... :... COMPLETION REPORT JUNE 85 - JANUARY 86

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1 :... - COMPLETION REPORT - JUNE 85 - JANUARY 86

2 From: To: Subj: Ref: Enc 1 : DEPARTM ENT OF THE NAVY U.S. NAV A L MOBILE CON STRUCTION B ATTALION THRE E FPO SA.N FRANCISCO Ser SJ/ 3 l 2 1 it 5 APR 1986 Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion THREE Commander, Nava l Construction Battal ions, U. S. Atlantic Fleet SUBMISSION OF DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION REPOR T!~~ ( 1 ) COMCBPAC/COMCBLANTINST COMCBLANT OPORDER 9-85 Naval Mobile Construction Battal ion THREE's Deployment Completion Report {June 19B5 - January 1986) 1. Enc l osure (1) is forwarded in accordance with reference (a). 2. In accordance with reference (b), U. S. Naval Mobi l e Constiuction Battalion THREE deployed to Camp Moscr i p, Puerto Rico from 2 June 1985 to 7 January 1986 with detai l s to: Andros Island, Bahamas; Bermuda, United Kingdom; Crane, Indiana; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Vieques Island, Puerto Rico; Puerto Cortes, Honduras and Antigua Island. J. The battalion pursued an aggressive construction program which inc l uded 35,652 mandays of direct l abor (118% of tasking) with a direct l abor ratio of 38.5%. The construction encompassed work on 87 projects i ncluding 36 discretionary projects. There were no projects turned over which were not previously identified as such. 4. As the construction program was proceedi ng, the battalion was also involved in several major exercises and special operations which tested its construction and military capabi l ities as the Atlantic Fleet Al ert Battalion. a. The battalion successfu l ly completed a mount-out. exercise including a modified Air Detail, the Air Echelon, and the Sea Echelon. b. The battalion participated in a real mount -out exercise of a modified Air Detail to Puerto Cortes, Honduras for construction and military t raining. c. A special detail was sent to the Island of Antigua to repair a barracks and head faci l ity. d. A construct ion team was sent to Sierra Leone as a contingent of the West African Training Cruise (WATC-85).

3 Subj: SUBMISS ION OF DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION REPORT - ~ 5. The battalion enjoyed a highly successful deployment due to the comple t e planning performed during homeport and the aggress i ve construction program pursued while on deploymen t. During the Caribbean deployment the men of NHCB Three accomp l ished safe, qual i ty construction, delivered on time, while demonstrating the construction and military readiness capabilities of the battalion on numerous occasions. This report provides highlights, summaries and lessons learned from the Caribbean deployment. The dep l oyment was a team effort every step of the way from the "Bett er lhan Best battalion. ~ ~ e, r;,w">---- J. A. LE AN Copy to: CHO (OP-446) CINCPACFLT CINCLANTFLT COMNAVLDGPAC COMNAVFACENGCOM (Code 06) COMCBPAC PACNAVFACENGCOH LANTNAVFACENGCOM CO CBC PORT Hueneme (2 Copies, 1 for CESO) CO, NCTC, Port Hueneme CO, CECOS CO, CBC Gulfport CO, NCTC, Gulfport COM31STNCR COM20THNCR COMCBLANT Det Atlantic CO, NMCS ONE CO, NMCB FOUR CO, NHCB FIVE CO, NHCB SIXTY - TWO CO, HMCB ONE THREE THREE CO, NMCB FOUR ZERO CO, NMCB SEVEN CO, NMCB SEVEN FOUR COHRCBPAC COMRCBLANT OIC, UCT ONE OIC, UCT TWO FIRST RNCF CO, NCEL Port Hueneme CO, RNMCB TWENTY-TWO CO, RNMCB TWENTY-EIGHT - 2

4 NAVAL MOB I LE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION THREE CARIB BEAN DE PL OYMENT COMP LE TI ON REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECU TIVE SUMMARY UNIT LOCATION SUMMARY 'OMBARKATION SUMMARY HISTORICAL SUMMARY ADMIN I STRAT IVE SU MMA RY T~AINING SUMMARY SUPPLY AND LOGISTICS SUMMARY OPEP.ATIONS SUMMARY DETAIL GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA DETAIL BERMUDA, UNITED KINGDOM DETAIL ANDROS I SLAND, BAHAMAS DETAIL VIEQUES, PUERTO RICO DETAIL PRIDE AND PROFESSIONALISM, CRANE, IN DIA NA DETAIL ANTIGUA CAMP MAINTENANCE SUMMARY EQUIPMENT SUMMARY SPECIAL OPERATIONS SUMMARY

5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

6 EXECUT lv E SU MMARY Naval Mobile Construction Battalion THREE was deployed to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico from 2 June 1985 to 7 January 1986 as the Atlantic Fleet Alert Battalion. During this period the battalion fulfilled its construction and military training requirements. Special construction operations were successfully completed in Honduras and on the West African Training Cruise. Construction and military training was also successfully accomplished at the assigned detail sites in: Andros Island; Bermuda, UK; Crane, Ind iana; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Vleques Island and Antigua. ADHlNISTRATIDN The Administrative Department provided essential administrative support and personnel services for the battalion. The department provided numerous highly specialized services ln a wide range of areas including: education, legal assistance, postal service and career counselling. TRAINlNG The Training DepartDent coordinated training in construction and military skills throughout the deployment. Construction training was accomplished through on-the-job training supplemented by technical skills classes provided at the company level on a regular basis. Training was conducted in watchstanding and react force responsibilities to improve military skills and overall battalion alertness. A field exercise was conducted at Vieques, improving comba t skills and a major mount-out exercise involving a modified Air Detail, Air Echelon and Sea Echelon was successfully completed _ OPERATIONS The Operations Department focused Its efforts on an aggressive construction program. The battalion completed virtually all of its assigned tasking and in addition performed both discretionary and optional tasking leading to a highly successful deployment. The department also monitored highly successful construction programs al the detail sites. The high standards of quality and safety set and enforced by the Operations Department ensured safe, quality construction at both the main body and the detail sites. As the construction program was proceeding, attention wa s also placed on the battalion's construction and military readiness capabilities. The Operations Department was challenged by several major exercises and special operations. Through complete planning, preparation and aggressive execution, all exercises were successfully conducted demonstrating the readiness capabilities of the bat ta lion. 2

