NMCB 14 MOB FY2012
Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist
BOARD STUDY GUIDE
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Compliments of CM3 (SCW) Jackson
REVISED JAN2013
“Shorter & more to the point!”
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HOW TO USE THIS STUDY GUIDE
1. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! Seriously, study and be prepared. Once you have gotten your online
courses done, CPR certification, EKMS and the printed sheets needed to turn in, GET PREPARED
before you request to have a SCWS Board.
2. Study in groups and practice answering questions in front of people. Ask questions and have people
ask you questions. Get in engaged in the topics and realize the areas you need to focus on to help you
be more prepared.
3. If you have attended an FTX, remember what you saw and how things came together when studying
your topics. EVERYTHING you are studying happened at FTX. If you are unsure or were not there,
ask someone who was.
4. Board rules are simple… FIVE (up to ten) questions per topic. If you know it, answer and move on. Do
not complicate or give more than what is being asked. Lastly, don’t sweat it and worry about the
question(s) you had trouble with because you’ll have more opportunities to make up for it.
5. Military Bearing at all times while in your board. Be polite and BE CONFIDENT!! NO SWEARING, no
matter how frustrated you may get. Your body language speaks louder than your voice does.
6. Most of the time… CONTIGENCY OPERATIONS is measured in yards, EMARK is measured in
inches; WEAPONS is measured in meters.
7. Know your LAND NAV! Practice what you have been taught over and over again. Ask your SCWs
coordinators for a map and a lenstatic compass and practice finding points on a map. You may know
the difference between INTERSECTION & RESECTION but can you do it on a map in a practical?
8. As far as CAMP LAYOUT, depending on your rank, know how to do a RANGE CARD, FIRETEAM
FIREPLAN, SQUAD SIZE FIREPLAN, A CAMP LAYOUT (may it be an AIR DET or whatever the
SMEAC calls for) or a CSE route. Talk to your SCWS coordinators and/or those who have boarded to
get an idea of what questions and areas to focus on.
9. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to ASK SOMEONE! Talk to those in your
command who has sat on a few boards about what to expect. Ask fellow Seabees who have boarded
how they remembered the information and create your own ways to absorb it all.
10. GOOD LUCK to you all.
We know it’s hard. We know it can be overwhelming at times and most of all, we know many of you are tired
of hearing, “When are you going to get your pin?” I can speak for all of us who have been through it, just suck
it up and do it because the feeling you will have after you hear you have passed is something else.
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NMCB 14 MOB FY2012
SCWS BOARD STUDY GUIDE
REVISED JAN2013
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BASIC USN/ SEABEE KNOWLEDGE
AMINISTRATION / COMMAND & CONTROL
BASIC FIRST AID & PERSONAL HYGIENE
CBR
CESE
COMMUNICATIONS
CONTIGENCY OPERATIONS
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
EMBARK
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
LAND NAVIGATION
MILITARY TACTICS
NAVAL HERITAGE & DOCTRINE
SAFETY
SUPPY & LOGISTICS
WEAPONS
CAMP LAYOUT
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BASIC USN / SEABEE KNOWLEDGE
SAILOR’S CREED
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of
those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and
democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
GENERAL ORDERS
1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that
takes place within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls for posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding
officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
11. To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons
on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
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BASIC USN / SEABEE KNOWLEDGE
CODE OF CONDUCT
Article I I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am
prepared to give my life in their defense.
Article II I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members
of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Article III If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to
escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Article IV If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep the faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no
information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will
take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and back them up in
every way.
Article V When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank,
service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability.
I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
Article VI I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions,
and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United
States of America.
Song of the Seabees
We're the Seabees of the Navy
We can build and we can fight
We'll pave the way to victory
And guard it day and night
And we promise that we remember
The "Seventh of December"
We're the Seabees of the Navy
Bees of the Seven Seas
The Navy wanted men
That's where we came in
Mister Brown and Mister Jones
The Owens, the Cohens and Flynn
The Navy wanted more
Of Uncle Sammy's kin
So we all joined up
And brother we're in to win
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ADMIN / COMMAND & CONTROL
What is your current chain of command TODAY?
President
• The Honorable Barack Obama
Vice president
• The Honorable Joseph Biden
Secretary of State
• The Honorable Hillary Clinton
Secretary of Defense
• The Honorable Leon Panetta
Secretary of The Navy
• The Honorable Ray Mabus
Chief of Naval Operations
• Admiral Jonathan Greenert
MCPON
• Master Chief (AW/NAC) Michael Stevens
FLTCM
• Fleet Force Master Chief (AW/SW/IDW) Charles
Clarke
Name the types of PRE-MISSION ORDERS
OPPLAN
Plan for future mission (SMEAC)
OPORDER
Puts OPPLAN into effect (oral or written)
WARNING ORDER
Gives heads up (90 days out)
EXECUTION ORDER
Authority to initiate admin & supply procedures (75 days
out)
Describe the following.
Combat Operation Center (COC)
Headquarters for the CO and all camp operations
Alternate COC (ACOC)
Requires the same info as the COC and manned by the
XO; assumes control of battalion if COC is destroyed
Company Command Post (CP)
Capable of collecting, processing, displaying, evaluating,
and disseminating tactical information that is in its AOR
to the COC and is manned by a watch stander and a
member of the Company’s senior leadership.
Define command and control.
• The exercise of authority and direction by a
proper designated CO assigned and attached to
forces in the accomplishment of the mission.
• Functions are performed through an
arrangement of personnel, equipment,
communications, facilities, and procedures
employed by a commander in planning,
directing, coordinating, and controlling forces
and operations in the accomplishment of the
mission.
What are the 7 “S” Shops?
S1 = Admin
S2 = Intel
S3 = OPS
S4 = Supply
S5 = Military Advisor (usually a USMC Gunnery Sgt. &
goes away on a deployment)
S6 = COMMS
S7 = Training (is absorbed into the S2 on a deployment)
What is NMCB’s mission?
• The mission of the NMCB is to provide
responsive military construction support to Navy,
Marine Corps, and other forces in military
operations
• To construct and maintain base facilities; to
repair battle-damaged facilities, and to conduct
limited defensive operations as required by the
circumstances of the deployment situation.
What is information is found on….
PG 1 = USN contract
PG 2 = Dependents’ Info & Emergency Record
PG 3 = ASVAB
PG 4 = Enlisted QUALS History & awards
PG 5 = History assignments
PG 6 = UA’s
PG 13 = ADMIN Remarks
Define…
(OPCON) Operational Control
• The authority to assign tasks, designate
objectives, and to give any specific directions
necessary to accomplish a mission.
(ADCON) Administrative Control
• The coordination of training, project selection,
logistic support, movement of personnel and
equipment, furnishing services, supplies, and
materials for assigned units.
What are the 2 types of counseling?
Personnel (Behavioral Disorder) – may be oral or written
Performance (EVAL) – must be in writing
What is the EDVR?
Enlisted Distribution Verification Report
A monthly statement of command’s enlisted personnel
account
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What are X CODES and who are they?
Non-combatants
X1 = Chaplain
X2 = Dental
X3 = Legal
X4 = Medical
What do the following rates do?
ALPHA COMPANY – Horizontal construction
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CM - Maintain construction machinery including;
buses, dump trucks, bulldozers, rollers, cranes &
backhoes. Work on gasoline & diesel engines and
transmissions. Repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic &
steering systems
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EO - Work w/heavy machinery such as
bulldozers, backhoes, etc. Use this machinery to dig
ditches, excavate for building foundations, break up old
concrete or asphalt paving and pour new paving. Grade
and remove debris from construction sites, raise girders,
and move and set in place other pieces of equipment or
materials needed.
BRAVO COMPANY – Mini public works
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CE - Responsible for power production &
electrical work required to build and operate airfields,
roads, barracks, and hospitals; skilled electricians,
telephone and electrical repairmen, lineman, and others.
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UT - Supervise and perform tasks involved in
the installation and maintenance of plumbing, steam,
compressed air and fuel storage and distribution
systems. They maintain air conditioning and refrigeration
equipment, as well as sewage collecting and disposal
facilities
CHARLIE COMPANY – Vertical construction
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BU - Skilled carpenters, plasterers, roofers,
cement finishers, asphalt workers, masons, and
painters); build and repair all types of structures
including: piers, bridges, towers, schools, offices,
houses, and other buildings
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SW - Operate all special equipment used to
move or hoist structural steel, structural shapes and
similar material. They erect and dismantle steel bridges,
piers, buildings, storage tanks, etc. They work with steel
shapes, plates and built-up sections used in the
construction of overseas facilities. They are skilled in arc
welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, and gas welding
HOTEL COMPANY – Admin. & military organization
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EA - Provide construction engineers with
information needed to develop final construction plans.
They conduct surveys for roads, airfields, buildings, etc.
They perform soil tests, prepare topographic and
hydrographic maps. They also survey for sewers, water
lines, drainage systems and underwater excavations
What are your responsibilities as set forth under The
Laws of Armed Conflict?
• Do not attack enemy troops who are wounded,
sick, or surrender.
• Aid medical care to captured enemy troops.
• Do not take personal property from captured
enemy troops.
• Captives may perform work, but nothing that
assists your war effort.
• Use appropriate level of force, avoid protected
property.
• Don’t alter weapons to cause more suffering,
don’t use poison weapons.
What is an OF-7?
A Seabee Rate
What are the OF-7 rates?
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CR = Constructionman Recruit (E1)
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CA = Constructionman Apprentice (E2)
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CN = Constructionman (E3)
ALPHA COMPANY
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CM = Construction Mechanic
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EO = Equipment Operator
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EQCM = CM and EO combine at E-9 / Master
Chief Equipmentman
BRAVO COMPANY
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CE = Construction Electrician
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UT = Utilities Person
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UCCM = CE and UT combine at E-9 / Master
Chief Utilitiesman
CHARLIE COMPANY
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BU = Builder
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SW = Steelworker
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CUCM = BU, EA, and SW combine at E-9 /
Master Chief Constructionman
HOTEL COMPANY
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EA = Engineer Aid
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BASIC FIRST & PERSONAL HYGIENE
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Why is personal hygiene important to practice at
ALL TIMES?
• To reduce and minimize the spread of germs
and viruses among a command
• To promote good a healthy sense and
awareness
• To have service members always mission ready
to complete any/all tasks required
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Define first aid.
The emergency care of the sick or injured
Temporary assistance or treatment until help is
available.
Why not try to give an unconscious person anything
by mouth?
• May cause vomiting
• If the victim vomits, the vomited material may
enter the lungs and may result in death
What are the purposes of first aid?
Save a life, prevent further injury and to prevent or
minimize infection
Why not move an injured person unless absolutely
necessary?
Because person treating may not be aware of any
fractures, skull or spine injuries
What are the objectives of first aid?
(The ABCs) – Airway, Breathing & Circulation
What are the tasks of first aid?
Maintain breathing, stop bleeding and prevent or reduce
shock
How does blood flow within the body? (FYI INFO)
• Capillaries are the smaller network of vessels
connecting arties and veins.
• Arteries take blood away from the heart carrying
oxygen.
• Veins take blood to the heart to be recharged
with oxygen.
What is the sequence to when examining an injured
person?
Check for breathing
Check for bleeding
Check for shock
What are the three types of bleeding?
Capillary Bleeding
• Blood is a brick red color and bleeding is slow
“oozing” from the wound
• A superficial (small) cut such as scraped knee
Arterial Bleeding
• The blood bright red and “spurts or gushes” from
the wound
• Arterial bleeding is life threatening and difficult to
control
Venous bleeding
• The blood is dark red or maroon, and flows in a
steady stream
What is shock?
Disturbed circulation of blood that causes a lack of
oxygen
What are signs of shock?
• The pulse is weak and rapid.
• Breathing is likely to be shallow, rapid, and
irregular, because poor circulation of the blood
affects the breathing center in the brain.
• The face, arms, and legs feel cold to the touch.
• The temperature near the surface of the body is
lowered because of the poor blood flow.
• Sweating is likely to be very noticeable.
• A person in shock is usually very pale; but in
some cases, there may be a bluish or reddish
color to the skin.
• The pupils of the eyes are usually dilated
(enlarged).
How to treat someone in shock?
• Person treating must remain calm as well and
be conscious of visible facial reactions
• Keep the victim calm
• Try to prevent the victim from seeing the injury
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If victim is conscious and no internal injuries are
evident, you should give the victim small
amounts of warm water
If it is possible, place the injured person on the
back on a bed, cot, or stretcher, and raise the
lower end of the support about 12 inches so that
the victim's feet will be higher than the head
Give victim small amounts of water (if
conscious); preferably mixed with 1 teaspoon of
salt and ½ teaspoon of baking soda per quart or
liter
What are the ways to control bleeding?
