Admin Command and Control Fundamentals Flashcards
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Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to Naval Civil Engineering Forces:
A. Naval Facilities Engineering Command
B. Naval Amphibious Construction Battalion
C. Combatant Command Staff Engineer
**Common Core*
A. Global shore and facilities manager
B. Ship to shore movements. Limited organic engineering capability.
C. Relays engineering requirements and helps acquire services from NECC, NCG and NAVFAC.
**Common Core*
Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command:
A. Commander Fleet Forces Command (CFFC)
B. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)
C. Naval Construction Group (NCG)
**Common Core*
Difference b/w homeport org and deployment org
**Common Core*
Discuss the United States National Military Command, Chain of Command structure under two distinct branches
A. Operational Chain of Command
B. Service Chain of Command
**Common Core*
A. Operational: President>SECDEF>Combatant CDR>Navy component Combatant CDR, Chairman of JCS transmits orders to combatant commanders as directed by the President.
B. Service: Prepares forces, administration, and support. CNO-ADCON, Unified Combatant CDR-OPCON (relative to Navy Component CDR)
**Common Core*
Define command and control
**Common Core*
Regulation of forces and functions to accomplish mission in accordance with CDR’s intent.
Authority and Direction.
**Common Core*
Discuss control measures for classified information
**Common Core*
Identification, marking, safeguarding, declassifying, destroying
**Common Core*
Levels of Authority:
A. TYCOM
B. COCOM
C. OPCON
D. TACON
E. Support
F. ADCON
G. Coordinating Authority
H. Direct Liaison Authority (DIRLAUTH)
**Common Core*
A. Man, train, equip
B. Organizes and uses forces to accomplish missions.
C. Authority to command subordinate forces, assign tasks, designate objective
D. Control over specific movements and maneuvers during an operation. Usually used to direct local movements within an operational area to complete a mission or task
E. Authority to aid, protect and sustain another force
F. Organizing, training, and equipping forces, as well as managing personnel, logistics, and readiness
G. Ensure different parts of an operation work together smoothly without having full command authority over each element
H. Authority granted by a commander (any. level) to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action with a command
**Common Core*
Discuss the following in relation to Support Authority:
A. Supported Commander
B. Supporting Commander
C. General Support
D. Mutual Support
E. Direct Support
F. Close Support
**Common Core*
A. Refers to the leader who receives support from another unit or command, while the “support authority” is the entity that provides that support
B. Understanding the supported commander’s needs and coordinating with the supported commander to plan the support.
C. Providing assistance to an entire force or operation without being specifically assigned to a single unit, while “Support Authority” signifies the designated entity with the power to direct and manage that support, essentially defining who is in charge of allocating and coordinating the general support provided; meaning, the Support Authority oversees the overall distribution of general support to various parts of the operation or force as needed
D. Refers to a reciprocal relationship where individuals or teams actively assist each other, providing support as needed.
E. Specific type of support relationship where a unit is designated to provide assistance directly to another designated unit, essentially prioritizing their needs and responding directly to their requests, while still maintaining command authority with their parent unit.
F. Signifies providing assistance very near to friendly forces, requiring tight coordination with their actions.
**Common Core*
Discuss the mission of the following units:
A. Naval Construction Regiment
B. NMCB
C. UCT
D. CBMU
E. NAVFAC
F. ACB
**Common Core*
A. Command and control subordinate Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (NMCBs) and provide combatant commanders with expeditionary engineering forces capable of constructing and repairing facilities, conducting general engineering, and limited combat engineering across a range of military operations, essentially building and fighting to support naval operations wherever needed.
B. Provide combat-effective construction and engineering services to support naval objectives globally, including building advance bases, conducting battle damage repair, contingency engineering, humanitarian assistance, and disaster recovery support for the fleet and joint forces in distributed environments.
C. Perform complex underwater construction, inspection, repair, and demolition operations in support of naval operations, including maintaining and repairing ocean facilities, ports, and underwater infrastructure, particularly in austere environments, both during peacetime and wartime deployments; essentially acting as underwater construction specialists for the Navy.
D. Maintain and operate public works and utilities at advanced bases and shore facilities.
E. Plan, build, and maintain sustainable facilities for the Navy and Marine Corps, providing engineering, environmental, and acquisition services to ensure the combat readiness of the fleet by delivering best-value shore infrastructure support across the globe.
F. Transport equipment and supplies from ships to shore. They also support amphibious operations by providing camp support, fuel and water systems, and salvage capabilities.