7 SUPPLY In addition to Its responsibilities to manage the battalion TOA, stores, monies, disbursing and food services, the Supply Department provided support and training to other local commands. Tool support was provided to the Naval Station Public Works, Surface Operations and Weapons Departments. Training was provided to Public Works 1n Tool Room Management and Small Engine Repair. The Supply Department was also involved in assisting details in expediting the delivery of equipment parts. In support of the battalion construction program, MLO received, inventoried, maintained and issued CONUS project materials. MLO mana~ed local project funds and, upon receipt of additional material requirements, procured additional project material. Through a dedicated management effort the materials needed to complete the projects were available when required. I EQUIPMENT Live CESE storage management was conducted by Alfa Company with approval to manage the assignment and changes to the live storage assets at the battalion level. A battalion equipment program was Implemented at both the main body and detail sites which provided consistent equipment management throughout the battalion. Other significant achievements in equipment management included the establishment of the uone-shop" concept for equipment maintenance and main body CESE management for t he Vieques Oetail. These successful programs enhanced equ ipment readiness at all Ca1 ibbean deployment and detail sites. CAMP MAINTENANCE Camp maintenance was conducted on a continual basis at the main body and detail sites throughout the deployment to ensure that all facilities and equipment were maintained in a safe and operable condition. At the main body site a strong emphasis wa s placed on upgrading the boilers and maintaining t he galley as well as overall camp cleanliness. Assistance was provided by the main body to the Vieques de t ail site to upgrade the galley facility. The effort put forth to upgrade existing facilities significantly improved operating conditions and overall camp appearance at the main body and detail sites. Note: The following four pages contain messages received f rom the type commanders and flag officers. 3

8 ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE ROUTING R Z JAN 86 ZYB FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB THREE INFO CINCLANTFLT NORFOLK VA CHCIVENG ALEXANDRIA VA COM THREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA COMCBLANT OET ATLANTIC UNCLAS SUBJ: //N03120// DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION COMNAVFORCARIB ROOSEVELT ROADS RQ COMCBPAC PEARL HARBOR HI COM TWO ZERO NCR GULFPORT MS 1. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OFFICERS ANO MEN OF NMCB THREE ON A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT TO THE ATLANTIC AREA. THROUGH YOUR CONTINUED HARO WORK ANO OEOICATION, OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION OF MUCH NEEDED FACILITIES. THE MOST SIGNIFIC.ANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AMONG THE VARIOUS TURNOVER ANO NEW START PROJECTS WERE: A. ANDROS OET: COMPLETION OF MLO AOOITJON ANO THE OUTSTANDING PROGRESS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST HOUSING UN!T AND COMMAND ANO CONTROL BLDG ADOITION. B. BERMUDA: THE OET PROVIDED AN OUTSTANDING EFFORT ON A VERY DIFFICULT PROJECT INVOLVING SURFACE PREPARATION ANO COATING OF THE TUOOR HI LL CATCHMENT. PROGRESS ON THE REPAIR OF WATER CATCHMENT 13, CONSTRUCTION OF RACQUETBALL COURTS, AND THE ERECTION OF FIRE ESCAPES FOR SEVERAL BLDGS WAS ALSO NO TEWORTHY. C. CRANE OET: COMPLETION OF THE CMO PARKING LOT ADDITION AND RACQUETBALL COURT. O. GITMO DET: COMPLETION OF THE MARINE NCO CLUB REMODELING, FIRE DAMAGE REPAIRS TO BLOG M207, CONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS COURT ON LEEWARD POINT, CONSTRUCTION OF WATCH TOWERS 1 ANO 26, AND THE OUTSTANDING LEVEL OF EFFORT ON THE STREET LIGHTING PROJECT. E. VIEQUES OET: COMPLETION OF THE PATROL ROAD, FENCE ANO BOAT RAMPS.. F. ROOSEVELT ROADS: COMPLETION OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER, PHONE EXCHANGE ADDITION, PRINCETON/LANGLEY INTERSECTION, REPAIR/ALTERATION TO SEQ 733, OUTDOOR BANDSTAND, FLAMMABLE STORAGE FACILITY, YOUR TASKED PORTION OF THE HYPERBARIC BLOG, DEMO OF ABANDONED BLOGS, ANO YOUR EXCEPTIONAL EFFORT GETTING THE SECURITY FENCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BACK ON TRACK. 2. IN AOOIT ION, THE OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF YOUR SPECIAL OETS HAVE ENHANCED THE SEABEE "CAN oo REPUTATION. THE AIR OET DEPLOYED TO PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS, ANO COMPLETED THE QUAY WALL REPAIR IN MINIMUM TIME UNDER VERY ARDUOUS CONDITIONS. THE OET DEPLOYED IN SUPPORT OF WATC 85 DEMONSTRATED GOODWILL TO THE PEOPLE OF SIERRA LEONE IN CONSTRUCTING THE OPEN AIR MARKET. THE DET DEPLOYED TO ANTIGUA COMPLETED A TIMELY BEQ REHAB IN SUPPORT OF UPWARD KEY 86 EXERCISE PERSONNEL. -. 4

