Unit Specific for PHIB: ACB Mission Area Flashcards
What is the PHIBCB Mission Statement?
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.
What is the function of FC?
The floating causeway is a floating pier that enables landing craft to discharge vehicles and equipment when the gradient is too shallow to allow them to land directly on the beach.
Where is the FC located?
The FC is a homeport ACB-1 asset.
What are the sources of power for the FC?
The FC requires the following:
- 3 WT and 2 PM for stabbing the beach
- 1 WT and 2 PM for tending
What are the modes of operation and control of the FC?
Control of the FC is done by PM or WT. The OIC has overall control of the 22-man crew.
What is the effect on mission operations if the FC fails?
Reduced ability to get equipment and vehicles ashore.
What size crew is required to accomplish the function and what is the crew composition of the FC?
Crew of 22 (x2) for 24hr OPS
- OIC
- Causeway Pilot
- POIC
- Lead Traffic Controller
- Lighterage Operations Supervisor
- Auxiliary Equipment Techs (2)
- Line Handlers (12)
- Forklift Operator
- Radio Telephone Operator
- Hospital Corpsman
How much time does it take to assemble the FC?
36hrs
What are the operational and survivability limitations of the FC?
Operational: SS2
Survivable: SS4
What is ELCAS-M?
Elevated Causeway Modular
What is OPDS?
Offshore Petroleum Discharge System
What is RRDF?
Roll-on/Roll-Off Discharge Facility
What is the ILNS CF?
Causeway Ferry
What is ABLTS?
Amphibious Bulk Liquid Transfer System
What is LWPS?
Lightweight Water Purification System
