MPF Watch Stations

Question 1

OCO

Answer 1

Offload Control Officer

• Responsibly for the entire MPSRON offload
• One assigned per MPSRON
• Located on the squadron flag ship
• Normally the ACU CO

Question 2

SDO

Answer 2

Ship’s Debarkation Officer

• Responsible for the debarkation of cargo onboard
• One per ship, normally the senior naval officer onboard the MPS
• Coordinate with the LCO, MOLO, NCHB OIC, and RRDF
• Liaison with the ship’s master and chief mate.

Question 3

LCO

Answer 3

Lighterage Control Officer

• Is responsible for tracking and controlling the movement of lighterage around the ship.
• Normally a CWO or LTJG

Question 4

LCA

Answer 4

Lighterage Control Assistant

• Supervises the deck plate operations on the ship for the SDO.
• Normally a BMC

Question 5

LSO

Answer 5

Lighterage Support Officer (LSO)

• Provides craft crew and platform team management for the BSU
• Normally an LT or LCDR

Question 6

MOLT

Answer 6

MAGTF Offload Liaison Team

Question 7

MOLO

Answer 7

Marine Offload Liaison Officer

Question 8

TOC

Answer 8

Tactical Operations Center

Question 9

BSU

Answer 9

Beach Support Unit

Question 10

LRO

Answer 10

Lighterage Repair Officer

• Responsible for providing guidance and supervision for repair of landing craft and auxiliary support equipment.
• Normally a CWO

Question 11

DUC

Answer 11

Defense Unit Commander

• Establishes a security posture consistent with the threat.
• Normally an ACB LCDR

Question 12

BPGC

Answer 12

Beach Party Group Commander

• Develops plans in support of amphibious assault, LOTS, and MPF when more than one colored beach is used.
• Normally the BMU CO.

Question 13

RRDF OIC

Answer 13

In charge of the assembly and operation of the RRDF.

Question 14

What is the mission of ACB-1?

Answer 14

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.