naval mobile construction battalion four

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR

Deployment Completion Report

15 February 2013 to 25 September 2013

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Table of Contents

Chapter I: Executive Summary………………………………………………………… 1

Chapter II: Administration…………………………………………………………….. . 5

Administration…………………………………………………… .. …….....6

Medical………………………………………………………………… .. …6

Dental……………………………………………………………………… ..9

Command Religious Program ……………………………………………...11

Public Affairs ...... ………………………………………………………….12

Chapter III: Training/Armory/Communications……………………………….. ............ 13

Training……………………………………….. .......................................... 14

Armory………………………. .................................................................... 16

Communications……………………………… .......................................... 17

Chapter IV: Operations…………………………….. ...................................................... 19

Safety…………………………….. ............................................................. 20

Operations………………………………. ................................................... 22

Project Summaries .............................................. ………………………….31

Chapter V: Intelligence………………………………………. ...................................... 87

Chapter VI: Logistics…………………….. ..................................................................... 89

Supply ......................................................................... …………………….90

Equipment Management ...................................... …………………………91

Maintenance and Material Management .................. ………………………93

Embarkation/Unit Movement ........... …………………………………….100

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Chapter I: Executive Summary

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In January 2013 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR (NMCB FOUR) was

certified ready to deploy for major combat operations. Commencing February 2013,

NMCB FOUR deployed to relieve NMCB ONE in the U.S. European Command

(EUCOM) and U.S. African Command (AFRICOM) area of operations, and to relieve

NMCB ONE THREE THREE and NMCB FOURTEEN in the U.S. Central Command

(CENTCOM) area of operations. NMCB FOUR supported three Combatant

Commanders (COCOMs) and one Functional COCOM through completion of all general

engineering, disaster relief, Exercise Related Construction (ERC), Humanitarian Civic

Assistance (HCA), and other COCOM Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) engineering

requirements. During the course of deployment, NMCB FOUR conducted operations in

27 countries spread across three continents.

The battalion established its main body in Camp Mitchell onboard Naval Station Rota,

Spain with the Commanding Officer designated Commander Task Group 68.2 (CTG

68.2). Over one-third of the battalion deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ)

and established Detachment Horn of Africa (Det HOA) with the Officer-in-Charge (OIC)

designated as CTG 68.7. A small Detachment deployed to Bahrain in support of U.S.

Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and assumed the title CTG 56.2.

Approximately one-fourth of the battalion deployed to Afghanistan and established

Detachment TWO (Det TWO) with headquarters in Bagram, Afghanistan.

Due to operational requirements, Det TWO was extended during the course of the

deployment and was not relieved by NMCB TWO EIGHT until late September 2013.

The rest of the battalion was relieved by NMCB ELEVEN in early August 2013.

During the course of the deployment NMCB FOUR completed several high visibility

projects and participated in multiple exercises. Major projects completed include: EPIC

DOPPLER, a CJCS-level runway project near CLDJ; 820’ x 98’ runway extension to the

Kenyan Naval Base (KNAV) airfield in Manda Bay, Kenya; completion of a 95 meter

boat ramp project in Kigamboni, Tanzania; and the completion of a K-span Joint

Operations Center facility for Special Operations Forces Europe (SOCEUR) in Udbina,

Croatia. Significant exercises include: JACKAL STONE, EAGER LION, AGILE

SPIRIT, MEDUSA MIRROR, CUTLASS EXPRESS, and AFRICAN LION.

ADMINISTRATION

The NMCB FOUR Administration Department supported the battalion with

administrative, personnel, and legal support to personnel dispersed over 27 countries

throughout the EUCOM, AFRICOM, and CENTCOM AOR during the course of our

deployment. Headquartered at Naval Station Rota, Spain, the S1 Staff processed awards,

evaluations, fitness reports, no cost and NATO orders, and travel claims. The S1

department also provided support to identify and resolve pay discrepancies for all

personnel assigned to NMCB FOUR. During the course of the deployment, 62 personnel

were selected for promotion or advancement to the next pay grade and four were selected

for the Command Advancement Program. Twenty-seven members reenlisted and 73

members qualified for the Seabee Combat Warfare pin.

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TRAINING/READINESS

The NMCB FOUR Training Department planned and executed an aggressive training

program throughout the AOR, utilizing experience within the battalion and assets

available with adjacent units. The battalion performed over 3,691 mandays of tactical, in-

rate, and General Military Training (GMT). Military training consisted of Seabee

Combat Warfare topics and ranges for M16 rifle and M9 pistol. Tactical practical

application training on COC and CP operation, field communications, CBR defense, and

crew-served weapons were conducted to train a secondary stand by Air Detachment in

Rota, Spain. Additionally, the battalion trained monthly on proper processing of

evacuees and refugees through the Evacuation Control Center. The ECC team was sent

to Germany to participate in OPERATION MEDUSA MIRROR, a U.S. Army exercise in

conjunction with Army Task Force 1-4 Infantry, from which the battalion earned great

accolades for professionalism and ECC expertise. The unit completed a DOD mandated

SAPR stand down and conducted a redeployment training to enforce Navy and command

policies and increase safety awareness.

OPERATIONS

The battalion completed over 43,957 man-days of construction on tasked projects, direct

labor training, camp maintenance, and Commanding Officer (CO)/Officer-in-Charge

(OIC) discretionary projects within the EUCOM, AFRICOM and CENTCOM AOR. The

Operations Department supported four detachments and 24 details. Overall, NMCB

FOUR worked on 89 tasked projects in 27 countries resulting in cost avoidance to

customers of $18M.

Within Camp Mitchell, Delta Company was tasked with camp maintenance, responding

to trouble calls, and OIC discretionary projects. Delta Company completed over 250

camp maintenance trouble calls, two maintenance control division projects, contractor

facilities support, berthing renovations and upgrades, and camp wide zone inspections.

Camp maintenance personnel earned 500 mandays during the deployment.

NMCB FOUR focused on safety and an accident-free workplace throughout its 2013

deployment by tailoring an aggressive program utilizing Operational Risk Management

(ORM) and Deliberate Risk Assessments. All deployment operations, programs, and

training were designed with two primary focus areas- the safety of the men and women of

NMCB FOUR and mission accomplishment. Throughout the deployment, the safety

office and battalion leadership at all levels constantly reassessed the safety program and

made improvements.

LOGISTICS

Supply

Supply provided superior logistical support across the map focused on bringing new

accountability and inventory procedures to the TOA, providing the necessary materials

and equipment for various operations, providing travel to and from the various detail

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sites, and managing all applicable financial systems. A notable achievement of the S4

Department was inventorying all non-CESE TOA, identifying $2.2 million in shorts, and

then re-ordering all but three of the missing items prior to redeployment.

Equipment Management

During NMCB Four’s 2013 Deployment, Alfa Company was responsible for 512 pieces

of Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE) spread across three different combatant

commands. This included major sites such as Bahrain (CENTCOM), Djibouti

(AFRICOM), Manda Bay (AFRICOM), and Rota (EUCOM). In addition, Alfa Company

supported Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) Company Marines with multiple

training exercise support and convoy operations in Rota, Spain. Linkbelt representatives

assessed the 40 ton crane in Rota and determined the 1st and 2

nd intermediate boom

sections needed replacement. The 40 ton crane has been non-operational since August

2012. The Ultimate Building Machine (UBM) in Rota was non-operational, but after

upgrading the solenoids, replacing the alternator, and uploading new program software, a

full operational test was conducted in May 2013 and the UBM was sent to support HOA

operations.

Maintenance Material Management (3M) System

The 3M team accomplished 6,420 preventative maintenance actions, 607 spot checks, a

9.6% spot check to PMS rate and a 96.8% PMS Performance Rate. Installation of the

Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) was completed. NCTSS replaced

MicroSNAP for ordering corrective maintenance parts and tracking corrective

maintenance work. Work centers began working on force revision 3-13 in early July.

Embark

Embark coordinated and tracked 1,127 air, three sea, and sixty ground movements to 27

countries. Movements included the deployment and redeployment of personnel spread

amongst the AFRICOM, CENTCOM and EUCOM AOs. Embark shipped 730 tons of

cargo and 181 units of CESE to and from locations including, but not limited to Croatia,

Georgia, Kenya, Sigonella, Djibouti, Tanzania and Morocco. Units supported include

NMCB FOUR, NMCB ONE, NMCB ELEVEN, UCT ONE, USMC FASTEUR, and

823rd RHS.

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Chapter II: Administration

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ADMINISTRATION The NMCB FOUR Administration Department had a very successful deployment despite the

challenge of managing and tracking administrative issues spread across three continents. The

team overcame the many issues associated with handling paperwork and records across long

distances and resulting providing the support needed, when it was needed.

Administration

Gains/

Losses

Temporary

Orders

Non-judicial

Punishments Admin Separations

Evaluations/ Fitness

Reports

E1-E6 36/17 45 9 4 418

E7-E9 1/1 1 1 0 0

O1-O5 7/2 5 0 0 9

Advancements

E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9

Time-in-rate Eligible 11 25 106 123 37 72 23 7

Participated 11 25 106 123 37 43 23 7

Selected 2 2 27 25 5 0 1 0

Percent Selected 18 8 25 20 14 0 4 0

Retention

Eligible Not

Eligible

Reenlist GRS Navy Goal

1st Term 23 4 13 56% 1

st Term Goal 63.5%

2nd

Term 5 0 5 100% 2nd

Term Goal 73.8%

Career 7 0 5 71.4% Career Goal 83.2%

MEDICAL NMCB FOUR’S Medical Department supported the battalion’s operations at 20 countries for

three combatant commanders (EUCOM/AFRICOM/CENTCOM). The main body site at

Rota, Spain was staffed with a Medical Officer, HMC (IDC), three 8404 Hospital Corpsmen,

and supported by an augmented USAF SSgt Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT)

from February-April 2013. Main body medical was responsible for the medical care of

NMCB FOUR members and the assistance of members of CTF-68 and 22 NCR, as well as

physician oversight for Corpsmen providing medical coverage and care to adjacent

subordinate units under CTF-68.

Additionally, NMCB FOUR Medical responded to a quick fused mission to support

COMSIXTHFLT by providing an IDC onboard USS Gravely DDG 107 from 28 May to 14

June. HMC Ortiz was sent TAD to provide medical support for the ship, joining the crew

while already underway. Primary duties were providing medical and dental support to the

crew of 300 and also performing medical watches for replenishment at sea, vertical

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replenishment, flight quarters, boat operations, and anchor details. HMC conducted medical

training consisting of training divisions in war wound treatment and heart saver actions.

HMC Ortiz performs dental care for a sailor onboard USS Gravely DDG 107

MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR DETAILS

CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti was supported by HM1 Hooper (Independent Duty Corpsman),

HM2 Diego (Preventive Medicine Technician), and HM3 Carter. They provided medical

coverage, medical readiness updates, and served as a medical liaison for troops requiring

specialty care at the Camp Lemonnier Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF). HM1 Hooper

also compiled the weekly Direct Observed Therapy (DOT) tracker for malaria medication

adherence, and submitted it to Main Body.

From May - July, Detail HOA conducted 24/7 operations to support EPIC DOPPLER, a

CTJF-HOA priority project. To provide adequate medical support, HM3 Carter was shifted

to the project site from 0700-1900 and HM2 Diego had shifts from 1900-0700. HM1

Hooper continued to provide administrative support and sick call needs from CLDJ. Rich

Zaler, the battalion’s Embedded Mental Health Care Provider, conducted two visits to CLDJ,

providing mental health care and counseling services to the troops of DET HOA.

KONTALI

Detail Kontali was assigned an 8404, HM3 Dimasudlay, to provide medical support for

operations during the construction of a medical clinic for the local population. HM3

provided medical guidance on occupational, preventive, force health protection measures,

basic and emergency sick call as needed. Detail Kontali personnel and Corpsman began

retrograde of the project site and all medical assets back to CLDJ in May 2013. HM3 was

then reassigned to provide medical coverage for the night shift at EPIC DOPPLER.

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DIRE DAWA, ETHIOPIA

Detail Dire Dawa, Ethiopia (Water Well) was supported by HM1 Garcia, an Independent

Duty Corpsman (IDC). HM1 was responsible for not only the medical care of members of

NMCB FOUR but also the medical care and treatment of all troops stationed in Camp

Gilbert(including Civil Affairs Teams and US Army Force Protection members). The

NMCB FOUR Water Well detail retrograded to CLDJ in April 2013.

GEORGIA

Detail Georgia, was supported by HM1 Garcia, an Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC). HM1

was responsible for the medical care and treatment of 17 NMCB FOUR troops and 10 U. S.

Air Force members. The project was completed in late June, and HM1 returned to the main

body in Rota, Spain for the remainder of deployment.

CAMEROON

Detail Cameroon was supported by HM3 Franco, an 8404, during their one-month Africa

Partnership Station operation in March 2013. He provided medical guidance on occupational,

preventive force health protection measures, and provided routine and emergency sick call as

needed at multiple sites in the Cameroon. Working in austere conditions, HM3 provided

patient education on proper hydration, food consumption, and adequate work/rest cycles for

all personnel. Upon completion of the battalion’s tasking, HM3 returned to Main Body Rota,

Spain for the remainder of deployment.

MANDA BAY, KENYA

Detail Manda Bay, Kenya was supported by an 8404, HM3 Carter, who provided medical

support to 14 detail personnel for base improvements throughout Camp Simba, Kenya.

Detail Manda Bay worked on numerous camp support projects, to include entry control point

upgrades, armory enhancements, beautification projects, and completion of an 820-foot

runway extension. In March 2013, HM3 Carter returned to CLDJ for the remainder of

deployment.