Elevation, Direct Pressure, Indirect Pressure (aka
Pressure Points) & Tourniquet
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How many pressure points are in the body, name
and point 3
22, 11 on each side
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Popliteal artery
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Femoral artery
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Superficial temporal
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Anterior and posterior tibial arteries
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Iliac artery
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Radial and ulnar arteries
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Brachial artery
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Subclavian artery
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Facial artery
SECOND-DEGREE
• Bright redden burn with blister in the skin and
considered the most painful
THIRD-DEGREE
• Most severe burn but no pain due to destroyed
skin, tissue and in some cases, bone.
Why shouldn’t blisters be popped when treating
second degree burns?
Because the fluid within the blister is full of white blood
cells attempting to heal the wound
What are the 3 types of heat injuries?
HEAT CRAMPS
• Most common; pain in abdomen, legs and arms
/ occasionally causes muscle spasms
Treatment
• Move to a cool place
• Give plenty of water to drink
• Gently massage muscles to relieve the spasms
• If symptoms do not improve treat for heat
exhaustion and transport to a medical facility
HEAT EXHAUSTION
• Headache, nausea, dizziness, or weakness; loss
of appetite
• Breathing may be deep and rapid and change to
shallow and almost absent
• Flushed and hot skin, Constricted pupils and a
fast, strong pulse
Treatment
• Get to a cool place and sit. Begin so drink small
doses of water (NOT ICE COLD).
• The main objective is to get the body
temperature down as quickly as possible
• If not treated, symptoms will increase and body
will continue to deteriorate.
HEAT STROKE
• Heat stroke is a true life or death emergency
• Victim may appear ashen gray; skin will be cold,
moist, clammy, normal or subnormal
temperature
• Pupils may be enlarged
• Victim may experience symptoms such as
weakness, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite,
and nausea.
Treatment
• Call 911 and or medical attention ASAP
• Move the victim to an air conditioned space if
possible out of the elements
• Loosen clothing and apply cool wet cloths to the
head, armpits, groin, and ankles.
• Do not chill the victim
• Small amounts of water and be prepared to treat
victim for shock which usually follows.
What is the proper way to handle an existing battle
dressing?
NEVER remove; simply reinforce with more gauze
dressing
What is the treatment for a sucking chest wound?
Immediately seal the wound with a hand or any airtight
material available (e.g., ID card) taped on 3 sides.
Lay the victim on the affected side for drainage
What are the three types of burns?
FIRST-DEGREE
• Mild redness with minor pain, warmth and
tenderness; example is a simple sunburn.
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What is the most IMPORTANT factor about HEAT
STROKE to remember?
• The body has lost the ability to sweat.
• Essentially, the body is cooking like a frying pan
and vital organs are shutting down.
• Without medical attention, victim is likely to
expire.
As symptoms progress, affected area(s)
reddens and there is an uncomfortable coldness
resulting in numbness as circulation is reduced
2 types of frostbite
• Deep
• superficial
Treatment
• Thaw with body heat or warm water
• Never rub a frostbitten area!
• Never heat a frostbitten area with open fire
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What is Immersion foot (“Trench Foot”) and how is it
treated?
Defined
• The feet and toes turn pale and feel cold, numb,
and stiff
• Walking becomes difficult
• The feet will swell and become painful
• If not treated the flesh dies and amputation of
the extremity may be necessary
Treatment
• Do not rub or massage the injured part
• Remove wet clothing
• Do not rupture blisters or apply salves or
ointments
• Clean with soap and water, dry thoroughly,
elevate and keep extremity exposed to dry air
• Evacuate by litter
What is hypothermia?
• A condition in which the body’s core temperature
drops below the required temperature for normal
metabolism and body functions.
• If exposed to cold elements (via air or water),
the internal mechanisms are unable to replenish
the heat that is being lost, a drop in core
temperature occurs.
How can Immersion foot be avoided?
Bathe and change socks regularly
What are the symptoms and treatment of
hypothermia?
Symptoms
• Drowsiness, mental confusion, shivering and
sluggish
• Victim may become unconscious
• Shock may result as lower extremities freeze
• If not treated, death could result
Treatment
• Move victim to warm area
• Remove all wet clothing
• Place victim in a sleeping bag with two
volunteers stripped to their underwear to provide
body-to-body heat transfer
• NOTE: be respectful to the opposite sex when
removing clothes
What are the 2 types of fractures?
Open – bone through skin
Closed – skin intact
How to treat a fracture?
Use a splint; NOT a weapon
What is a dislocation and how is it treated?
Defined
• Rapid swelling, Loss of ability to use the joint
• Severe pain and muscle spasms
• Possible numbness and loss of pulse below the
joint
• Shock may result
Treatment
• Loosen clothing around the injured part
• Be sure victim is comfortable
• Use a sling such as blouse if shoulder is injured.
Frostbite… defined how, different types and how is it
treated?
Defined
• Forming of ice crystals within the skin
• Appears white, yellow-white, or blotchy blue and
white
• The surface of the skin feels hard
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Name 3 of the 10+ possible methods for carrying a
person.
• Fireman’s carry
• One and two man supporting carry
• One and two man arms carry
• One and two man saddle back carry
• Pack-strap carry
• Back lift and carry
• Pistol-belt carry
• Neck drag
• Four-hand (packsaddle) carry
• Four-hand arms carry
Name the three methods of water purification?
• Boiling for 20 minutes
• Iodine tablets
• Calcium hypochlorite ampoules
How is a snake bite treated?
• Wrap a band 2-3 inches above and below the
bitten area to slow blood flow
• Treat for shock
• Seek medical attention
• If possible, KILL THAT DAMN SNAKE & BRING
WITH YOU SO THE PROPER ANDITOTE MAY
BE GIVEN
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CBR
Harassing Agents
• Include tear and vomiting gases that cause
temporary disability
Define CBR.
Chemical, Biological and Radiation
What is the name of CBR suit used?
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit
Technology (JLIST)
• The Saratoga and JSLIST suit are a camouflage
over garment consisting of a coat and trousers.
• Can be worn for 45 consecutive days and may
be laundered up to 6 times within those 45 days.
• Contaminated environment provides 24 hours of
protection
What is the U.S. Policy on CBR Warfare?
We will not use chemical weapons for any reason
What is considered chemical warfare?
• Intended for use to kill, seriously injure, or
incapacitate man due to its physiological effects.
What is considered biological warfare?
• The intentional release of living organisms or
substances produced by living organisms to
cause death or disease to man, domestic
animals, crops, etc. which can cause diseases
such as typhoid fever, cholera, and influenza.
bacteria, rickets, viruses, and fungi.
As of 2012, what is the name of the CBR mask used
by Seabees?
MCU – 2
• Protects face, eyes, nose, throat and lungs from
CBR agents or contamination
• Offers no protection against carbon monoxide or
ammonia
• Filters the air removing particles of dust that may
be radioactive or otherwise contaminated
• Purifies the air of many poisonous gases
What is considered radiological warfare?
• The employment of nuclear weapons to destroy
property and personnel
• Nuclear weapons produce explosions of great
force and heat and release nuclear radiation.
Their primary purpose is the mass destruction of
property and personnel.
How many chemical agents are there? Name them.
6 Chemical Agents
Blister, blood, choking, nerve, tear and vomiting
What are ways by which agents enter the body?
• Skin
• Through secondary means such as water and
food (simply say, “ingesting”)
• Eyes and linings of the mouth and nose
Which chemical agent will make the canister of
MCU-2 mask crackle and pop?
Blood
Define MOPP
Mission Oriented Protective Posture
What are the different types of CBR survey?
Point, route & area survey
How many levels MOPP are there and what are they?
There are 5 LEVELS of MOPP
LEVEL 0 = Everything is issued
LEVEL 1 = Overgarments (suit)
LEVEL 2 = Overgarments, boots
LEVEL 3 = Overgarments, boots, mask
LEVEL 4 = Overgarments, boots, mask and gloves
Describe the (3) different NBC marking kits.
CHEMICAL
• Yellow triangle with “GAS” written in 2” red block
letters
• Write the date, time and agent name (if known)
on the front of the triangle
BIOLOGICAL
• Blue triangle with the letters “BIO” in red 2” block
letters
• Write the date, time of detection and name of
agent if known on the front of the triangle
RADIOLOGICAL
• White triangle with the word “ATOM” written in 2”
black letters
• Write the dose rate, date/time of reading and the
date/time of burst (if known) on the front of the
sign
What are the types of anti-personnel agents and
their symptoms?
Casualty Agents
• Highly poisonous and are intended to kill of
seriously injure.
• Included in this group is nerve, blister, chocking,
and blood agents.
Incapacitating Agents
• Renders personnel incapable of performing their
duties by interfering with the mental processes
that control bodily functions
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What is M-9 chemical paper used for?
• To detect liquid, nerve and blister agents
• Spots or streaks on the tape appear pink, redbrown, red-purple, or any shade of red, indicate
it has been exposed to a chemical agent
How many steps in a troop DECON and what is the
most important factor?
8 steps in a troop DECON & wind direction is a factor
What are the different types of DECON?
Immediate – Operational","Thorough
What is M-8 paper?
• This paper turns colors when the paper touches
a chemical agent.
• V-type nerve agent turns the paper dark green
• G-type nerve agent turns it yellow
• Blister agent turns it red.
• Person who reads it must not be colorblind.
How can nuclear attacks be denoted?
Air, ground (high & low altitude) & underwater burst
What are the 4 effects of a nuclear explosion?
EMP, blast, burn, fallout & radiation
What is an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
phenomenon?
• Intense burst of radio-frequency radiation
generated by a nuclear explosion
• The strong, quick-rising surges of electric
current induced by EMP in power transmission
lines and long antennas could burn out most
unprotected electrical and electronic equipment
Define NAAK.
Nerve Agent Antidote Kit
What is in a NAAK?
(3) Atropine 10-15 minute intervals), (2) PAM Chloride &
(1) CANA
What is the M291 kit?
Skin DECON kit
How many stations are there in a DECON line? How
far apart are the stations?
First of all
• Stations should be 30 – 50m apart
Station 1
• Initial wash
• Remove gross contamination & dirt from
vehicles.
Station 2
• Decontaminant Application
• Need an ample supply of HTH Bleach.
• Vehicle is divided into 4 parts. A member of the
scrubbing team is assigned to each part of the
vehicle starting at the top and working toward
the undercarriage.
Station 3
• Interior Decon
Station 4
• Rinse
What is a M295 kit?
Vehicle DECON kit
What is the M22 alarm used for and how far should it
be place from a camp?
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Detects chemical agents (G or V Series) and
blister (H-Series) in the air
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Provides visual and audible warning via the
built-in display and audible alarm or the ABCA-M42
Alarm Unit
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Placed 300 meters upwind from camp
What is the M-256 detection kit?
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Detects liquid and vapor concentrations of
chemical agents
Decontamination Site Considerations
• Ample water supply (adjacent to streams lakes
that are not contaminated)
• Good drainage to control the contamination that
washes off.
• Off the main route (Avoid spreading of
contamination)
• Upwind from the contaminated area.
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What is POL?
Petroleum, Oil & Lubricants
CESE
What does CESE stand for?
Civil Engineering Support Equipment
What does HMMWV stand for?
High Mobility Multi Wheeled Vehicle
What items are considered CESE?
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Industrial equipment that is typically nonportable Shop equipment costing more than $1000.
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Such as: Automotive Equipment, Mechanical
Equipment, WHE, MHE, Railroad Equip., CEEI: Civil
Engineer End Items
What does MTVR stand for?
Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement
What does the Equipment Yard Supervisor do?
The "Yard Boss" makes sure pre-start checks are done
and that Operator's Inspection Guide and Trouble
Reports are completed.
What are some components of CESE?
Materials Handling Equipment (MHE)
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All self-propelled and conveyor equipment used
in storage and materials handling operations in and
around warehouses, shipyards, industrial plants,
airfields, magazines, depots, docks, terminals, and onboard ships
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Example of MHE is a forklift
Weight Handling Equipment (WHE)
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Includes mobile or transportable truck, crawler
and railway mounted locomotive cranes normally used
for lifting, moving, and placing heavy material or
equipment
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Example of WHE is a crane
When is an operator required to inspect an assigned
item of CESE?
Before, during and after operations
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Each operator is required to perform work
needed to maintain vehicle in a clean, safe & serviceable
condition.