9 J. THROUGHOUT THIS DEPLOYMENT, YOU DEMONSTRATED SUPERB LEADERSHIP TRAITS AT All LEVELS OF THE BATTALION AND DET SITES. THE TECHNICAL COMPETENCE, PROFESSIONALISM AHO STRONG UNIT IOEHTITY DISPLAYED BY HMCB THREE HAVE BEEN NOTED WITH GREAT PLEASURE AND HAVE ENSURED THE SUCCESS OF YOUR DEPLOYMENT. IF YOU GUYS WANT TO TRANSFER TO THE LANT SEABEES THE DOOR JS OPEN. WELL DONE. 4. AS YOU RETURN TO YOUR FAMlllES, I SEND MY BEST WISHES FOR A CHALLENGING AND PRODUCTIVE HOMEPORT. BUFFINGTON SENDS. 5

10 ROUTINE R ? JAN 86 FM COMCBPAC PEARL HARBOR HI TO NMCB THREE INFO COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA COMNAVLOGPAC PEARL HARBOR HI UNCLAS SUBJ: //N01100// WELCOME HOME COM THREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA l. CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETION OF A VERY SUCCESSFUL CARIBBEAN DEPLOYMENT. 2. UPON ARRIVAL AT YOUR DEPLOYMENT SITES, YOU UPHELD OUR PROUD SEABEE TRADITION BY "TURNING TO" ON YOUR PROJECTS, THE CAMP, ANO THE EQUIPMENT. AT THE ENO OF DEPLOYMENT, YOU SHOULD BE PROUD AND SATISFIED THAT YOU PERFORMED WELL ANO IMPRESSED COMCBLANT AND YOUR HOST ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN BODY AND ALL OF YOUR DETAILS MET OUR BEST EXPECTATIONS, ANO YOUR SPECIAL DETAILS TO HONDURAS, WEST AFRICA, ANO ANTIGUA DID MUCH TO ENHANCE THE SEABEES ANO THE U.S. NAVY'S REPUTATION. AS YOU RETURN FOR A REUNION WITH FAMILIES ANO FRIENDS, YOU CAN DO SO WITH A DEEP SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT. 3. THE PLANNING AND TRAINING FOR YOUR NEXT DEPLOYMENT WILL BE INTENSE, ANO I'M CONFIDENT THAT NMCB THREE WILL CONTINUE ITS PROUD TRADITION OF MEETING EVERY CHALLENGE. 4. THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE AND WELCOME HOME. RAOH FORT. 6

11 ROUTINE R 23l906Z JAN 86 FM COMNAVFORCARIB ROOSEVELT ROADS RQ TO NMCB THREE INFO CI NCLANTFLT NORFOLK YA COM THREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA COMCBPAC PEARL HARBOR HI LANTNAVFACENGCOM NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS SUBJ: //N03120// DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION CHCIVENG ALEXANDRIA VA COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA COMUSFORCARIB KEY WEST Fl NAVSTA ROOSEVELT ROADS RQ 1. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF NMCB THREE ON A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT TO THE CARIBBEAN. YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE NUMEROUS ANO INCLUDE SUCH SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS AS CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROOSY ROADS ENCLOSED BANDSTAND, COMPLETION OF THE EXTENDED SECURITY ROAD ANO FENCE LINE AT NAF VIEQUES, REMODELING OF THE GITMO USMC NCO CLUB AHO THE MAJOR PROGRESS ON THE ROOSY ROADS RIVER DRAINAGE PROJECT. 2. YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATED EFFORTS ARE TRULY APPREACIATED BY THE COMNAVFORCARIB COMMUNITY. ENJOY YOUR HOMEPORT PERIOD AS IT IS WELL DESERVED. BT 7

12 UNIT LOCATION SU MM ARY TYPE UNIT AVG ONBOARD LOCATION ARRIVAL/ MISSION DE~ l~ni'it!rln OFf/ENL DEPART OATE - MAIN BODY 18/440 PUERTO RICO 3 JUN 85/ CONSTRUCTION, "'""\ 7 JAN 86 TRAHHNG, CONTINGENCY READlllES S - OET ALFA INDIA 1/33 ANDROS ISLAND, 3 JUN 85/ BAHAMAS 7 JAN 86 DET BRAVO ECHO 1/51 BERMUDA, 4 JUN 85/ UNITED KINGDOM 15 JAN 86 DET CHARLIE 0/15 CRANE, I ND I ANA 2 JUN 85/ NOVEMBER 27 DEC 85 DET GOLF BRAVO 1/68 GUANTANAMO BAY, 3 JUN 85/ CUBA 7 JAN 86 DET VICTOR INDIA 0/25 YIEQUES ISLAND, 3 JUN 85/ PUERTO RICO 7 JAN 86 DET ZULU ALFA 1/34 PUERTO CORTES, 28 JUL 85/ HONDURAS 28 AUG 85 DET ALFA TANGO 0/7 ANTIGUA 21 OCT 85/ COrlSTRUCTiON, 2 NOV 85 TRAINING WATC 0/12 SIERRA LEONE 12 OCT 85/ CONSTRUCTfON, 2 DEC 85 TRAINING FLEET SUPPORT BILLETS 0/16 PORT HUENEME, CA SUPPORT 8