CROATIA

Detail Croatia was assigned an 8404, HM3 Moreno, to support construction operations in

Udbina, Croatia. He maintained medical readiness, provided first aid, preventive and force

health protection measures, as well as routine sick call for a detail of 12 personnel. In April,

2012 DET Croatia began intermediate retrograde due to a lack of funding, returning to Main

Body briefly. A second detail of 20 personnel deployed again in early June to complete

construction and HM3 Moreno again deployed to provide medical and preventive care.

CENTCOM

Detachment TWO was assigned an experienced 8404, HM2 White, who provided medical

oversight to ten sites across Afghanistan and Kuwait, totaling over 140 Sailors. He provided

medical readiness, force health protection guidance, and basic sick call for all personnel. To

provide updates to medical readiness status, HM2 traveled to the various sites to administer

inoculations, complete PHAs, and coordinate dental support for those requiring annual T2

exams. Additionally, he conducted berthing and sanitation inspections IAW preventive

medicine guidelines.

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MEDICAL READINESS

The Battalion Aid Station maintained medical readiness throughout the deployment by

providing immunizations, exams, lab work, and Periodic Health Assessments (PHAs). These

efforts ensured good health and wellness in support of the Battalion’s operational efforts. A

decline in readiness was attributed to personnel working at remote det sites without organic

medical support or lack of dental support in Afghanistan and remote sites throughout Africa.

Medical personnel facilitated instruction of numerous training evolutions and qualifications

to include Basic First Aid, Seabee Combat Warfare, and Basic Life Support with Automated

External Defibrillator training.

Medical Readiness

Feb 13 Mar 13 Apr 13 May 13 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug 13

NMCB FOUR 96.6% 91.2% 90.3% 88.1% 78.2% 77.8% 74.2%

BATTALION AID STATION OPERATIONS Sick call was conducted daily for injuries and illnesses sustained by personnel. Medical care

at detachment and detail sites was rendered by the on-site Corpsmen and patients were

referred to local medical facilities if deemed necessary. Emergent medical issues were

referred to a higher level of care at Naval Hospital Rota, Spain; Camp Lemonnier EMF; or

numerous detail sites throughout Afghanistan. Laboratory tests and radiologic studies were

performed at Naval Hospital Rota, Spain or the Camp Lemonier EMF as indicated. A

Disease of Non-Battle Injury (DNBI) report was provided weekly to the U.S. Sixth Fleet

Medical Department. A weekly Direct Observed Therapy (DOT) tracker summary was

provided to the NMCB FOUR Medical Officer to report that all detail sites remained in

compliance for their respective personnel. The Battalion Aid Station (BAS) staff conducted

weekly medical training on various diseases and medical skills to enhance the staff’s

knowledge.

DENTAL Throughout the 2013 EUCOM/AFRICOM/CENTCOM deployment, the NMCB FOUR

Dental Department maintained outstanding readiness well above the Navy standard of 90%.

For personnel assigned to details, all effort was made to complete annual dental exams and

follow up care in homeport prior to deployment. Individuals determined to be at high risk for

dental emergencies were identified and removed from detail rosters. The dental staff worked

closely with the Operations Department, Embark, Company Commanders and Chiefs to

ensure that detail members who were not seen prior to deployment were seen immediately

upon their return to Rota, Spain.

In order to maintain a high readiness level, main body personnel were seen for their exam the

month before they were due in order to compensate for down time following return to

homeport. Naval Hospital Rota Dental Clinic provided the battalion with any extra support

needed, particularly specialty treatment in the form of root canals, periodontal surgery, and

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oral surgery. This outstanding support provided by the base dental clinic helped increase

Battalion Dental Health by 12% during the first half of deployment.

DET HOA patients were seen by CLDJ dental staff for their exams (for those physically in

Djibouti) and any urgent treatment needed. Additionally, in July the battalion forward

deployed the Dental Officer to CLDJ to conduct check-ups and examinations in order to

maintain a high state of readiness across all AO’s. Over a period of two and a half days, 82

dental exams and 2 emergency visits were conducted. NMCB FOUR members were also

provided routine and urgent care in Bahrain and Kuwait

Dental Readiness


Main Body 100% 99.4% 100% 99.5% 99.5% 99.5% 98.4%

DET HOA 100% 100% 100% 90.8% 87.1% 85.6% 87.6%

DET ONE 100% 100% 100% 81.8% 72.7% 81.8% 81.8%

DET TWO 100% 98.5% 98.5% 90.8% 80.0% 78.3% 75.2%

CTG 56.2 100% 100% 100% 91.5% 65.5% 79.3% 86.6%

NMCB FOUR Dental Officer, LT Landon,

performs a dental exam on a patient in CLDJ.

LT Landon & HM2 Diego of NMCB 4 and HM3

Watts & LT Aqil of CLDJ in front of the CLDJ

Expeditionary Medical Facility.

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COMMAND RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES NMCB FOUR’s Religious Ministry Team

(RMT) consisted of Chaplain Miller (Feb-

Apr), Chaplain Stiles (Apr-Aug) and RP2

Zheng. While on deployment, the RMT

ensured religious coverage to the battalion

by providing prayer gatherings and Bible

studies. Chaplain Miller contributed to the

Rota base paper “Coastline” with an article

about the Easter season in the Christian

Church. In addition to religious coverage,

the RMT led marriage enrichment classes,

United Through Reading, and counseling.

The RMT proved essential during the

tragic loss of a Seabee, helping the battalion reconstitute through mourning, memorial

service, ramp ceremony, and grief counseling.

Further, the RMT distributed over 80 care packages to troops over the course of deployment

via embark and personal delivery. Chaplains Miller and Stiles conducted over 250 hours of

one-on-one counseling sessions with Seabees. Chaplain Miller conducted one visit to Det

HOA. Chaplain Stiles conducted multiple site visits to include Croatia, Georgia, Det HOA

and Det TWO in Afghanistan during wherehe visited Seabees at Bagram Air Base, Site 3 and

Site 6. In Rota, the RMT led several community relations projects (COMRELs) which

included renovations to la Cartuja de Jerez de la Frontera (a 15th

century monastery),

landscape and beautifying work at Victory Villa (a local military outreach ministry, and

hosting students from local schools for tours of Camp Mitchell. RP2 Zheng was instrumental

in organizing the personnel, tools, and logistics of the COMRELs. The RMT also advised the

NMCB FOUR Command staff on religious holidays, spiritual wellbeing, and battalion

morale throughout deployment.

Chaplain Miller leads a memorial service

Chaplain Miller addresses participants

in a marriage enrichment class.

Rota school children visit Camp Mitchell as part of a

COMREL event.

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS The Public Affairs team captured and documented the key events that took place across all

areas of operation. The staff accumulated inputs from 27 countries with NMCB FOUR

personnel, focusing on operational accomplishments, community relationships, and the

recreational activities of our sailors. The Mass Communications Specialist and Public Affairs

Representatives documented project work, major milestones, and command functions to

include awards, retirements, re-enlistments, and MWR events.

The PAO staff worked diligently to keep NMCB FOUR in the public eye throughout

deployment by releasing photos and articles to a variety of different news outlets. Photos and

articles were published in the Ventura County Lighthouse newspaper, the Rota Coastline

newspaper, Seabee Magazine, the AFRICOM website, and DVIDS.

The staff also worked to keep the NMCB FOUR family members in homeport up to date

with their deployed loved ones. The command Facebook page was updated daily and on a

monthly basis, the staff submitted the “Focus on Four” Newsletter with inputs from all

detachment sites, as well as a photo slideshow to show at Family Readiness Group meetings.

Submitted Published

Articles 21 13

Facebook Photos 1552

Monthly Focus on Fours Produced 5

Monthly FRG Slideshows

Produced

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Chapter III: Training/Armory/Communications

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TRAINING The training department addressed skill deficiencies identified in homeport. Emphasis

was placed on the following topics: EKMS, Seabee Combat Warfare, Basic Life Support,

Crane Operations, and military skills training. Specialized training was also conducted to

meet the CTF 68 requirement of having a ready to deploy Air Detachment (Air Det) and

Evacuation Control Center (ECC) Organization in Rota, Spain. Air Det and ECC training

included topics such as: Command Operations Center (COC) and Command Post (CP)

procedures, Chemical, Biological, Radiological (CBR) defense, crew served weapons,

field communication operations, and ECC procedures and search techniques. Overall,

NMCB FOUR trained 554 personnel in 33 topics maintaining over 90% in training

readiness.

SAFETY TRAINING

All detachment and detail sites conducted safety training focused on construction

activities specific to their deployment site. An All Hands safety training event was

conducted in March 2013 to address lessons learned across the battalion and to enforce

leadership engagement in minimizing safety accidents and mishaps in the command.

command safety brief was conducted in August 2013 to increase awareness upon

redeployment back to Port Hueneme, CA. Emphasis was placed on safe driving

practices, PPEs and summer safety.

TECHNICAL TRAINING Company and detachment/detail leadership were proactive in conducting rate training to

enhance Seabee skills. Training was focused on operating heavy equipment such as 11k

telehandler, MTVR dump truck and cranes. A total of 188 personnel were trained on six

types of battalion equipment contributing to skill proficiency, safety and project success.

GENERAL MILITARY TRAINING (GMT)

Through leadership engagement, the battalion successfully completed all required GMT

and e-learning courses for FY13. Additional training requirements were coordinated

through command leadership covering Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)

and Personal Financial Management topics. Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Managers and

Supervisors (ADAMS) training was also conducted raising the completion rate from 75%

to 88%. Additionally, the battalion conducted a Department of Defense mandated SAPR

stand-down training to increase program awareness and enhance leadership engagement

in preventing sexual assault and harassment. An all hands redeployment brief was

conducted in August 2013 to enforce Navy and command policies on SAPR, DAPA, and

command expectation.

TACTICAL TRAINING

The battalion expended 613 mandays to meet CTF 68 theater requirements for a standby

Air Det and a separate ECC organization consisting of three teams stationed in Rota,

Spain. Emphasis was placed on COC and CP operations, Field Communication

procedures, CBR defense, crew served weapons, evacuees and refugee processing,

physical security, search and detainee procedure, and ECC doctrine. The battalion was

tasked to deploy one ECC team to U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfells, Germany to support

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Army Task Force 1st Battalion 4

th Infantry (Army TF 1-4 IN) in exercise OPERATION

MEDUSA MIRROR. The team consisted of 27 members from NMCB FOUR and ten

members from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron TWO (MSRON TWO) and

was lead by an OIC from NMCB FOUR. The team was OPCON to NMCB FOUR,

TACON to Army TF 1-4 IN, and was tasked to provide one ECC Team IOT support

Army TF 1-4 IN Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during the exercise. The

team performed admirably and earned accolades from U.S. Army and CTF 68 command

leadership. The team was formed upon embarkation from Rota, Spain on 21 Apr and

returned to Rota on 27 Apr.

ECC registration station

ECC medical station

WEAPONS TRAINING

Fifty two personnel were qualified on the M16 rifle and 82 personnel on the M9 pistol

utilizing ranges near Rota, Spain. The armory staff provided additional training in crew

served weapons maintenance and operations allowing the battalion to support the Air Det

in Rota, Spain. Additionally, the armory staff conducted weapons proficiency training to

the wardroom enhancing tactical knowledge resulting in seven SCW qualifications.

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SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE SPECIALIST (SCWS) TRAINING

NMCB FOUR continued to develop capable and proficient Seabees through training

Saturdays and an aggressive SCWS program. The SCWS program instilled a warrior

ethos throughout the command and encouraged warfare qualification through practical

application, doctrine, and experience. NMCB FOUR’s innovative SCWS program

resulted in 73 personnel qualifying in SCWS.

Training- Man-day Expenditures


Main Body 381 470 478 377 389 204 135

DET HOA 157 309 95 244 203 91 48

DET CENTCOM 0 23 203 66 170 0 0

DET Bahrain 0 30 30 30 36 21 0

SCWS Qualification Report

Number of

Personnel

Assigned

Previously SCWS

Qualified

Qualified SCWS

on Deployment

Number of SCWS

Qualified on

Board at

Deployment

Completion

E1-E6 529 246 86 332

E7-E9 43 21 5 26

O1-O5 34 9 8 17

ARMORY

NMCB FOUR armory staff ensured that weapons were maintained in good operational

working order. The staff completed 1,166 WG01 checks and 163 WG02 checks. Armory

personnel also coordinated with NCG 2 for the replacement of unserviceable weapons

and outdated optics. Naval Station Rota base safety conducted an Explosive Self

Assessment of the NMCB FOUR armory to ensure compliance with procedures.

Through coordination with the base and higher headquarters, the armory staff revised the

armory SOP and conducted weekly training to ensure continued compliance with Navy

instruction. The staff also turned in a total of 1,325 residual rounds to NMC Rota,

enabling the armory to be within Navy standards for ammunition storage.

Several improvements were made to the armory compound itself including reorganizing

the TOA. Old shelving units were removed and replaced with two cabinets which

improved the accountability and security of the weapons and accessories. Additional gear

such as extra NVG, shipboard equipment, and range gear were stored in two TRICONS

located outside the armory compound which improved the organization and work space

inside.

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COMMUNICATIONS NMCB FOUR Communications Department had the dynamic challenge of supporting

580 personnel over three COCOMS. The Department supported 140 personnel in Rota,

13 training exercises and 10 over-the-horizon detail sites.

Aboard Camp Mitchell, S6 personnel helped

create 164 new accounts for ONE-NET,

responded to 135 trouble calls and created 14

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) tokens. IT

personnel were able to meet the mandatory

Navy goal of transitioning access for ONE-

NET SIPR network from a

username/password to using PKI tokens.

Personnel were able to remove 54 outdated

DOLCH computers from the NCG TWO

inventory and send them to DRMO, allowing

for the Battalion’s Table of Allowance to

receive updated equipment.

The S6 department received the Tactical Data Network (TDN) modules in March 2013

and with assistance from NECC had it successfully connected to the Global network. A

switch to extend services was also installed in the Command Headquarters Building. The

TDN is fully compatible with the Rugged, Deployable SATCOM Terminal (RDSAT).