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Requirements are completed utilizing the
pertinent MRC card
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Performed to ensure early detection of
deficiencies
Why should Equipment Operators keep their
equipment clean, serviceable, and safe?
To keep the equipment ready and avoid costly repairs
What does BEEP stand for?
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Battalion Equipment Evaluation Program
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provides a relieving Battalion with realistic
condition evaluation of CESE allowance, facilities, tools
and materials
Which of the following forms is used to report
equipment discrepancies?
NAVFAC 9-11240/13
What is the COMCBPAC/COMCBLANTINST 11200.1
Series?
Instruction manual provides policy, assign action, and
provide guidance and procedures for the management of
CESE assigned to NMCB?
What is the purpose of the BEEP?
Pass on info to relieving units…
• Special knowledge
• Techniques
• Condition evaluation
The live storage maintenance cycle is based on what
number of working days?
80
What shape is the BEEP sticker for NMCB?
• Diamond
What is the identification marking for augment
equipment CESE?
White background / Red numerals
How long can equipment go into Live Storage?
Equipment is placed in live storage when there is no
foreseeable need for the equipment for a period of two
preventive maintenance (PM) cycles or 80 working days
What is the identification marking for organic CESE?
Red background with white numerals
Which publication provides policy for the
management, acquisition, and use of motor
vehicles?
NAVFAC P-300
What is the difference between augmented & organic
equipment?
• Augmented – is borrowed equipment; NOT in our
TOA
• Organic equipment isn’t borrowed equipment
Which publication provides policy and procedures in
management of WHE and testing and licensing of
operators?
NAVFAC P-307
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Define the following
OF/346
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Military Drivers license which lists the vehicles
you are authorized to drive. Can be from 1 1/4 ton pickup truck to 20 ton tractor
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Good for 4 years; expires on birthday
11260/2
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This is the heavy construction equipment license
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Maintained with your license record in the
License Examiner’s office
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Lists all the construction equipment you are
authorized to operate. Good for 4 years; expires on
birthday
DD 1970
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Official authorization to operate a vehicle and
contains a record of destination, time of departure, and
odometer readings.
What is NORS & ANORS?
(NORS) Not Operationally Ready Supply
• Top priority needs replacement
• Delivery date is expedited (potentially overnight
rush
• Example would be CUCV Brakes
(ANORS) Anticipated Not Operationally Ready Supply
• High priority needs replacement but still safe use
• Required delivery date assigned is before the
date deadline is anticipated
• Example would be tires
Define the following.
P-300
•
This publication is to assist management at all
levels in properly discharging their responsibilities in the
efficient management of the transportation program
•
NAVFAC instructions, guides, procedures and
criteria to maintain equipment
11200 Series
•
This publication is to establish policy, assign
actions and give guidance for the Naval Construction
Force Equipment Management program
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AKA, The Red Book
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COMSECONDNCB/COMTHIRDNCBINST
P-307
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This publication is to maintain the level of safety
and reliability built into each unit of applicable equipment
by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
Describe the contents of the NCF Mishap “Crash”
package. What needs to filled out and reported?
SF 91
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Motor Vehicle Accident Report
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Accident report form and it must be filled out ON
SITE before leaving an accident
DD 518
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Accident Identification Card
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Form is given to the other party in case of
vehicle accident
SF 94
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Witness Statement
Detailed instructions if involved in vehicle mishap:
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Steps to take at accident scene
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List of NMCB & local emergency phone #s
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Local information (translation documents)
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Instructions on how to fill out SF-91 & DD-518
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Maps or routes (if applicable)
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Procedures for HAZMAT spills
What is meant when equipment is deadlined?
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CESE is deemed deadline because of
mechanical failure.
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Parts required are not available for over 3
working days.
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Parts are ordered NORS.
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FYI – will not be part of SCWS Board!
SEABEE ROADS TO VICTORY IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
During the Second World War, the Seabees performed now legendary deeds in both the
Atlantic and Pacific Theaters of Operation. At a cost of nearly $11 billion and many casualties,
they constructed over 400 advanced bases along five figurative roads to victory which all had
their beginnings in the continental United States. The South Atlantic road wound through the
Caribbean Sea to Africa, Sicily, and up the Italian peninsula. The North Atlantic road passed
through Newfoundland to Iceland, Great Britain, France, and Germany. The North Pacific road
passed through Alaska and along the Aleutian island chain. The Central Pacific road passed
through the Hawaiian, Marshall, Gilbert, Mariana, and Ryukyu Islands. The South Pacific road
went through the South Sea islands to Samoa, the Solomons, New Guinea, and the Philippine's.
All the Pacific roads converged on Japan and the Asiatic mainland.
THE GREAT SEABEE TRAIN ROBBERY
With a long and storied history of building and fighting, the Seabees have quite some tales to
tell. Places and stories include Japan, the Soviet Union and Korea. Here’s one that’s come to be
known as “The Great Seabee Train Robbery.” The back story on this is as follows… On 15
September 1950 U.S. troops landed at Inchon in what has come to be known as one of the most
brilliant amphibious assaults in history. Seabees achieved renown as the men who made it
possible. Battling enormous thirty-foot tides and a swift current while under continuous enemy
fire, they positioned pontoon causeways within hours of the first beach assault. Following the
landing, the incident known as the “Great Seabee Train Robbery” took place. The need to break
the equipment bottleneck at the harbor inspired a group of Seabees to steal behind enemy lines
and capture some abandoned locomotives. Despite enemy mortar fire, they brought the engines
back intact and turned them over to the Army Transportation Corps
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messages connected with an actual emergency shall not
be delayed.
COMMUNICATIONS
What is the COMMS operator maintenance
acronym?
FITCAL
FEEL, INSPECT, TIGHTEN, CLEAN, ADJUST,
LUBRICATE
What is the Beadwindow and Gingerbread?
• Beadwindow is used when something is said on
the NET that shouldn’t have been said
containing EEFI.
• Gingerbread is ALERT! NET has been
compromised. Roger out and switch channels
What does SINCGARS stands for?
SINGLE CHANNEL GROUND and AIRBORN RADIO
SYSTEM
What is EEFI?
• Essential Element Friendly Information
• Code to communicate a security breach over the
NET
What is the classification of the Yellow Canary
book?
The highest level of classification contained in the book
What is the acronym AN/PRC stand for?
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Army Navy Personnel Radio Configuration OR
Communication
What Time Zone Is Universal Mean Time?
Zulu (ENGLAND)
Describe the AN/PRC 119F?
• Army Navy Personnel Radio Configuration OR
Communication
• Capable of frequency hops and hold crypto
• 30.000 – 87.975 in MHz steps
How many frequencies are there and what are the
ranges?
• HF- High Frequency between 5 - 30 MHZ
• VHF- Very High Frequency between 30 - 300
MHZ
• UHF- Ultra High Frequency between 300 MHZ 3 GHZ
The RT – 1523(E) / U Transceiver is also known as a
__________ ICOM radio?
SINCGARS
What system is designed specifically to protect the
security of communications material?
COMSEC
Define the following
Encryption
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Process of converting intelligible information into
an unintelligible form for transmission
Authentication
•
Security measure designed to protect a
communication system against fraudulent transmissions
Access
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Having a “security clearance” means that you
are eligible for access to information up to the level
shown
Classification
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Information is classed when it requires
Protection in the interest of National security.
Compromise
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Any breach or possible breach of Security or
classified material is known as a compromise and must
be dealt with immediately.
Need to know
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Having access means that you are eligible for
accessing material that you need to perform your duties.
Security Clearance
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Before a person is allowed access to classified
information, he or she must have a security clearance
Minimize
•
A condition wherein normal message and
telephone traffic is drastically reduced in order that
What are the four antennas Seabees and their
ranges?
3 ft. whip = 3-5 miles
10ft. whip = 5-15 miles
AS3900 vehicle antenna = 35 miles
OE-254 Farm antenna = 50 miles
What batteries do our radios use?
Rechargeable BA5590 & non-rechargeable BA390
What kind of COMMS wire is used?
WD-1 wire, 2- or 4-wire connection
What does WD represent?
Wet - Dry
Describe the following:
AN/VRC 90 = 1 radio power sled, 1 amp & 1 RT1523E
AN/VRC 91 = 1 radio power sled, 1 amp & 2 RT1523E
AN/VRC 92 = 1 radio sled, 2 amps & 2 RT1523E
What is the RT1523E?
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The AN/VRC without the handset, antenna, base or the
battery
• Local unit (locate in ant farm)
AN/VRC 92A
• Base Station
• Two RT/1523 radios
• 50 watt output
• Two power amps
• Longer VHF ranges of 10 km to 40km
• Requires power supply for stationary operations
SB-3614
• 30 line switchboard
• Replaced the SB-22
• Tactical, ruggedized
• Switchboard operator can monitor, answer,
initiate, extend, preempt and release calls
• Conference call capability
• Can be used to connect to DSN or commercial
lines
TA-312
• Battery powered wired telephone that uses a
hand crank to ring other phones.
• Uses BA312 (D CELL) batteries
• Used in machine gun pits of fighting positions
• 2 wire tactical phone
• Talks up to 14 miles wet (1 or more splices), up
to 22 miles dry(no cuts)
• Press to talk handset
• Talk 4 miles in ear piece with dead batteries
What is the purpose of two person integrity (TPI)?
To ensure integrity of classified material
Define the delivery time of the following:
• Flash (Z) = As fast as humanly possible
• Immediate (O) = 30-60 min
• Priority (P) = 1-3 Hrs
• Routine (R) = 3-6 Hrs or next business day
How many levels of classification are there how are
they different?
• Confidential: Identifiable damage
• Secret: Serious damage
• Top secret: Exceptionally grave damage
What are the 3 types of communication methods?
Wire
Messenger- Most reliable
Visual and sound
Define the following.
AN/GRA-39
• Provides capability to remote operator up to 2
miles from the radio set (antenna farm)
• Power source- 12 d-cell batteries.
• Remote unit (locate in COC/CP)
TA-838
• Operates on 4 C cell batteries
• Full duplex handset, no push-to-talk
• Use keypad to dial other stations, when hooked
up through SB-3614, pick up handset to ring
other station when point-to-point
• Can be connected, through and SB-3614, to
DSN
• Uses WD-1 wire, 2- or 4-wire connection
TA-1 / this is obsolete thus FYI
• Hand held Comm. device
• Uses WD-1 wire
• Talks 4wet-7dry miles
• Squeeze signal generator
• Press to talk button
• Light weight and easy to store
• Normally configured in gun loop
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CONTIGENCY OPRATIONS
What is the purpose of leach fields?
To dispose of sewage & gray water into the ground
NOTE
DISTANCE REGARDING CONTIGENCY OPERATIONS
IS (usually) MEASURED IN YARDS
How far must the armory be from berthing?
300 meters
NOTE: the armory is where weapons are & weapons are
measured in METERS
What is Contingency Operations?
• Requires plans, rapid response & special procedures
to ensure safety readiness
• The military’s response to emergencies
How far must the concertina wire be from the
armory?
35 meters
NOTE: the armory is where weapons are & weapons are
measured in METERS
What are the tactical requirements for a camp
layout?
• Sufficient space for proper dispersal of the command
• Concealment from ground and air observation
• Protection against bombing of strafing attacks
Why are berthing tents placed at least 35 yards
apart?
To minimize losses due to a single mortar round
Emergency Service Authorizations are classified as:
Less than 16 man-hours and less than $100 in material
costs
What is a PMSR?
Project material status report
What is the purpose of grounding rods?
• Protect life
• Protect equipment from damage
• Protect the distribution system
What types of bridges do Seabees construct?
Medium Girder
• two girder deck bridge
• Transported to site via 5 ton dump & 40 ton
trailer
• Crew size 24 to 32 personnel
• Three types of MGB’s
• Single story MGB
• Double story MGB
• Linked reinforced MGB
Bailey
• Metal truss bridge with heavy timber decking,
roadway carried between two main girders.
• Highly mobile and versatile bridge, can span a
variety of gaps
• Transported in 5-ton dump & 40 ton trailer
• Quickly assembled by manpower, 30-40
personnel
• 12’-6” wide, can span up to 210’
Generator sheltering can be described as:
• Protects / prolongs the life of advanced base
generators
• Good noise discipline during contingency operation
What is the primary mission of a Battalion after an
airfield attack?
Rapid Runway Repair
Temporary repairs to runways and facilities are
performed under which RRR phase?
Post attack
How far must the garbage pits be located from the
messing facilities?
30 yards
What are the 3 types of work in camp maintenance?
