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XI. Information Warfare Comprehend the purpose of "River City" and know what this condition provides.

"River City": A period of restricted communication. It is a countermeasure to prevent the release of sensitive information by controlling outgoing communications and network paths from the ship while allowing users to perform essential duties. Includes limiting or eliminating cell phone usage, Unclassified internet usage (NIPRNET), telephones of command. Can often be applied to only the higher ranks of a command.

IV. Programs and Policies Review and update your Personal Budget. [ref. (g)]

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XI. Information Warfare Comprehend EMCON and what it imposes. [ref. (c), pg. 6-16]

Emissions Control (EMCON): Condition set for the specific purpose of reducing or limiting the electronic signature of the ship (electromagnetic and acoustic emissions). EMCON is used to prevent enemies from detecting, identifying and locating Naval forces. Different levels of EMCON can be imposed by a unit or squadron to maintain radio silence, hide from satellites, or reduce targeting signature for enemies.

IV. Programs and Policies Use your Common Access Card (CAC) to log in to Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) and complete the following annual training classes. Print certificates of completion and turn in to your Company Training Officer. [ref. (i)] a. Privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Awareness Training b. Operational Stress Control - Division Officer

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V. Technical Foundations and Naval Warfare Use your Common Access Card (CAC) to log in to Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) and complete Uncle Sam's OPSEC annual training course. Print certificate of completion and turn in to your Company Training Officer.

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IX. Naval Special Warfare Know the characteristics of a Direct Action SEAL assault.

Characteristics of a Direct Action SEAL Assault Direct action consists of capture or kill missions against high-value individuals; capture, neutralization or destruction of high-value or politically sensitive targets and recovery of people or critical items from enemy controlled areas. Includes operations to board and seize hostile ships and gas/oil platforms and attacks against naval ports and infrastructure. It also includes sniper operations, specific demolitions to minimize damage, underwater demolition, hostage or prisoner recovery and counter weapons of mass destruction operations.

XII. Supply Corps Know the typical organization of a Supply Department on a small fleet unit. [ref. (b): Chapter 4, pg. 1-21]

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I. Naval Orientation & Officership 1. Know the officer and enlisted ranks in the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard. [ref. (a)]

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VIII. Undersea Warfare Know the designation/name, purpose, and U.S. Navy submarine classes that carry the following weapons, and be able to visually identify them. [ref. (b), (c)] a. MK 48 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) Heavyweight Torpedo b. UGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) c. Trident II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)

MK 48 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) Heavyweight Torpedo Purpose: Optimized for both deep and littoral waters and has advanced counter0countermeasure capabilities. Uses acoustic-homing with sonar, digital control systems, digital fusing systems. Nearly twice as large as the MK 46 and MK 54 shown in previous sections. Ohio Class (SSBN) Virginia Class (SSN) Seawolf Class (SSN) Los Angeles Class (SSN) UGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) Purpose: A long-range (650 NM) cruise missile developed for both surface ships and submarines against ship and in this particular version, land targets. Launched vertically or horizontally from torpedo tubes. Warhead is either unitary or bomblet style. Looks like the BGM (air) variant but with smaller tail fins and the added propellant device at the end. Boats Ohio Class (SSGN) Virginia Class (SSN) Seawolf Class (SSN) Los Angeles Class (SSN) Trident II (D5) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Purpose: A three-stage, solid-propellant, inertially guided Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM). It is used for nuclear deterrence. Uses an aerospike, a telescoping extension that reduces drag by 50% to increase range. Its range is more than 4,000 nautical miles with a full payload and can reach speeds of 20,000 ft/s after the boost stage is complete and third motor begins to run. Boats Ohio Class (SSBN)

XIII. Civil Engineer Corps Know the difference in capabilities between the Naval Construction Force (NCF), or the Seabees, and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).

Naval Construction Force (NCF aka Seabees) Navy engineers organized under the First Naval Construction Division (1NCD) or the naval beach groups (NBGs). Their units are rapidly deployable, designed for quick response times and flexibility. Examples include airfields, LOCs, upgrade and maintenance, battle damage repair, underwater and amphibious construction, and logistic facilities construction. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) NAVFAC manages the Navy and Marine Corps MILCON projects, environmental restoration programs and supports Commander, Navy Installations Command's (CNIC's), shore installation management program. Provides engineering planning, design engineering, project management, environmental engineering support, construction contracting, and operations and maintenance for shore-based and ocean facilities. NAVFAC also maintains a reachback capability for forward deployed engineer units, providing forces, equipment and supplies.

