SCWS 103 ADMIN
COMMAND AND
CONTROL EXAM
Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to Naval Civil Engineering Forces: Naval
Construction Group - ANSWERSAn SRG plans and delivers training, mobilization, and logistical
support to 1NCD units to ensure that they achieve and maintain high operational readiness.
Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to Naval Civil Engineering Forces: naval
facilities engineering command - ANSWERSNAVFAC provides acquisition and technical support
to the operating forces of the Navy.
Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to Naval Civil Engineering Forces: naval
amphibious construction battalion - ANSWERSThe PHIBCBs conduct ship-to-shore
transportation of bulk fuel/water supplies, materials, and equipment in support of amphibious
operations known as JLOTS operations
Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to Naval Civil Engineering Forces:
Combatant Command Staff Engineer - ANSWERSThe primary role of these officers is to
contribute to strategic and operational-level contingency planning processes toward
development of an ESP for specifically identified areas and operations.
Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command: Commander Fleet
Forces Command - ANSWERSmission is to organize, man, train, and equip Naval Forces for
assignment to Unified Command Combatant commanders; to deter, detect, and defend against
homeland maritime threats; and to articulate Fleet warfighting and readiness requirements to
the Chief of Naval Operations
, Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command: Navy Expeditionary
Combat Command - ANSWERSIt is the functional command in control of manning, training,
equipping, and organizing the Navy's expeditionary forces.
Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command: Naval Construction
Group - ANSWERSNCR is an independent, permanently structured CE that conducts
construction and engineering project management operations
Discuss the United States National Military Command, Chain of Command structure under two
distinct branches: Operational Chain of Command - ANSWERSRuns from the President to the
Secretary of Defense (SecDef) to the combatant commander (and to the subordinate unified
commander or commander, joint task force, when designated). The Navy component
commander is under the combatant commander. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
transmits orders to the combatant commanders as directed by the President
Discuss the United States National Military Command, Chain of Command structure under two
distinct branches: Service Chain of Command - ANSWERSThe service chain of command
prepares service forces and their administration and support
Secretary of the Navy is responsible for the administration and support
Secretary exercises ADCON through the CNO and the Commander of the Navy component
command assigned to a combatant command and through the Marine Corps Commandant and
the Marine Corps component commander assigned to a combatant command
Define command and control (C2) - ANSWERSCommand and control functions are performed
through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities and procedures
employed by a Commander in planning, directing, coordinating and controlling forces and
operations in the accomplishment of the mission. Also called C2
Discuss the control measures for classified information - ANSWERS*Keep classified information
under constant surveillance
COMMAND AND
CONTROL EXAM
Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to Naval Civil Engineering Forces: Naval
Construction Group - ANSWERSAn SRG plans and delivers training, mobilization, and logistical
support to 1NCD units to ensure that they achieve and maintain high operational readiness.
Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to Naval Civil Engineering Forces: naval
facilities engineering command - ANSWERSNAVFAC provides acquisition and technical support
to the operating forces of the Navy.
Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to Naval Civil Engineering Forces: naval
amphibious construction battalion - ANSWERSThe PHIBCBs conduct ship-to-shore
transportation of bulk fuel/water supplies, materials, and equipment in support of amphibious
operations known as JLOTS operations
Discuss the following functional elements as they relate to Naval Civil Engineering Forces:
Combatant Command Staff Engineer - ANSWERSThe primary role of these officers is to
contribute to strategic and operational-level contingency planning processes toward
development of an ESP for specifically identified areas and operations.
Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command: Commander Fleet
Forces Command - ANSWERSmission is to organize, man, train, and equip Naval Forces for
assignment to Unified Command Combatant commanders; to deter, detect, and defend against
homeland maritime threats; and to articulate Fleet warfighting and readiness requirements to
the Chief of Naval Operations
, Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command: Navy Expeditionary
Combat Command - ANSWERSIt is the functional command in control of manning, training,
equipping, and organizing the Navy's expeditionary forces.
Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command: Naval Construction
Group - ANSWERSNCR is an independent, permanently structured CE that conducts
construction and engineering project management operations
Discuss the United States National Military Command, Chain of Command structure under two
distinct branches: Operational Chain of Command - ANSWERSRuns from the President to the
Secretary of Defense (SecDef) to the combatant commander (and to the subordinate unified
commander or commander, joint task force, when designated). The Navy component
commander is under the combatant commander. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
transmits orders to the combatant commanders as directed by the President
Discuss the United States National Military Command, Chain of Command structure under two
distinct branches: Service Chain of Command - ANSWERSThe service chain of command
prepares service forces and their administration and support
Secretary of the Navy is responsible for the administration and support
Secretary exercises ADCON through the CNO and the Commander of the Navy component
command assigned to a combatant command and through the Marine Corps Commandant and
the Marine Corps component commander assigned to a combatant command
Define command and control (C2) - ANSWERSCommand and control functions are performed
through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities and procedures
employed by a Commander in planning, directing, coordinating and controlling forces and
operations in the accomplishment of the mission. Also called C2
Discuss the control measures for classified information - ANSWERS*Keep classified information
under constant surveillance