Emergency Service work
• All work requiring immediate action or any minor
work requiring less than 16 man-hours and $100
in material costs is classified as emergency
service work.
Specific Job Order
• Orders are written to cover work for which
individual job costs are desired
• Specific job orders take more than 16 manhours to complete
Standing Job Order
• Standing job orders are large repetitive jobs that
require over 40 man-hours to complete
How far must the garbage pits be from a water
source?
100 yards
How far must the latrines be located from berthing?
16.6 yards (50 feet)
How far must the latrines be located from a water
source?
100 yards
How far must leach fields be located from a water
source?
100 yards
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The primary purpose of the quality control plan is to
provide:
• Customer satisfaction
• Quality construction
• Prevent Rework.
What are some considerations for a camp layout?
• Terrain (MOST IMPORTANT)
• Tactical Considerations – remember KOCCOA
• Sufficient space for command dispersion
• Concealment from ground and air observation.
• Protection from bombing and strafing attacks.
• Protection from mechanized attacks.
• Sanitary Considerations:
• Water supply
• Drainage
• Shade
• Access (the ECP)
• Site not occupied by other units in last two
months
• It is unlikely that there will be a waterborne
sewage system available for use. The usual
alternative is a port-a-potty
Safety plans prevent:
Personal injury, material and equipment damage
What are the 3 parts of the Advanced Base
Functional Components (ABFC) system?
Volume 1 - Consists of Plans and drawings.
Volume 2 - Consists of
Part 1 - Components
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Defined as a grouping of personnel and material
that has a specific function or mission at an advanced
base
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Example: An NMCB is a component.
Part 2 - Facilities
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Lists and describes by assembly number the
assembly requirement for each facility
•
Example: 250 man tent camp
Part 3 - Assemblies
•
Lists line-item requirements by National Stock
Number (NSN) for each assembly
•
Example: Tent 16X32
What is the Chlorination time for water?
2-5ppm for 2 hours
Define the following
Potable water
• Water that does not contain pollution,
contamination, or infective agents and is
considered satisfactory for drinking.
Non-Potable water
• Water that may contain contamination or
infective agents and is considered unsafe and/or
unpalatable for drinking and labeled as such
Chlorination
• The most common method of disinfecting
potable water
• Water from systems where sanitary, physical,
operating defects or other special hazards are
known to exist must be chlorinated to specified
bacterial levels
• Residual of at least 2.0 parts per million
Super-Chlorination
• The application of chlorine in dosages far in
excess of the chlorine demand for disinfecting
• Super-chlorination is accomplished by
chlorinating the water in a container or
distribution system to at least 100 parts per
million (ppm)
Describe the following
Level I
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A schedule lists all of the projects assigned and
contains a broad schedule for each project
•
The schedule also includes a planned rate of
accomplishment for the entire deployment
Level III
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Includes Construction Activities Start, finish and
duration of each construction activity
•
Critical activities and Free Float
Construction Activity Summary Sheets (CASS)
•
Properly filled out CAS sheets will enable
someone else to take over the job in your absence
•
CAS sheets should contain all your notes,
information, and calculations pertaining to man-days,
duration's, tools, and equipment.
Construction Activity Summary Sheets are designed
to:
Ensure a smooth flowing project
Who is responsible for submitting the quality control
plan for a project?
The prime or lead company (MC- Mission Commanders)
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What is the Delay Factor (DF)?
• Result of production efficiency Factor.
• Delay Factor is the difference between normal
project conditions and planned construction
conditions.
• Can be a delay or an accelerator.
• DF = 67/PEF
• This is done for every activity.
• Used to determine man-day estimates
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS."
What is the Crew Leader Handbook?
• Detailed guide directing how to run Seabee
construction projects.
• Addresses all levels from Regiment to Crew
member.
• Defines specific requirements for project
planning, execution, management and
closure.
What is the Production Efficiency Factor (PEF)?
• Factor based on expected variables related to
project performance and working conditions
used to identify your delay factor for individual
projects.
• Factor average is 67
• A factor of 25 = near impossible
• A factor or 80 = conditions are optimal.
What is the NAVFAC P-405?
Seabee Planner and Estimator’s Handbook
• Prepared by Seabees for Seabees.
• Basic guide for Seabee planning factors.
• Contains material estimates for certain activities.
• Estimates production of certain machinery and
manpower.
What is the Man Day Capability Equation?
MC=DL x AF x WD x ME
What is a Project Scope Sheet?
• Narrative description of the work to be
performed to accomplish any given construction
project. It includes the purpose of the structure,
general finishes, general construction, and
general utilities descriptions.
• Scope gets more detailed as they descend the
chain of command.
• Ensures everyone has the same understanding
of what the project consists of.
What is the Manday Capability Equation (MC)?
• Equation used to determine the amount of work
a unit can perform.
• Used to determine the capability of a unit.
What is a SITREP?
(UPDATES ON…)
• Performed daily
• The battalion sends out a monthly SITREP to
higher headquarters to report on the progress of
construction tasking. SITREP accuracy is a
reflection on how well crew leaders’ document
labor used on projects.
• The crew leaders forward SITREP feeder to Ops
on a biweekly basis.
• Percentage complete
• Percentage scheduled
• Man-days expended
• Man-days earned
• QC comments
• Safety comments
• Material comments
• General comments on the project.
What is direct labor?
• Personnel assigned to work on projects.
• All labor expended directly on assigned
construction tasks, either in the field or in the
shop, which contributes directly to the
completion of the end product.
• Must be reported separately for each assigned
construction task.
What is Indirect Labor?
• Personnel assigned to job specifically supporting
construction, but does not produce and end
product itself
• Mechanics, project supervisors, ECT.
What is Overhead Labor?
• Administration, Supply, Communications,
Intelligence, Command staff and special staff.
• Has no direct impact on individual projects
because it does not contribute directly or
indirectly to the end product.
• Is not considered to be “productive labor,” i.e.
Operations’ Chief
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What is a Construction Activity Summary Sheets
(CASS)? Why is it important to generate and
maintain a completed accuracy report(s)?
• Completed for each step of a project, documents
EVERYTHING regarding that step.
• All of the resource requirements identified during
the estimating stage are summarized for each
construction activity on the front of a CAS sheet.
• Activity description, the scheduled dates,
duration and man-day estimates, PEF, DF,
travel time, and ME are also added.
• On the back are the safety, quality control and
environmental requirements.
• Crew leader documents EVERYTHING about
the activity.
What is the Naval Construction Force (NCF) Quality
Control Program (QCP)?
• The purpose of the NCF Quality Control
• The purpose is to prevent discrepancies where
of workmanship and materials fail to match the
requirements in the plans and specifications.
• The responsibility for quality construction rests
with the crew leader and the chain of command.
What are the 3-phases of control for the
Construction Quality Management Program
(CQMP)?
Preparatory
• Prior to beginning work on each Definable
Feature of Work (DFOW)
• This phase shall include a meeting conducted by
the QC Manager and attended by the QC
specialists, the superintendent, and the foreman
responsible for the definable feature.
Initial
• Once work begins for each DFOW
• The QC Manager conducts the initial phase with
the QC Specialists, the superintendent, and the
foreman responsible for that definable feature of
work when construction crews are ready to start
work on a definable feature of work.
Follow up
• Performed daily
• The Follow-Up phase is performed on each
activity of work identified on the schedule for ongoing work daily or more frequently as
necessary until the completion of each definable
feature of work and documented in the daily
CQC Report.
What is a Field Adjustment Requests (FAR)
• Submitted by the contractor ( NMCB) in order to
modify the design.
• Usually required to facilitate ease of construction
or design oversight.
• Approval at the ROICC level.
• Increase in cost >$500 or increase of more than
50 MD’s required NCR approval
What is (ROICC)?
Resident Officer In Charge of Construction
What is the Request for Information (RFI)?
• A request to clarify Plans and Specifications
• Clarify Construction Method
• QC/Engineering Department should screen
RFI’s
• Used for clarification of plans or specifications
only. The RFI can be used for any inquiry
concerning the project. Further direction may be
given to submit a FAR in response to an RFI,
but does not constitute a change until the FAR is
approved.
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How much of the 463L pallet do you know?
• Created in April 1963
• Made of aluminum and balsa wood
• The “L” represents “lightweight”
• 88” x 108” x 2 ¼” aluminum pallets
• 84” x 104” usable dimensions
• 22 inboard rings
• 290 lbs
• Set of nets that include 2 side nets & 1 top net
weighing 65 lbs
• 10,000 lbs max (netted load)
• 7,500 lbs optimum
EMBARK
What are the 3 ECHELONS and explain them all.
Air Det
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89 personnel & 1 officer
•
Deploy w/in 48 hours
•
30 days self sufficient
•
35 – 45 pieces CESE
•
250-300 short tons air cargo
Air Echelon
•
648 personnel
•
Deploy 6-10 days
•
90 days self sufficient
•
103 pieces CESE
•
1200-1250 short tons air cargo
Sea Echelon
•
25 pers. (incl. 1 officer)
•
Brings remaining TOA
•
Arrive w/in 30 days
•
Enables 90 day self sufficient
What types of aircrafts do Seabees use? How much
weight and how many pallets can be loaded?
TYPES OF AIRCRAFT
C-130 Hercules
ACL 25K lbs / (6) 463L pallets
C-17 Globemaster III
ACL 90K lbs / (18) 463L
C-5 Galaxy
ACL 150K lbs / (36) 463L
What is MOCC?
Mount Out Control Center
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Controls, coordinates and monitors the
movement of all personnel, supplies, and equipment to
the embarkation staging area.
•
XO is in charge and directs
•
MOCC is COC during embark
Why is the C-130 considered a tactical aircraft?
• Has the ability to mount weapons
• May be used on short runways
• Ability to land on concrete, pavement & dirt
runways
What are the different types of cargo containers
used by Seabees?
Kit and mount-out boxes
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20”W x 48”L
o
250 lbs per box
Mount Out Boxes
TRICONS
•
6 ½ ft X 8 ft X 8 ft
Standard 20
•
8 ft X 8 ft X 20 ft
Configured 20
•
8 ft X 8 ft X 20 ft
•
with built in cabinets
Cargo Containers
Flatrack
•
8 ft X 8 ft X 20ft
•
Open ended
Half Height
•
8 ft X 4 ft X 20 ft
SIXCON
•
6 ½ ft X 8 ft X 4 ft
•
Used for fuel & water
Why does the ACL in aircraft vary upon flights over
land or sea?
Buoyancy, weight of fuel, weather to just name a few
Define the following
ACL
Allowable cabin/ cargo load
Set forth by the LOADMASTER, usually Air Force
Personnel
AALCE
Air Force Air Lift Control Element (USAF)
Supports airlift mission
MARSHALLING
Moving of equipment & personnel to a temporary staging
area
AACG
Arrival Airfield Control Group
Receiving and moving of airlift item(s) to deployment site
DACG
Departure Airfield Control Group
Responsible for controlling the flow of personnel and
equipment to the aircraft
MPF
Maritime Prepositioning Force
Survey Liaison Recon Party (SLRP), off load Preration
Party (OPP) & Advance Party (AD)
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What are the different types of shoring?
Rolling
•
Tracked vehicles, etc.
Parking
•
Stays under wheels, tracks, etc
Sleeper
•
Under balloon tires / axles
Special – 2 types
•
Dunnage – all pallets required
•
Approach – change angle of ramp.
ENROUTE PROCEDURES
• 30 MPH on open road determined by slowest
vehicle
• 100 yard intervals (open road)
• 50 yard intervals (villages)
• Keep same convoy order
• 100ft intervals when halted
• Defensive positions when halted
• Leave vehicles running until ordered to shut
down by CONVOY COMMANDER
• Remain on road
• Inspect vehicles at stops (5/25)
ROUTE COLORS
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Green – safe
•
Yellow – Limited hostile activity
•
Red – Hostile activity imminent
FYI…
What are the 6 essential convoy positions?
• Convoy commander
• Serial commander
• Advance commander
• Unit commander
• Maintenance commander
• Vehicle commander
What are some elements of a convoy?
CONVOY PERSONNEL POSITIONS
•
March columns – 60 vehicles
•
Serial columns – 20 vehicles
•
Unit column – 10 vehicles
MAIN FUNCTIONAL PARTS CONVOY
•
Pacesetter
•
Main body (“green gear”)
•
Trail
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FYI – will not be part of SCWS Board!