VIII. Undersea Warfare Know how the following enduring characteristics of the submarine - stealth, endurance, firepower, and mobility - enable it to perform its many missions. [ref. (a)]

The enduring characteristics of the submarine - stealth, endurance, firepower and mobility - enable the U.S. Navy Submarine Force to successfully complete its major missions. These characteristics work together to make U.S. submarines some of the deadliest weapons in the United States' arsenal. Stealth: Unlike other vessels in the U.S. Navy Fleet, submarines enjoy the ability to conduct missions without anyone knowing of their presence. Stealth allows submarines to enter an area, conduct a mission, and leave the area without the enemy never knowing a submarine was there. Stealth is also a useful deterrent - the enemy knows a submarine could be close by. Endurance: All U.S. submarines are nuclear powered, make their own air, water, propulsion, and electricity without requiring refueling for decades. Submarines only need to come near the surface of the water to communicate. Endurance allows submarines to operate for as long as required, typically only limited by how much food they can carry. Firepower: U.S. submarines have the ability to carry an impressive number of missiles, torpedoes, and ammunition to inflict catastrophic damage to our nation's enemies. Mobility: Submarines can operate nearly anywhere in the world there is water, including under ice. The ability to operate virtually anywhere combined with submarines' high-speed result in submarines being able to respond quickly to any situation required.

V. Technical Foundations and Naval Warfare Know the six steps of the Navy Planning Process (NPP).

1. Mission Analysis: Produce a mission statement and gain an understanding of the situation. The planning team reviews and analyzes orders, intelligence and other knowledge. 2. Course of Action Development: Planners use the mission statement, commander's intent, and planning guidance with the commander's governing factors to develop multiple courses of action (COAs). 3. Course of Action Analysis (Wargaming): A detailed assessment of each COA in respect to the adversary. Staff creates simulations of future scenarios. Identifies strengths, weaknesses, risks and assesses shortfalls for each prospective COA. 4. Course of Action Comparison and Decision: COAs are evaluated against each other and the commander decides which one should be executed. 5. Plan or Order Development: Staff uses commander's decision and all previous info to develop orders to direct subordinate actions. 6. Transition: The plan or order is given to those who must actually carry them out. The process does not stop here, it is continuous. The staff continues to analyze possible events and sequels to orders and plans.17

VIII. Undersea Warfare Know the following submarine missions: [ref (a)] a. Peacetime Engagement b. Intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) c. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) d. Strike e. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) f. Deterrence

1. Peacetime Engagement • Supporting U.S. defense with a flexible forward presence such as deployments, combined exercises and operations, port visits, and military-to-military relations 2. Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance ISR • Transmitting real-time information to avert or mitigate crises, collecting intelligence of long-term value • Acting as the unseen eyes and ears of the task group as well as operating with relative freedom in waters controlled by hostile forces 3. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) • Inserting small groups when surprise or secrecy is essential • Collecting tactical intelligence for forces ashore • Reconnoitering in coastal areas in advance of amphibious operations 4. Strike • Use of Tactical cruise missiles against land targets in an offensive power projection role. • Provide a long range (650 nm) strike capability against shore-based targets using Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMs). They are launched vertically or horizontally through torpedo tubes and are launched while the sub is submerged. See below. 5. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) • Interdicting threat surface and subsurface forces as well as merchant shipping 6. Deterrence • Ensuring our nation's enemies know if they strike first, we will be able to retaliate • The peacetime role of ballistic missile submarines, the most survivable platform of the strategic ballistic missile forces, is to continue to be nuclear deterrence • Fast attack submarines are threats that can exert pressure on nearly any trouble spot in the world as a more conventional deterrent

XIV. U.S. Marine Corps Know the three methods for employing Amphibious Ready Groups/Marine Expeditionary Units (ARG/MEU) and the difference between each.

1. Single Entity: ARG/MEU are best employed as a single entity as designed. Elements conduct operations simultaneously or in rapid succession. 2. Split Operations: ARG/MEU functions separately for short durations or distances. 3. Disaggregated Operations: Elements of the ARG/MEU function separately and independently regardless of time and distance. Limits MEU commander's control of forces

III. Seapower and Naval History Comprehend ref. (a), Section III. Know and discuss with a 1/2/C Midshipman the five essential functions of the Sea Services according to the Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower (CS21). [ref. (a)] a. All Domain Access b. Deterrence c. Sea Control d. Power Projection e. Maritime Security

A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower (CS21) • All Domain Access--The ability to project military force in contested areas with sufficient freedom of action to operate effectively. • Deterrence-- We achieve deterrence by convincing potential enemies that they cannot win or that the cost of aggression would be unacceptable. • Sea Control-- Allows naval forces to establish local maritime superiority while denying an adversary that same ability. Suppress enemy sea commerce and protect sea lanes, ports, sealifts and facilities. • Power Projection-- The ability of a nation to apply all or some of its elements of national power - diplomatic, informational, military, or economic - to respond to crises, contribute to deterrence, and enhance regional stability. • Maritime Security-- Protect U.S. sovereignty and maritime resources, supports free and open seaborne commerce, and counters weapons proliferation, terrorism, transnational crime, piracy, illegal exploitation of the maritime environment, and unlawful seaborne immigration.3

VI. Naval Aviation Know the designation/name, purpose, guidance method, and U.S. Navy aircraft that can carry the following weapons, and be able to visually identify them: [ref. (a)]: a. AIM-9 Sidewinder b. AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range, Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) c. AGM-65 Maverick d. AGM-84 Standoff Land Attack Missile - Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) e. AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) f. AGM-114 Hellfire g. AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) h. Mk 50/54 Lightweight Torpedo i. Mk 82/83/84 General Purpose (GP) Bombs j. GBU-10/12/16 Laser Guided Bombs (LGB) k. GBU-31/32/38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) l. GBU-51/52 Laser JDAM