NMCB FOUR personnel imaged assigned Getac laptops to maintain compatibility with

the TDN.

A lack of replacement HUB batteries

for the AN/PRC was challenging.

NCG TWO provided NMCB ONE

with only one six-bay charger for 60

radios. Without sufficient power some

of the radios lost their programming

ability due to the inability to properly

cycle the radios with one charger

coupled with the internal HUB

batteries running dead. A replacement

order for 60 batteries was placed Oct

2012 and they were received on April

2013. The S6 shop worked diligently

to complete the maintenance prior to

redeployment.

IT2 Harper prepares obsolete laptops for DRMO

ITC Presa reviews the new Force Revision

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The S6 3M team conducted 147

maintenance checks and 53 spot checks.

The team incorporated two Force

Revisions, reviewed 104 Maintenance

Requirement Cards, 20 Maintenance

Index Pages, and conducted 259 Line

Outs. They coordinated support between

SPAWAR LANT, CTF 68, and the

Battalion for the Navy transition from

MicroSNAP to the Naval Tactical

Command Support System (NTCSS).

The S6 Department participated in six successful ECC exercises training 21 personnel in

the use of the Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) Tracking System (NTS). The

department’s reinforcement of manually entering information that cannot be

automatically recorded from certain government issued IDs led to a 25% increase in

accurate evacuee tracking. A hard copy form of the NTS data entry screen was created by

the department as a method to continue NTS operations in the event that the automated

system went down. Two S6 personnel participated on the ECC team that deployed in

support of OPERATION MEDUSA MIRROR.

Department personnel took part in two quarterly tests of the RDSAT in Camp Mitchell.

Coordinating with NECC ESSC, NMCB FOUR RDSAT technicians discovered the

provided modem was incapable of the data rate listed in the manufacturer’s

specifications. A report was filed that notes this change in the NCF’s capabilities. Testing

continued with a compatible data rate and NMCB FOUR was able to send and receive

voice and data traffic across the globe. Completing the mission ahead of schedule, the

remaining time was spent on in-depth training to prepare for future missions.

NMCB FOUR took extra measures to ensure EKMS was properly adhered to. Along with

three successful mandatory EKMS spot checks with the Commanding Officer, the

department passed monthly additional internal spot checks performed by the CO and XO.

NMCB FOUR’s Local Element Custodians provided six monthly training sessions for

personnel stationed in Rota. They also provided training material for detachments and

details in CENTCOM and AFRICOM to ensure those units remained in compliance.

ET2 Riffe-Lipert and IT3 Jaquez use NTS for an exercise

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Chapter IV: Operations

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SAFETY NMCB FOUR focused on safety and an accident-free workplace throughout its 2013 deployment by

tailoring an aggressive program utilizing Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessments for each

evolution and operation. The battalion also implemented the Deliberate Risk Assessment process

(DRA) to address all non typical construction activities and any activities with a residual RAC of a 1

or 2. All deployment operations, programs, and training were designed with two primary areas of

focus; the safety of the men and women of NMCB FOUR and mission accomplishment. The Safety

office ensured each detail had a rigorous safety program tailored specifically to the unique hazards of

the detail’s tasking and operating environment. The safety office constantly reassessed the safety

program and made improvements throughout the deployment. Due to the deployment’s distributed

operations, the safety office and company/detail leadership were constantly training personnel in fall

protection, scaffolding, lock out/tag out, power actuated tools, construction safety, facility safety, and

hazardous material procedures.

Administratively, the battalion constantly improved safety processes, by streamlining the Weekly

ORM process and developing the Mishap Review Board (MRB). The MRB encouraged leadership to

be involved in the mitigation process in order to reduce mishaps across the command. The battalion

also heightened awareness by mandating that three questions be asked and recorded as part of each

daily safety brief. This caused the crew to be involved in the brief and ensured a two way safety

conversation. ORM and the DRA assessments all have played a vital role in stressing safety at all

levels.

Safety Summary

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Total

Fatalities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

# Lost Days 0 0 6 1 3 9 7 26

# Lost Day Cases 0 0 1 1 2 1 1 6

# Light Duty Days 2 221 154 30 71 57 54 589

# Light Duty Cases 1 5 7 4 6 5 5 33

# First Aid Mishaps 6 0 0 4 1 2 1 14

# Govt Vehicle

Mishaps 0 10 3 3 8 4 2 30

Total Number Mishaps 1 1 1 0 1 7 6 17

Govt Vehicle Repair

Costs $0 $1185 $50 $530 $3350 $1024 $0 $6139

Govt Vehicle Miles

Driven 18,126 19,708 27,584 29,682 38,299 27,415 5,471 166,280

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On-Duty Mishaps


Cases Lost Work Days 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 5

Lost Work Days 0 1 6 0 1 0 7 15

Cases Light Duty 1 2 6 2 4 2 4 21

Light Duty Days 2 49 123 14 24 10 42 264

Fatalities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Off-Duty Mishaps


Cases Lost Work Days 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 3

Lost Work Days 0 1 0 1 0 8 0 10

Cases Light Duty 0 3 2 2 2 3 2 14

Light Duty Days 0 172 31 16 38 47 12 316

Fatalities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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OPERATIONS US Naval Construction Battalion FOUR deployed from Port Hueneme, CA to EUCOM and

AFRICOM from February to August 2013 and to CENTCOM from March to September 2013.

During this deployment, NMCB FOUR earned 43,957 man-days of Work in Place (WIP) at 27 sites

while meeting critical construction and engineering requirements, providing humanitarian and civil

assistance construction work, and conducting training exercises.

Significant projects completed by NMCB FOUR during this deployment include renovations and

repairs to several schools and medical clinics; construction of a boat ramp, medical facilities, and

warehouses, and improvements to airfields. The estimated cost avoidance associated with all of the

work performed by NMCB FOUR is $18M.

In addition to construction tasking, NMCB FOUR was tasked with and completed monthly Evacuation

Control Center (ECC) exercises and provided movement support for Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security

Team Company Europe.

Force laydown, command relationship, and command organization information is provided below with

a summary of operations at each site.

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FORCE LAYDOWN

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COMMAND RELATIONSHIP

PACOM ADM Locklear

OPCON

TACON

ADCON

COAUTH

NCG 1 CAPT Tufts

COMPACFLT

ADM Walsh

NECC PAC RADM Tillotson

USFF ADM Gortney

22 NCR CAPT Revelas

NECC RADM Tillotson

NCG 2 CAPT Banaji

EUCOM ADM Stavridis

MARFOREUR

SOCEUR

USAREUR

USAFE

NAVEUR-NAVAF ADM Clingan

AFRICOM Gen Rodriguez

MARFORAF

SOCAF

USARAF

AFAFRICA

CENTCOM Gen Mattis

USMARCENT

SOCCENT

ARCENT

AFCENT

NAVCENT C5F

VADM Miller

SOCOM ADM McRaven

Task Force

NMCB 4 CDR Kilian

C6F VADM Pandolfe

CTF 68 CAPT Sandway

CTF 56 CAPT Coleman

CJTF-HOA MG Ferrell

Det HOA

CTG 56.2

Det Israel

Det TWO

Det ONE

Det Dire Dawa Det Sigonella

Det Croatia

Det Kenya

Det Kontali

Det Tanzania

Det Morocco

Det Uganda

Det Georgia

Det SOCAF

APS Cameroon

Burkina Faso

Uganda Chad

Niger

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

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CO CDR Kilian

CMDCM CMDCM Teart

S2 ISC Scheller

S3 LCDR Guzzi

S4 LCDR Malaki

S1C/CC NCC Butler

Admin CPO YNC Hampton

S3C BUCS Walker

S3A LT Moerbe

CENTCOM

PLT CDRs/Chiefs LTJG Lovett

CMC Bowling

Bahrain

LT Brown CEC Camaclang

Afghan LT Augustyn

Special Staff Chaplain LT Stiles Dental LT Landon Medical LT Cripe Homeport Liaison EAC Johnson CMAA BMC Turner 3MC EAC Lau

S4C CECS Ricasata

S7C BUCS Doyle

S7A ENS Inciong

Embark LTJG Pan

CMC Bowling

Kuwait CM1 Baez

Equipment CMC Boyko

Afghan Ops UTCS Myers

Afghan AOIC ENS Walton

Afghan SEA CUCM Jenkins

A6

LT Rasbach

H6

ENS Inciong

D5 UCCM Diiani

H5 BUCS Doyle

A3 EOC Henske

A5 EQCM Hollister

A4 CMCS Forrester

D3 BUC Maldonado

PLT CDRs/Chiefs BUC Eisfelder SWC Petersen

HOA Logistics ENS Douglas

HOA Ops LTJG Abubakari

BUC Thomas

HOA SEA EOCS Stokes

MLO/CTR BUC Asada

PLT CDRs/Chiefs HMC Ortiz

BUC Selvera

S3QC UTC Hutchinson

S3E LT Sapienza

MLO/CTR LT Howell

BUC Selvera

S4A ENS Lawler

S6C ITC Presa

Embark EO1 Hudson

Supply LS1 Sanchez

Afghan Embark BU2 Sigmund

PLT CDRs/Chiefs BUC Savage

MSGT Boerm

Expeditor CM2 Berry

Air Det LTJG Stock BUCS Doyle

JFCLCC LNO LT Reiss

Tanzania LTJG Abubakari

SWC Lum

Det ONE LT Woodward

UTC Saenz

Kenya EOC Potter

Kontali ENS Kwasny

BUC Bugs

Det Uganda

EO1 Hamlin

AFRICOM

HOA OIC LCDR Habeck

QC BU1 Allmer

Israel

LTJG Lovett

Croatia LTJG Stock

CECS Ricasata

Sigonella CM2 Felton

Georgia LTJG Pan

BUC Eisfelder

EUCOM

SOCAF LTJG Eldred

BUCS Caligagan

ECC LT Rasbach

CECS Ricasata HOA D6 LT No

HOA D5 BUC

Maldonado

Safety BUC Kampmann

S1 CWO2 Ingle

D6 LTJG

Gomezrivera HOA AOIC

LT No

S6 LT Punzalan

S7 LCDR Habeck

XO LCDR Brown

Military Advisor GySgt Golden

COMMAND ORGANIZATION

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EUCOM

MAIN BODY

In NAVSTA Rota, NMCB FOUR was tasked with several projects in addition to supporting all details and

detachments. The most notable of these projects was a CMU wall around the base golf course maintenance area.

Alfa company completed two projects including the extension of the parking area at Admiral’s Beach and the

relocation of old concrete blocks around base to provide erosion protection at the beach. The NAVSTA Rota

Erosion Mitigation project was necessary to protect the road to the base fuel farm from being undermined. Delta

company constructed two sidewalks on NAVSTA Rota, installed fitness stations around Camp Mitchell, and

completed 250 camp maintenance trouble calls.

DETAIL GEORGIA

In Tbilisi, Georgia, 21 Seabees constructed a head facility from 6 April – 15 June. The 140 sq meter CMU facility

was an Exercise Related Construction project that supports the CJCS-directed annual Agile Spirit exercise.

DETAIL CROATIA This 22 member detail completed the build out of a 120’ x 47’ Type II K-span in Udbina, Croatia. Work on this

turnover project included finishing five classrooms, nine offices, male and female lavatories with shower stalls, a

kitchen, and a Joint Operations Center. The Operations Center will be used be SOCEUR.

DETAIL SIGONELLA

Three Seabees from NMCB FOUR were assigned to Detail Sigonella from 11 Feb – 14 Jun to support NAS

Sigonella’s Public Works Department. During this time, the detail demolished two buildings and cleaned up 500

pounds of scrap material and wood from PWD Sigonella spaces. Upon completion of the work, the detail

retrograded 11 pieces of CESE to Camp Mitchell, NAVSTA Rota Spain.

DETAIL CAMEROON

This African Partnership Station detail of 12 Seabees constructed two 16’ x 16’ medical clinic seahuts with

rainwater collections systems, water basins, and sinks on the islands of Beskoul and Youhme in order to support

future MCAT missions and to help legitimize the Batallion d’Intervention Rapide (BIR) community health worker

program. The mission provided an opportunity for these clinics to be used to improve the US - Host Nation

relationship while providing a medical facility for the local population. This detail deployed to Cameroon from Rota

Spain on 03 MAR and returned to Rota on 29MAR2013.

DETAIL MOROCCO

This detail conducted joint operations with Marine Forces Africa (MARFORAF) from 5 Apr to 14 May in support

of exercise AFRICAN LION 2013, the largest U.S. exercise in AFRICOM. The detail provided Maritime Pre-

positioning Force (MPF) off-load support and base camp operations support. Other projects completed by the detail

include removal and replacement of a 40’ x 10’ x 6” concrete pad and painting a water tower. Retrograde operations

to NAVSTA Rota were conducted quickly when a US and Moroccan governmental dispute brought the exercise to a

stop earlier than planned. Detail personnel along with a portion of the Logistics Combat Element Motor

Transportation group completed 160 Limited Technical Inspections (LTI) and wash down operations on over 632

pieces of equipment.

DETAIL ISRAEL

Det Israel was tasked with consolidating, inventorying, and repairing CESE from two different sites in Israel.

NMCB FOUR’s Det Israel remained flexible as the mission changed from transferring gear to a U. S. Air Force Red

Horse Squadron to preparing it for retrograde by surface shipment to Rota. The detail deployed three times, with the

end state of all gear being ready for turnover to NCG 2. In addition to CESE, the sites contained MREs,

ammunition, tools, and other gear that the detail either retrograded or transferred to other units in the area.

DETAIL MALAWI

From 9 May - 15 May NMCB FOUR deployed one Seabee to Malawi, Africa to assist with the JRX 4-13 EPIC

GUARDIAN training exercise. As a role player for the exercise, this NMCB FOUR Seabee contributed to the

readiness of our US and NATO special forces in the war against terrorism.