NMCB 14’S FALLEN HEROS
In 2004, seven Seabees of NMCB 14 were killed in two attacks in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"We're here today to stop, reflect and honor our Seabees who gave their lives so we all can live in a
country with all the freedoms that we cherish," said retired Equipment Operator Chief(SCW) Michael
Falk, master of ceremony for the event. "Today, we remember Seabees who lived by our core values
of honor, courage and commitment. We must never forget the enormous price paid by our brothers
and their families so all Americans can enjoy liberty."
Paying the ultimate sacrifice in 2004 were Steelworker 2nd Class (SW) Jason Dwelley, Equipment
Operator 3rd Class Christopher Dickerson, Builder 2nd Class Michael Anderson, Equipment Operator
2nd Class Trace Dossett, Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Scott McHugh, Builder 2nd Class Robert
Jenkins and Steelworker 3rd Class Ronald Ginther.
NMCB-14 Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Croce addressed the gathering.
"What NMCB-14 Commanding Officer Capt. Sean McDonell said at last year's event still holds true, 'I
know that nothing said today can diminish the sorrow that families, friends and fellow Seabees feel for
our fallen comrades - so I will simply say thank you on behalf of a grateful battalion, Navy and nation
for their service and sacrifice.'"
Croce added, "Many of us here today consider NMCB-14 as our family. When we serve together, we
develop bonds and deep relationships that evolve into a brotherhood. We're fortunate at this time to
have one of our brothers - who was combat-wounded in 2004 - as our keynote speaker. Please
welcome, retired Builder 2nd Class Peter Herrick.
With his wife, Diana, at his side, Herrick smiled at the audience and said, "Believe me, it's a great
honor to be here with everybody. We almost didn't make it today, so if I seem a little out of sorts - let's
blame it partly on the blast and partly on the medications. Regardless, it's our pleasure to be with the
NMCB-14 brotherhood again. Even though the VA has me listed as 'catastrophically disabled,' I still
look at life as a big puzzle, and I always look for some humor in every part of it.
"Keep life simple. Be sure to cherish those who are close to you. It's okay to be sad sometimes - just
don't let it wreck your life. You can be sad and still smile big time. Thanks for listening to me, thanks
for the 'hoo-rah' and thanks for caring," concluded Herrick.
Croce awarded Herrick the honorary right to be designated as a Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist.
Retired Construction Electrician 1st Class and Vietnam veteran Richard Hoibragen said, "At 65, the
greatest blessing I have is serving 17 years in the Seabee battalion and the ability to serve as
commander of the VFW post in my community. It's my pleasure to be among the younger Seabees
here at NMCB-14. It's an outstanding unit."
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HAZMAT
Let’s simplify the difference between hazardous
material and hazardous waste?
HM – unused HAZAT
HW – used HAMAT
CHRIMP
• Consolidated Hazardous Material Reutilization
Inventory Management Program
• Reduce Costs
• Protects navy and other personnel from
unnecessary exposure to HW & HM
• Minimizes the Navy’s long-term risk for liability
associated with HW disposal Comply with all
Federal, state, and local environmental statutes,
laws, and regulations
HICS
• Hazardous Inventory Control System
• Prepares reports for administration purposes of
the HAZMAT inventory
• Combined programs with CHRIMP, both
CHRIMP AND HICS are being replaced with
Hazardous Substance Management System
(HSMS)
AUL
• Authorized User List
• Addresses both types and quantities of HM
authorized for use by an individual
What is the MSDS?
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
•
Communicates to the users the chemical,
physical, and hazardous properties of that material
CONTAINS:
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Name, address, and emergency contact for the
manufacturer
•
Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Fire and Explosive Hazard Data
•
Reactivity Data
•
Health Hazard Data
•
Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
•
Control Measures
What are the six hazard categories of hazardous
material (HAZMAT)?
Listed worst to least
A – High
Industrial Operation. Heavy Equipment Operations and
Maintenance
Toxic/Hazardous Materials Handling. Construction
B – Moderate
Supply/Transportation
Medical. Mechanics
C – Low
Administrative, Clerical, Classroom
D – Low
Shipboard Personnel
E – Low
Operating Forces
F – Low
Students
If you and or team come across asbestos, what
should you do?
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Leave area immediately
•
Contact HAZMAT PO
What are the 9 different Hazard classification codes?
Class 1 Explosives
Class 2 All compressed gases.
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Class 4 Solids
Class 5 Oxidizers
Class 6 Poisons
Class 7 Radio Active
Class 8 Corrosives
Class 9 Miscellaneous
Describe the purpose of secondary labeling of
hazardous material when removed from the original
container
To inform the user by means of words, pictures,
symbols, or combination thereof of the specific physical
and health hazard(s), including target organ effects, of
the chemical(s) in the container(s)
Discuss the aspects of portable containment of oils
spills on water.
Absorbents
• Such as straw, plastics, sawdust, and peat moss
are spread on the surface of the spill and then
collected and burned on shore
Skimmers
• Scoop up the oil and water and send them
through an oil separator and rollers to which only
the oil adheres
Define the following terms
HAZMINCEN
• Central Hazardous Materials Center for an
installation
• Responsible for procurement and inventory
management activities
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Discuss the potential environmental impact of the
following
OIL SPILLS
• On the ground infiltrate and contaminate surface
water supplies with the groundwater runoff
caused by rain
• Oil products dumped or carried into storm or
sanitary sewers are also potential explosion
hazards.
GRUBBING OPERATIONS
• Increased soil erosion, reduction of atmospheric
oxygen, and destruction of wildlife habitat
• Particulate matter released into waterways
causes increased siltation and algae growth
ASBESTOS
• A generic term for a wide range of asbestosrelated disorders and mesothelioma
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
• Cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and lungs
• Also are suspected of being a cause of cancer
• Accumulate in the environment; more
specifically, they accumulate in human fat tissue
• Stable and slow to break down.
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What features on the lenstatic compass allows it to
be used at night?
Night Method
•
Luminous markings
•
Set the azimuth before it gets dark
•
Turning the ring to the left increases
•
Glow in the dark indictors but they must be
charged but holding under a light prior to using at night
•
Every click of the bezel ring equals 3°
LAND NAV
When looking at a map, what can you tell? What
information does one find, just looking at the map?
•
Name, year, scale, location, series, declination
diagram conversion, what other maps connect to it on all
sides, legend (full of information).
•
For the board, this is AN OPEN BOOK TEST,
just look and tell them what you see
What are some things that may affect the accurate
reading of a compass?
A WEAPON
•
Hold it a arm’s length away (0.5m)
A WATCH
•
High tech sophisticated types
HIGH TENSION POWER LINES
•
55m
TELEPHONE WIRES OR BOBBED WIRE
•
10m
HEAVY MECHINERY, FIELD GUN, TRUCK OR TANK
•
10m
MACHINE GUN
•
2m
How many Norths do we have?
TRUE
•
A line from the North to South pole
GRID
•
North on a map
MAGNETIC
•
Compass North always points to iron ore fields
How is a map orientated?
•
Using the declination diagram, align the lenstatic
compass along the edge to turn the map to magnetic
north
What is the declination diagram?
A formula to convert grid north to magnetic north or vice
versa
(How to remember whether to add or subtract think of
the Army ranks… Majors and Generals)
• Magnetic to Grid, subtract (Major to General is a
demotion)
• Grid to Magnetic, add (General to Major is a
promotion)
What are the colors on a military map?
BLACK
•
Grid / man-made features
BLUE
•
Water
GREEN
•
Vegetation
RED
•
Main reds
RED – BROWN
•
Terrain or relief features such as contours
•
This is so maps can be red under a red light
How is a lenstatic compass held and or used? (This
is where you physically show the board you
ACTUALLY know how to hold the compass).
• Center Hold Method
• Compass to Cheek Method
What is an AZIMUTH?
•
Horizontal line measured in a clockwise manner
from a NORTH base line expressing direction
•
Simply put, it is a direction indicating a heading
corresponding with a compass expressed in degrees
What is a BACK AZMUTH?
The opposite of azimuth
•
If azimuth is less than 180°, add 180 to find the
back azimuth
•
If azimuth is more than 180°, subtract 180 to find
the back azimuth
How is a map read?
Right and Up (think yourself giving someone the “finger”)
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How close will 4, 6, 8, 10 digit coordinates get you to
a destination?
4 = 1000 meters
6 = 100 meters
8 = 10 meters
10 = 1 meters
Describe the BOX METHOD
•
Turn 90 degrees R and walk out x paces (don’t
add to distance paces)
•
Turn 90 degrees L and walk past obstacle (add
to pace count)
•
Turn 90 to L and walk x paces (don't add to
distance paces.
•
Turn to original bearing and continue pace count
What is an intersection?
INTERSECTION “To find an unknown point”
• Used to in locating an unknown point by using at
least two known points but preferably three,
known positions and sighting on the unknown
point is called INTERSECTION
• Don’t know how to actually do it? Please see
someone who does to ACTUALLY show you
how this is done.
What is a resection?
RESECTION “Re is to find me”
• The method of locating your unknown position
on a map by determining the grid azimuths of at
least two locations that you can pinpoint on the
map.
• Don’t know how to actually do it? Please see
someone who does to ACTUALLY show you
how this is done.
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Concealment
• Protection from observation
• Bushes, grass and shadows are natural
concealment, while burlap, tents, or nets are
artificial concealment.
MILITARY TACTICS
What are some items issued (PGI, aka 782 gear) for
deployment and might they be categorized?
Fighting Load Carrying Equipment
•
Items used to make carrying a full load more
comfortable.
Bivouac Equipment
•
Minimum necessities for field living
Protective Equipment
•
Provides personal protection from injury
Special Issue Equipment
•
“Extra” comforts items that are not essential for
a combat load, extra protection or comfort.
Describe the following acronyms (know these for
CAMP LAYOUT)
SAFE
S – Security
A – Automatic (Weapon) Machine Gun Emplacement
F – Fields of fire
E – Emplacement of fighting positions (foxholes) – E for
ETool
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Camp set up
What types of patrols do Seabees handle?
Reconnaissance & Survey
KOCOA
K – Key terrain features
O – Observation and fields of fire
C – Cover and concealment
O – Obstacles
A – Avenues of approach
•
Camp layout, fire plans, patrols
Describe the elements of dug-in emplacements.
Skirmisher’s (Hasty position or Skirmisher's trench)
• Shallow pit that provides limited protection while
firing from the prone position
• Made quickly by scarping soil to build a shallow
ridge, or parapet, between the rifleman and the
enemy
• Trench is body-length.
Improved one-person fighting position
• Made as small as possible to present smallest
target to enemy
• Constructed with a water sump, firing step,
grenade sump and parapet
• Built as wide as the occupant’s shoulders, and
as tall as the occupant standing on the firing
step
• Provides protection from tanks passing over
Two-person fighting position
• Essential two, one-person positions
• Close proximity to buddy provides security
• Allows one to rest while the other sleeps
• Since the position is longer than a one-person
position provides less protection from tanks,
bombing, strafing and shelling.
SMEAC
S – Situation
M – Mission
E – Execution
A – Administration and Logistics
C – Command and Signal
•
Convoys, Patrols, deployment, camp out,
missions, Five paragraph Order…
BAMCIS
B – Begin Planning
A – Arrange Recon
M – Make Recon
C – Complete Plan
I – Issue Order
S – Supervise
•
Patrol planning, Convoys, deployment, ORM…
SALUTE
S – Size of the enemy unit
A – Activity of the enemy
L – Location of the enemy unit
U – Uniform worn by the enemy
T – Time of each activity noted
E – Equipment used or carried by the enemy
•
ANY kind of enemy engagement (far or near);
More detailed from a SPOT Report
What is the size of a 2 man fighting position?
•
Two M-16s long
•
One M-16 wide
•
To the armpit of the tallest Seabee for depth with
a parapet around it for natural cover
What is the difference between COVER &
CONCEALMENT?
Cover
• Protection from enemy fire
• A hill is natural cover, while a parapet is artificial
cover.
SPOT REPORT
•
All information included in SALUTE
•
Friendly and enemy KIA or WIA
•
POW’s and enemy equipment captured
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HAS
H – Higher
A – Adjacent
S – Support
•
Air support
What are the positions in a squad & how many
personnel are assigned to each position? (BTW, do
you know the symbols to indicate on a fire plan?)
1 – Squad Leader
1 – Grenadier
3 – Fire Team Leaders
3 – Automatic Rifleman
3 – Rifleman #1
3 – Rifleman #2
What is ADDRAC and what is it associated with?
ADDRAC
A – Alert
D – Direction
D – Description
R – Range
A - Assignment
C – Command & Control
•
Used to direct and control the firing of a squad
for effective fire rounds down range on target (FIRE
DISCIPLINE)
What are the procedures for detainees/EPW? (What
are the 5-S’s and T?)