AIM-9 Sidewinder Purpose: Most widely used missile worldwide. Attached to the side of an aircraft's wings. Can engage targets against hot backgrounds, resists electronic countermeasures, and is easily reprogrammable for low-cost upgrades. Guidance Method: Infrared passive homing Aircraft: AV-8B Harrier II F/A-18 Hornet F-35 Lightning AH-1W/Z Cobra AIM-120 (AMRAAM) Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile Purpose: Medium to Beyond Visual Range M/BVR. Resistant to enemy jamming and capable of engaging low-flying aircraft. Guidance Method: Inertial + Active terminal radar homing Aircraft: AV-8B Harrier II F/A-18 Hornet F-35 JSF Lightning AGM-65 Maverick Purpose: Air-to-surface missile for close air support, anti-shipping and interdiction roles. Effective against armored vehicles, air defense sites, ships, and fuel storage facilities. Guidance Method: Infrared with semi-active laser Aircraft: AV-8B Harrier II F/A-18 Hornet P-3C Orion AGM-84 (SLAM-ER) Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response Purpose: Versatile missile for day or night, over-the-horizon, precision strikes. Good for land targets and maneuvering ships. Extremely accurate. Guidance Method: GPS/inertial + infrared/video command homing Aircraft: F/A-18 Hornet P-3C Orion P-8A Poseidon AGM-88 (HARM) Highspeed Anti-Radiation Missile Purpose: The Navy's primary anti-radar, defense-suppression missile. Can home on enemy jamming devices. Guidance Method: Radar homing Aircraft: EA-6B Prowler EA-18G Growler F/A-18C/D/E/F Hornet/Super Hornet Mk 50/54 Lightweight Torpedo Purpose: Mk 50: Fast, deep diving torpedo. Mk 54: Optimal against quiet diesel-electric submarines operating in littoral or deep waters. Guidance Method: Active/passive acoustic homing Aircraft: P-3C Orion P-8A Poseidon MH-60R Seahawk SH-60B/F Seahawk Mk 82/83/84 General Purpose (GP) Bombs Purpose: All-purpose unguided bombs, can be converted into naval mines or given guidance kits. Guidance Method: Unguided, though can be outfitted with laser guidance or JDAM GPS/INS kits. Aircraft: All aircraft AGM 114 Hellfire Purpose: Anti-tank missile launched from Marine aircraft. Guidance Method: Laser tracking AGM-154 (JSOW) Joint Stand-Off Weapon Aircraft: KC-130J Harvest Hawk UAVs AH-1W/Z Cobra MH-60R/S Seahawk SH-60B Seahawk Purpose: Advanced stand-off missile, allows the launching aircraft to remain outside the threat zones of enemy ground defenses. Developed for both Navy and Air Force. Guidance Method: GPS/INS & seeker system Aircraft: F/A-18 Hornet F-35 JSF Lightning GBU-10/12/16 Purpose: GBU, Guided Bomb Unit. Used for precision strikes. Guidance Method: Laser guided/INS Aircraft: AV-9B Harrier II F/A-18 Hornet F-35 Lightning GBU-31/32/38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) Purpose: Joint Navy-Air Force use GBU, Guided Bomb Unit. All-weather precision bomb. Guidance Method: GPS/INS Aircraft: AV-8B Harrier II F/A-18 Hornet F-35 Lightning GBU-51/52 Laser JDAM Purpose: Joint Navy-Air Force use. Can strike moving targets or targets whose precise location is uncertain. Guidance Method: Laser guided/INS Aircraft: AV-8B Harrier II F/A-18 Hornet F-35 Lightning

VIII. Undersea Warfare Know the advantages of nuclear powered submarines compared to conventionally powered submarines. [ref. (a)]

Advantages of Nuclear Power over Conventionally Powered Submarines All U.S. submarines in the fleet are nuclear powered (SSN). There are a few modern diesel submarines (SSK) that are labeled Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) that produce or carry air for combustion in the generators minimize having to recharge, see bullet #4 below. • Longer range • Better endurance since fuel is not a limiting factor • Faster speeds • Sustained submerged operations, diesel engine would require periscope depth to recharge batteries

VII. Surface Warfare Know the designation/name, purpose, and U.S. Navy ship classes that carry the following weapons and systems, and be able to visually identify them. [ref. (a), (b)] a. Aegis Weapon System and AN/SPY-1 Phased Array Radar b. AN/SQQ-89 Undersea Warfare/Anti-Submarine Warfare Combat System c. BGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) d. Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules e. MK 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) f. MK 45 5" 54/62 Caliber Gun g. Mk 46 Torpedo h. Mk 54 Torpedo (Lightweight Hybrid Torpedo - LHT) i. RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) j. RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) k. RGM-84 Harpoon l. SM-2 and SM-6 Standard Missiles