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ECC OPERATIONS

NMCB FOUR completed Evacuation Control Center (ECC) training monthly at the mainbody site of Camp Mitchell

to maintain readiness for Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO). In addition to these monthly trainings, 28

Seabees and one USMC Military Advisor from NMCB FOUR, as well as 10 embedded personnel from the Maritime

Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON), were part of an ECC team that supported the Army Task Force 1st

Battalion 4th

Infantry’s (Army TF 1-4 IN) first Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) training exercise,

Operation MEDUSA MIRROR which took place in Nuremberg, Germany. The FRAGORD to stand up the team

was received on 18 April, and the team deployed on 21 April and returned to Rota, Spain on 27APR2013. During

the course of the exercise, the team successfully processed 300 evacuees over the course of 3 three days.

IDC SUPPORT TO USS GRAVELY

NMCB FOUR provided an Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) to provide medical support to the USS Gravely, from

28 May to 14 June while the ship was underway and operating under COMSIXTHFLT. Primary duties were

providing medical and dental support to 300 personnel. This included providing a medical watch for replenishment

at sea, vertical replenishment, flight quarters, boat operations, and anchor details. Additionally support included

training divisions in war wound treatment, medical training drills, and heartsaver AED use.

AFRICOM

DETACHMENT HOA

Detachment HOA was based from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (CLDJ) in support of CTF 68. Det HOA completed

many tasks on CLDJ and supported details throughout AFRICOM. The detachment’s most notable project was

EPIC DOPPLER, which improved an airfield in support of AFRICOM missions. The project included clearing and

grubbing 14 acres of land, laying 208,000 square feet of AM-2 Aluminum Matting, construction a munitions storage

area, a Bomb Preload Station/Munitions Assembly Conveyor, erecting 7 LAMs, 3 California shelters and 13

Alaskan shelters to be used as support facilities, installing a low voltage electrical distributions system and force

protections measures including HESCO barriers and concertina wire. In order to meet the Initial Operating

Capability deadline of 60 days after project initiation, the detachment reassigned crews from other projects and

conducted 24 hour operations on this critical project.

Det HOA’s other projects included a PEB to be used for MLO storage, a CHRIMP Facility, two medical clinics to

support local villages, and camp maintenance support for CLDJ. Det HOA also deployed details to Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Dire Dawa, Djibouti

DETAIL TANZANIA

Seabees from NMCB FOUR and UCT 1 joined forces to construct a 6m x 94m concrete boat ramp and improve an

associated access road on the Tanzanian People’s Defense Force (TPDF) Naval Base in Kigamboni, Tanzania,

which is near Dar es Salaam. The project included the improvement of 30m of access road and the placement of

reinforced concrete pads anchored by two 15CZ reinforced concrete end blocks. The project required construction

of a temporary causeway, placement of self compacting fill, gravel, and heavy graded rip-rap. This new facility

enables the use of Defender class boats (RB-S) during future CUTLASS EXPRESS exercises. Use and maintenance

of these Defender class boats by Tanzanian Forces constitutes a major component for Maritime Domain Awareness

(MDA) interoperability and familiarization activities conducted during the exercise.

DETAIL KENYA

This detail constructed a $1.2 million runway extension project for the Kenyan Navy base which eliminated flight

waivers for C-130 landings during wet weather. To complete the project, the detail assembled a Nomad 6.5 asphalt

batch plant, cleared and grubbed 23 acres, excavated 18,000 cubic yards (CD) of soil, placed 8,000 CD of sub grade

material, stockpiled 6.74 tons of aggregate and produced and placed 3,000 tons of asphalt. The 98’ wide runway was extended 820’. At the end of the project the asphalt batch plant was disassembled and prepared for retrograde to

Gulfport, MS.

Detail Kenya also coordinated the design of the Camp Simba DFAC Improvement Project. Design issues caused the

project to be placed on hold shortly after the detail arrived.

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DETAIL UGANDA

This three person detail provided general facilities maintenance performed small improvement projects at FOL

Kasenyi to support Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET). Their work included constructing a 20’ x 20’

lumber storage shed, repairing water tanks, and renovating a Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) training

facility.

DETAIL DIRE DAWA

This detail closed the Forward Operating Site Dire Dawa and returned a water well rig and other NMCB CESE and

non-CESE TOA to CLDJ.

DETACHMENT ONE

Detachment ONE (Det ONE) deployed to Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (CLDJ) in February 2013 to support a Joint

Task Force. DET ONE executed 1488 man-days completing projects in locations across the Area of Operation

(AO). Det ONE was tasked to execute projects at six different locations to include construction of mission critical

facilities on CLDJ, renovations, and new construction for different outstations.

NMCB FOUR relieved NMCB ONE Det ONE to complete the Data Center Project executing 215 man-days of

construction on a 996 man-day project. Work included one 800 amp, two 200 amp, two 150 amp, and one 100 amp

load centers, installation of an automatic transfer switch, 20 lights, and installation of 6000 ft. of conductor and

conduit. Additional work included the installation of a 275 kVA Uninterruptible Power Supply, UPS, Cinemassive,

112 kVA Transformer, and various minor force protection projects to enable the structure to meet Tactical Sensitive

Compartmented Information Facility requirements.

Det ONE completed 220 man-days in the placement of 5,000 square feet of Dura Base matting and erection a

130’x80’ Large Area Maintenance Shelter. This project included the design and placement of 12 concrete footers,

installation of two personnel doors, two roll up doors, power vents, interior lighting, and generator power. Det ONE received assistance from the Air Force J2 team during erection of the ribs and canvas of the LAMS.

Det ONE completed 60 man-days in completion of the Joint Operations Center renovation project. The scope

included removal of 1900 SF of carpet, installation of a false floor with communications and electrical access

panels, construction of 20 workstations, prep and epoxy floor conference room floors, and mount LCD displays.

Det ONE completed 105 man-days in completion of the Fence Expansion project. Scope included a 33% expansion

of the high security storage yard by removal of 160 LF of 8 ft. triple strand fence and installation of 300 LF of 8 ft.

triple strand fence, vehicle and pedestrian gates.

Det ONE completed 280 man-days in the completion of tent build-out for 16 Alaskan tents. Project included the

construction of partitions to create private quarters with secure entrance for 88 personnel. Additionally, to maximize

limited space, desks were integrated into the partition walls.

Det ONE completed Outstation #1 Electrical work executing 30 man-days. The scope of work included analyzing

electrical safety and integrity, label panels, reroute wires and remove broken cables. All electrical systems were

properly de-energized before work was performed.

Det ONE completed Outstation #2 Electrical work executing 50 man-days. The scope of work included analyzing

electrical safety and integrity, label panels, reroute wires and remove broken cables. All electrical systems were

properly de-energized before work was performed.

Det ONE completed Outstation #3: Known Distance Range Quality executing 193 man-days. The scope of work

included design and construction of a retaining wall and pop-up target system. The retaining wall design and

construction quality assurance oversight of the contracted work was passed down from NMCB ONE. Continuing

with the project, NMCB FOUR designed and construct 22 steel known distance pop-up targets to include minor

earthwork, posts set in concrete, and lumber target holding system.

Det ONE completed Outstation #5: Generator Installation and Repairs executing 20 man-days. The scope of work

included installation of two generators, a manual switch gear, and associated electrical work to increase reliability

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and provide power backup using second generator. Additional work included repair of roof leaks, seal off open area

by framing out exterior walls, installation of an A/C unit, and other minor repairs.

Det ONE completed Outstation #11: Bare Base Construction Phase 1 executing 108 man-days. The scope of work

included design and construction of a bare base camp. Work included clear and grub of the construction area,

erection and fill 200 ft. of Mil 10 Hescos, installation of 1200 ft. of concertina wire, construction of four 22 ft. x 40

ft. tent decks, a head and shower deck for head and shower units to include freshwater supply, wastewater drainage,

and a leach field. Phase one of this project was completed and turned over to the customer. Phase 2 will be turned

over to NMCB 11.

DETAIL SOCAF

Detachment SOCAF consisted of 43 Seabees whose primary tasking included the construction of the construction of

a 844 man-day, 98’ x 24’ CMU block building consisting of a metal roofing system and a full interior build-out, to

include interior walls, doors, electrical wiring, A/C units, and floor tile. The building included the installation of 118

cubic yards of concrete, 5,000 CMU blocks stacked 14 courses high, and a Knauff roofing system never installed by

the Seabees on Detail SOCAF. The three bond beams installed to strengthen the building totaling 8.5 cubic meters

each, were placed by hand. The interior build-out included a three inch insulation and double drywall for the walls

and ceiling. Details SOCAF was able to meet a stringent deadline set by Special Operations Command and Control

Element and save the government $100,000.

Detail SOCAF constructed a 577 man-day, 120’ x 45’ Type I K-Span to be used as a Warehouse by the Special

Operations Command and Control Element. The K-Span included a storage rack system, 3 interior containerized

working units, and electrical and mechanical build-out. Detail SOCAF used an Ultimate Building Machine (UBM)

to complete the construction of the K-Span shell.

Detail SOCAF provided an electrician and builder to assist SOCAF engineers in team house assessments in various countries throughout Africa and planned and estimated an electrical upgrade project in Burkina Faso.

CENTCOM

DETACHMENT TWO

DET TWO led 142 Sailors through 22,517 man days completing $9,537,097.66 of critical construction, infrastructure and maintenance operations in direct support of a multi-national Joint Special Operations Task Force

in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The detachment was spread across nine sites supporting five Regional

Commands.

Det TWO, RC-EAST (Site 1, 3, 7, 9): Executed 6,584 man days of construction, completing 36 tasked projects,

5,908 man days of camp maintenance tasking and 630 work orders. Project tasking at Site 1 included the

construction of a LAAM-S JOC build out, multiple B-Hut build outs, four latrine/shower facility renovations, four

barracks RPG detonation screen protection systems, and four guard towers valued at $2.1M Implemented an MLO

inventory tracking system to manage $10M of material, greatly increasing SOF logistics capabilities. NMCB 4 Det

Two Site 3 emplaced 1000 LF of HESCO bastions in order to provide increased force protection upgrades the

perimeter of an outlying FOB. Site 3 conducted multiple facility build outs, HVAC upgrades, berthing renovations

and close quarter battle facility renovations valued at $768K to improve the quality of life and combat capabilities of

SF operators. Site 7 conducted 828 man days of camp maintenance tasking and critical retrograde operations in

support of the post FY 2014 Afghanistan basing strategy. Site 7 also deployed small teams of Seabees to outlying

area FOB’s in order to provide critical infrastructure maintenance to the RC-EAST AOR. Site 9 completed four

tasked projects which included the construction of a 450 man barebase, guard towers, ECP upgrade, and

communications facility build out totaling $4.5M expanding the task forces combat capabilities into RC-East.

Det TWO, RC-SOUTHWEST (Site 2, 4): Completed 10 tasked projects, 434 work orders, accounting for 2604 man

days of construction valued at $520K and 1002 man days of camp maintenance tasking. Site 2 constructed tent

decks for a 100 man barebase 5 guard towers and additional security upgrades. Site 4 completed two operations B-

huts, JOC build outs and an expeditionary DFAC. Site 4 also constructed a highly classified “no fail” K-span build

out valued at $138K. Efforts vastly improved Task Force infrastructure and capabilities.

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Det TWO, RC-NORTH (Site 5, 6): Site 5 completed 569 work orders and 766 man days of camp maintenance

tasking and retrograde operations, decreasing the task force footprint in RC (N) aligning with post 2014 Afghanistan

basing strategy. Efforts dramatically improved C2 of combat operations in RC(N) while working closely with

German base leadership to foster a strong partnership among ISAF forces. Site 6 executed 666 man days of

construction valued at $858K, completing 3 tasked projects, to include a three-tiered HESCO small arms range, a

laydown area build out, and a highly classified 280 man-day build out. They completed 261 work orders and 633

man days of camp maintenance tasking.

Det TWO, RC-CENTRAL (Site 8): Executed 544 man days of maintenance and 325 work orders ISO partnered US

and Afghan Special Forces Units, greatly increasing quality of life, improving US/Afghan relationships, and

increasing the effectiveness of combined operations.

Det TWO, KUWAIT (Site 10): Executed 1,860 man days of camp maintenance tasking and 177 work orders in

support of Task Force life sustainment area.

COMMANDER TASK GROUP 56.2 (CTG 56.2), Isa Air Base, Bahrain

CTG 56.2 comprised of 23 personnel tasked with providing Airfield Damage Repair, Theater Security Cooperation

construction, Exercise Related Construction, and Global Peace Operations Initiative, and local construction support

to NAVCENT, CTF 56, and Isa Air Base, Bahrain. The detachment completed over 2,300 mandays of total projects

including construction of a critical joint operations center in Al Zarqa, Jordan and a military operations in urban

terrain facility in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

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PROJECT SUMMARIES

EUCOM MISSION

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PROJECT LISTING

MAINBODY

Proj #

Total Project

MD

Total Project

Material Cost

MD

Tasked Tasked %

Final

WIP

MD Expended by

Prior NMCBs

MD expended

this deployment

NAVSTA Rota

Golf Course Wall 853 $47,747 102 92-100% 100% 869 156

NAVSTA Rota

NMCRS Sidewalk 17 $0 17 0-100% 100% 0 26

NAVSTA Rota

Admiral Beach

Parking Extension

39 $0 39 0-100% 100% 0 39

NAVSTA Rota

Erosion Mitigation 94 $0 94 0-100% 100% 0 41

TOTALS 1003 $47,747 252 751 262

EUCOM DETAILS

Proj # Total Project

MD Total Project Material Cost

MD Tasked Tasked %

Final WIP

MD Expended by Prior NMCBs

MD expended this deployment

EC12-10 Georgia 718 $138,000 718 0-100% 100% 0 575

CI11-807 Croatia 1275 $563,201 704 45-100% 100% 592 620

Sigonella 253 0 263 0-100% 100% 0 253

TOTALS 2081 $701,201 1474 592 1283

AFRICAN PARTNERSHIP STATIONS

Proj #

Total Project

MD

Total Project

Material Cost

MD

Tasked Tasked %

Final

WIP

MD Expended by

Prior NMCBs

MD expended

this deployment

Cameroon 63 $17,000 365 0-100% 100% 0 98

Morocco 144 $1,400 144 0-100% 100% 0 92

TOTALS 155 $18,400 155 190

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CONSTRUCT GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE BLOCK WALL, ROTA SPAIN

SP11-895

Project Purpose: Construct a wall at the NAVSTA Golf Course to secure grounds maintenance equipment.