Search
For weapons and documents
Secure
To ensure escape is impossible
Silence
Do not allow EPW’s to talk to each other
Segregate
Into groups by rank, gender, and status (deserter,
civilian, etc…)
Speed
Timely delivery of information obtained from EPW’s is
essential especially on a convoy or patrol.
Tag
Them with needed information to pass up chain of
command for detention and questioning
Describe riot control formations.
Column
• Used when speed and control are governing
factors.
• Favorable for fire and maneuver to either flank
• Vulnerable to fire from the front because its own
fire in that direction is limited
Wedge
• Used when enemy contact is possible, but not
certain
• Provides all around protection, flexibility and is
easy to control.
Echelon Right or Left:
• Used primarily to protect an exposed flank
• Permits heavy firepower to the front and the
direction of the echelon
• Hard formation to control and slow moving
Skirmisher’s Right or Left:
• Used when assaulting a known enemy position
• Because the fire teams are in line, it provides
maximum fire power to the front
• Hard formation to control
Describe the three classes of wire entanglements.
Tactical Wire XXXXXXXX
• Used to hamper enemy aggression
• Placed along the front of the defensive line
Protective Wire X-X-X-X
• Prevents close surprise attacks
• Placed around each fighting position at hand
grenade range (131-328 feet)
Supplementary Wire XX=XX=XX
• Placed to conceal the exact line of the tactical
wire
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Who is CM3 Marvin Shields?
• The first (& only) Seabee in history to receive
the Medal of Honor KIA at Dong Xoai, Vietnam
on 10 June 1965 while serving with a special
forces unit.
NAVAL HERITAGE
State the six Naval Doctrines.
(WIPLOC)
Warfare
Intelligence
Planning
Logistics
Operations
Command and Control
Who is SW2 (DV) Robert Stethem?
• Was returning from an assignment in the Middle
East when the commercial jet on which he was a
passenger was hijacked by The Hezbollah
• He was shot to death, after being tortured, by
the terrorists on June 15, 1985
What led to the formation of the USN?
• General George Washington initiated America’s
first sea-based offensive against the British
• Washington’s armed vessels provided significant
support to colonial efforts, demonstrating the
value of military operations at sea
• The seizure of U.S. merchant shipping by
predatory French privateers and pirates from the
Mediterranean’s Barbary Coast
Who is CDR Ross S. Selvidge?
st
1 Seabee to qualify for the SCWS Pin (BTW Also a
reservist!)
What year was the official formation of the USN
established by Congress?
1798
When is the USN birthday?
13OCT1775
When is the Seabees birthday?
05MAR1942
Who was the first Construction Battalion & when?
The Bobcats
05JAN1942
Three maritime services of today
Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Describe the conditions that led to the creation of
the Seabees.
During World War II there was an urgent need for more
overseas bases; it became clear there was an urgent
need for a combat trained Military Construction
Organization; post Pearl Harbor.
What are the qualities & characteristic of the USN?
Readiness
Flexibility
Self-sustainability
Mobility
Describe the significance of March 5, 1942 as it
pertains to the Seabees.
Officially, permission to use the name “Seabee” was
granted on 05 March 1942 (Our Birthday)
How did the Seabees contribute?
World War II –
• Built over 400 advance bases along five
figurative roads to victory
• Constructed fuel tank farms, airfields, supply
depots, and other facilities for supporting actions
in the Coral Sea and Solomon Islands
• In the Pacific the Seabees built 111 major
airstrips, 441 piers, 2,558 ammunition
magazines, 700 square blocks of warehouses,
hospitals for 70,000 patients, tanks for storing
100,000 gallons of gasoline and housing for
1,500,000 men
• At Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides, Seabees
constructed a 5,000 foot airstrip from virgin
jungle in 20 days
Korea
• Inchon Landing in September, 1950, Seabees
positioned pontoon causeways within hours of
the first beach assault, while under continuous
enemy fire
Describe the 5 Components of the SCWS Pin.
Oak Leaves
Represents the Civil Engineering Corps (CEC)
Saber
Represents the officers community
Anchor
Represents the chiefs community
Rifle
1903 Springfield Rifle (first rifle used by the Seabees)
Bee
Represents the enlisted community
Who is Admiral Ben Morell?
• Father of the Seabees - “King Bee”
st
• 1 Admiral in charge of Seabees
• Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks,
decided to activate, organize and man
construction battalions after the attack of Pearl
Harbor
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Were to complete an airstrip in Wonson in 35
days (DONE IN 16 DAYS)
Vietnam
• Built schools, hospitals, utilities systems, roads
& other community facilities
Post Vietnam
• US Naval Communications Station on Diego
Garcia
• Built largest peacetime project that lasted 11
years
• Costed $200 million but proved invaluable
during Operation Desert Shield and Desert
Storm
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What does the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) do?
Planning construction and Public Works functions at
Marine
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More about CM3 SHIELDS
CM3 was KIA on June 10, 1965 at at Dong Xoai in Vietnam while serving with a Special Forces
Unit who came under a heavy attack. He died honorably while he when the compound of
Detachment A-342, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, came under intense
fire from an estimated reinforced Viet Cong regiment employing machine gun, heavy weapons and
small arms, Shields continued to resupply his fellow Americans with needed ammunition and to
return the enemy fire for a period of approximately three hours, at which time the Viet Cong
launched a massive attack at close range with flame throwers, hand grenades and small-arms fire.
Wounded a second time during this attack, Shields nevertheless assisted in carrying a more
critically wounded man to safety, and then resumed firing at the enemy for four more hours.
When the Commander asked for a volunteer to accompany him in an attempt to knock out an
enemy machine gun emplacement which was endangering the lives of all personnel in the compound
because of the accuracy of its fire, Shields unhesitatingly volunteered for this extremely
hazardous mission. Proceeding toward their objective with a 3.5- inch rocket launcher, they
succeeded in destroying the enemy machine gun emplacement, thus undoubtedly saving the lives
of many of their fellow servicemen in the compound. Shields was mortally wounded by hostile fire
while returning to his defensive position.
His heroic initiative and great personal valor in the face of intense enemy fire sustain and
enhance the finest tradition of the United States Naval Service.
He was the first NAVY personnel to officially be considered a casualty of the Vietnam War
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More about CUCM Robert Stethem….
SW2 Robert Dean Stethem served with the Underwater Construction Team in Little Creek,
Virginia.
In June 1985, Petty Officer Stethem was returning from an assignment in Nea Makri, Greece
aboard TWA Flight 847 when it was hijacked by members of the Lebanese organization
Hezbollah. The hijackers held 39 people hostage for 17 days, demanding the release of 766
Lebanese and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel
When their demands were not met, Stethem was targeted as a member of the U.S. military, and
was beaten and tortured. Finally, the hijackers shot him and dumped his body onto the tarmac
at the Beirut airport on June 15, 1985.
Stethem was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He is buried in Arlington
National Cemetery Section 59, near other American victims of international terrorism.
On August 24, 2010 onboard USS Stethem in Yokosuka, Japan, Robert Dean Stethem was made
an honorary Master Chief Constructionman (CUCM) by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the
Navy.
He is also considered as the first Naval causality of the current War on Terror.
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SAFETY
What is Ground Fault Circuit Interruption (GFCI)?
• Required to be used with all electric hand tools
• Detect a change in the flow of electricity and
interrupt the circuit before any harm can be done
to personnel (at 3.5 milliamps)
• Prevents shock & danger; power surge safety
• Found in areas with moisture such as kitchen &
heads
Who is ULTIMATELY responsible for battalion
safety?
The CO
• Ultimate responsibility for safety matters within
his or her unit
• Responsible for the safety and health of all
military personnel and, for the safe use and
condition of all equipment
• Promotes and strengthens the existing safety
program
• Ensures command’s safety PO’s are properly
trained
What is Lock Out / Tag Out?
• Safety used to repair emergency work on
electrical, hydraulic and/or steam equipment
• ONLY personnel working on equipment or WCS
is authorized to remove tags
What role in safety does the XO have?
Chairman of the OSHA council
Enforces the CO's safety policies and procedures
What is ORM?
Operation Risk Management
• Is a decision making tool used by personnel at
all levels to increase operational effectiveness
by identifying, assessing, and managing risks,
by reducing the potential for loss, the probability
of a successful mission is increased
• Increases our ability to make informed decisions
by providing a formal operational risk
management process
• Minimizes risks to acceptable levels,
commensurate with mission accomplishment
• The amount of risk we will accept in war is much
greater than what we should accept in peace,
but the process is the same
• Correct application of the ORM process will
reduce mishaps and associated costs resulting
in more efficient use of resources.
Who is the CO Advisor regarding safety?
• Safety Officer (assigned/designated)
• Manages the command safety program and
investigates mishaps
• Monitors projects, shops and special evolutions
for safety compliance
What role does the DEPT Head have regarding
safety?
Supervises and monitors staff to ensure full safety
compliance
Promotes and strengthens the existing safety program.
What role does the Supervisor have with safety?
• Responsible for the safety of their personnel,
develop safety plans and enforce safety
• Ensures adequate PPE is available
What are the five steps of ORM?
(Remember IAMIS)
Identifying Hazards
• A hazard being any condition that could
cause loss
• Loss being either injury to humans or
damage to equipment
Assesses Hazards
• What is the probability of a hazard occurring
and the potential impact on the
mission/activity?
• At this stage the ORM decision matrix is
used, although it may not strictly be
necessary.
Who is responsible for safety?
EVERYBODY
What is the purpose of a mishap investigation?
To determine cause and recommend actions to prevent
repeats incidents
What are PPE and some examples?
Personal Protective Equipment
Goggles, safety glasses,
Temporary movable shields, Face shields
Chemical goggles, permanent walls
Aprons (neoprene & cloth)
Hardhats & steel boots
What is the Hearing Conservation Program?
Intended to prevent hearing loss
• Single protection = 84 dba (plugs)
• Double protection = 104 dba (ear plugs or ear
muffs)
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Make Risk Decisions At The Right Level
• ORM decisions are made by the leader directly
responsible for the operation
• Prudence, experience, judgment, intuition and
situational awareness of leaders directly
involved in the planning and execution of the
mission are the critical elements in making
effective ORM decisions
• When the leader responsible for executing the
mission determines that the risk associated with
that mission cannot be controlled at his or her
level, or goes beyond the commander's stated
intent, he or she shall elevate the decision to
their chain of command.
I is most severe, IV least severe. A is high
probability, D low.
1 is critical
2 serious
3 moderate
4 minor
5 negligible.
What are confined space
• Limited access or egress (not equipped with
regular doors or intended for frequent entry)
• Poor to no ventilation
• Potential to contain harmful gasses or vapors
• ONLY Gas Free Engineer can approve space
Each hazard is graded according to severity
and probability and scored for risk.
• The ORM decision matrix is a graphical
representation of the level of risk associated
with each hazard
• It indicates clearly which is the highest risk
and therefore which one needs to be dealt
with first in step three.
Making risk decisions
• Controls are selected for each risk so that
the risk is minimized while still allowing the
mission to be accomplished
• With all controls in place, a decision is made
as to whether the residual risk is
acceptable
• If the benefits outweigh the cost, the next
step is taken.
Implementing controls
• Step four is where the controls are
implemented. It is important they are
integrated with the overall plan, and
everyone concerned is aware and takes
responsibility. The ORM decision matrix can
be useful in communicating the relevant
information.
Supervising
• To make sure the controls are correctly
implemented, and later review of whether or
not the benefit was actually worth the cost.
What are the 4 Classes of fire & how can they be
extinguished?
Class A
• Combustible materials such as wood, cloth,
paper, rubber and many plastics
• Use water , antifreeze, soda-acid, foam,
aqueous film forming foam(AFFF), loaded
stream, multipurpose dry chemical and Halon
type fire extinguishers.
Class B
• Flammable liquids, oils, greases, tars, oil base
paints, lacquers and flammable gases (POLs)
• Use Halon, CO2, dry chemical, foam and
aqueous film forming foam type fire
extinguishers.
Class C
• Energized electrical equipment where the
electrical nonconductivity of the extinguishing
media is of importance (save the equip. if
possible but get the fire put out!)
• Use Halon, CO2 and dry chemical type fire
extinguishers.
Class D
• Combustible metals such as magnesium,
titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium and
potassium
• No known extinguishing method, clear the area
and let burn out, jettison, sand or dirt
• NEVER use water because the oxygen in water
may create an explosive reaction!
What are the 4 principles of ORM?
Accept Risk When Benefits Outweigh The Cost.