Aegis Weapon System and AN/SPY-1 Phased Array Radar Purpose: The Navy's primary anti- air/anti-missile warfare system. Advanced command and control system to track and guide weapons to destroy enemy targets. Coordinates multiple weapons systems, computers, sonar, and displays. Controlled by the AN/SPY-1 3D radar which can track dozens of contacts over 100 nautical miles away. Some Aegis ships are being upgraded to include anti-ballistic missiles. Ships Cruisers (CG) Destroyers (DDG) AN/SQQ-89 Undersea Warfare/ Anti-Submarine Warfare Combat System Purpose: An active/passive sonar combat system designed to detect, locate, track and engage targets. Uses signals from a hull-mounted array, a towed array and sonobuys deployed by aircraft. Fully integratable with the Aegis system. Ships Cruisers (CG) Destroyers (DDG) BGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) Purpose: A long-range (650 NM) cruise missile developed for both surface ships and submarines against ship and in this particular version, land targets. Warhead is either unitary or bomblet style. Ships Cruisers (CG) Destroyers (DDG) Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules Purpose: The versatility of LCS is accomplished using mission modules that can be installed in a basic hull. The three types are Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Countermeasures (MCM), and Surface Warfare (SUW). Modules include containerized equipment, sonar, missiles/guns, working spaces, helicopters and vertical takeoff UAVs depending on the package. A module is designed so that it could be replaced in less than 24 hrs in port. Ships Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) MK 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) Purpose: Provides last-resort defense against high-speed targets such as anti-ship missiles, aircraft, and small craft. Uses a rapid-fire gun system, can fire up to 3,000 rounds a minute. Ships Most ships including Aircraft Carriers, Amphibious ships, and other surface combatants except for LCS MK 45 5" 54/62 Caliber Gun Purpose: Fully automatic gun against air, land and surface targets and provides naval support for expeditionary operations. It can fire 16-20 rounds per minute. Ships Cruisers (CG) Destroyers (DDG) Mk 46 Torpedo Purpose: Lightweight torpedo intended for use against submarines by helicopters, aircraft and surface ships. Currently the NATO standard. Ships Cruisers (CG) Destroyers (DDG) Mk 54 Torpedo (Lightweight Hybrid Torpedo - LHT) Purpose: Designed against advanced, quiet diesel-electric submarines operating in littoral, shallow or deep waters. Ships Cruisers (CG) Destroyers (DDG) RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Purpose: Rapid-reaction, supersonic, short-range missile for shipboard defense against anti-ship cruise missiles, whether diving or maneuvering. It rolls in flight and is not stabilized. Sometimes it is paired with the radar/electro optical tracking system from the CIWS (the device with domed top). Ships Aircraft Carriers (CVN) Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) Amphibious Ships (LHA/LPD/LSD) RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Purpose: Developed to defeat highly maneuverable air targets. Uses a powerful rocket motor, designed specifically to destroy hardened anti- ship cruise missiles. Ships Aircraft Carriers (CVN) Cruisers (CG) Destroyers (DDG) Amphibious ships (LHD/LHA) RGM-84 Harpoon Purpose: All-weather missile against ships. The RGM is the ship-launched variant. 'Skims the sea' at a specific altitude until it reaches target. Ships Cruisers (CG) Destroyers (DDG) SM-2 and SM-6 Standard Missiles Purpose: Provides the Aegis weapon system a greater area anti-air defense capability, particularly against extremely high-altitude and high-G maneuvering targets, ballistic missiles. Ships Cruisers (CG) Destroyers (DDG)

X. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Know the role of Navy EOD in the following current operations: a. Africa Partnership Station / AFRICOM [ref. (a): Section II] b. Iraqi Security / Afghanistan Security Forces [ref. (a): Section II]

Africa Partnership Station/AFRICOM Navy EOD plays an integral role in Counter-IED training. EOD platoons are supporting SOF throughout Africa and providing training for units in Africa. Iraqi Security/Afghanistan Security Forces After 9/11 the Global War on Terrorism brought a great need for EOD forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. EOD took on a greater role in Counter-IED operations with Iraqi and Afghan Security Forces. They not only defeated IEDs for US forces but also took control of the Partnership and Transition Training for host nation EOD units. Before 9/11 EOD focused more on Mine Countermeasures (MCM). With Iraq/Afghanistan operations winding down, EOD will shift its primary focus back to MCM. It will still support SOF, but it will increase support for Navy waterborne units such as CSG and MCM units.

VI. Naval Aviation Know the classes of U.S. Navy ships (within the following types) and the type/model of aircraft that normally embark upon them. [ref. (a)] a. Aircraft Carriers (CVN) b. Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) c. Cruisers (CG) d. Destroyers (DDG) - ARLEIGH BURKE Flight IIA e. Fast Combat Support Ships (T-AOE) f. Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE)