13 EMBARKATI ON SU MMARY ~ Embarkation to Deployment Sites: SITES Mode of Travel Remarks r-- p. R. AP MAC Charter (DC8) Baggage split didn't work p. R. Ma1nbody MAC Charter ( DClO) GJTMO, AP MAC Charter (DC8) Same Flight as P. R. AP GI THO, Ma1nbody MAC Charter (DClO) Same Flight as P.R. Main body Andros, AP Commercial Andros, Ma1nbody Commerc i a 1 Bermuda, AP Bermuda, Main body Crane, AP Crane, Ma Inbody Commercial Commercial POV POV Yieques, AP MAC Charter (OC8) LCU to P.R. Yieques, Mainbody MAC Charter (DClO) LCU to P.R. Honduras MAC (CSA) WATC Antigua Problems: Navy Air/USS Saginaw Navy Air 1. The split for AP personnel baggage was ineffective when Air Det personnel on AP had to embark for Honduras upon arrival at Puerto Rico. Advise each man carry a full 100 lbs. of baggage Intact for AP and MB flights. Cargo can be adjusted to fit within DCB and DClO ACL's. 2. Need to coordinate with U.S. Customs about customs procedures between stops, especially between mainbody and Det sites. 9

14 From Deployment Sites: EMBARKATION SUMMARY - SITES Mode of Travel Remarks p. R. AP MAC Charter (DClO) Lack of Equip at NAS P.R. P.R. Ma1nbody MAC Charter ( DC8 ) Lack of Equip at NAS P.R. GI THO, AP MAC Charter (OClO) Same Flight as P.R. AP GITMO, Mainbody MAC Charter (DC8) Same Flight as p. R. Mainbody Andros, AP Andros, Main body Commercial Commercial Bermuda, AP Navy Air (C9) Long Layover!'"') ~ Bermuda, Mainbody Navy Air (C9) No meals on flight Crane, AP Crane, Mainbody POV POV Vieques, AP MAC Charter (DClO) LCU to P.R. Vieques, Ma Inbody MAC Charter (DC8) LCU to P.R. Honduras MAC (CSA) WATC Antigua Problems: LST Navy Air 1. Need better communication between charter airline, MAC, COMCBLANT and NMCB THREE for flight coordination. 10

15 2. NAS Roosevelt Roads lacked equipment to properly handle battalion embarkation. 3. Itinerary of flights was not clear until the day of embarkation from deployment site. 4. Honduras Oet was delayed 2 days at La Mesa International Airport due to MAC aircraft delay. Det arranged to stay at local Honduran Air Base and obtained additional rations from JTF - Bravo. Det should plan for delays in arrival of aircraft. 11

16 03 JUN SS 15 JU N B5 16 JU N JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG B5 28 AUG SEP SEP 85 HISTORI CAL SU MMARY FOR HMCB THREE PUERTO RTCO DEPLOYMENT ADVANCE PARTY ARRIVED PUERTO RICO. COMMEUCED TURNOVER WITH NMCB FORTY. CAPT DO NNELLY (CO, NMCB THREE) ARRIVED PUERTO RICO. HAIN BODY ARRI VED PUERTO RI CO. TUR NOVER WITH NHCB FORTY COMPLETEO. NMCB FORTY DEPARTED ROOSEVELT ROADS, PUERTO RICO. AIROET, AIR ECHELON ANO SEA ECHELON EXERCISE CONDUCTED BY MAJ HUDGI NS (CBLANT, N2) ANO EQCM MILLER (CBLANT, N2C). CAPT DONNELLY (CO, NMCB THREE), LCOR NEAL (NHCB THREE, SJ), UCCM SMITH (NMCB THREE, C/MC) DEPARTED FOR OET SI TE VISIT TO GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA. CAPT DONNELLY (CO, NHCB THREE), COR LEHMAN (PROSPECTIVE CO, NMCB THREE), LCOR NEAL (NMCB THREE, S3), UCCM SMITH (NMCB THREE, C/MC) DEPARTED FOR A J DAY OET SITE VlSIT TO GUANTANAMO BAY, ANDROS ISLAND ANO BERMUDA. COR LEHMAN REL IEVED CAPT DONNELLY AS CO, NMCB THREE AT CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY. HONDURAS OET DEP ARTED PUERTO RI CO CORTES, HONDURAS. FOR PUERTO TRAI NING OHi COMM ENCED. INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY LT CUCCU (CBLANT, N2A) AND LT CALHOUN (CBLANT). 45-0AY REVIEW CONDUCTED BY N3C). LCOR CLEVELAND (CBLANT, SUPPLY MANAGEMENT INSPECT ION CONDUCTED BY CDR LEWIS (CBLANT, N4) AND LCOR RICKEL (CBLANT, N4A). DE NTAL OHi CONDUCTED BY CAPT DAVIS (CBLANT, 07) MEDICAL OM! CONDUCTED BY LCOR TEAGUE (CBLANT, 06} HONDURAS OET RETUR NED TO PUERTO RICO FROM HONDURAS. LCOR NEAL ( NM CB THREE, S3) DEPARTED FOR A OE T SITE VI SIT TO CRANE, IN DIANA. CAPT BUFFI NGTON (COMCBLANT) AND UCCM BABCOCK (CBLANT, C/MC) ARRIVED AT PUERTO RICO FOR MAI N BODY ANO OET SITES VISIT

