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NMCB 4 To NMCB 40 Turnover Brief
UNCLASSIFIED NMCB FORTY COMMANDER’S PERSEPECTIVE CDR TIM DEWITT COMMANDING OFFICER NMCB FORTY 27 OCT 2011 Seabees We build – We fight UNCLASSIFIED AGENDA • Orientation • Deployment Sites • Operations Summary • Unique Missions • Water Well • Engineering Challenges – Concrete – Logistics – Implied Duties • P25 Embark • Key Takeaways Seabees We build – We fight 2 UNCLASSIFIED AFGHANISTAN REGIONAL COMMANDS Seabees We build – We fight 3 UNCLASSIFIED Seabees AD AP MB DEPLOYMENT We build – We fight MAR11 FEB11 JAN11 DEC10 NOV10 OCT10 SEP10 AUG10 JUL10 JUN10 CENTCOM DEPLOYMENT SITES AD AP/ MB REDEPLOYMENT 4 UNCLASSIFIED OPERATIONS SUMMARY • Completed 142 tasked construction projects totaling 60,000 mandays and $20 million • In support of Operation HAMKARI constructed: – – – • • • • • • • 32 police stations, nine TOCs, three checkpoints, twelve Combat Outposts (COPs) Two 600-man tent camps 15 km of blade team route improvements Three Helicopter Landing Zones Developed three productive water wells Constructed 35 C2 facilities on five FOBs in RC(N) Constructed twelve LAMS Placed 4,465 cubic meters of concrete for various projects across Afghanistan Completed 252 convoys Embarked a complete NMCB (P25) Seabees We build – We fight 5 UNCLASSIFIED DEH DADI II “The FOB Built by Seabees” Seabees We build – We fight 6 UNCLASSIFIED TACTICAL OPERATION CENTERS Seabees We build – We fight 7 UNCLASSIFIED HELICOPTER LANDING ZONES Seabees We build – We fight 8 UNCLASSIFIED UNIQUE MISSIONS • Combat Outposts (COPs) • Route improvements • Medical Embedded Training Team • MEDCAP Seabees We build – We fight 9 UNCLASSIFIED UNIQUE MISSIONS • K-Span • Large Area Maintenance Structures (LAMS-A/LAMS-V) • Equipment training to 4th Kandak Afghanistan National Army Seabees We build – We fight 10 UNCLASSIFIED WATER WELL Total of five water wells (three developed) • Ghormach - 160 ft, 60 gpm • Meymaneh – 300 ft, 60 gpm • Deh Dadi II – 400 ft, 12 gpm (two additional wells @ 300 ft and 1,100 ft) • No geological surveys were initially available • Worked with a hydro geologist to obtain reports for DDII Seabees We build – We fight 11 UNCLASSIFIED CONCRETE Placed 4,465 CZ • Production/delivery • Cold weather placements • Quality concerns Seabees We build – We fight 12 UNCLASSIFIED LOGISTICS • Convoys • Class IV • Theater Provided Equipment • Automotive Repair Parts • Table of Allowance Embarkation Seabees We build – We fight 13 UNCLASSIFIED IMPLIED DUTIES • Design drainage and power distribution systems for multiple forward operating bases, • Developed statements of work • Estimated bills of material • Performed technical evaluations for contracted work proposals • FOB engineer • Electrical production/distribution SMEs • Advisor to USFOR-A(N) for contingency engineering, master planning, and project planning across the AO Seabees We build – We fight 14 UNCLASSIFIED P25 TOA EMBARKATION Embarked a complete NMCB (P25) TOA from RC(N) to Camp Leatherneck in R(SW), including: • 383 pieces of Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE) • 228 containers of Table of Allowance • 6.9 million pounds of equipment and material Seabees We build – We fight 15 UNCLASSIFIED KEY TAKEAWAYS • Relationships/Communication • Understand CDR’s Intent, Communicate to the most junior troop • Have leadership prioritize work • Relentless drumbeat on Safety, Quality, and Accountability Seabees We build – We fight 16 UNCLASSIFIED QUESTIONS? Seabees We build – We fight 17 UNCLASSIFIED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT/ PRIORITIES Seabees We build – We fight 19 UNCLASSIFIED QUALITY CONTROL/ CODE COMPLIANCE • QC developed a CENTCOM General Specifications document • Twice-daily inspections at each jobsite • Maintained a constant presence during critical evolutions (concrete placements, crane lifts and main power connections) • Cooperated directly with host nation expeditors and concrete suppliers to identify acceptable construction materials and to clearly communicate minimum quality requirements and performance expectations. • Poor contractor performance was documented on daily QC reports w/ photographs and using Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR) • Concrete slump • Compressive strength testing • Electrical continuity/resistance testing • HVAC testing • Sharana Trauma Center – partnered with TF Power to ensure the facility met NEC Seabees We build – We fight 20 UNCLASSIFIED DEH DADI II In support of a 300-acre logistical hub for RC(N), completed: • 23 Command Posts (CPs) • Berthing for 800 personnel • Placing 150,000 cubic yards of gravel for roads, supply yards and dust abatement • 400 m Military Entry Control Point (ECP) • 800 m North Access Road • 1.6M gallon Fuel Service Supply Point (FSSP) • Development of over 200 acres of land • Setting the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the Northern Distribution Network (NDN) Seabees “Capable of housing 2,500 personnel, it [Deh Dadi II] was the largest earth moving operation taken by a single Battalion since World War II." -Rear Admiral Mark A. Handley, Commander, First Naval Construction Division We build – We fight 21 UNCLASSIFIED AIR DETACHMENT KANDAHAR