Aircraft Carriers (CVN) Classes: Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 78) Nimitz Class (CVN 68-77) Embarked Aircraft: F/A-18C/E/F Hornet & Super Hornet E-2C Hawkeye EA-18g Growler MH-60S/R Seahawk C-2A Greyhound Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA & LHD) Classes America Class (LHA 6-7) Embarked Aircraft F-35B Lightning JSF MV-22 Osprey CH-53E Sea Stallion UH-1Y Huey AH-1Z Super Cobra MH-60S Seahawk Classes Wasp Class (LHD 1-8) Embarked Aircraft F-35B Lightning JSF MV-22 Osprey CH-46 Sea Knight CH-53 Sea Stallion AV-8B Harrier UH-1N Huey AH-1W Super Cobra Cruisers (CG) Classes Ticonderoga Class (CG 47-73) Embarked Aircraft SH-60B MH-60R Seahawk Destroyers (DDG) Classes Zumwalt Class (DDG 1000-1002) Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51-119) Embarked Aircraft SH-60R MH-60R Seahawk UAVs (Zumwalt Class only) Fast Combat Support Ships (T-AOE) Classes Supply Class (T-AOE 6-10) Embarked Aircraft CH-46 Sea Knight MH-60S Seahawk Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE) Classes Lewis and Clark Class (T-AKE 1-12) 18 Embarked Aircraft MH-60S Seahawk

X. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Know how Navy EOD's primary focus will shift post-Iraq/Afghanistan.

Before 9/11 EOD focused more on Mine Countermeasures (MCM). With Iraq/Afghanistan operations winding down, EOD will shift its primary focus back to MCM. It will still support SOF, but it will increase support for Navy waterborne units such as CSG and MCM units.

VII. Surface Warfare Know the four basic categories of USNS ships and have a basic understanding of the types of ships in each. [ref. (a)] a. Combat Logistics Force b. Special Mission c. Prepositioning d. Service Support

Combat Logistics Force Supply lines to Navy ships at sea, conduct underway replenishments (UNREPs). These ships provide fuel, food, ammunition, spare parts and other supplies to keep the U.S. Navy fleet at sea, on station and operating at the highest possible tempo. They also have specialized fleet ocean tugs, rescue-salvage ships, tenders and hospital ships to support fleet requirements. Also includes commercial helicopters that supplement replenishment services. Special Mission Ships (SMS) 25 ships that provide operating platforms and services for a wide variety of U.S. military and other U.S. government missions. Missions include oceanographic and hydrographic surveys, underwater surveillance, missile tracking, acoustic surveys, command and control, and submarine and special warfare support. Prepositioning Afloat prepositioning strategically places military equipment and supplies aboard ships located in key ocean areas to ensure rapid availability during a major theater war, humanitarian operation or other contingency. These ships provide quick and efficient movement of military gear between operating areas without reliance on other nations. Support both Navy and Marine Corps objectives. Service Support, Sealift Program MSC's Sealift Program provides high-quality, efficient and cost-effective ocean transportation for the DOD and other federal agencies during peacetime and war. More than 90% of U.S. war fighters' equipment and supplies travel by sea. The program mixes government-owned and long- term-chartered dry cargo ships and tankers, as well as additional short-term or voyage-chartered ships.26

IX. Naval Special Warfare Know NSW's contribution to the indirect approach of military power. [ref. (a), pg. EX-1 and EX-2]

Contribution to the Indirect Approach of Military Power Historically, NSF has been contributing to indirect warfare since the combat and underwater demolition teams of WWI and WWII. The first SEAL teams were established in 1962. They have grown in capability to include intelligence gathering and analysis, logistical support and tactical mobility. They operate through the surf, from the air, in jungles, deserts or high mountains, in all weather, day or night. • Access • Maritime or riverine operations • Stealth • Precision

XIV. U.S. Marine Corps Know the six core competencies of the Marine Corps.

Core Competencies (directly quoted) 1. Conducts persistent forward naval engagement and is always prepared to respond as the Nation's force in readiness. 2. Employs integrated combined arms across the range of military operations and can operate as part of a joint or multinational force 3. Provides forces and specialized detachments for service aboard naval ships on stations and for operations ashore 4. Conducts joint forcible entry operations from the sea and develops amphibious landing force capabilities and doctrine 5. Conducts complex expeditionary operations in the urban littorals and other challenging environments 6. Leads joint and multinational operations and enables interagency activities [compiler's quick and easy summary 1. Readiness and Responses to crisis 2. MAGTF ability to operate jointly or independently, from air, land and sea 3. Marines serving aboard Navy ships/afloat stations/operations ashore 4. Project amphibious power ashore 5. Conduct expeditionary operations such as irregular warfare, counterinsurgency, counterterrorism etc. 6. Work with other branches in joint operations]

VI. Naval Aviation Know the function and basic features of the following personal protective equipment (PPE): a. Cranial [ref. (b) and ref. (c), pg. 11-3] b. Safety clothing [ref. (c), pg. 11-19] c. Hearing protection [ref. (d), pg. 18-8] d. Inflatable life preserver [ref. (b) and ref. (c), pg. 11-3]

Cranial: The cranial impact helmet provides impact protection to the head and includes goggles (eye protection) and sound attenuators (hearing protection). It is required to be worn by personnel whose duties required them to work on the flight deck/line. Mk 1 Inflatable Life Preserver: The Mk 1 life preserver is required to be worn by all personnel who work on the flight deck. The life preserver includes a distress light, sea dye marker, and a whistle to allow the wearer to be found quickly in both day and night conditions. Auto- inflators are only used for personnel who will not be in an aircraft. 20 Distress Light Whistle Sea Dye Marker

VI. Naval Aviation Know the impact of weather phenomena on aircraft and flight operations: [ref. (e)] a. Crosswind b. Wind shear c. Fog d. Icing e. Turbulence f. Thunderstorms

Crosswind: Wind perpendicular to the runway or path. Can make landing/takeoff more difficult. Wind Shear: Change in wind direction and/or speed. Can drastically change the lift of the aircraft and makes the pilot have to compensate for it.21 Fog: Makes visibility worse for the pilot. Icing: Adds weight, increases drag, decreases lift, and can even cause engine stoppage. Turbulence: Random rapid, short-term interferences in the air speed and/or direction. Thunderstorms: Creates wind shear, turbulence, hail, rain, low visibility, lightning, affects lift, and is a pilot's worst nightmare.