Project Scope: Construct 12feet high by 80 feet long CMU wall with construction joints every 20feet. Reinforcing steel shall be placed vertically every 32 inches and horizontally every 6

th course. Grouting block cells shall be

placed in each cell with #4 RST and provide a cap at top of block wall.

Personnel: 6 Personnel

Duration: February 2013 - April 2013

Man-days Expended: NMCB 5: 446

NMCB 3: 290

NMCB 1: 133

NMCB 4: 156

CUMULATIVE: 1025

Tasking: WIP at turnover: 92%

WIP at deployment completion: 100%

MD Tasked to NMCB FOUR 102

Total Project MD: 853

Material Cost: $47,747

Cost Savings: $298,550

Significant Safety issues: None

Significant QC issues: None

Significant Design Issues: None

Significant Material Issues: None

Above: Project site at turnover with

NMCB ONE. Right: Completed project.

CMU wall at project completion

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NMCRS SIDEWALK, ROTA, SPAIN

Project Purpose: Construct a sidewalk leading to the NMCRS Thrift Store.

Project Scope: Construct an 18’ sidewalk from NMCRS Thrift store to the main road on heavy foot traffic area

along fence line.

Personnel: 4 personnel

Duration: 5-22 June 2013




MD Tasked to NMCB 4: 17


Material Cost: $0

Cost Savings: $5950





Above: Placing forms in preparation of

concrete placement. Right: Completed

sidewalk

Completed placement of concrete

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NAVSTA ROTA EROSION MITIGATION CONTROL

Project Purpose: Strengthen the rapidly eroding shoreline and cliff adjacent to the NAVSTA Rota fuel farm.

Project Scope: Remove 300 concrete blocks, totaling 900,000 lbs located throughout Naval Station Rota and place

along the eroding shoreline and cliff adjacent to the fuel farm. Strengthen the eroding cliff with 500 CD of fill and

large concrete rock provided by Public Works.


Duration: June 2013 – July 2013




MD Tasked to NMCB: 94


Material Cost: $0


Significant Safety issues: Operation of excavator on the shoreline in a tidal zone. This was mitigated

through tide trend analysis, daily safety briefings and use of written procedure

identifying actions for stranded vehicles.

Significant QC issues: The surrounding forest is protected by the Spanish. All personnel were required

to maintain the construction site as undisturbed as possible.



Above: Eroding cliff and beach prior to

block placement. Right: Beach with

concrete blocks to prevent tidal erosion.

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ADMIRAL’S BEACH PARKING LOT EXTENSION

Project Purpose: Improve and expand parking lot at the Admiral’s Beach along the waterfront of Naval Station

Rota

Project Scope: Haul over 480CD of fill to project site. Clear and grub, back fill and compact the area adjacent to the

Admiral’s Beach in order to build an extension to the existing parking lot. Extension will be used for parking

automobiles.


Duration: 14 – 24 June 2013




MD Tasked to NMCB FOUR: 39




Significant Safety Issues: Operating Civil Engineering Support Equipment in area with frequent

automobile traffic. Mitigated through use of ground guides and following rules

of the road.

Significant QC Issues: None



Above: Project site at early stages of

grading and rolling. Below: Completed

parking lot extension.

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OIC DISCRETIONARY

MAIN BODY

Project Listing

Construct Sand Table for USMC FASTCO 5

NAVSTA Rota Fourth of July Support 12

Construct Sidewalk to Air Terminal Gazebo 15

Grading, gravel spreading, and operator licensing ISO EODMU 8 24

Crane Lift ISO Submarine Learning Center San Diego 9

Demolition of crane weight ISO PWD 8

Total Mandays Expended 119

Seabees raise the flag at NAVSTA Rota’s Sidewalk construction at the air terminal gazebo Fourth of July celebration

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CAMP MAINTENANCE

MAIN BODY

Tasking

Preventative Maintenance Action 29

Work Request 679

Standing Jobs 570

Projects 46

Tire Machine Install 5

Camp Mitchell Fitness Stations 41

Total Mandays Expended 1370

One of three fitness stations constructed on Camp Mitchell

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Operations

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CONSTRUCT HEAD FACILITY, VAZIANI, GEORGIA

EC12-10

Project Purpose: This single story latrine facility will support 400 to 600 male and female US and Georgian forces

in the vicinity of the live-fire range at Vaziani Training Area (VTA) as well as the berthing areas adjacent to the old

airfield.

Project Scope: Construct a 140 square meter single story CMU head facility. Project includes concrete slab and

underslab utilities, placement of CMU block walls, wood frame roof trusses, plywood roof and corrugated metal

roof sheeting, electrical work to include ventilation fans, lights, radiant heaters and outlets, and plumbing, to include

installation of a 5,000 gallon water storage tank, 400 gallon pressure tank and water pump, a 6,000 gallon

underground waste water tank.


Duration: April 2013 – June 2013

Man-days Expended: 575







Significant Safety issues: Excavation to 16 feet with a high water table.

Significant QC issues: Differences in wiring standards led to premature burn out.

Significant Design Issues: Floor discharge toilets and underslab utilities are rare in Georgia.

Significant Material Issues: Material had a required delivery date of 20 March. No materials arrived until 15

April and delivery was completed on 15 June.

Above: Site at beginning of project. Right:

Completed facility.

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Operations

40

OIC DISCRETIONARY

DETAIL GEORGIA

Project Listing

Construct Turkish-American Toilet Converters 8

Construct MWR and eyewash tables 9

Excavate footers for building at VTA’s live fire range 3

Create toilet partitions for kindergarten restroom renovation 3

Total Man-days Expended 23

LABOR DISTRIBUTION SUMMARY

DETAIL GEORGIA

Month Feb 13 Mar 13 Apr 13 May 13 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug 13 Total %Total

Direct Labor MDs 113 297 100 510 59%

Indirect Labor MDs 218 53 10 281 32%

Readiness/ Training 49 23 4 76 9%

Total MDs Exp 380 373 114 867

# Total Personnel 21 19 19 N/A

# Direct Labor 16 13 13 N/A

# Workdays 21 24 10 55

% Direct Labor 76 68 68 N/A

Ideal Capability 378 351 146 875

Availability Factor 0.42 0.91 0.85 .67

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Operations

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SOCEUR OPERATIONAL CENTER, UDBINA, CROATIA

CI11-807

Project Purpose: This K-Span will support future SOCEUR training operations. Original purpose was in support

of Operation JACKAL STONE 12, an 11 nation US led Special Forces training exercise.

Project Scope: Interior build out of a 120’ x 48’ Type II K-Span. Finish 11 classrooms, 3 offices, male and female

lavatories with showers, a kitchen, and a Joint Operations Center.


Duration: June 2013- August 2013

Man-days Expended: NMCB 5/3/1: 592

NMCB 4: 620 CUMULATIVE: 1212

Tasking: WIP at Turnover: 47%

WIP at Deployment Completion: 100%


Total Project MDs: 1275




Significant QC issues: Rework was required on underslab utilities to correct a 90° bend in a wastewater

line. Structure had to be sealed to prevent water intrusion due to a misalignment

of the seamer.

Significant Design Issues: Prints were in imperial units but material was only available in metric. Design included materials that were not available such as copper piping which is illegal

in Croatia.

Significant Material Issues: Material procurement in country was time consuming. There was no credit card

holder on the detail, which required small add on BOMs to either be added to a

contract or purchased via Mainbody/22NCR(fwd).

Above: Completed K-Span. Right: Interior

of JOC at project completion.

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DETAIL CROATIA


Direct Labor MDs 126 440 160 726 81.4%

Indirect Labor MDs 12 28 16 56 6.3%

Readiness/ Training 20 60 30 110 12.3%

Total MDs Exp 158 528 206 892



# Workdays 12 28 8 48

% Direct Labor 85 85 85 N/A


Availability Factor 0.64 0.93 1.24 0.91

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DEMOLITION PROJECT

DETAIL SIGONELLA Project Propose: Beautify NAS II Sigonella

Project Scope: Complete demolition of two dilapidated buildings and lay top soil and grass seed.


Duration: March 2013 - April 2013


Tasking: WIP at Turnover: 0%




Material Cost: $0


Significant Safety issues: Overhead hazards; work at heights




Above: Facility prior to demolition. Right:

Area after demolition.

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Operations

44

OIC DISCRETIONARY

DETAIL SIGONELLA

Project Listing

Remove scrap material from PWD yard 9


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Operations

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CONSTRUCT SEAHUTS

CAMEROON APS Project Purpose: Construct two medical clinics in order to improve the US and Host Nation infrastructure while

providing a medical facility for the local population to receive much needed medical treatment.

Project Scope: From 04MAR to 25MAR, Det Cameroon constructed two 16’ x 16’ medical clinic Seahuts with

rainwater collection systems, water basins, and sinks on the islands of Beskoul and Youhme in order to support the

follow on MCAT mission and help legitimize the BIR community health worker program.


Duration: 04-22 March 2013









Significant Safety issues: Working in humid and hot environments; working at heights.



Significant Material Issues: Materials were to be delivered on 04MAR. No materials were received

until 09MAR and final materials were not received until 19MAR.

Above: Beskoul completed. Right:

Youhme completed.

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AFRICAN LION, CAMP DRAA MOROCCO

MR13-001

Project Purpose: Improve Camp DRAA Morocco as part of the 2013 AFRICAN LION exercise.

Project Scope: Demolition and replacement of a 40’ x 10’ x 6’’ deteriorated concrete pad inside of a supply

department KSPAN. Prep, prime and painting of a 20’ head facility water tower.

Personnel: 11

Duration: 12-18 April 2013







Material Cost: $1400


Significant Safety issues: Working in humid and hot environments; working at heights.




Above: Beskoul completed. Right:

Youhme completed.

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PROJECT SUMMARIES

AFRICOM MISSIONS

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Operations

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DETACHMENT HOA

Proj #

Total Project

MD

Total Project

Material Cost

MD

Tasked Tasked %

Final

WIP

MD Expended by

prior NMCBs

MD expended

this deployment

ED13-02 5143 $3,049,600 5413 0-100% 100 0 5181

DJ12-SRM060 333 $47,870 157 52-100% 100% 176 122

DJ12-817A 537 $196,517 537 25-100% 37% 137 128

Ali Oune 2438 $471,952 48-53% 49 1170 192

Kontali 3251 $490,476 3521 34-40% 41% 1105 406

1061625 158 $450,000 72-100% 75% 448 41

K11-811 1358 $1,200,000 786 88-100% 100% 728 755

IT13-01 1163 $412,500 1163 0-100% 100% 0 543

Dire Dawa

Retrograde 600 N/A 600 0-100% 100% 0 543

DETACHMENT ONE

Proj #

Total Project

MD

Total Project

Material Cost

MD

Tasked Tasked %

Final

WIP

MD Expended

by prior NMCBs

MD expended

this deployment

CLDJ Camp Maintenance

207 $35,000 207 0-100% 100% 0 207

Data Center 996 $630,000 215 0-20% 100% 781 215

LAMS-A 227 $539,000 220 0-100% 100% 7 220

Joint Operation

Center Renovation 60 $2,500 60 0-100% 100% 0 60

Storage Yard

Expansion 105 $7,200 105 0-100% 100% 0 105

Alaskan Ten Build

Outs 280 $10,000 280 0-100% 100% 0 280

Outstation #1:

Electrical 30 $3,000 30 0-100% 100% 0 30

Outstaion #2

Electrical 50 $23,000 50 0-100% 100% 0 50

Outstation #3 Known

Distance Range 196 $50,000 193 0-100% 100% 3 193

Outstation #5:

Generator installation

and repairs

20 $120,000 20 0-100% 100% 0 20

Outstation #11: Bare

Base Construction

Phase 1

108 $30,500 108 0-100% 100% 0 108

TOTALS 2279 $1,450,200 1488 791 1488

DETAIL SOCAF

Proj #

Total Project

MD

Total Project

Material Cost

MD

Tasked Tasked %

Final

WIP

MD Expended

by prior NMCBs

MD expended

this deployment

Sierra Hotel 866 $684,729 866 0-100 77% 0 742

SOCCE Warehouse 573 $271,091 573 0-100 74% 0 394

TOTALS 1439 $955,820 1439 0 1136

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EPIC DOPPLER 13-02

ED 13-02

Project Purpose: Airfield improvements to support USAFRICOM missions.

Project Scope: Clear and grub 14 acres, lay 208k square feet of AM-2 (Aluminum Matting), construct munitions

storage area (MSA), Bomb Preload Station/ Munitions Assembly Conveyor (MAC), erect support facilities (7

LAMSs, 3 California shelters, and 13 Alaskan shelters), install a low voltage electrical distribution system and force

protection measures (HESCO and concertina wire).

Personnel: 60 NMCB Four personnel, 22 USAF Engineers, and 18 USAF J2 personnel

Duration: February 2013 – July 2013




MD Tasked to NMCB 4: 5,143

Total Project MD: 5,143

Material Cost: $3,049,600

Cost Savings: $1,315,300

Significant Safety Issues: A spotter was used to ensure that all equipment was operated safely.