17 12-15 SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT as 12 OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT 85 CAPT BUFFINGTON (COMCBLANT), CDR LEHMAN (CO, NMCB THREE), LCDR KELLEY (NMCB THREE, S4), LCDR NEAL (NMCB THREE, SJ), LT SANCHEZ ( NMCB THREE, X4) ANO UCCM SMITH (NMCB THREE, C/MC) DEPARTED FOR A 4-DAY DET SITES VISIT. CDR NASH (CO, NMCB ONE), LCDR RICHE (NMCB ONE, S3), LCDR KITCHIN (NHCB ONE, S4), LT TORIBIO (NMCB ONE, A6) ON BOARD FOR PRE-DEPLOYMENT VISIT. HURRICANE CONDITION 2 SET FOR HURRICANE GLORIA. BATTALION CONDUCTED FEX AT VIEQUES ISLAND. HUDGINS (CBLANT, N2) OBSERVED THE EXERCISE. MAJ ADMIN AND PERSONNEL DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY LT DAVIS (CBLANT, NI) ANO LT WASS (CBLANT, R013). LCDR RICKEL (CBLANT, N4A) CONDUCTED A SURVEY OF WAREHOUSES AT CAMP MOSCRIP. WEST AFRICA TRAINING CRUISE DET DEPARTS FOR SIERRA LEONE. CHAPLAIN OHi CONDUCTED BY CAPT MILLER (CBLANT, 08). OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY CDR KIESLING (CBLANT, N3) AND SWCS CORTEZ (CBLANT, N3CC). SUPPLY MANAGEMENT INSPECTION FOLLOW-UP CONDUCTED BY LCDR RICKEL (CBLANT, N~A ). CAPT GALLEN (COS, CBPAC) ARRIVED CAMP MOSCRIP FOR DEPLOYMENT VISIT. EQU1PMENT MANAGEMENT lnspection AT CAMP MOSCRIP CO MMENCED. INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY LT BEACH (CBLANT DET GULFPORT, AOIC). CAPT EVERETT (COS, CBLANT) ARRIVED CAMP MOSCRIP FOR DEPLOYMENT VISIT. I 3

18 12 NOV NOV 85 2 DEC DEC DEC 85 7 JAN 86 LCDR NEA!. (NMCB THREE, SJ) DEPARTED FOR CRANE ln DIANA DET AND OPS OFFICERS CONFERENCE. CDR LEHMAN (CO, NMCB THREE) DEPARTED FOR COMMANDlNG OFFICERS ' CONFERE NCE AT PEARL HARBOR, Ht. WEST AFRlCA TRAINING CRUISE DET RETURNS FROM SIERRA LEONE. NHCB ONE ADVANCE PARTY ARRIVED ROOSEVELT ROADS, PUERTO RICO. ADVANCE PARTY DEPARTED ROOSEVELT ROADS, PUERTO RICO TO RETURN TO PORT HUENEME, CA. TURNOVER WITH NHCB ONE COMMENCED. LIMITED TECHNICAL INSPECTION AND COMMUNICATION INSPECTION CONDUCTED BV GYSGT WILSON (20TH NCR, RSOA) AND ETl THOMPSON (20TH NCR, RSOC). NMCB ONE MAIN BODY ARRIVED ROOSEVELT ROADS, PUERTO RICO. TURNOVER WITH NHCB ONE COMPLETED. MAIN BODY DEPARTED ROOSEVELT ROADS, PUERTO RICO TO RETURN TQ PORT HUENEME, CA

19 ADMINISTRATIVE

20 ADMIN ISTRAT IV E SUMM ARY LESSONS LEARNED Problem: Word Processors. Discussion: A combination of insufficient numbers of word processors and inability to effect immediate repairs significantly limited the efficiency of administrative and personnel support. Recommendation: Increase camp allowance of word processors to three and ensure maintenance contracts are capable of immediate and timely repair to equipment. ADMINISTRATION The Administrative and Personnel Departments (Code Sl), normally headed by a CW02, were headed and supervised by a YNC for the firit four months of the deployment. The Administrative Department consisted of one YN2 assigned as Assistant Administrative Officer and Officer Records Yeoman; three YN3's assigned to the Operations Department, Bermuda Det, and CO/XO/legal yeoman; and two YNSN's. The department's primary responsibilities were to maintain the command's central files, directive system, report t ickler, classified material accountability, message/correspondence typing, routing and control system, officer and enlisted service records, and all administrative related functions in suppor t of the battalion's mission objectives. The department was severely undermanned requiring YN's to wor k two or three different desks to meet administrative commitments. A duty admln watch was implemented to provide aft er-hours support as required and to make message traffic runs to the Naval Communications Center located at Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Office equipment Included t wo Xerox B60 word processing systems, one of which was l ocaled in personnel and t he other in administration. The frequent breakdown of the 860's prevented the de partment.from providing a more consistent and continuous service to the ba t talion. An additional 860 word pr ocessor would definitely Improve and Increase productivity. Other office equipment included five IBM Selectric I I typewriters and one Xerox 1048 copier/sorter system. I 6

21 LEGAL Disciplinary problems and offenses were processed through either Non Judicial Punishment (NJP) held by the command or through courtsmartial proceedings conducted through the Naval Legal Service Office in Norfolk VA. A branch of that office provided legal assistance to battalion personnel and courts-martial were held by a military judge from Norfolk who came to Puerto Rico on a once every two months basis. A summary of the offenses and masts follows: NUMB ER OF OFFENSES MONTH NJP SPECIAL COURT MARTIAL 0 MAJOR CHARGES UCMJ ARTICLE OFFENSES ALCOHOL AND JUN DRUG ABUSE JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV 10 0 OTHER DEC TOTAL DRUG/ALCOHOL RELATED 4 18 Drug abuse continues to decrease. The Navy's overall policy and the command's strict attitude and enforcement make it highly unattractive to abuse drugs. Alcoho l abuse was the major concern during deployment, but efforts are produc ing positive effects. Details of the urinalysis program and drug and alcohol abuses are provided in the fol l owing charts: SUBSTANCE ABUSE MONTH JUN JU L AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL DRUG COUNSELING 0 l D 6 DRUG COU NSELING CAAC/NDRC REFERRAL ALCOHOL COUNSELING