VII. Surface Warfare Know the missions of the following ship classes. [ref. (a), (b)] a. Ticonderoga-class Guided Missile Cruiser (CG) b. Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) c. Independence/Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS)

Cruisers (CG) Mission Areas Perform primarily in a Battle Force role. Support carrier battle groups, amphibious forces, or operate independently as flagships of surface action groups. Some Aegis Cruisers have been outfitted with Ballistic Missile Defense Capability (BMD). • Air Warfare (AW) • Undersea Warfare (USW) • Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) • Surface Warfare (SUW) Destroyers (DDG) Mission Areas Provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. Can operate independently or as part of carrier strike groups, surface action groups, amphibious ready groups, and underway replenishment groups. • Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) • Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) • Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) Mission Areas o FREEDOM variant: built by Lockheed Martin. o INDEPENDENCE variant: built by General Dynamics The unique installable modules of LCS allow them to acquire different mission areas depending on the module installed. These seaframes will be outfitted with reconfigurable payloads, called Mission Packages, which can be changed out quickly. Mission packages are supported by special detachments that will deploy manned and unmanned vehicles and sensors in support of mine, undersea, and surface warfare missions. • Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) • Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) • Mine Warfare (MIW)22

XII. Supply Corps Know the tasks performed by the following ratings. [ref. (a), Chapter 3] a. Culinary Specialist (CS) b. Logistics Specialist (LS) c. Personnel Specialist (PS) d. Ship's Serviceman (SH)

Culinary Specialist (CS) -- Trained in culinary arts and other hospitality services. Cooks food for the mess decks or any shore duty living areas. Operates kitchen and dining areas, maintains inventories. Logistics Specialist (LS) -- Responsible for customer service, operating financial accounting systems, managing inventories of repair parts and general supplies of ships, squadrons and the Military Postal System. Personnel Specialist (PS) -- Provides enlisted with information and counseling related to personal problems, Navy occupation, opportunities for general education and job training, requirements for promotion, rights and benefits. Maintain personnel records of military members, determine military pay, travel entitlements and deductions. Issue CAC cards. Ship's Serviceman (SH) --Responsible for managing and operating all shipboard retail and service activates. Includes the ship's store, vending machines, coffee kiosks, barber shops, Navy Cash ATMs and laundry operations.

VII. Surface Warfare Know the mission(s) of the ZUMWALT-class destroyer and which new capabilities it brings to naval warfare. [ref. (b), (c)]

DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class Destroyer Mission Areas: • Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) • Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) • Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) The Zumwalt class destroyer is the leading class of multi-mission surface combatants tailored for land attack and littoral dominance to defeat current future threats. It has a 50-fold radar cross section reduction compared to current destroyers, improves strike defense 10-fold, and has 10 times the operating area in shallow water regions against mines. As of 2016, 3 DDG 1000 are in the process of being built. The leading ship's mainframe has been built but is still undergoing hull, mechanical and electrical tests and trials which will be followed by mission system equipment installation, all done by Bath Iron Works and Huntington Ingalls Industries.27 New Capabilities/Notable Features o 80 Advanced Vertical Launch System (AVLS) cells o 2 X 155 mm Advanced Gun System (AGS) that fire Long-Range Land Attack Projectiles (LRAP) o Aviation capacity of 2 X MH-60R Seahawk, or 1 Seahawk and 3 X Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) o Integrated Power System (IPS) with propulsion via Advanced Induction Motors (AIM) and electrical distribution through the Integrated Fight Through Power (IFTP) system o Low radar-profile superstructure, (reduced radar cross-section reduction) o Gas turbine prime movers that provide power to propulsion, ship's service and its combat system o Wave piercing, "Tumblehome," hull design

III. Seapower and Naval History Know the missions of the other services. Read and discuss the primary functions of these services. [ref. (b), pg. 142-143, 149-151, 176-177] a. Department of the Army b. Department of the Air Force c. U.S. Coast Guard

Department of the Army Charged with providing support for national and international policy and the security of the United States by planning, directing, and reviewing the military and civil operations of the Army. Includes land combat, service forces, aviation, water transport, space and cyberspace forces. Functions include training forces for combat operations on land to defeat enemy forces and defend land areas, provide missile defense and space operations to the Army, amphibious operations, and space operations, psychological operations,. Department of the Air Force The Air Force is responsible for the sustained offensive and defensive combat operations in the air, it defends the U.S. through control and exploitation of air and space. Includes air combat, missile and service forces, conduct and defend space operations, strategic air warfare, air transport, operate space lines of communications, special operations, psychological operations, and electronic warfare. U.S. Coast Guard The Coast Guard has broad powers to conduct inspections, searches, seizures and arrests on high seas, perform military functions. The Coast Guard resides within the Department of Homeland Security while providing support to the Department of the Navy. The Coast Guard maintains a state of readiness to function as a specialized military service to the Department of the Navy in time of war or emergency. Functions include ensuring safe and lawful commerce, rescue missions, marine environment protection and law enforcement.4