Significant QC Issues: Elevations were confirmed prior to AM-2 matting installation. Meeting required

grounding resistance in the MSA (10 ohms) was difficult due to dry soil conditions.

Significant Design Issues: Pads for the GCSs and GDTs were redesigned in order to accommodate

engineering requirements for the communications assets. Placed two concrete transition zones on the taxiway in

order to mitigate slope and elevation variations between the runway and AM-2 matting.

Significant Material Issues: The rental equipment was heavily used and had many mechanical issues.

Worked with contractor and their mechanics to keep equipment operational. Quality and quantity of fill was initially

a concern. Fill was too large and lack necessary fines to be suitable for proper compaction.

Above: Completed fuel depot. Right:

Completed LAMS.

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Operations

50

CHRIMP

DJ12-SRM060

Project Purpose: Construct a new Consolidated Hazardous Material Reutilization and Inventory Management

Program (CHRIMP) facility. The facility will include 4 hazardous material storage lockers, concrete containment

structure with pre-engineered canopy structure, concrete apron and an ADMIN CWU.

Project Scope: Construct an 84’ x 97’ x 8” concrete apron with a 55’ x 55’ spill containment area, capable of containing 15,000 gallons of hazardous spillage. The containment and apron area will include electrical connections

to later support the installation of four hazmat lockers. This area will be enclosed with an 8’ chain-linked fence with

two entry gates.

Personnel: 5 – 6 Personnel from Det HOA

Duration: October 2012 – June 2013

Man-days Expended: NMCB ONE: 469

NMCB FOUR: 122







Significant Safety Issues: None




Above: Project site at turnover. Right:

Storage lockers on site and fencing in

progress.

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Operations

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MLO PEB

DJ12-817A

Project Purpose: Construct a Pre-Engineered Building to be used as storage facility for the Seabee’s in their MLO

yard in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

Project Scope: Construct a 40’ x 100’ PEB. PEB will include roll-up doors and personnel doors at the north and

south ends of building. North end and south end shall each include a 20’x 40’concrete pavement with an 18% slope.

On the east and west side of the building a 100’ long by 5’ wide and 8” deep splash pad consisting of 3”-4” round

stone mulch will be placed.

Personnel: 6 – 8 Personnel

Duration: October 2012 – June 2013

Man-days Expended: NMCB ONE: 137 NMCB FOUR: 128








Significant QC Issues: The center of one group anchor bolt to another group was off by a 1/4 inch at

turnover. The panels were disassembled and chemical bolts ordered so the

following battalion could erect the PEB properly. The time for approval, order,

and delivery of the chemical bolts impacted the project schedule.



Above: Site at turnover with NMCB

ONE. Right: Site at turnover with NMCB

ELEVEN.

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52

ALI OUNE MEDICAL CLINIC

JD 13-01

Project Purpose: The Ali Oune Medical Clinic will provide medical care to the citizens of a region of Djibouti

where it is not readily available. The main focus of the clinic will be maternity and postnatal care for the women and children.

Project Scope: Construct a health facility consisting of a maternity ward, nursery, living quarters, several small

outbuildings, and facility support infrastructure.


Duration: November 2011 – September 2013

Man-days Expended: NMCB ONE: 1178

NMCB FOUR: 192

Cumulative: 1370








Significant QC Issues: Concrete mixture had to be modified to reach required strength.


Significant Material Issues: Materials were not purchased during NMCB FOUR or the previous battalion’s

deployments due to lack of funds. Material shortage caused a work stoppage.

Above: Ali Oune at start of deployment.

Right: Site at turnover with NMCB

ELEVEN.

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OIC DISCRETIONARY

DETACHMENT HOA

Project Listing

Civil Affairs Team Security System Upgrade 7.5

Total Man-days expended 7.5


DETACHMENT HOA


Direct Labor MDs 404 1831 984 668 3112 1894 136 9029 81%

Indirect Labor MDs 144 230 150 523 525 157 56 1785 16%

Readiness/ Training 22 51 43 17 0 165 3 301 3%

Total MDs Exp 570 2112 1177 1208 3637 2216 195 11115

# Total Personnel 41 79 46 98 100 85 4 N/A

# Direct Labor 32 59 36 87 95 81 20 N/A

# Workdays 24 46 61 43 30 38 2 244

% Direct Labor 78% 75 78 89 95 95 500 N/A

Ideal Capability 864 3053 2470 4209 3206 3463 45 17,310

Availability Factor .49 .62 .42 .16 97 .59 3.09 0.54

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Operations

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KONTALI MEDICAL CLINIC

JD 13-02

Project Purpose: Provide a facility from which to provide medical care to the citizens of a region of Djibouti where

care is not readily available. The main focus of the clinic will be maternity and post-natal care.

Project Scope: The Kontali Medical Clinic is a facility consisting of three main buildings (maternity ward, nursery,

and living quarters), five support buildings (cooking area, latrine, incinerator, and two cisterns) and a surrounding

chain link fence. The buildings are of concrete and masonry construction with heavily reinforced steel roofs.

Personnel: 16 NMCB Four personnel and 2 J6 personnel from CLDJ.

Duration: November 2011 – February 2014

Man-days Expended: NMCB 3: 711 NMCB 1: 478

NMCB 4: 197

CUMULATIVE: 1386






Cost Savings: $1,232,350




Significant Material Issues: Materials were not purchased during NMCB FOUR or the previous battalion’s

deployments due to lack of funds. Material shortage caused a work stoppage.

Above: Medical Clinic at start of deployment. Site at turnover with NMCB

ELEVEN

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55

OIC DISCRETIONARY

DETAIL KONTALI

Project Listing

Dikhil Sports Stadium Basketball Hoop 1

Total Mandays expended 1

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Local children from Dikhil utilizing the basketball

hoop with the new backboard.

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Basketball hoop before backboard installation.

Basketball hoop after backboard installation.

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DETAIL KONTALI


Direct Labor MDs 51 85 173 309 43%

Indirect Labor MDs 86 161 103 350 49%

Readiness/ Training 11 22 22 55 8%

Total MDs Exp 148 268 298 714 100%



# Workdays 12 24 24 59

% Direct Labor 69% 69% 69% N/A


Availability Factor 94% 90% 100% 96%

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Operations

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TANZANIA BOAT RAMP

IT 13-01

Project Purpose: This CUTLASS EXPRESS exercise related construction will enable the use of Defender class boats (RB-S) during future CUTLASS EXPRESS exercises.

Project Scope: The Tanzanian Boat Ramp is a 94.5 meter facility consisting of improving 30m of access road,

placement of reinforced concrete pads anchored by two 15CZ reinforced concrete End Blocks. Scope includes

building a temporary causeway, placement of Self Compacting Fill, Gravel and Heavy Graded Rip-Rap, and

installation of reinforcing steel and formwork.

Personnel: 14 NMCB FOUR and 12 UCT ONE personnel.

Duration: March 2013 – June 2013

Man-days Expended: NMCB 4/UCT1: 1039







Significant Safety Issues: Soil stability of the causeway used for constructing the boat ramp was a concern.

Significant QC Issues: Concrete travel distance required use of retardant.


Significant Material Issues: Biaxial Geogrid, Geotextile and Neoprene were not available locally and

required long lead times.

Above: Site at turnover with NMCB ONE.

Right: Completed boat ramp.

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DETAIL TANZANIA


Direct Labor MDs 299 245 337 214 1095 55%

Indirect Labor MDs 152 216 216 138 722 36%

Readiness/ Training 49 120 7 5 181 9%

Total MDs Exp 500 581 560 357 1998

# Total Personnel 26 26 26 26 N/A

# Direct Labor 18 18 18 18 N/A

# Workdays 21 48 29 22 69

% Direct Labor 69% 69% 69% 69% N/A

Ideal Capability 425 547 587 446 2005

Availability Factor 0.82 0.67 0.59 0.49 0.64

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Operations

59

CAMP SIMBA DINING FACILITY

1061625

Project Purpose: Provide a new galley and serving area for Camp Simba and its tenant commands.

Project Scope: Construct a 2,048 square foot DFAC, consisting of a complex engineered foundation and floor

capable of bearing 300 pounds per square foot and roof structure designed to carry the suspended load of the

galley’s ventilation and HALON fire suppression system.


Duration: February 2013 – July 2013


NMCB 4: 41

CUMULATIVE: 489








Significant QC Issues: Weather exposure caused floors to warp, requiring removal and re-sheeting.

Significant Design Issues: Original design of the DFAC included two separate SWAHUT structures.

Project scope was changed in 2010, but plans and specifications were not updated. Detail worked with the J-34

Department and NAVFAC in order to create plumbing, electrical and mechanic plans for the one SWAHUT design.

Significant Material Issues: Numerous BOMs have been submitted. Once new design plans are created

another BOM will be placed. Long lead times in Africa will cause a significant delay in material delivery.

Above: DFAC at turnover with NMCB

ONE. Right: DFAC at turnover with

NMCB ELEVEN.

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Operations

60

RUNWAY 16-34 EXTENSION

#K11-811

Project Purpose: To eliminate waivers required for C-130 landings during wet weather by extending the runway a

total of 250 meters.

Project Scope: 820’x98’ runway extension project for the Kenyan Navy Base, involving the assembly of a Nomad

6.5 asphalt batch plant, clearing and grubbing of 23 acres, excavation of 18,000 CD of soil, placement of 8,000 CD

of sub grade material, stockpiling of 6,743 tons of aggregate, and production and placement of 3,000 tons of asphalt.


Duration: February 2013 – May 2013


NMCB 4: 755

CUMULATIVE: 1483





Material Cost: $1.2 M


Significant Safety Issues: Runway remained active during duration of project.

Significant QC Issues: Several test batches were needed to determine adequate asphalt mixture.

Significant Design Issues: The original NAVFAC design did not take into consideration an existing fence

or power lines that would create an obstruction for pilots. Prior NMCB redesigned the runway to extend only the

southern end 250 meters.

Significant Material Issues: Had to award a secondary contract in order to procure more aggregate to

complete the Runway. Long lead times to deliver the emulsion agent as well as the bitumen.

Above: Right: Completed runway with

striping

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OIC DISCRETIONARY

DETAIL MANDA BAY

Project Listing ECP Improvements 7 Armory Box 3

Asphalt Fueling Pad 11


CAMP MAINTENANCE

DETAIL MANDA BAY

Camp Maintenance

Construction of Picnic Tables 2

Filling in Pot Holes 2


Newly constructed picnic tables

Lockable box to secure NMCB weapons

Asphalt refueling pad to be used by AV DET

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Operations

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DETAIL MANDA BAY


Direct Labor MDs 118 333 211 135 287 1084 65%

Indirect Labor MDs 104 130 117 52 52 455 27%

Readiness/ Training 23 29 17 27 22 118 7%

Total MDs Exp 245 492 345 214 361 1657

# Total Personnel 25 24 26 13 13 N/A

# Direct Labor 22 22 22 11 11 N/A

# Workdays 14 26 26 24 22 112

% Direct Labor 88 91 85 84 84 N/A

Ideal Capability 347 643 643 297 272 2202

Availability Factor 0.41 0.56 0.35 0.55 1.13 0.56

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RETROGRADE FORWARD OPERATING

DIRE DAWA, ETHIOPIA

Project Purpose: To plan and execute the closure of Forward Operating Site (FOS) Dire Dawa.

Project Scope: Collapse of all military owned facilities and soft structures, inventory and account for all NMCB

TOA tools and kits, and transport all NMCB CESE back to Camp Lemonnier. Retrograde included 13 convoys

totaling over 5900 miles and two air movements to return an estimated $40M in MLO/CTR and misc camp

materials and 19 pieces of CESE including a water well rig.


Duration: February 2013 – April 2013




MD tasked to NMCB FOUR: 600


Material Cost: N/A

Cost Savings: N/A





Above: MTVR departs Dire Dawa on

convoy to CLDJ. Right: Site near

completion of retrograde.

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DATA CENTER

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Provide a server room and additional workspaces to support displaced personnel.

Project Scope: Erect a 20’ x 40’ pre-engineered building (PEB), constructing 4 rooms, 3 of which meet SCIF

requirements, and install all electrical and HVAC to support the data center.


Duration: August 2012 - May 2013


NMCB 4: 215

CUMULATIVE: 996









Significant Design Issues: Electrical power plan required redesign.

Significant Material Issues: Electrical Transformer and Uninterruptible Power Supply delayed project.

Above: Erecting PEB. Right: Final

construction.

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Concrete footer Final product

LAMS CONSTRUCTION

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Erect a 130’x80’ Large Area Maintenance Shelter for aircraft maintenance.

Project Scope: Placement of 5,000 square feet of Dura Base matting, 12 concrete footers, and erection of a

130’x80’s LAMS to include the installation of 2 personnel doors, 2 roll up doors, power vents, and interior lighting.


Duration: February 2013 - March 2013


NMCB 4: 220

CUMULATIVE: 7











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JOINT OPERATION CENTER RENOVATION

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Improve the operational capabilities and quality of life in a Joint Operation Center

Project Scope: Remove 1900 SF of carpet, install false floor with communications and electrical access panels,

construct 20 workstations, prep and epoxy floor conference room floors, and mount LCD displays.


Duration: April 2013




MD Tasked to NMCB FOUR 60 Total Project MD: 60








Above: Conference room. Right:

Completed JOC.

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Operations

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STORAGE YARD EXPANSION

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Remove and replace 8 ft. fence and gate to increase secure storage area.

Project Scope: Remove 160 LF of 8 ft. triple strand fence and install 300 LF of 8 ft. triple strand fence. Construct

and install vehicle and pedestrian gates.

Personnel: 3-4 Personnel

Duration: April 2013 - May 2013











Significant Material Issues: 8 ft. fence required special order with local vendor delaying project

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ALASKAN TENT BUILD OUTS

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Construct individual rooms inside Alaskan tents for troop surge.