• The goal of ORM is not to eliminate risk, but to
manage the risk so that the mission can be
accomplished with the minimum amount of loss.
Accept No Unnecessary Risk
• Only take risks that are necessary to accomplish
the mission.
Anticipate And Manage Risk By Planning
• Risks are more easily controlled when they are
identified early in the planning process.
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SUPPLY & LOGISTICS
State the purpose of the following forms
NAVSUP 1250-1
• Requisition/consumption reporting document
used for ordering NSN MATERIAL
NAVSUP 1250-2
• Requisition/consumption reporting document
used for ordering NON-NSN MATERIAL
DD 1348
• Requisition form that can serve as a requisition
follow-up, modifier, or cancellation request
NAVSUP 1149
• Requisition invoice/ shipping document used for
open purchase items or services
DD 200
• Survey form as well as a report for lost, stolen,
or damaged items.
Describe the following terms
COSAL Coordinated Shipboard/Shore-based Allowance
• Lists of items required to achieve maximum,
self-supporting capabilities for an extended
period of time.
MOV Material Obligation Validation Program
• The requirements for the material still exist and
the quantity requested is still required
• It checks priority assigned, cancels what
materials are not needed and corrects files
DRMO Defense Reutilization Marketing Office
• Non Combustible recycle
• DD 1348-1 needed to turn in, modify or cancel
request
Minor Property
• USN material costing between $300-$5000 and
/or has a useful life expectancy less than 2
years.
Plant Property
• USN material costing more than $5000 with a
life expectancy of greater than 2 years
• Includes property used for the purpose of
cutting, abrading, grinding, shaping, forming,
joining, testing, heating, treating, or otherwise
altering the physical, electrical, or chemical
properties of materials components or end items
Project Bill of Material (BOM)
• A listing of materials, special tools or equipment,
and other services required for a specific
construction project.
Automotive Repair Parts (ARP)
• Receives stores and issues repair parts for
CESE and material handling equipment.
Validates and updates CESE COSAL.
Central Tool Room (CTR)
• Manages all hand tools, power tools,
tradesman’s tool kits, and other special tools
Central Storeroom (CSR)
• Central shipping and receiving outlet in the
battalion
• Receives all shipments that are not project
related
• Manages and issues administrative and
consumable items in the TOA.
Material Liaison Office (MLO)
• Manages all project funds and materials in
accordance with NAVSUP P-48
• Receives, issues, and inventories project
materials. Maintains records and accounting
• Material Liaison Officer
• Responsible for construction materials
Define the following abbreviations
National Stock Number (NSN)
• A 13 digit stock number used to identify an item
of material in the Federal Supply System.
Cognizance Symbol (COG)
• Two position alpha-numeric code
• Identifies the Navy inventory manager, or
cognizant authority, of the specific category of
material that item falls under
Allowance Parts List (APL)
• Lists all the repair parts installed in the
equipment or component to which it applies
• APLs are filed in Part II of the COSAL.
Allowance Equipage List (AEL)
• Lists all the equipment a specific unit or platform
is supposed to have.
Not Carried (NC)
Material the supply department does not stock.
Not in Stock (NIS)
• Material the supply department carries, but is
out of when requested.
What is NORS & ANORS?
(NORS) Not Operationally Ready Supply
• Top priority needs replacement
• Delivery date is expedited (potentially overnight
rush
• Example would be CUCV Brakes
(ANORS) Anticipated Not Operationally Ready Supply
• High priority needs replacement but still safe use
• Required delivery date assigned is before the
date deadline is anticipated
• Example would be tires
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What is BDFA?
• Basic Daily Food Allowance
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What is the difference between Orgnic &
Augmented?
ORGANIC
Items found in OUR TOA
AUGMENTED
Items not in our TOA
May be requested on loan when a project requires
specific tools/equipment to accomplish a task
BOTH ARE INDICATED WITH A BEEP STICKER
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The speed at which a bullet travels when it leaves the
muzzle of the barrel
MAXIMUM RANGE
The greatest distance a round will travel.
MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE
The greatest distance at which a weapon may be
expected to fire accurately to inflict damage or casualties
WEAPONS
What are the 4 weapon conditions?
Condition One
Magazine inserted, round chambered, bolt forward &
safety on
Condition Two
Does not apply
This condition applies to weapons with external
hammers except the M9 Service Pistol.
Condition Three
Magazine inserted, NO round chambered, bolt forward &
safety on
Condition Four
Magazine removed, NO round chambered, bolt forward
& safety on
What are the 8 cycles of fire?
FEEDING
The feeding action places a round in the received just to
the rear of the chamber
CHAMBERING
Takes place as the moving bolt strips the round and
forces it into the chamber
LOCKING
Holds the bolt in the forward position for a short period of
time to prevent the loss of gas pressure
FIRING
The firing pin actually strikes the primer of the cartridge
UNLOCKING
After the round is fired, the bolt unlocks and moves
rearward
EXTRACTING
The process of pulling the empty case back out of the
chamber
As the bolt moves rearward extraction occurs
EJECTING
As the casing is extracted, ejection occurs as it is thrown
out of weapon.
COCKING
The retraction of the firing mechanism against spring
pressure so that there will be sufficient energy to fire the
next cartridge
What are the 4 weapon rules?
• #1: Treat every weapon as if it were LOADED
• #2: Never point a weapon at anything you do
not intend to shoot
• #3: Keep finger straight off the trigger until you
are ready to fire
• #4: Keep weapon on safe until you intend to fire
• #5: Know your weapon’s range and what lies
beyond! (This is an unwritten rule but VERY
good to know!)
What is …
MALFUNCTION
Failure of a weapon to function satisfactorily
Usually because of excess friction caused by dirt,
improper lubrication or carbon buildup
MISFIRE
Complete failure to fire
NOT a delay in firing that may be caused by a faulty
firing mechanism or a faulty element in the propelling
charge explosive train.
COOK OFF
The functioning of any or all the explosive components
of a cartridge chambered in a hot weapon due to the
heat from continual firing of that weapon.
STOPPAGE
Any interruption of the cycle of functioning caused by
faulty action of the weapon or ammunition
TRAJECTORY
Flight path the bullet takes from the weapon to the target
BREECH
The rear end of the barrel.
BORE
The actual hole in the barrel
CHAMBER
The enlarged part of the bore at the breech that holds
the cartridge
MUZZLE
The front or forward end of the barrel
MUZZLE VELOCITY
What color coded ammo do Seabees use?
Orange or Red: Tracer rounds
Violet: Blank rounds
Black: Armor piercing
Aluminum: Armor piercing, incendiary
Green or Brass: Standard Ball ammunition
Describe the 12- gauge shotgun.
Manually operated, Single shot, tubular fed, Pump action
Shoulder fired weapon
Safeties: Safety switch on top
Ammo type: 12 ga, 2 - 2 3/4 in 00 buck, military round
MAX Range: 50m
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Describe the M-9.
(MR PSD)
Magazine Fed, Recoil Operated, Pistol, Single or Double
Action
Magazine capacity: 15 rounds
MAX effective range: 50 m
MAX range: 1800 m
Ammunition: 9mm Ball
Safety Features:
Ambidextrous safety
Firing pin block
Half cock notch
Describe the M2HB, .50cal Machine Gun.
The .50-caliber machine gun is a belt-fed, crew-served,
recoil-operated, air-cooled weapon. It can be set for
automatic and semiautomatic fire.
The weapon does not have any safeties.
M2HB Rates of fire
Sustained - 40 rnds or less/minute
Rapid - 40 rnds or more/minute
Cyclic - 450-550 rnds/minute
M2HB Ranges
Maximum Range: 6800 meters
Maximum Effective Range: 1830 meters
Describe the M-16 (and/or M-4) rifle.
(LRGMASS)
Lightweight, Rifle, Gas Operated, Magazine Fed, Air
cooled, Shoulder fired, Semi (or Automatic)
M-16 Rates of fire
Sustained: 12 – 15 rounds per minute
Rapid: 150 to 200 rounds per minute
Cyclic: 700 to 800 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity – 20/30 rounds
Muzzle velocity – 3100 fps
M-16 Ranges
MAX range – 3534 m
MAX effective range – Point target 550 m
MAX effective range - Area target 800 m
Describe the types of grenades
Practice, Smoke, Frag, Chemical, Incendiary,
Illumination and Riot
M67 Fragmentation grenade
Grenades designed to inflict personnel casualties and
damage to light equipment by projecting high velocity
fragments from the detonated grenade case
The effective casualty-producing radius is about 50 feet
(15 meters).
MK1 Illuminating grenade
Used to illuminate terrain in night time operations
Once pin is pulled, grenade must be thrown
The MK1 is the only illuminating grenade currently
available
It provided about 55,000 candlepower for a period of 25
seconds.
AN-M14 Incendiary grenade
Incendiary thermite is used to ignite combustible
materials and to destroy all types of equipment
It is cylindrical in shape and weighs 32 oz, contains filler
of 26.5 oz of thermite mixture
Uses an igniting delay fuse that sets fire to the thermite,
which burns at a temperature of about 4,300 degrees
M15WP, M34WP, and M8 Smoke grenades
Cylindrical in shape and weigh about 27 oz, can be
thrown about 40 yards with an effective casualty radius
of nearly 30 yards.
M57 Practice and training grenade
Used to train personnel in the care, handling, and use of
grenades prior to using actual service grenades
Describe the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher.
(LSBPSW –similar to what the M500 is)
Lightweight, Single shot, Breech loaded, Pump action
Shoulder fired weapon, Attaches to M16 rifle
M203 Ranges
MAX range: 400m
MAX effective range (area target): 350m
MAX effective range (point target): 150m
Describe the M240B 7.62mm Machine Gun
Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Gas-operated, automatic weapon
with fixed headspace, Fires from open bolt Position and
is Crew served.
M240B Rates of fire
Sustained - 100 rnds/minute
Rapid - 200 rnds/minute
Cyclic - 650-950 rnds/minute
M240B Ranges
MAX Range: 3725 meters
MAX Effective Range: Area target 1800 m
MAX Effective Range: Point 800 m
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Describe the MK19, 40mm Machine Gun.
Air-cooled, Belt-fed, blow-back operated, Automatic
weapon
Fires from open bolt position and is Crew served.
MK19 Ranges
Maximum effective range point 1500m
Maximum effective range area 2212m
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Describe the various types of fire.
Grazing
Not less than 1m above and no higher than 68 inches
above the ground
Can exist for 700m over level or evenly sloping ground
Plunging
Fire that strikes the ground from above at a considerable
level
Beaten zone is considered the danger space.
Overhead
Fire delivered over the heads of troops
Usually plunging fire overhead
Fixed fire
For targets requiring only one aiming point
Continuous as long as target remains in the zone of fire.
Searching fire
Distributed in depth by changing the elevation of the gun
Used against deep targets, firing a burst each time
elevation changes
Traversing fire
Distributed in width by changing the horizontal direction
of the gun
Firing a burst each time the gun changes direction
Combined Traversing & Searching
Distributed in width & depth by changing the elevation
and horizontal direction of the gun
Swinging Traverse fire
Delivered against targets to wide to cover the traversing
hand wheel
Also used on targets moving so rapidly across the
gunner’s front they cannot maintain effective fire using
the traversing hand wheel
Cannot be fired from bipod or vehicles
Describe the use and purpose of the range card
Cards are the basis for the fire plan at the company level
Cards must be neat and prepared using a universal
format
Two cards are prepared, one for the gun and the other
goes to higher HQ. Card is to include Gun Identification
Block, Weapon Symbol, Magnetic Orientation Line
and Location Grid Coordinates, Sector Limits,
Grazing Fires, Terrain Features, Targets, Location of
Friendly Troops or Equipment.
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CAMP LAYOUT
1. DO NOT get worked up over this. This section is a practical and an opportunity for you to demonstrate to the
board you have an overall understanding of what’s going on. It’s a time to wrap it up. This is the area that
combines 90% of what your board and proves in illustration how everything you learned comes together.
2. What I suggest, read your SMEAC carefully. If you have any questions, ask. IF YOU ARE NOT ASKING
QUESTIONS AND ENGAGING IN THIS, YOU ARE WRONG AND YOUR SUCCESS MAY DEPEND ON IT! The
more questions and clarification you get, the better you will be at this and the more it will demonstrate to the board
you are thinking outside the box and beyond.
a. What is my overall goal?
b. Where is the enemy? Any recent SALUTE or SPOT reports?
c.