XI. Information Warfare Know the term Electronic Warfare (EW), the three divisions within it, and identify an example of each. [ref. (e), pg. I-4 through I-6]: a. Electronic Attack (EA) b. Electronic Protection (EP) c. Electronic Warfare Support (ES)

Electronic Warfare (EW): Military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy. EW consists of three divisions: Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), and Electronic Warfare Support (ES). See diagram.33

IV. Programs and Policies Know the Navy's interest and general goals regarding: [ref. (c), (d), (e), (f)] a. Energy security b. Environmental stewardship

Energy Security Access to energy and to fuel can be a diplomatic pressure point and can be used as a international geo strategic weapon. Energy remains a security and economic concern for the U.S. Every $1 increase per barrel of oil costs the Navy $30 million more. To increase energy security, the Secretary of the Navy laid out five goals for the Navy to increase strategic independence, increase sustainability, and advance capabilities 1. Energy Efficient Acquisition - Evaluation of energy factors will be mandatory when contracting for buildings and systems. 2. Sail the "Great Green Fleet" - Demonstrate a Green Strike Group by 2016, energy efficient ships using biofuels. 3. Reduce Non-Tactical Petroleum Use - Reduce petroleum by 50% 4. Increase Alternative Energy Ashore 5. Increase Alternate Energy Use Navy-Wide Environmental Stewardship 1. Environmentally Sound Acquisition 2. Environmentally Compliant Operations 3. Protection of ocean, marine, and coastal water quality 4. Marine Mammal Protection Climate Change in the Arctic The shrinking Arctic ice is opening up new sea lanes and potential areas for resource exploration as well as new areas of contested waters between nations. The Navy must be prepared to respond to the changes in this region. Currently it is a low threat security area, but the Navy will be prepared to ensure national interests are protected if necessary.89

XIII. Civil Engineer Corps Know the general Engineer Functions and Activities and identify an example of each.

Engineer functions are categories of related engineer capabilities and activities grouped together to help JFCs integrate, synchronize, and direct engineer operations. These functions fall into three basic groups—combat engineering, general engineering, and geospatial engineering Combat Engineering -- Consists of activities that support the maneuver of land combat forces and requires close support to those forces. Divided into the three types of categories: Mobility, Countermobility, and Survivability. Examples: gap crossing operations, constructing and maintaining combat roads and trails, developing barriers, obstacles, minefields. General Engineering -- Consists of activities that modify, maintain, or protect the physical environment. Includes the construction, repair, and maintenance of infrastructure, storage area requirements, bases, protection of natural and cultural resources, terrain modification and repair, selected explosive hazard activities. Geospatial Engineering -- Consists of activities that represent and refine data about the geographic location and characteristics of natural and constructed features and boundaries to commanders and staffs. Examples: terrain analysis, terrain visualization, digitized terrain products, nonstandard tailored map products, precision survey, identification of cultural sites, identification of natural resources, force beddown analysis.

XIV. U.S. Marine Corps Know the definition of the term "expeditionary" as it pertains to the Marine Corps.

Expeditionary Force in Readiness Like all members of the joint team, the Marine Corps conducts expeditions--military operations by an armed force to accomplish an objective in a foreign country. While the Marine Corps may operate on and from the sea, in and from the air, and on the land, it is not optimized to dominate any of them. Rather, the Marine Corps is optimized to be expeditionary--a strategically mobile middleweight force that can fill the gaps created by the size/speed tradeoff. Usually task-organized and employed as Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs). Marine forces are light enough to leverage various combinations of amphibious shipping, maritime prepositioning, and intertheater airlift to quickly get to the scene of action, yet heavy enough to either accomplish the mission or provide a stopgag pending the arrival of additional forces.

XI. Information Warfare Know the definition of "information superiority."

Information Superiority: The operational advantage derived from the ability to collect, process, and disseminate an uninterrupted flow of information while exploiting or denying an adversary's ability to the same.

X. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Know the role of Navy EOD in the following missions: [ref. (a): Section III] a. Mine Counter Measures (MCM) b. Special Operations Forces (SOF) Support c. Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) d. U.S. Secret Service Support (USSS)