Project Scope: Construct partitions, doors, and desks inside 16 Alaskan tents.


Duration: April 2013 - August 2013












Above: Completed individual room. Right:

Completed common space.

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OUTSTATION #1: ELECTRICAL

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Inspect electrical for safety and integrity issues, and repair.

Project Scope: Improve electrical integrity and electrical safety.


Duration: May 2012












Above: Typical initial electrical

conditions. Right: Electrical work to NEC

standards.

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Operations

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OUTSTATION #2: ELECTRICAL

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Inspect electrical for safety and integrity issues, and repair.

Project Scope: Improve electrical integrity and electrical safety.


Duration: March 2013 - July 2013


Tasking: WIP at turnover: 0% WIP at deployment completion: 100%










Above: Typical initial electrical condition.

Right: Electrical work to NEC standards.

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Operations

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Post installation 22 lowered largets Upright target

OUTSTATION #3: KNOWN DISTANCE RANGE

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Install 22 known distance pop up target systems.

Project Scope: Design and construct 22 steel known distance pop up targets to include minor earthwork, posts set

in concrete, and lumber target holding system. Perform Quality Assurance on contractor provided retaining wall.


Duration: March 2013 - May 2013


NMCB 4: 193

CUMULATIVE: 196









Significant Design Issues: Due to high winds in the area, timber construction was not feasible.

Significant Material Issues: Non-availability of materials and tools in remote location caused delays .

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Generator installation Wall construction and A/C installation

OUTSTATION #5: GENERATOR INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Replace generators provide power redundancy to increase mission reliability, and miscellaneous camp repairs.

Project Scope: Install (2) generators, manual switch gear, and associated electrical work to provide power backup

using second generator. Repair roof leaks, seal off open area by framing out (2) exterior walls, install A/C, and

other minor repairs.


Duration: June 2013



WIP at deployment completion: 100% MD Tasked to NMCB FOUR 20








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Operations

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OUTSTATION #11: BARE BASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1

DET ONE

Project Purpose: Establish an initial mission support site.

Project Scope: Clear and Grub construction area. Erect and fill 200 ft. of Mil 10 Hescos. Install 1200 ft. of

concertina wire. Construct (4) 22 Ft x 40 Ft tent decks. Construct (1) head and shower deck for head and shower

unit to include freshwater supply, wastewater drainage, and leach field.


Duration: July 2013












Above: Initial camp layout. Right:

Completed Alaskan tents with tent deck.

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DETACHMENT ONE


Direct Labor MDs 153 221 238 247 213 230 102 1404 94.4

Indirect Labor MDs 9 13 14 15 13 14 6 84 5.6

Readiness/ Training 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Total MDs Exp 162 234 252 262 226 244 108 1488 100.0


# Direct Labor 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 N/A

# Workdays 18 26 28 29 25 27 12 165

% Direct Labor 77.3 77.3 77.3 77.3 77.3 77.3 77.3 N/A

Ideal Capability 153 249 238 277 239 258 115 1529

Availability Factor 1.00 0.89 1.0 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.92

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SOCCE HOTEL

DETAIL SOCAF Project Purpose: Construct new SOCAF 24’ x 98’ Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) building

Project Scope: Construct CMU building consisting of a metal roofing system and a full interior build-out, to

include interior walls, doors, electrical wiring, A/C units, and floor tile. The project also includes constructing a

thickened concrete slab.

Personnel: 18 personnel on average

Duration: March 2013 – August 2013


Tasking: WIP at turnover: 0% WIP at deployment completion: 77%



Material Cost: $684,728.74



Significant QC Issues: Quality of original CMU block did not meet design requirements. Alternate

vendors were pursued to obtain suitable material.



Above: Footers after concrete placement.

Right: Roof system and interior frame out.

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Operations

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SOCCE WAREHOUSE

DETAIL SOCAF Project Purpose: Provide warehouse space for SOCAF

Project Scope: Construct a 120’ x 45’ concrete pad to support a Type III Gable K-Span. The K-Span will include a

storage rack and three refurbished CLUs for office spaces.


Duration: April 2013 – August 2013

Man-days Expended: NMCB FOUR: 389








Significant QC Issues: UBM was unable to create the Type-III Gable K-Span. The building was

changed to a Type I K-Span.



Above: K-Span site and earth forms. Right:

Final pick installation.

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OIC DISCRETIONARY

DETAIL SOCAF

Project Listing

Excavate LAN trench 2

Arta Range Shower 4

Total Man-days expended 6


DETAIL SOCAF


Direct Labor MDs 55 304 273 225 225 497 552 1931 34%

Indirect Labor MDs 0 0 91 99 219 338 282 1029 62%


Total MDs Exp 55 322 364 345 465 835 886 3072 100%


# Direct Labor 9 9 9 17 17 27 31 N/A

# Workdays 11 21 21 22 21 22 22 130

% Direct Labor 82% 82% 82% 81% 81% 81% 79% N/A


Availability Factor 0.50 1.5 1.28 0.58 0.61 0.74 0.79 0.76

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Operations

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PROJECT SUMMARIES

CENTCOM MISSIONS

.

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Operations

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JOINT TRAINING CENTER BUILD OUT

JO13-800

Project Purpose: This project in Al Zarqa, Jordan supports Operation Eager Lion 13 exercise. Seabees constructed

work stations that over 130 participants will throughout the multiple phases of the exercise. They also constructed

relocateable walls in order to section off portions of the building during various phases of the exercise.

Project Scope: Construct a Joint Operations Center (JOC) build out in a 77’X60’ existing pre-engineered building

(PEB). The build out includes a 6-tier platform, complete with work stations and electrical. Construct walls for two

offices and to section off the boiler room. Construct 30- 8’ x 8’ moveable walls to partition off various portions of

the building as needed.


Duration: April 2013 – May 2013










Significant Design Issues: No design print/drawing’s were provided. The project supervisor and CTG 56.2

Operations designed all drawing’s for this project.

Significant Material Issues: Material was procured by local Jordanian armed forces. Pre-hung doors were

listed on bill of materials but the doors received had no jambs.

Above: Building prior to build-out.

Right: Completed JOC.

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MOUT CONEX VILLAGE

GLOBAL PEACE OPERATIONS INITIATIVE - ALMATY, KAZAKSTAN

Project Purpose: This Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) project at the Illisky Training Center in Almaty

Kazakhstan supported the ARCENT exercise STEPPE EAGLE 2013.

Project Scope: Construct a conex village for Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training. The village

consists of eleven 40’ containers and six 20’ containers. Project includes site preparation, placing the containers in

proper position, and cutting out and installing walls, doors, and windows.


Duration: 5 July 2013 – 26 July 2013










Significant Design Issues: No formal drawings/ prints with project.

Significant Material Issues: None.

Above: Site after CONEX containers

were positioned. Right: Completed

MOUT CONEX village.

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OIC DISCRETIONARY

DETACHMENT NAVCENT

Project Listing

Continuing improvement to Future Seabee yard 87

Continuing improvements to CTR Program 64

Construct new entry point into future yard 25

Seabee walking path behind spaces 13

Airfield damage repair training 35


Seabee entry point into future yard

Seabee walking path to compound

Detachment conducts ADR training

)

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DETACHMENT NAVCENT


Direct Labor MDs N/A 396 396 396 396 396 1980 81.1%

Indirect Labor MDs N/A 70 70 70 70 70 350 14.3%

Readiness/ Training N/A 17 34 18 34 8 111 4.5%

Total MDs Exp N/A 483 500 484 500 474 2441

# Total Personnel 23 23 23 23 23 23 N/A

# Direct Labor 17 17 17 17 17 17 N/A

# Workdays 0 23 23 24 22 23 115

% Direct Labor 74% 74% 74% 74% 74% 74% N/A

Ideal Capability* N/A 440 440 459 421 440 2200

Availability Factor N/A 0.94 0.97 0.90 1.02 0.92 0.95

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DET TWO PROJECTS

The majority of Det TWO’s projects were small scale projects similar to typical camp

maintenance or OIC Discretionary projects. Therefore, the projects are listed in the following

summary tables instead of on Project Summary Sheets. Due to the nature of the Det’s supported commander’s mission, there are no photos available.

SITE 1

PROJECT # PROJECT NAME MD COST COMMENTS

1 Head facility rehab 347 $24,100 Completed

2 Head facility rehab 2 539 $24,300 Completed

3 RLB section 1 132 $314,366 Awaiting funding

4 RLB section 2 132 Awaiting funding

5 Facility Pad 377 $85,756 Awaiting funding

6 Temp JOC 155 $1,800,000 Complete

7 Screening Facility 56 $7,044 Complete

8 Roof project 56 $770 Complete

9 Med Clinic 56 $158 Complete

10 RPG fencing 155 $6,938 Complete

11 Special purpose glass upgrade 28 $5,044 Complete

12 Fire proof doors 18 $14,627 Complete

13 New VTC room 16 $1,057 Complete

14 BEQ simplex lock upgrade 156 $3,730 Complete

15 Joint berthing 18 $1,180 Complete

16 Bee hut build outs 261 $6,765 Complete

17 Facility expansion 403 $32,317 88% Comp. turn over

18 Re locatable ECP 13 $1,156 Complete

19 Comm facility phase 1 41 $7,412 Complete

20 Comm facility phase 2 308 $504,111 P&E comp. turn over

21 JOC Rehab (FOB Support) 195 $8,773 Under construction

TOTALS 3462 $2,849,604.00

SITE 2


1 Bare base 600 $69,711 Complete

2 Guard towers 296 $152,834 Complete

3 JOC Wall 133 $5,131 Complete

4 Adjacent FOB support 13 $1,393 Complete

TOTALS 1042 $229,069.00

SITE 3


1 HESCO Project 544 $700,000 Complete

2 Berthing renovation 189 $20,132 Complete

3 Compound roof rehab 225 $19,059 Complete

4 JOC build out 156 $6,883 Complete

5 ECP Bollards 123 $375 Complete

6 JOC HVAC 32 $3,364 Complete

7 JOC #2 167 $14,018 Complete

8 Repurpose offices 9 $1,717 Complete

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9 Monitor installs 36 $1,044 Complete

10 JOC Expansion 85 $9,952 Complete

11 Berthing build out 52 $5,037 Complete

12 Server expansion 85 $9,952 Complete

13 MWR Build out 46 $5,655 Complete

14 Secondary fighting position 20 $256 Complete

TOTALS 1769 $797,444.00

SITE 4


1 Facility 363 $137,933 Complete

2 Ops B huts 282 $49,219 Complete

3 Tent deck JOC 282 $16,238 Complete

4 P3 Re Work 200 $2,790 Complete

5 Fighting positions 481 $10,530 Complete

6 DEMO facility 504 $0 Complete

7 DFAC 55 $75,000 Complete

TOTALS 2167 $291,710.00

SITE 6


1 Facility 280 $137,933 Complete

2 Temp area build up 194 $19,934 Complete

3 HESCO Range 192 $700,000 Complete

4 Area build up 2 115 $152,742 Complete

TOTALS 781 $1,010,609.00

SITE 8


1 SWA Huts 303 $85,664 65% Comp. turn over

TOTALS 303 $85,664.00

SITE 9


1 Bare base 853 $2,990,174 Complete

2 Force pro upgrades 117 $8,000 Under construction

3 Guard towers 304 $22,000 Under construction

4 Comms facility 33 $20,000 Under construction

5 Bare base addition 654 $1,500,000 Under construction

6 Comms Upgrade 64 $280 Complete

7 Guard Force CP 69 $5,000 Under construction

8 JOC Expansion 669 $33,733 Under construction

TOTALS 2763 $4,579,187.00

Total $ $9,843,287.00

Total MD 12287

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Operations

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CAMP MAINTENANCE

DET TWO

Site: Tasks Man-days

SITE ONE 114 692

SITE TWO 322 654

SITE THREE 117 1,735

SITE FOUR 112 348

SITE FIVE 569 766

SITE SIX 261 633

SITE SEVEN 222 828

SITE EIGHT 325 544

SITE NINE 192 2654

SITE TEN 177 1860

Sub-Totals 2411 10,714

Total Mandays Expended: 22,517

Total Cost Saving: N/A

Total Project Costs: $9,537,098.00

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DET TWO

Month Mar 13 Apr 13 May 13 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug 13 Sep 13 Total %Total

Direct Labor MDs 2578 4281 3838 2974 2916 4128 989 21704 97%

Indirect Labor MDs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0%


Total MDs Exp 2644 4353 3910 3046 2988 4200 1061 22202 100%


# Direct Labor 105 111 111 109 108 108 104 N/A

# Workdays 19 29.5 29.5 28.5 29 29.5 25.5 189.5

% Direct Labor 81% 78% 79% 78% 78% 79% 78% N/A


Availability Factor 1.19 1.18 1.06 0.87 0.85 1.17 0.35 96%

87

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Intelligence

Chapter V: Intelligence

88

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Intelligence

INTELLIGENCE The S2 department provided Intel support to NMCB FOUR deployed across three

COCOMS. Main body S2 personnel authored 14 country briefs. They received one brief

from KENNEDY Irregular Warfare Center (KIWC) for detail/detachment personnel prior

to deploying. DET HOA S2 coordinated with CJTF-HOA J2 to provide a capabilities

brief to the chain of command and to make them aware of the intelligence resources

available in theater. Supporting Detail Special Operations Command Africa, DET HOA

S2 authored four country briefs and received three additional from KIWC. Imagery and

maps of varying types and scale were provided (hard and softcopy) to the chain of

command and all details. Finally, a weekly Intelligence Summary was provided to the

chain of command and Det OICs by the main body and Det HOA S2s.

a. Number of briefs delivered

(1) Convoy: 0

(2) Threat Briefs: 30

b. Requests for Information Closed: 0

c. Collection Requests to Higher Authority: 0

d. Notices of Intelligence Potential (NIP): 0

e. Intelligence Information Reports (IIR) generated: 0

f. Intelligence Summaries: 36

g. Imagery/Maps: 60+

In addition to the information provided above, DET HOA S2 integrated with CJTF-HOA

J2. The S2 utilized local systems and assets maximizing intelligence support provided to

NMCB FOUR personnel. DET HOA S2 personnel augmented the Joint Intelligence

Support Element and the Intelligence Watch Floor.