**Common Core*
Discuss the following plans and orders:
A. OPLAN
B. OPORD
C. WARNO
D. FRAGO
**Common Core*
A. A detailed plan for military operations. It’s created by a Combatant Commander in response to a potential or actual situation that may require military action.
B. Detailed military document issued by a commander to subordinate units outlining the plan for a specific operation, including the mission, situation, execution details, command and signal instructions, and administrative and logistical considerations.
C. A preliminary notice of an order or action which is to follow.” It is issued by the commander at the outset of receipt of an order from higher. The warning order is issued prior to beginning the planning process in order to allow subordinate leaders and units to maximize their preparation time.
D. Used when there is a modification or change an existing order.
**Common Core*
Describe the duties and responsibilities of the following staffs and departments:
A. Command Staff
B. Executive and Special Staff
C. S1 ADMIN
D. S2 INTEL
E. S3 OPS
F. S4 SUPPLY
G. S6 COMMS
H. S7 TRAINING
**Common Core*
A. Command Staff: Primarily focused on immediate operational support, managing information flow, and ensuring safety during an active situation.
B. Executive Staff: Primarily responsible for long-term planning, resource allocation, and overall direction of the organization.
Special Staff: Provides specialized technical expertise on specific topics to the commander.
C. Managing all personnel-related administrative tasks within a unit, including maintaining personnel records, processing transfers, handling disciplinary actions, ensuring readiness reports are accurate, and overseeing the overall welfare of the sailors under their command.
D. Processing intelligence and security information for the commander.
E. Planning, coordinating, and supervising all training and operational activities within a naval unit, ensuring the readiness of the command to execute missions.
F. Maintaining accurate inventory records, requisitioning supplies, overseeing distribution, and coordinating with other departments to meet logistical needs.
G. Responsible for communications and information systems, ensuring that the command and its units can communicate effectively.
H. Training and development, overseeing all aspects of a unit’s training program, ensuring personnel are adequately prepared for their assigned duties, and advising the commanding officer on training matters.
**Common Core*
Describe the duties and responsibilities of the following personnel:
A. Company CDR
B. Company Chief
C. Platoon CDR
D. Platoon CHief
E. Squad Leader
F. Fire Team Leader
G. Automatic Rifleman
H. Rifleman 1
I. Rifleman 2
J. Grenadier
**Common Core*
**Common Core*
State the missions for the following NECC commands:
A. NECC
B. NCF
C. MSRON
D. EOD
E. UCT
F. NEIC
G. NCHB
**Common Core*
A. Sustain Navy expeditionary combat forces. Man, train, equip, organize, and sustain Navy expeditionary combat forces (NECF) in order to support maritime objectives to assure access, provide unimpeded movement, protect against asymmetric threat, and set the conditions to support and reinforce DMO lethality. Additionally, the NECF will strengthen logistics chains, and partnerships; protect the fleet, facilities, and joint, allied, and partner forces; and on order, deploy a flag officer led Navy Expeditionary Forces (NEF) Command Element to C2 integrated American naval forces that dominate in the littorals and reinforce maritime lethality through naval, joint, and combined operations.
B. Provide military construction capabilities, primarily through the “Seabees,” by building and repairing infrastructure like roads, bridges, airfields, and logistics bases, supporting combatant commanders with expeditionary construction needs, and conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations when necessary.
C. Responsible for providing security, logistics, and operational support to maritime forces, ensuring the readiness and capability of naval assets during deployment.
D. Locate, render safe, and dispose of explosive hazards in both maritime and land environments.
E. Provide specialized construction, maintenance, and repair services in the underwater and maritime environment.
F. Provide expeditionary intelligence capabilities that support operational forces across a wide range of naval and joint missions.
G. Loading, unloading, and transportation of cargo, materials, and supplies in support of military and humanitarian missions.
**Common Core*
Discuss the procedures required for the following:
A. Determine clearance eligibility
B. Grant Access
C. Grant interim security clearance
D. Adjust or suspend access
**Common Core*
**Common Core*
Explain what the Joint Clearance and Access Verification System is
**Common Core*
Verify security clearance and access of individuals who want to enter a secure government facility or military installation
**Common Core*
Discuss the following levels of security clearances. When does the Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) expire for each? Explain how they apply in a tactical environment.
**Common Core*
TS - Exceptionally grave damage, 5 yrs
S - Serious damage, 10 yrs
C - Damage, 15 yrs
**Common Core*
Discuss the function and organization of the companies within the battalion.
