NCF Officer: Contingency Operations Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the function of the Liaison Officer (LNO) in a contingency environment?

Answer 1

The LNO acts as a two-way conduit to coordinate and facilitate the flow of support and information between commands and staffs.

Question 2

Discuss joint engineer functions for general engineering throughout the range of major operations and campaigns.

Answer 2

Cooperation and reach back support.

Question 3

Discuss joint engineer functions for general engineering throughout the range of crisis response and limited contingency operations.

Answer 3

Contact NAVFAC

Question 4

Discuss joint engineer functions for general engineering throughout the range of military engagement, security cooperation, and deterrence.

Answer 4

Cooperation and support

Question 5

Discuss the NCF mission in conducting contingency engineering and expeditionary construction operations to support Marine Corps, Navy, or other services across the range of military operations.

Answer 5

Look up

Question 6

What are the four steps of Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace?

Answer 6

1. Define the battlespace environment
2. Describe the battlespace effects
3. Evaluate the threat
4. Determine threat course of action

Question 7

What are the six steps of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP)?

Answer 7

1. Mission Analysis
2. Course of Action Development
3. COA War Game
4. COA Comparison and Decision
5. Orders Development
6. Transition

Question 8

What are Operation Orders and annexes?

Answer 8

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