders as directed by the Presiden

Question 8

Discuss the United States National Military Command, Chain of Command structure under two distinct branches
SERVICE CHAIN OF COMMAND

Answer 8

• The second branch of the chain of command is the service chain of command. The service chain of command prepares service forces and their administration and support.
• The Secretary of the Navy is responsible for the administration and support of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forces assigned or attached to each of the combatant commands.
• The Secretary exercises ADCON through the CNO and the Commander of the Navy component command assigned to a combatant command and through the Marine Corps Commandant and the Marine Corps component commander assigned to a combatant command.