**Unit Specific*
H&S
ACC
WCC
ABCC
**Unit Specific*
Describe the mission of Convoy Security Element (CSE).
**Unit Specific*
Ensuring the safety and security of convoys transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies to and from construction sites, forward operating bases (FOBs), and other locations in potentially hostile or austere environments. The CSE’s primary mission is to protect convoys from enemy threats, ambushes, and other hazards that may arise during transit.
**Unit Specific*
State the purpose of and describe the following:
A. Combat Operation Center (COC)
B. Alternate Combat Operation Center (ACOC)
C. Company Command Post (CP)
**Unit Specific*
A. Central hub for command and control within the NMCB, especially during deployment in an operational or combat environment. It is the primary location where the battalion’s leadership and staff coordinate all tactical operations, monitor the battalion’s status, and ensure the effective execution of assigned missions.
B. Serves as a backup or secondary command center to the main COC. Its purpose is to ensure continuity of operations in the event that the primary COC becomes incapacitated due to an attack, natural disaster, or other disruption.
C. Local command and control hub for a specific company during operations, providing detailed coordination, communication, and oversight of company-level missions.
**Unit Specific*
Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings in an NMCB:
A. BM
B. LS
C. CS
D. LN
E. MR
F. MA
G. NC
H. HM
I. MC
J. IS
K. PS
L. YN
M. ET
N. GM
O. IT
P. RP
**Unit Specific*
A. Boatswain’s Mate
B. Logistics Specialist
C. Culinary Specialist
D. Legalman
E. Machinery Repairman
F. Master at Arms
G. Navy Counselor
H. Hospital Corpman
I. Mass Communication Specialist
J. Intelligence Specialist
K. Personnel Specialist
L. Yeoman
M. Electronics Technician
N. Gunner’s Mate
O. Information System Technician
P. Religious Program Specialist
**Unit Specific*
Discuss the purpose and capability of FLTMPS
**Officer*
The primary purpose of FLTMPS is to provide a comprehensive system for planning, tracking, and managing the training requirements and qualifications of Navy personnel and units. It is a critical tool for operational readiness, helping to ensure that Navy sailors are qualified for their assignments and ready to support operational missions.
**Officer*
Discuss the purpose of the Activity Manning Document (AMD).
**Officer*
Critical tool used by the U.S. Navy to outline and manage the required manpower for a particular activity, unit, or command. It serves as a detailed record that identifies the personnel structure necessary to support an activity’s mission requirements, ensuring that the right number and type of personnel are available and assigned to meet operational needs.
**Officer*
Describe the RSO&I (reception, staging, onward movement, integration) process as it pertains to NCF units.
**Officer*
Reception: When an NCF unit arrives at a forward operating base or designated reception area, initial steps are taken to ensure that all personnel and equipment are accounted for and prepared for staging. This includes ensuring that the unit has access to medical care, security checks, and operational coordination with the mission commander.
Staging: During staging, NCF units organize and prepare their construction equipment, tools, and supplies for transport to the worksite. They receive mission-specific briefings, and any final equipment checks are made before the onward movement to the operational site.
Onward Movement: The onward movement of NCF units to their deployment site might include traveling across hazardous terrain or moving into areas with active combat operations. The movement phase requires meticulous planning to ensure that equipment and personnel are moved safely and efficiently.
Integration: Upon arrival at their worksite, NCF units begin integrating with the operational environment. They establish their base camp, set up construction operations, and coordinate with other military units or host nation forces. Integration also involves continuous logistical support to ensure the unit can sustain its operations over the course of the deployment.
**Officer*
Describe and discuss the following terms as they apply to your unit:
A. TYCOM
B. SYSCOM
**Officer*
TYCOM focuses on overseeing the overall operational readiness, mission planning, and deployment of the NMCB. It ensures that the unit is properly trained, manned, and equipped for its mission.
SYSCOM focuses on the technical aspects, ensuring that the equipment, tools, and systems used by the NMCB are acquired, maintained, and operational. SYSCOM provides lifecycle support and technical expertise for all equipment and systems used by the battalion.
**Officer*
Discuss the Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) principles of strategy and their relationship in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF).
**Officer*
The MPF consists of a group of strategically positioned ships and air assets that carry the equipment, supplies, and personnel necessary for a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to conduct sustained combat operations without relying on host-nation infrastructure or supply lines initially.
