Deployment Parties

Question 1

SLRP

Answer 1

Survey, Liaison, Recon Party

Question 2

OPP

Answer 2

Offload Preparation Party

Question 3

AP

Answer 3

Advance Party

Question 4

MOLT

Answer 4

Marine Offload Liaison Team

Question 5

MB

Answer 5

Main Body

Question 6

Navy Days

Answer 6

Offloading Craft

1. MPF UB
2. WT/PM
3. Non-powered craft

Question 7

What are the phases of MPF Operations?

Answer 7

1. Planning
2. Marshalling
3. Movement
4. Arrival and Assembly
5. Reconstitution

Question 8

When does the SLRP arrive at the offload site and what do they do?

Answer 8

The SLRP arrives several days ahead of the MB to survey the site and liaison with the HN. Collect information on what facilities and services are available and able to be utilized by arriving forces.

Question 9

Who is part of the SLRP?

Answer 9

• Around 66 MAGTF and 19 NSE.

- S3, Waterside OPS Officer, Camp Czar, CMAA, S4A, and purchasing agent

Question 10

What is the role of the OPP?

Answer 10

The OPP is a temporary, task-specific organization of watercraft and equipment operations and maintenance personnel that embark on each MPSRON ship to prepare NSE lighterage and embarked equipment and supplies for offload.

Question 11

What is the timeline for the OPP?

Answer 11

O-4: OPP boards the MPS

O-1: Transits and arrives

Question 12

Who is part of the OPP?

Answer 12

• Around 45 personnel per MPS

- SDO, RRDF, boat crews, some ALFA, logistics support

Question 13

What is the role of the AP?

Answer 13

To arrange for the reception of the MB. Camp construction, berthing arrangement, beach party team, and communications.

Question 14

What is the timeline for the AP?

Answer 14

Flies in about O-4

Question 15

What is the mission of ACB-1?

Answer 15

To provide logistics-over-the-shore support to COMPACFLT amphibious forces and MPF operations including ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo, bulk fuel/water, and tactical camp operations.