Section 119 Combat Engineer Battalion Flashcards
what is the mission of the combat engineer battalion
to enhance the mobility, counter mobility, and survivability of the marine division through close combat engineer support and to provide the limited general engineering support that is required for the functioning of the marine division
the CEB contains what companies
H&S company, support company, 4 combat engineer companies
the CEB support company contains what platoons
HQ, equipment, utilities, motor-t
the CEB combat engineer company contains what platoons
HQ, 3 combat engineer platoons
what are the 6 mobility tasks of a CEB
conduct recon, coordinate breaching, employ bridges, repair bridges, construct short span bridges, repair roads
what are the 3 counter mobility tasks of a CEB
coordinate obstacle systems, construct obstacles which require special equipment/ skills, perform specialized demolition missions
how does the CEB enhance survivability
provide technical assistance and equipment to develop temporary protective positions
what are the 3 general engineering tasks of a CEB
provide essential construction, utility support, construct/ improve V/TOL sites
what is the mission of the engineer support company
provide personnel, equipment and task units to battalion and provide potable water and electricity
what are the 4 tasks of the engineer support company
provide construction materials, potable water, electrical power, motor-t
what is the mission of combat engineer company
to provide close combat support of an engineering nature as necessary to meet the essential requirements of an infantry regiment and other division elements in combat operations
how many combat engineer platoons can the CEB provide to each infantry battalion
one
what are the 13 tasks of a combat engineer company
engineer recon cross country movement cover dry and wet gaps light rafts reinforce/repair bridges improve terrain for helos fabricate light obstacles minefields/booby traps cut and cover type fortifications demolition/breaching clear minefield related tasks when augmented