22 ALCOHOL COUNSEL I NG ARS/ARC REFERRAL REFUSED LOCAL COUNSELING l DRUG/ALCOHOL COUNSEL ING DRUG/ALCOHOL LECTURES (1) SUPERVISOR'S LECTURE (2) NON-SUPERVISOR'S LECTURE CAAC LEVEL URINA LYS IS MONTH JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL URINALYSIS NUMBER TESTED (1) RANDOM/ UNIT (2)PORTA KIT URfffALVS IS HUMBER POSITIVE J 0 10 (1) RANDOM/ UNIT D (2)PORTA KIT POSTIVE THC l 0 2 l 1 l l 1 EJ E4(2) E2 E2 E2 E3 POSITIVE CDC El/E2 E2/E3 MONTH JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL DUI/D WI 0 l l

23 ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGES - SUBSTANDARD PERFORMANCE 0 /'"' OBESITY 0 DRUG/ALCOHOL 1 FRAUDULENT ENLISTMENT 0 CO~VENIENT TO THE GOV'T 0 FREQUENT INVOLVEMENT 0 PHOBIA 0 PATTERN MISCONDUCT 4 PROLONGED UA 0 ADMIN BOARU! z l C)

24 POST OFFICE The post office was supervised by a Lieutenant and consisted of one PCl, one PC3, and one SN. The post office was able to provide all the necessary services ofrered by a military post office. The hours or operation were very suitable to meet the needs of all battalion personnel. The post office operated from 1000 to 1300 and 1600 to 1800 each working day except Sundays and holidays. The 1600 to 1800 hours of operation provided service after regular work ing hours for the battalion personnel whose construction site was removed from camp. On pay days service was provided from 0730 to The volume of outgoing and incoming letter mall and packages was normal for deployment with more than 20,000 pounds mailed out and 40,000 pounds received. Outgoing mail was processed daily, except on Sundays and holidays, through the U.S. Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. The average transit time between Puerto Rico and CONUS was 6 to 10 days for all mail. The battalion experienced unusual delays In receipt of mail from CONUS at the beginning of the deployment (14-25 days) and investigated these delays with FPOs in Miami and San Francisco. During the six month deployment, the sale of money orders averaged stgk each payday for a total volume of $465K for the deployment. Stamp sales totalled Sl3K for the deployment. At mid-deployment, a command inspection and a postal assist visit were held which were satisfactorily passed. The only significant problem encountered during the deployment was the delay in mail service coming from FPO San Francisco. Incoming mail took longer to arrive due to being deployed to the Caribbean. PERSONNEL The personnel division consisted of a PNC as Assistant Persopnel Officer (Code Sl2), one PNl, two PN3's, one PNSN, and one nondesignated striker. One PN3 was assigned to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Detail. Through most of the deployment, PN manning was at 62i of NMP (5 of 8). Although undermanned, lransfers, receipts, diary/edvr, TAO, correspondence, educational services, discharges, reenlistments and other customer related services were provided to the battalion. Upon arrival of the main body, the office was in full service. Chow passes, family separation allowance, and per diem orders were quickly processed. A good work ing relationship was quickly established and maintained, throughout the deployment, with the Personnel Support Detachment, Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. 20

25 Transportation requirements for TAD orders to details, PCS orders, and orders for separation to CONUS were made through the Naval Passenger Transportation Office (NAVPTO) at least five working days In advance,,-... of the scheduled departure date. Transportation for emergency leave to CONUS was normally arranged within one working day. A GTR was issued by the Naval Station Officer of The Day when emergency leave occurred on a weekend or non-working day. Only minor discrepancies were noted in COMCBLANT'S Admin Inspection during this deployment and personnelmen received commendatory comments on their can do/don't give up attitude and working extra hours until the job was done. A total of 160 receipts and 125 transfers were processed throughout the deployment. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES The Educational Services Petty Officer was a PNl. There was an excellent off-duty educational program offered at Puerto Rico through Navy Campus For Achievement (NCFA). The Educational Services Petty Officer was the liaison between the members desiring to participate in the local college/university. He also coordinated the necessary paperwork for Tuition Assistance (TA) or GI bill payments. In-service and off-duty education was emphasized and utilized by members of the battalion who attended extension courses offered by Central Texas College and New Hampshire College. Military leadership exams (E4 through E7) were administered every second and third Tuesday of the month. The September Navy-wide examination was also locally administered. A total of 129 personnel participated in the September Navy-wide examination cycle. All 129 personnel passed the exam. The Educational Service Office Library was adequately stocked. training manuals were provided to members for advancement requirements. Rate Note: The table indicates battalion's mann1ng as compared to the Navy Manning Plan Allowance. 21

26 PERSONNEL STABILITY MONTH DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC OFCR l u u u u u z l 0 LOSS Of CR l 4 GAIN CPO LOSS CPO l GA IN E6-E LOSS E6-E GAIN E4 BELOW LOSS E4 BELOW GAIN TOTAL LOSS - - TOTAL GAIN (1) Shown for the ent1re homeport/deployment cycle. 22

27 ~ VARIATIONS OF UNIT MANNING VS. ALLOWANCE FOR OF-13 FIRST DAY OF DEPLOYMENT EO CH BU SW UT CE EA TOTAL E l 0 0 E l 0 +l 0 +l E-6 D E E E-3 +l l l +10 BELOW TOTAL S LAST DAY OF DEPLOYMENT EO CH BU SW UT CE EA TOTAL E l E l 0-1 E l 0-1 +l -3 E l E l +l -5 E BELOW TOTAL -2 +l E-9 cu EQ UC ALL FIGURES REPRESENT NUMBER CARRIED ON FIRST BOARD (COB) MINUS DAY NMP [ALW) LAST DAY 23