How long is this for? Will you be there for 30 days or what? Will it be a winter or summer mission?
d. Where in the world will you be? The jungle, desert, mountains? Understand different areas of the world
will call for different preparations on many other levels.
e. Do I have a BATTLE LOAD? This usually includes everything issued prior to deploying such as PGI
(weapons, ammo, etc.), a CSE Team (5 Trucks with at least (1) M2 and (2) 240B). HESCO vs.
concertina wire; why not ask for both?
f.
Is there any friendliess, allies or NATO support in the area? Where and how far are they? For example if
you are near SPECIAL FORCES, it is assumed you will have HAS but be sure to ask. If you near water,
perhaps your HAS will be available via aircraft carrier. Again, be sure to ask.
g. LEARN YOUR SYMBOLS! Most of you have seen layouts and they are a complete mess. They don’t
have to be. Understanding and knowing how and where to use proper symbols will keep your illustration
organized and easier to understand.
h. REMEMBER LAND NAV. Why? You really should indicate where is NORTH is. If you are unsure of
symbols, make one up but include a LEGEND.
i.
Start from the outside and work your way in. I would mark locations of the ENEMY, FRIENDLYS, HAS,
VILLAGES, TERRAIN FEATURES and NORTH.
j.
As far as your CAMP LAYOUT, create a pie and cut it into four sections again, continuing to work from
the outside in.
k.
Once you are done, the board will ask you questions about what you created. DO NOT GET
DEFENSIVE HERE! You are almost done. Understand, given the SMEAC you have, 10 people will draw
it 10 different ways. The board just wants to be sure you know why you did what you did. This is
constructive critiquing.
3. FINALLY, YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR BOARD!
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Priority
Item
Considerations
Security Sweep
Box or Heart Method. Clearing Mines, Booby traps, enemy and friendlies in
area.
Stealth until element of surprise is blown, then move forward quickly to
control area. Proceed to 500m ahead of defensive perimeter (Security Area).
50 m forward of Defensive Perimeter – Protective Wire. Fast Avenues of
Approach- Alarms, Weapons, Mines, other obstacles
Serpentined entrance, Heavy mounted Crew Serve Bunkered when possible
Security
Barriers
ECP Entry Control
Point
Mortars
Bunkers
EPW- Enemy Prisoner
of War (MAA)
ASP- Ammunition
Supply Point
Armory
Alarms
Water
Health and Sanitation
Heads
Berthing
Laundry
Shower
Leach Field
Galley
Mission Support
Garbarge
COC- Combat
Operations Center
ACOC-Alternate COC
Generators
Antenna Farm
Fired from hand held/ conventional mode No more than 400 m behind
Defensive Line. Camouflaged.
ASP, ECP, Comm Switchboards as time permits
Set up near ECP, to ensure that EPWs don’t have ready access to the camp.
And so they can be picked up and removed by HHQ if necessary.
300 m From any other building!!
Central with rapid access from front lines
Controlled access. Central, with rapid access from front lines
M8A1 Chemical Alarms- Set up Sniffer units (M43) to Alarms M42.
Easy access to front lines and rear.
100 yds (m) from galley, leach fields, garbage, latrines. Water bulls are not
so stringent on location, however be careful of gray water near any water
source.
100 yds from galley and water supplies
30 m minimum from berthing areas
Types of heads
Four Hole Burnouts- 4 55 Gal drums cut in half Burn every day or throw
lime.
Straddle Trenches- 1:2:3 (w:d:l) +1 foot for each day.
Regular Pit Latrines- 20-30 ft deep (straight sides)
Soakage pit- For Urine and impermeable soils
Or Port-a-Potties !
Troops live near where they work, organized by platoon. Tents are at least
35m apart to protect from mass casualty in event of artillery shelling. Tents
should be as far toward the rear as practical for access to galley, showers
etc.
Rear area, to limit noise.
Rear area, to limit noise, increase security
Proper drainage and percolation(soil conditions). 100m from galley and
water sources.
Located in the rear (‘ Cuz it’s a LARGE TARGET) Camouflaged as much as
possible
Size varies with need 30 yards from messing facilitiesnot less than 100
yards from water supplies
Wet and Dry (Usually stuff from mess area)
Centrally located with easy access to front lines. Heavily camouflaged with
no direct road access to protect from attack. (Cammo netting) Strong Back
Tent 100m from ACOC and ANT Farm.
Identical concerns as COC but approximately 100 m from COC and ANT farm
Bermed ( to limit oil spills) and Baffled (to limit noise), protected from weather
to greatest extent possible. Grounded <= 25 ohms or three ground rods
triangulated.
Max 2 miles from camp (range of ANGR39). High ground but good cover
and concealment. 100m from COC ACOC
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Comm Tent
LZ
Issuing of comm gear (ready access to front) near switch board
Not necessarily in camp- Clear area with decent cover. High ground . Well
marked.
In Rear- near galley
Located in rear of camp with ready access road, tractor trailer turn around
space. Perhaps one way traffic.
MWR Tent
Alfa
MLO
Supply
PRESENTATION TIPS
Same items listed in relative priority order for four areas. Not too difficult to remember if you break it up.
Security
Security Sweep
Barriers
ECP
EPW
Mortar
Bunkers
Alarms
Mission Support
COC
ACOC
ANT FARM
COMM TENT
ARMORY
ASP
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Health and Sanitation
Heads
Water
Berthing
Galley
Garbage
Laundry
Shower
Leach Field
8
Support
Alfa Yard
Supply
MLO
LZ
Generators
MWR Tent
6
A lot of these things will take place at the same time as well.
Security
Sweep
Generato
rs
Barriers
COC
Water
Mortar
ECP
Alfa
Heads
Supply
(TOA)
Armory
ASP
EPW
ACOC
Berthing
ANT
FARM
MLO
Alarms
LZ
COMM
TENT
Laundry
Showers
Leach
Field
MWR
TENT
Galley
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What is the most important factor before camp set up?
Terrain
Describe the ECP
Entry Control Point; all camps have 1 or 2
Must have a crew serve weapon; pref. .50cal.
What is SAFE?
Security, Automatic Weapon, Fields of Fire & Entrenchment
Name the important strategies used to ensure perimeter security.
Intersecting fields of fire
Effiective layout of concertina wire
Consistent communications and back in case radios fail
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The Design of the
Seabee Combat Warfare Device
By
Larry G. DeVries, CAPT, CEC, USNR (Ret.)
The Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist program evolved from the desire to have the Occupational Field 13 ratings
participate in a warfare proficiency recognition program along with other rating groups in the U. S. Navy. This effort began
in the late 1980’s and resulted in the publication of the draft requirements document for attaining the Seabee warfare
proficiency designation in 1990. The program was announced to the reserve Seabee Master Chiefs during a meeting of
unit master chiefs of the Reserve Naval Construction Force (RNCF) in early 1991.
CDR Larry G. DeVries, CEC, USNR, was Commanding Officer of Reserve Naval Mobile Construction Battalion TWENTY
SIX at the time. RNMCB 26 was headquartered at NAF Detroit, Selfridge National Guard Base, and Mt. Clemens,
Michigan. The Battalion Master Chief was BUCS David Kessler, USNR. Upon return from the master chief’s conference
Senior Chief Kessler passed on the word of the program. He was enthused about the program in that the Seabees
appeared to be about to receive a warfare designation to recognize the role they had played in the Navy since their
creation in World War II. CDR DeVries reviewed the document and observed that the warfare recognition program had a
plan for requirements but there was no indication of a design for the device which would eventually be awarded to
thousands of Seabees both active duty and reserve. The most visible part of the program, the device design, was not
shown.
After several questions regarding any proposed designs it was determined that there indeed was no design. CDR
DeVries called on a friend in the reserve Civil Engineer Corps that he had known from active duty in the early 1970’s,
CDR Ross S. Selvidge, CEC, USNR. CDR Selvidge had an undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of
Southern California and had an interest in uniforms and medals from a design viewpoint. He had held a number of
positions including Executive Officer in RNMCB 16, Armed Forces Training Center, and Los Alamitos, CA. During a phone
call in early 1991 CDR DeVries asked CDR Selvidge, “It looks like we have a program but no design for the device exists,
how about designing one?” “Well, of course,” was the reply. The volunteer design project was started in earnest.
After review of the other Navy warfare device designs regarding their size, the elements in their design and the way the
devices were presented, CDR Selvidge sketched several possibilities. He felt the key elements of the design were:
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Oak leaves, traditional for the CEC and Seabees as a building material
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The enlisted Seabees’ 1903 Springfield rifle, the first Seabee issue rifle during WW II
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An officer’s cutlass, representing the officer’s weapon
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A fouled anchor, highlighting the U. S. Navy and present in many Navy warfare devices
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The Seabee emblem, an historical Seabee symbol widely recognized.
CDR Selvidge worked on several possibilities and faxed several preliminary designs to CDR DeVries for comments.
After several phone conversations the two agreed that there should be two designs proposed one for officers and one for
enlisted consistent with most of the other Navy warfare devices. More detail design work was done by CDR Selvidge to
get the proportions correct in relation to the size of the device. A key goal was to have the new device design be
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distinctive but not to have it stand out as over-designed or unusual in size or appearance. Warfare devices are worn on
many different uniforms and the device needed to be presentable in many circumstances.
The officer’s device was to feature a horizontal sword and the enlisted design was to feature a horizontal 1903 Springfield
rifle both just behind the Seabee emblem but in front of the fouled anchor. The oak leaves were to extend to the right and
left and provide the background to the other elements. The next step was to contact the Master Chief of the Seabees at
the time EQCM Herman Hart, USN. CDR Selvidge faxed a copy of the two designs to him at the Naval Facilities
Engineering Command plus the typewritten reasons for including the elements in the design. Master Chief Hart was
pleased to have received the designs with as much work at that point already accomplished. The publicity of the Selvidge
designs in various NAVFAC and Seabee publications during April-May 1992 resulted in several other designs being
forwarded to headquarters. Different proposals were sketched by others and were forwarded to Master Chief Hart but
none had as much work done on them or were as thoroughly researched as the Selvidge designs. Master Chief Hart
reviewed the Selvidge designs in consultation with other unit master chiefs and the staffs of two major Seabee
commands, COMCBLANT, Norfolk, VA and COMCBPAC, Pearl Harbor, HI. After many reviews and meetings by the
staffs the two Selvidge designs were combined into one design for both officers and enlisted to be distinguished only by
the material finish - gold for officers and silver for enlisted. The final design was one cutlass and one rifle crossed behind
the Seabee emblem all in front of the fouled anchor with the oak leaves in the background. The instruction was released,
“Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist”, OPNAVINST 1410.1, Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval
Operations, Washington, DC 20350-2000, in March 1992 (See Note below). One last step was suggested and taken by
the Master Chief in mid-1992 and that was to pass the design by the Army’s Office of Heraldry for comments. The office
indicated there was no conflict with existing designs of a similar nature. At this point Master Chief Hart was anxious to get
the device design project into the contractor’s hands and he forwarded it. The contractor received the design and after
several phone calls between CDR Selvidge and the contractor samples were produced of the first articles by the firm.
After the final samples came out of the production processes the contractor mailed several of the enlisted and several of
the officer devices to CDR Selvidge for first article review. CDR Selvidge mailed one of each to CAPT DeVries, soon after
his promotion. The designs looked good. Several more adjustments were made to improve the surface finish appearance
of the officer device and the two devices were finally set for production. Several more phone calls were made and Master
Chief Hart’s office provided the approval to proceed with production. The device design was final at last! The contractor
then proceeded using production processes. In the mean time the administrative procedures for authorization to wear the
warfare device had been followed with qualifications documentation packages submitted through the chain of command.
CDR Selvidge and CAPT DeVries both qualified along with many other officers and enlisted personnel both active duty
and reserve. COMCBLANT was the issuing authority for all hands. All personnel that were qualified received a letter of
authorization and a certificate of award. For example, CAPT DeVries received his official letter of designation (after
submitting his documentation) from 2nd Naval Construction Brigade, Norfolk, VA, and dated 24 Nov 92.
CDR Selvidge was the first to wear the SCWS device. He wore it at his reserve center at Los Alamitos, CA, in March 1993
during a drill weekend using the officer device sent to him for review by the contractor. CAPT DeVries wore his device in
March 1993 at the Public Works Center, Naval Base Great Lakes, and Illinois, where he was performing active duty for
training. In all the device design took a little over 3 years from concept through production to final availability.
The device was in the Navy exchanges about June 1993 and it was quickly purchased and worn by all authorized
personnel. The Seabee Combat Warfare Specialty device and program was a long time in coming but the wait was worth
it. The Seabees had finally joined their shipmates in the Navy’s warfare specialty recognition program.
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