NMCB 5 Challenges Command and Control Expertise During FTX
By Seabee Magazine, / Published Oct. 27, 2014
Photos by MC1 John P. Curtis
Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 evaluated Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 during the final field training exercise (FTX), Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., in October, in preparation for deployment. The FTX challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. While deployed, Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid and disaster recovery assistance.
141006-N-SD120-027 FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 06, 2014) A Seabee guides a mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle on Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s operating base on Fort Hunter Liggett during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX). Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 06, 2014) Chief Information Systems Technician Troy Voorhies guides a high mobility multipurpose vehicle (HMMV) Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s operating base on Fort Hunter Liggett, during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX). Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 07, 2014) Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Chris Harris instructs other Seabees on how to operate the MK-19 automatic grenade launcher at Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s operating base on Fort Hunter Liggett, during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX). Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 08, 2014) Builder 3rd Class Zechariah Bukys, right, ensures the boards stay level while Builder Constructionman Nicholas Sievert uses a nail gun to fasten the boards on a Southwest Asia hut at Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s field training exercise (FTX) on Fort Hunter Liggett. Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 08, 2014) Builder 3rd Class William Neilsen cuts a two by four board while framing the walls for a Southwest Asia hut at Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s field training exercise (FTX) on Fort Hunter Liggett. Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 08, 2014) Builder 3rd Class Zechariah Bukys, right, and Builder Constructionman Nicholas Sievert run a string line to ensure a Southwest Asia style during construction at Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s field training exercise (FTX) on Fort Hunter Liggett. Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 08, 2014) Builder Constructionman Stephanie Wood, right, covers Builder Constructionman Chad Davis�s movement while rehearsing a patrol at Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s field training exercise (FTX). Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 08, 2014) Seabees assigned to the convoy security element for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 prepare their mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles for the next day�s convoys during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX) on Fort Hunter Liggett. Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 08, 2014) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s ALFA Company prepare vehicles for the convoy the next day during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX) on Fort Hunter Liggett. Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 09, 2014) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s convoy to a new forward operating base during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX) on Fort Hunter Liggett. Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 09, 2014) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 move into a new forward operating base during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX) on Fort Hunter Liggett. Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 09, 2014) A Seabee convoy security element provides security in mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles with crew-serve weapons, while other Seabees begin to setup Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 forward operating base during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX) on Fort Hunter Liggett. Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 09, 2014) Seabees setup Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5�s command operation center tent at a forward operating base during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX) on Fort Hunter Liggett. Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (October 06, 2014) Two Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 Seabee walk through the powdery dust on Fort Hunter Liggett during the battalion�s field training exercise (FTX). Using realistic scenarios in a field environment, NMCB 5 is being evaluated by Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 on the final FTX in preparation for a deployment. The exercise challenges the battalion's command and control functions while maintaining the camp, building structures and bridges, and defending the camp and construction projects. Seabee battalions perform contingency construction, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery assistance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