28 CAREER COUNSELOR During the deployment, the Command Career Counselor visited detail sites at Guantanamo Say, Cuba; Andros Island; Bermuda U. K.; Crane, Indiana and the detailers at Washington D. C. to obtain orders for battalion personnel. In addition, the Command Career Counselor traveled to CBPAC, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for a training conference. - - Communication between the Command Career Counselor and the Seabee (0~- 13) detailers has continued to be excellent. The overall retention rate for the battalion was SIS net and 4/S gross. For the second straight year the battalion experienced an increase over the previous years 53S net and 41S gross retention statistics. FOR FY ig95 THE RETENTION STATISTICS FOLLOW: Ell G. INELIG. REEN NET GROSS FIRST TERM 137 2g SECOND TERM S 70S CAREER UNDER l S CAREER OVER 20 6 J 2 JJS 221 FLEET RESERVES 7 INELIG lst TERM 171 CBPAC overall goal 45% NMCB THREE overall for FY

29 DENTAL DEPARTMENT DENTAL STATISTICS - PUERTO RICO DEPLOYMENT JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL PATIENTS TREATED CLASSIFICATION CLASS I g CLASS I I 80?l 88 g gs CLASS J l I CLASS IV PERCENTAGE READINESS: 86% g3% g5% 92% g3% g4% g5% NARRATIVE The Puerto Rico deployment was challenging, productive and rewarding for the NMCB THREE Dental Department. The challenge began early in the deployment, with a complete turnover of department personnel. A ON reported aboard shortly after the arrival of the main body at Camp Moscrip. A new Dental Officer arrived on board 3 August 1985, just three weeks prior to the CBLANT Dental OM!. The Dental Department did well In the inspection. The camp turnover was accomplished with little effect on patient treatment schedules. Productivity was excellent, with dental read1ness maintained at approximately 93%, well above the required standard of 80%. In August, readiness peaked at a high of g5s. This success 1s attributed to the excellent support from the chain of command, diligent effort by the Dental Department personnel and effective recall and preventive dentistry programs. Also during the deployment, professional relations with the Naval Dental Clinic, Roosevelt Roads and Dental Oral/Surgery Department, Roosevelt Roads Naval Hospital were firmly established, resulting in excellent clinic support and add\tional dental care for battalion personnel. The department was quite productive administratively as well. A new supply inventory system was implemented resulting in better accountability of supply stock. Steps were taken to certify the X-ray unit Which had never been certified since Its installation in January, Operating procedures were modified and updated to 1mprove annual recall and preventive dentistry procedures. As a training exercise, dental department personnel set up the portable mount-out equipment and became familiar with Its function. r 25

30 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL STATISTICS - PUERTO RICO DEPLOYMENT -. PATIENT VISITS HOSPITAL CASES PATIENT DAYS: JUN 2og A. HOSPITAL: SIQ: 13 C. LIGHT DUTY : 104 NARRATIVE 1 JUL 612 g AUG g 393 SEP g OCT NOV DEC JAN TOTAL The NHCB THREE Medical Department started seeing patients and conducting daily business at the Camp Moscrip Clinic immediately following turnover. The overall patient load generally consisted of occupational injuries, assorted rashes and skin problems along with assorted upper respiratory ailments (I.e. colds and sinus problems). While at Camp Moscrip, the clinic was supported by the U.S. Naval Station Hospital, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. This support included X-rays, laboratory and pharmacy facilities along with many definitive clinical services. The Medical Repair section of the Naval Hospital supported local equipment repair and readiness requirements upon the procurement of the repair parts. Medical supplies were ordered through the Navy Supply System. Delivery time varied with the type of item ordered. Material delivery response was between 60 and 120 days. This was longer than expected due to having requisitions go to CBC (20th NCR) Gulfport for intermediate processing. Monthly pharmaceutical auditing was conducted In addition to the customary audits on controlled substances. The Camp Moscrip Clinic was adequate for day-to-day business-and provided ample areas for private physicals and examinations. No X-ray facilities for Injuries were available in camp. A working and certified audiogram machine and booth was used at the clinic. The Medical Department maintained an onboard 24-hour watch to treat emergencies. The duty section was made up of a Hospital Corpsman and an Equipment Operator who drove the field ambulance. This was primarily a six section watch with either the Medical Officer or Chief Hospital Corpsman on call for consultation. The clinic had a pager system which was supported by the Naval Hospital. This situation made locating the Medical Off lcer and Ch1ef Corpsman more efficient. 26

31 The Medical Department participated in and supported the battalion mount-out operation exercise, Alr-Det ount-out exercise, the field exercise to Vieques Island, and provided 11aited preventive eediclne support to a training unit of the U.S. Marine Corps Second Force Reconnaissance Unit of the Second Force Service Support Group. The Medical Department supported the JO day construction operation at Honduras with an Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman. The Medical Department was Inspected by the CBLANT Medical Section and received an overall satisfactory grade with one major discrepancy. This discrepancy wa s 1mmedialely remedied by formally providing medical lectures to non-medical personnel as part of lhe deployment training. The battalion Medi cal Officer stood watches al the Naval Hospital Roosevelt Roads Emergency Room approximately 2 nights per month. This greatly enhanced the excellent support provided to battalion personnel by the Naval Hospital. 27