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Logistics

Chapter VI: Logistics

90

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Logistics

SUPPLY Supply provided superior logistical support across the multiple dispersed locations during

deployment. They focused on bringing new accountability and inventory procedures to

the TOA, providing the necessary materials and equipment for various operations,

providing travel to and from the various detail sites, and managing all applicable financial

systems.

NON-CESE TOA

NMCB FOUR managed 171 non-CESE TOA containers worth $55 million establishing

the highest levels of accountability. The Supply Department completed a 100% inventory

of the 77 tricons and containers tasked by NCG 2. This inventory, coupled with the 84

units completed by NMCB ONE, provided an accurate wall-to-wall inventory. The

inventory identified $2.2 million worth of items missing from the TOA. The department

purchased $1.5 million of those items to begin the process of bringing the inventory back

to full stock.

NMCB FOUR continued the car-seal tab program initiated by NMCB ONE. All

containers with sealed tabs cannot be entered without sufficient authorization and

information entered into the custody log. By tracking all equipment and materials

entering and exiting containers, accountability of the TOA increased and brought a more

accurate depiction of readiness.

NMCB FOUR input the new inventory into the Readiness Cost Reporting Program

(RCRP) providing leadership with an accurate accounting of TOA availability.

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR PARTS (ARP)

NMCB FOUR ARP team picked up where NMCB ONE left off improving the validity of

the MOD 96 containers through higher standards of accountability, inventories, and

detailed receipt and issue processes. ARP completed 85 open purchase requests totaling

$90,000 and 16,116 requisitions totaling nearly $1.9 million.

BILLETING

NMCB FOUR’s Main Body Supply Department managed six barracks buildings with

over 200 rooms on Camp Mitchell. They worked closely with the base housing office and

22NCR (fwd) to track all keys, furniture, and minor property within those buildings, as

well as provide upgrades to ensure the highest possible quality of life.

NMCB FOUR also managed the re-organization of the Camp Mitchell berthing plan to

accommodate incoming U.S. Air Force RED HORSE Squadron personnel.

On CLDJ billeting was centralized through base support services. However, NMCB

FOUR personnel worked closely with the billeting office to manage requests and moves

in order to enhance the quality of life for troops as well as provide lodging for visitors

and additional personnel.

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Logistics

POSTAL

The Postal division worked tirelessly to ensure all incoming and outgoing mail reached

its destination in a timely manner. The NMCB FOUR Main Body site received 622

pieces of incoming mail totaling 10,477 pounds. The team processed 149 pieces of

outgoing mail totaling 3,795 pounds.

FOOD SERVICE

NMCB FOUR Main Body subsisted from the Rota Gateway Galley. The Food Service

Division provided Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) to detail sites in Cameroon, Georgia,

Israel, Germany, and Croatia. They also worked extensively with the Defense Logistics

Agency (DLA), NCG 2, and NAVSTA Rota medical personnel to ensure that the

subsistence portion of the TOA was inventoried at sufficient levels and fit for human

consumption.

Culinary Specialists from NMCB FOUR took advantage of the base galley to further

their professional knowledge and skill sets. Working with personnel from Fleet Logistics

Center (FLC) Rota, the team held training in the base galley and assisted in numerous

evolutions.

Culinary Specialists at Det HOA worked at detail sites in Kontali, Ali Ouni, and

Chabelley to provide Seabees with hot meals every day. The CS’s purchased food

supplies, cooked the meals, and ensured all personnel had the proper nutrition to work

effectively in the harsh sub-Saharan environment.

EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT During NMCB Four’s 2013, Alfa Company was responsible for 512 units of Civil

Engineer Support Equipment (CESE) spread across a three different combatant

commands. This included major sites such as Bahrain (CENTCOM), Djibouti

(AFRICOM), Manda Bay (AFRICOM), and Rota (EUCOM).

Despite the extensive geographical dispersion, Alfa Company steadily increased and

ultimately maintained an average CESE availability of 86% in EUCOM, 92% in

AFRICOM and 93% in CENTCOM. This was accomplished through an aggressive 3M

program and constant evaluation of mission requirements. In EUCOM and AFRICOM

the battalion was able to complete critical repairs to 23 deadline CESE.

EUCOM

CESE Population

Beep

Feb

13

Mar

13

Apr

13

May

13

Jun

13

Jul

13

Aug

13 Beep

Active 285 254 156 147 131 108 50 45 45

IEM 20 51 149 158 171 194 252 257 257

DFT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total CESE 305 305 305 305 302 302 302 302 302

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Logistics

Work Center RAR/ 2 Kilo Summary

Beep

Feb

13

Mar

13

Apr

13

May

13

Jun

13

Jul

13

Aug

13 Beep

On Deadline 23 24 25 17 15 14 14 14 14

PMS Due - 935 886 725 798 829 722 49 -

PMS Complete - 923 863 716 785 826 722 49 -

2 Kilos Opened - 156 38 44 42 0 66 42 -

2 Kilos Closed - 37 28 297 277 0 2 4 -

RAR - 99% 98% 98% 97% 99% 100% 100% -

Percent Availability - 86% 84% 87% 87% 85% 87% 94% -

AFRICOM

CESE Population

Beep

Feb

13

Mar

13

Apr

13

May

13

Jun

13

Jul

13

Aug

13 Beep

Active 152 152 122 120 104 98 102 79 79

IEM 0 0 32 39 57 63 66 89 89

DFT 28 28 26 20 20 20 13 13 13

Total CESE 180 180 180 179 181 181 181 181 181


Beep

Feb

13

Mar

13

Apr

13

May

13

Jun

13

Jul

13

Aug

13 Beep

On Deadline 24 24 26 21 10 8 12 13 13

PMS Due - 602 633 613 571 810 788 111 -

PMS Complete - 602 633 613 571 810 788 111 -

2 Kilos Opened - 293 285 17 4 0 64 136 -

2 Kilos Closed - 95 241 115 189 0 100 14 -

RAR - 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% -

Percent Availability - 89% 91% 92% 92% 92% 98% 92% -

CENTCOM

CESE Population

Beep

Feb

13

Mar

13

Apr

13

May

13

Jun

13

Jul

13

Aug

13 Beep

Active - - 26 26 26 26 26 26 26

IEM - - 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Total CESE - - 28 28 28 28 28 28 28

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Logistics


Beep

Feb

13

Mar

13

Apr

13

May

13

Jun

13

Jul

13

Aug

13 Beep

On Deadline - - 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

PMS Due - - 66 78 93 102 50 19 -

PMS Complete - - 66 77 93 102 50 19 -

2 Kilos Opened - - 22 0 0 0 1 31 -

2 Kilos Closed - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 -

RAR - - 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% -

Percent Availability - - 93% 93% 93% 93% 93% 93% -

MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT (3M) NMCB FOUR continues to provide efficient uniform Maintenance, Material,

Management through the 3-M system. Our 3M team accomplished 6,420 preventative

maintenance actions, 607 spot checks, a 9.6% spot check to PMS rate and a 96.8% PMS

Performance Rate. Installation of the Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS)

was completed which replaced MicroSNAP for ordering corrective maintenance parts

and tracks corrective maintenance work.

AC13


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 2 2 100 - - -

Apr 13 8 8 100 - - -

May 13 8 8 100

Jun 13 15 15 100

Jul 13 1 1 100

Aug 13 - - - - - -

AH03


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 66 63 95.5 - - -

Apr 13 87 81 93.1

May 13 126 126 100

Jun 13 200 200 100

Jul 13 37 37 100

Aug 13 - - - - - -

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Logistics

AL03


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 135 120 88.9 - - -

Apr 13 186 186 100 - - -

May 13 209 209 100 - - -

Jun 13 314 314 100 - - -

Jul 13 52 52 100 66 2 -

Aug 13 - - - 42 4 -

AT03


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 11 11 100 - - -

Apr 13 61 57 93.4 - - -

May 13 38 33 86.8 - - -

Jun 13 106 106 100 - - -

Jul 13 23 23 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

AO01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 76 76 100 - - -

Apr 13 281 281 100 - - -

May 13 212 212 100 - - -

Jun 13 314 314 100 - - -

Jul 13 155 155 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

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CS01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 8 8 100 - - -

Apr 13 4 4 100 - - -

May 13 18 18 100 - - -

Jun 13 12 12 100 - - -

Jul 13 0 0 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

SC01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 28 9 32.1 - - -

Apr 13 0 0 100 - - -

May 13 2 2 100 - - -

Jun 13 3 3 100 - - -

Jul 13 4 4 100 - - -

Aug 13 8 - -

ST01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 - - - - - -

Apr 13 12 12 100 - - -

May 13 53 53 100 - - -

Jun 13 31 31 100 - - -

Jul 13 7 7 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

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WG01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 35 34 97.1 - - -

Apr 13 31 29 93.6 - - -

May 13 90 88 97.8 - - -

Jun 13 412 403 97.8 - - -

Jul 13 31 31 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

WG02


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 10 10 100 - - -

Apr 13 7 7 100 - - -

May 13 21 21 100 - - -

Jun 13 20 20 100 - - -

Jul 13 9 8 88.9 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

XS01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 8 6 75 - - -

Apr 13 12 12 100 - - -

May 13 18 18 100 - - -

Jun 13 48 48 100 - - -

Jul 13 12 12 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

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BR01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 0 0 100 - - -

Apr 13 14 14 100 - - -

May 13 0 0 100 - - -

Jun 13 0 0 100 - - -

Jul 13 0 0 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

HO01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 40 40 100 - - -

Apr 13 153 153 100 - - -

May 13 147 147 100 - - -

Jun 13 153 153 100 - - -

Jul 13 59 57 96.6 64 100 -

Aug 13 - - - 136 14 -

HO02


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 1 1 100 - - -

Apr 13 7 7 100 - - -

May 13 43 43 100 - - -

Jun 13 15 15 100 - - -

Jul 13 11 11 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

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HO03


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 0 0 100 - - -

Apr 13 0 0 100 - - -

May 13 0 0 100 - - -

Jun 13 0 0 100 - - -

Jul 13 0 0 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

HO04


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 4 4 100 - - -

Apr 13 4 4 100 - - -

May 13 20 20 100 - - -

Jun 13 27 27 100 - - -

Jul 13 23 23 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

HO05


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 69 69 100 - - -

Apr 13 174 174 100 - - -

May 13 280 280 100 - - -

Jun 13 436 436 100 - - -

Jul 13 170 170 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

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MC01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 2 0 0 - - -

Apr 13 1 1 100 - - -

May 13 4 4 100 - - -

Jun 13 5 5 100 - - -

Jul 13 0 0 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

ML03


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 73 15 20.5 - - -

Apr 13 47 47 100 - - -

May 13 49 49 100 - - -

Jun 13 78 78 100 - - -

Jul 13 33 33 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

ML05


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 73 73 100 - - -

Apr 13 39 39 100 - - -

May 13 57 57 100 - - -

Jun 13 40 40 100 - - -

Jul 13 24 24 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

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MO01


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 56 56 100 - - -

Apr 13 94 94 100 - - -

May 13 68 68 100 - - -

Jun 13 47 47 100 - - -

Jul 13 13 13 100 - - -

Aug 13 - - - - - -

BL03


MONTH

REQUIRED

CHECKS

CHECKS

PERFORMED RAR

OPENED

2K CLOSED

2K

2K > 30 DAYS

Feb 13 - - - - - -

Mar 13 21 21 100 - - -

Apr 13 20 20 100 - - -

May 13 83 83 100 - - -

Jun 13 92 92 100 - - -

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EMBARKATION/UNIT MOVEMENT Embark coordinated and tracked air, sea, and ground movements to 27 countries while

deployed to AFRICOM, CENTCOM and EUCOM. Members of the embark staff were

located in each area of operation to provide optimal support.

Within EUCOM and AFRCOM, embark coordinated 1,115 MILAIR movements and 315

commercial air movements. These movements include site visits from the command

leadership and the deployment and redeployment of details. Embark shipped 730 tons of

cargo, 40 463L pallets, and 181 units of CESE to and from locations including, but not

limited to, Croatia, Georgia, Kenya, Sigonella, Djibouti, Tanzania and Morocco.

CTF-63 was utilized heavily for MILAIR movements within EUCOM as well as between

EUCOM and AFRICOM. Their support saved the command in excess of $200,000.

Together with CTF-63, NMCB FOUR supported NMCB ONE, NMCB ELEVEN, UCT

ONE, FASTEUR, and 823 RHS during this deployment.

In Camp Lemonnier, adjacent army and marine units supported MILAIR movements

within AFRICOM. C-130’s attached with 2 MEU provided tactical lifts during the first

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two months of deployment before their departure. Afterwards, commercial flights and

flights of opportunity on the Army’s C-12 were used to move passengers and gear.

The CENTCOM detachment used a two-person embark staff to provid 24/7 support.

They coordinated 549 air movements via Task Force (TF) MILAIR moving a cumulative

total of 343 personnel. These movements included deploying personnel for key project

support, site visits from the detachment leadership and deployment and redeployment of

Sailors, tools and equipment. Embark shipped 762 tons of cargo, and 85 463L pallets to

10 forward operating bases and air fields enabling the completion of 63 projects valued at

$9.8M.

Administratively, embark completed 75 Individual Force Protection Plans (IFPPs), 83

Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) requests, and 112 internal

CJTF-HOA requests, enabling personnel to move freely throughout the deployment AO.

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