The MPF principles of strategy provide the framework to achieve rapid and effective deployment, ensuring that the MAGTF can respond to threats and humanitarian missions anywhere around the world with minimal delay.
The strategic principles of the MPF—rapid deployment, strategic mobility, self-sufficiency, surge capacity, logistical support, force projection, and interoperability—align with and support the MAGTF’s mission objectives, making the MPF an indispensable component of U.S. military operations.
**Officer*
Describe the following funding sources that can support NCF operations:
A. MILCON (Military Construction)
B. O&MN (Operations and Maintenance, Navy)
C. OPN (Operations, Navy)
D. OMNR ((Operations and Maintenance, Navy Reserve)
E. OPTAR (Operational Target)
F. ERC (Emergency Response Construction)
G. HA (Humanitarian Assistance)
H. HCA (Humanitarian and Civic Assistance)
I. PH and IT (Public Health and International Training)
J. CTP (Construction Training Program)
K. APRI (Authorized Post-Retirement Income)
**Officer*
A. Typically, NCF units receive MILCON funding for the construction of major facilities in support of sustained operations in forward-deployed areas or in response to a strategic need.
B. used to support the maintenance of equipment, personnel training, and ongoing operational activities for NCF units deployed in support of construction or combat operations.
C. OPN funding may be used to support overseas deployments, construction tasks in deployed environments, or any operations requiring additional resources outside of normal operational procedures.
D. OMNR funding is used to support training activities, readiness exercises, and pre-deployment preparations, ensuring that these units are ready for activation and mobilization when needed.
E. OPTAR funds to maintain tools, equipment, and materials necessary for ongoing construction tasks, as well as to support maintenance and operational needs that don’t require larger, more long-term funding sources.
F. ERC funds for immediate construction tasks in areas where fast deployment and quick turnaround are required, such as in post-disaster humanitarian operations or in combat zones.
G. HA funding helps support construction and engineering efforts in areas that require urgent recovery assistance.
H. HCA funding to build infrastructure in host nations or areas where there is a need for civilian support projects. This can include schools, hospitals, or roads, which contribute to positive engagement with local communities and governments.
I. Support medical missions, health infrastructure, and training programs for host nations, as part of a broader goal to enhance international stability and relations.
J. maintaining the readiness of personnel within NCF units, providing them with specialized training necessary to perform their missions effectively, whether on construction tasks or in a combat zone.
K. While this funding is not directly used for operational construction activities, it ensures that personnel transitioning out of the NCF receive the necessary support and financial resources to manage their post-service lives effectively.
**Officer*
List the different echelons and the characteristics of the Table of Allowance (TOA) within the NCF.
A. NCR TOA
B. NMCB TOA
C. PHIBCB TOA
D. CBMU TOA
E. UCT TOA
**Officer*
A. Includes larger-scale equipment for deployment coordination, communications, and logistics management to support the coordination of NMCBs and other subordinate units.
B. The TOA provides a variety of construction equipment, including heavy machinery (bulldozers, backhoes, cranes), tools for carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, as well as transportation assets.
C. The TOA includes specialized amphibious construction equipment, including landing craft, floating bridges, water pumps, and temporary causeways. These assets are designed to support the movement of heavy equipment and supplies from ships to shore during amphibious operations.
D. The TOA includes a variety of maintenance tools, repair equipment, and spare parts needed to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on construction machinery, vehicles, and other essential equipment.
E. The TOA includes specialized equipment like water pumps, electrical generators, water filtration systems, sewage treatment equipment, and pipeline construction tools.
**Officer*
In regards to Reservists, explain the following:
A. AT
B. ADT
C. ADSW
D. IDT
E. Mobilization Orders
F. Activation
A. Active Duty for Training (AT) refers to the period when a Reservist is ordered to active duty for training purposes.
B. Active Duty for Training (ADT) is similar to AT but is typically a broader term used for training that takes place during extended periods of active duty.
C. Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) is a category of active duty where Reservists are called up for specific missions or special assignments that are not part of regular training.
D. Inactive Duty Training (IDT) is a period of drill or training that is conducted when a Reservist is not on active duty status. It typically occurs during weekend drills or monthly training periods.
E. Mobilization Orders are official orders that call Reservists from their civilian jobs and into active duty status for a specific mission or operation.
F. Activation is the formal process in which a Reservist is called to active duty in response to operational requirements. Activation is often a result of mobilization but can also occur for special assignments.