32 COMMAND RELIGIOUS PROGRAM STATISTIC~ - PUERTO RICO DEPLOYMENT JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOY DEC Number of Sunday 2 Protestant Services Number of Sunday Catholic Services Sunday Attendance 40 (Total) BS Weekday Services 1 (Bible Study) Weekday Services 6 Attendance (Total) Correctional 0 F ac i l i ty v I s i ts l 1 1 Hospital V1s1ts Classes/ 0 Orientations l l 1 Counselling 60 Sessions NARRATIVE SUMMARY NMCB THREE's Command Religious Program, at Puerto Rico, consisted of worship services, chapel administration, pastoral visitation and counselling, and special ministries. Upon arrival at the Chapel by the Sea, in Camp Moscrip, the Religious Program began with Protestant worship services on Sunday 16 June ~ Catholic Mass was conducted at 0730 by the NAVSTA Roosevelt Roads Catholic Chaplain. The Command Chaplain led the Sunday Protestant Worship Service at Bible studies were conducted on Tuesday evenings. Individuals in the command were also encouraged to participate in the religious program of NAVSTA, Roosevelt Roads and churches in the civilian community. Battalion members were Involved in Catholic choir and also spearheaded major efforts to assist the Pueblo Del Ninos Orphanage in big brother activities. 28

33 /"""'- Many hours were dedicated, during the deployment, to the pastoral care and counselling of battalion personnel. The areas Included marital, pre-marital, religious interest, and mi lltary adjustment counselling. In contact with the Ombudsman, Family Service Center, and the Chaplain's staff, located!n homeport, family emergencies were handled in a prompt and confidential manner. The normal daily functioning of the chapel provided ministry throu9h administration of the Command Religious Program. The Chaplain visited the detail sites of Vieques, Andros, Bermuda, and Guantanamo Bay. These detail visitations, along with work space and job site visits at the main body provided an opportunity for the ministry of pr~sence to be maintained. Special ministries included offering programs to help battalion personnel spend wholesome off duty time. Training films on the subjects of alcohol abuse, character guidance and religion were frequently shown. Many hours were given to guitar lessons and coordinating a Spanish class. During the last month of the deployment, the Chaplain made a dependents assistance visit for battalion's homeport briefing. Also during the deployment, the Chaplain gave fifteen minute briefings to new personnel at Indoctrination Division classes. Midway through the deployment all areas of the Command Religious Program were inspected by the CBLANT Chaplain. The evaluation was satisfactory with no discrepancies. The Command Religious Program was administered by one Commissioned Officer from the Naval Chaplain Corps and a Petty Officer Third Class, a graduate from the Religious Program Specialist "A" School. the 29

34 SPECIAL SERVICES NARRATIVE SUMMARY HHCB THREE's Special Services quickly developed a diverse program of wholesome and constructive off-duty activities which effectively contributed to the mental and physical well-being of all personnel in the battalion. During this deployment, a day did not go by without the use of some aspect of the camp's recreational facilities. Special Services provided fitness opportunities, site seeing trips, tournaments, and festive occasions. The services available included a gym/ weight room, outdoor theater, racquet ball court tennis court, and softball field. An interbattalion softball tournament, seasonal basketball tournament, league basketball play, football and racquetball were offered as well as classes In scuba diving and sailing. Special Services also set up and opened the new Physical Fitness Facility at Camp Moscrip. Outside the limits of the camp, special services sponsored tea~s in softball, football and racquetball. Other base wide competition included boxing smokers, golf, a command sponsored Veterans Day lok run, a SK run at Fort Buchanan, and participation in a 13.1 mile run. Bus trips to the rain forrest, El Yunque race track and Palmas Del Har country club were also conducted. In terms of festive occasions, the "Over the Hump Party proved to be a success. Movies were shown for the mens enjoyment. Almost every month at the outdoor theater a DOD show was put on which featured popular bands, like Double Take, Max, Now And Then, and Good Company. The men in Special Services worked long hours and managed all events and activities in an efficient and professional manner. The staff inc luded one full time petty officer, three constructionmen led by an ensign assigned collaterial duty as Special Services Officer. Their efforts succeeded fn easing the hardship of separation and increased the morale of the men. The battal ion sent two golfers to the ~S~o~u~t~h-"A~t~l~a~n~t~i~c-;:;C~o~a~s~t-"R~e~g~i~o~n~a-'-1 Golf Tournament in Jacksonville 1 FL. and two runners to the Blue ~A~n.9~e~l~s-"M~a~r~a~t~h~o~n--'i~n-'-P~e~n~s~a~c~o~l~a~,-'-F~1-=-. 30

35 PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE STATISTICAL SUMMARY News Releases Base/Local Military Publications FHTNC Individual Releases FHTNC Master Stories Family Grams Issued B Released 5 NARRATIVE SUMMARY The Public Affairs Office began the Puerto Rico deployment by completing the turnover, and responding to directives initiating the Air and Sea Echelon and Air Det mount-out exercise, wh i ch was closely followed by a genuine Air Det mount-out. The Public Affairs Office used this period to complete the final homeport issue of the Bee Buzz (the battalion family gram). That assembled for the first time, with input from throughout the battalion, a family gram home mailing address library, and updated the Fleet Hometown News Center Hold File. The deployment schedule for lay-out, review and publishing of all PAO output was tailored and finalized. The Public Affairs Office input requirements were defined and a schedule developed for each of the detail sites. The homeport Bee Buzz was published In mid July. The first dep l oyment Bee Buzz was completed in mid July and published one month lat er. A Bee Buzz was published each month thereafter. Midway through deployment, in the midst of departmental Inspections, including a very successful PAO inspection, crulsebook production was geared up. In response to heightened command interest, greater emphasis was put on the submission of articles to the Roosevelt Roads and CBC Port Hueneme base papers. The cruisebook layout was completed in December and is scheduled for a April release. The battalion activities were f~equently featured on Armed Forces Television Network (AFCN) stations at Roosevelt Roads, Bermuda and Guantanamo Bay. In addition, the battalion was spotlighted on the nationally syndicated Hispanic rock video program, ENVIVO, on their Christmas program. Similar coverage was also provided by Puerto Ri c an channel 13. l I