Naval Support Elements

Question 1

What is the NSE?

Answer 1

Naval Support Element

Question 2

What units comprise NBG-1?

Answer 2

1. BMU-1
2. ACU-1
3. ACB-1
4. ACU-5
5. NBU-7

Question 3

What units report to CNSE?

Answer 3

1. Offload Control Unit (OCU)
2. Beach Party Group Commander (BPGC)
3. Beach Support Unit (BSU)
4. Defense Unit (DU)

Question 4

Who provides Seaward Security?

Answer 4

1. Coastal Riverine Force (CRF) (under NECC)
2. Coast Guard port security
3. HN Seaward Support
4. NSE MPFUB with weapons mounted
5. Army or Marine Corps
6. Amphibs, LCUs

Question 5

Who does CNSE report to?

Answer 5

Commander, MPF (CMPF) or the Commander, LOTS (CLOTS)

Question 6

What is the MPF MAGTF Chain of Command?

Answer 6

MAGTF CE (Command Element)

• GCE: Ground Combat Element
• ACE: Aviation Combat Element
• LCE: Logistics Command Element
• NCE: Navy Command Element

Question 7

What is the CMPF Command Structure?

Answer 7

CMPF (Commander, MPF)

• MPS: Maritime Prepositioning Ships
• NSE: Naval Support Element
• MESF: Maritime Expeditionary Security Force

Question 8

Who reports to the BSU?

Answer 8

1. Safety Element
2. Camp Support Element
3. Logistics/Supply Element
4. Medical Element
5. MWR Element
6. Transportation Element
7. Electronics Repair Element
8. Lighterage Support Element

Question 9

NCHB

Answer 9

Navy Cargo Handling Battalion
- Provides a maximum of 22 hatch teams of 9 skilled cargo handlers. Operate in two 12-hr shifts on 24hr continuous basis.

Question 10

Who from NBG is the OCO?

Answer 10

CO of ACU

Question 11

Who from NBG is the DUC?

Answer 11

Defensive Unit Commander: S7

Question 12

Who from NBG is the DCNSE?

Answer 12

Deputy NSE Commander: ACB CO

Question 13

Who from NBG is the BSC?

Answer 13

Beach Support Commander: ACB S3

Question 14

What units comprise the Offload Control Unit (OCU)?

Answer 14

ACU, ACB, NCHB

Question 15

What units comprise the Beach Party Group (BPG)?

Answer 15

BMU, ACB

Question 16

What units comprise the Beach Support Unit (BSU)?

Answer 16

ACB, ACU, BMU

Question 17

What units comprise the Defensive Unit (DU)?

Answer 17

ACB, ACU, BMU

Question 18

Where are the MPSRONs located?

Answer 18

• MPSRON 2: Indian Ocean (Diego Garcia)

- MPSRON 3: Western Pacific (Guam and Saipan)

Question 19

Who is the Commander, ESG-3?

Answer 19

Rear Admiral Michael Baze

Question 20

Who is the Commander of NBG-1?

Answer 20

Commodore Leigh

Question 21

Who is the CO of BMU-1?

Answer 21

CDR Mahaffey

Question 22

Who is the CO of ACU-1?

Answer 22

CDR Checca

Question 23

Who is the CO of ACU-5?

Answer 23

CAPT Nelson

Question 24

Who is the Commander of PAC Fleet?

Answer 24

Admiral Samuel Paparo

Question 25

Who is the Commander of 3rd Fleet?

Answer 25

VADM Koehler

Question 26

What is the ACB-1 mission?

Answer 26

To provide logistics-over-the-shore support COMPACFLT amphibious force and MPF operations including ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo, bulk fuel/water, and tactical camp operations.