In support of Operation HAMKARI in RC(S), constructed: • 32 police stations and hardened buildings for government officials • 9 Tactical Operations Centers (TOCs) • Two 600-man tent camps • 3 checkpoints • 12 Combat Outposts (COPs) • 15 km of route improvements throughout the Arghandab and Panjawai districts "Route Hyena is a dagger in the heart of the Taliban." Seabees -Canadian Brigadier General Dean Milner, Commander, Task Force We Kandahar build – We fight 22 UNCLASSIFIED DETAIL GHORMACH In support of 3-6 Field Artillery in RC(N): • Completed 700 ft water well, producing 60 gpm • Participated in a two day MEDCAP providing medical care to 550 local nationals Seabees We build – We fight UNCLASSIFIED DETAIL KHELGAY In support of 1-87 Infantry and 4th Combat Aviation Brigade in RC(N): • Completed an 1,800 square foot TOC • Placed • Placed 1,400 cubic meters of concrete by hand mixing and wheel barrow Seabees We build – We fight 24 UNCLASSIFIED DETAIL KUNDUZ In support of 1-87 Infantry, 2nd Engineering Battalion, and the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade in RC(N): • Placed over 1,000 cubic meters of concrete and • Erected three LAMS-As and one LAMS-V • Completed the site work for a 30,000 cubic meter Helicopter Landing Zone • Constructed 1,920 square foot Tactical Operations Center • Constructed 22,000 square foot command and control complex Seabees We build – We fight 25 UNCLASSIFIED DETAIL MARMAL In support of 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Hammer, and 877 Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron in RC(N): • Completed four Tactical Operation Centers • Increase C2 totaling over 23,000 square feet of spaces • Cleared and graded over two acres • Erected a 8,625 square foot LAMS-V • Placed 24 concrete tent pads for the Northwest Expansion Seabees We build – We fight 26 UNCLASSIFIED DETAIL MEYMANAH In support of 3-6 Field Artillery and the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade in RC(N): • Constructed a 140 cubic meter concrete pad • Constructed a 210,000 gallon fuel point • Erected a LAMS-V • Constructed an 1,800 square foot Tactical Operations Center • Constructed a 2,700 square foot Dining Facility Seabees We build – We fight 27 UNCLASSIFIED DETAIL SHARANA In support of TF Currahee and TF Hammer in RC(E): • Constructed a 2,160 square foot conference center • Trauma Center rehabilitation, including electrical, exterior doors, concrete aprons and ramps, ceiling, HVAC and plumbing • COP KKC - installation of a mini power grid and electrical for 10 B-huts “The Project [Trauma Center] will have a direct result on the time it takes to get the wounded from the Point of Injury into the Operating Room...In three deployments this is the best tool any of my teams has ever had to better treat the wounded.” -LTC Ray, Commanding Officer 946th Field Surgical Team Seabees We build – We fight 28 UNCLASSIFIED DETAIL SHEBERGHAN In support of 4th Aviation Brigade in RC(N): • Constructed a 9,000 square meter expeditionary landing pad with AM2 matting • Provided 360 degree security • Relocated the FOB Entry Control Point, installed HESCO walls, and triplestrand concertina wire Seabees “NMCB 40 is truly an asset to our nation. I personally had a hand in keeping them in this country to continue to provide engineering support to carry out our mission. They are professionals; I know the Seabees will complete this project on time and under budget.” - General David Petreaus, Commander, International Security Assistance We build – We fight Force (ISAF) 29 UNCLASSIFIED CONVOY SECURITY ELEMENT In support of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FORTY in RC(N): • Completed over 400 convoys • Provided transportation for 2,500 passengers • Moved over 800 tons of cargo to support decisive operations as well as logistics throughout the region Seabees We build – We fight 30 UNCLASSIFIED P25 TOA EMBARKATION In support of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion THREE in RC(SW): • Embarked a complete NMCB (P25) TOA from RC(N) to Camp Leatherneck in R(SW), including: • 383 pieces of Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE) • 228 containers of Table of Allowance • 6.9 million pounds of equipment and material Seabees We build – We fight 31 UNCLASSIFIED MISSION SUPPORT In support of Battalion Operations: • Served over 100,000 meals in the only Seabeerun galley in Afghanistan • Maintained over 90% medical readiness, 97% dental readiness • Managed $460k OPTAR funds • Provided RDSAT, NIPR, SIPR, and DSN connectivity • MLO maintained 118 containers, 426 line items incorporating a total of 576,623 issuable items valued at $13.5M • CTR maintained 875 tool kits, 455 electrical tools, and 275 gas powered tools valued at $4.5M Seabees We build – We fight 32 UNCLASSIFIED NMCB FORTY “Seabees have empowered the warfighter by improving and enhancing force protection measures on the bases and allowing our Task Force construction efforts off the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in support of battle space owners during the clear, build and hold phase of operations.” “The war in Afghanistan needs Seabees.” - Army General Lester Simpson, Commander, Task Force Hammer Seabees We build – We fight 33
