Common Core 107 Expeditionary Camp Fundamentals

Question 1

Core Elements of Camp Layout Team

Answer 1

• Security
• Supply / Logistics
• Administration
• Operations
• Intelligence
• Training
• Medical
• Maintenance

Question 2

Five basic phases to an Expeditionary camp layout

Answer 2

1) Planning
2) Site Survey/Security
3) Camp Establishment
4) Camp Maintenance
5) Camp Teardown

Question 3

1st Phase of an Expeditionary camp layout

Answer 3

Planning

• Reason for the camp
• Type of camp:
  
  • Base
  • Expeditionary
  • Unit
  • Logistics Hub
• Terrain
• Climate
• Threat Level

Question 4

2nd Phase of an Expeditionary camp layout

Answer 4

Site Survey/Security

• Surveys future site by aerial photography, satellite imagery, or reconnaissance patrol
• Site Security Team
  
  • Advance scout team
  • Secure and cordon off area
• Camp Setup Team
  
  • Arrives after site has been secured and begins unloading equipment
  • Begins camp layout and construction

Question 5

3rd Phase of an Expeditionary camp layout

Answer 5

Camp Establishment

• Billeting activities
• Food service
• Shower and head facilities
• Field armory
• First aid station
• Combined Maintenance Engineering Logistics (CMEL)
• Laundry Service
• Administrative services
• Firefighting Team
• MWR facilities
• Chaplain

Question 6

4th Phase of an Expeditionary camp layout

Answer 6

Camp Maintenance

• Combined Maintenance Engineering Logistics (CMEL)
• A utilities team for utilities operations
• A supply company for potable water supply

Question 7

5th Phase of an Expeditionary camp layout

Answer 7

Camp Teardown

Question 8

Four Priority Work Classifications

Answer 8

1) Safety - work required for safety reasons
2) Function - work identified with the mission of the activity
3) Preventative - work that prevents the deterioration of the facility
4) Appearance - work to preserve or upgrade the appearance of the facility

Question 9

Operator Inspection

Answer 9

• assigned to an operator as a day to day responsibility for a specific piece of gear or equipment. i.e.: humvee driver performing maintenance on his Vehicle.
• examining, lubricating, and making minor adjustments.

Question 10

Potable Water

Answer 10

Water suitable for drinking, cooking, and personal use.

Question 11

Chlorinated Water

Answer 11

• Disinfection of a substance or container by using a chlorine chemical or gas.
• Plain or simple chlorination = single application.

Question 12

Super Chlorinated Water

Answer 12

Chlorination with doses that are deliberately selected to produce water free of combined residuals so large as to require de-chlorination.