Mine Countermeasures (MCM) MCM is made up of three components: EOD personnel (UMCM), surface ships (SMCM), and air units (AMCM). EOD personnel are specifically tasked with detecting and diving on armed underwater ordnance and conducting Render Safe Procedures (RSPs). Additionally, EOD personnel render safe dud-fired mines, torpedoes, and depth charges, and conduct searches for and RSPs on limpet mines. If our enemies laid mines covertly, Navy EOD personnel are the only assets in the Department of Defense that can render the mines safe, recover them, and provide attribution to a specific nation or group. Special Operations Forces (SOF) Support Navy EOD Technicians lend their expertise to SOF units to ensure they achieve mission success. The skills learned in the EOD training pipeline lend themselves to participation in these types of operations. Navy EOD Technicians will participate in advanced training with the SOF unit they are assigned to in order to support the entire spectrum of operations with which that unit may be tasked. Today, approximately 30% of Navy EOD's deployments are in support of SOF missions. Both Naval Special Warfare (NAVSOF) and Army Special Forces (SF) fall under the SOF support category. Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) AT/FP is a natural extension of the counter IED skills EOD Technicians learn. Many EOD Officers assigned to afloat staffs serve as, or work in close conjunction with, the AT/FP Officer. They work with local authorities to combat terrorist threats. • Large Scale missions requiring > 26 EOD Teams are formally requested and ordered by the Joint Staff via Global Force Management (GFM). U.S. Secret Service Support (USSS) EOD Technicians regularly perform U.S. Secret Service support in order to mitigate and eliminate explosive hazards, which allows for travel all over the planet. Additionally, EOD Shore Detachments work in conjunction with local, state, and federal bomb disposal agencies to combat terrorist threats. • Provide direct C-IED/Explosive Hazard support to USSS ISO POTUS, VPOTUS, FLOTUS, SECSTATE and foreign heads of state. • IAW Presidential Protection Assistance Act, missions ISO POTUS/VPOTUS are unit funded.

III. Seapower and Naval History Know and apply the primary N and S-codes of Navy and Marine Corps staffs and comprehend associated basic functions.. a. Navy: N1 to N6 [ref. (b), pg. 240-249, fig. 1101] b. Marine Corps/Army: S1 to S-6 [ref. (e), Chapter 2, pg. 2-4, 4-8 to 4-17]

Navy Staff Codes N1-Administration and Personnel: Advises the commander on the formulation of command administrative policies and handles all administrative matters for assigned staff personnel. Also supervises training for enlisted staff members. N2-Intelligence: Implements policies for combat intelligence, counterintelligence, information operations, and public information. Keeps the commander and staff informed on enemy capabilities. Combined with N6 as N2/N6 under Information Dominance. N3-Operations: The primary executive element of the staff. Responsible for training, preparing directives for combat operations and exercises, prepares command schedule, issues movement orders, and keeps track of ships assigned to the command. Combined with N5 as N3/N5 under Plans and Strategy. N4-Logistics: Advises the commander on logistics operations. Prepares studies for proposed operations. N5-Plans: Prepares and develops operation plans, monitors structure, and makes plans to carry out assigned missions of the commander in all conditions of peace or war. Combined as N3/N5 N6-Communications: Responsible for rapid communication within the command with other commands and operation of the message center. Cyberwarfare usually falls under N6. Combined as N2/N6. USMC/Army Staff Codes S1-Personnel: The principal staff officer for all human relations activities. S2-Intelligence: In charge of counterintelligence, security operations, and military intelligence training. S3-Operations: In charge of training, operations and plans, and force development and modernization. S4-Logisitics: Coordinates logistics of supply, maintenance, transportation and services of the command. The link between the support unit and the commander and the rest of the staff. S5-Civil-Military Operations: In charge of the civilian impact on military operations and vice versa. Enhances the relationship between military forces and civilian authorities and personnel. S6-Signal: Concerned with signal operations, automation management, network management, and information security.

V. Technical Foundations and Naval Warfare Use your Common Access Card (CAC) to register and create an account on the unclassified Navy Doctrine Library System (NDLS). [ref. (a)] a. Locate Navy Tactical Reference Publication (NTRP) 1-01: The Navy Warfare Library (NWL) and read Section 1.1. b. Know the purpose of the NWL. c. Know that the NDLS is accessed through both NIPRNET (DoD unclassified network) and SIPRNET (DoD secret classification network).

Navy Warfare Library (NWL) A compilation of doctrinal, tactical and reference publications needed by the Navy Warfighter. The NWL defines the organization and procedures governing Navy warfare publications, Navy tactics, techniques and procedures, Navy tactical reference publications, fleet exercise publications and tactical memorandums.

IX. Naval Special Warfare Read the Executive Summary of ref (a) and know the unique capabilities NSW brings to naval operations.

Navy special warfare is a relatively small maritime special operations force (SOF) consisting of approximately 9,250 personnel: 2,700 SEALS, 700 special warfare combatant-craft crewmen (SWCCs), 750 Reservists, and five thousand more combat support and civilian personnel. It consists of 11% of special operations forces and less than 2% of the Navy's forces. NSW is organized around eight SEAL teams, one SDVT, three special boat teams and supporting commands which deploy forces worldwide. These commands are organized into six naval special warfare groups and a training command, the Naval Special Warfare Center. Capabilities 1. Direct Action--short duration strikes and other small-scale offensive actions to seize, destroy or recover targets 2. Special Reconnaissance--recon or surveillance actions conducted in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive environments to collect or verify information of importance. 3. Counterinsurgency--military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological and civic actions undertaken by a government to defeat an insurgency. A key aspect is the development of host nation security forces. 4. Counterterrorism 5. Preparation of the Environment--actions that alter or shape the operational environment to create conditions favorable to the success of military operations 6. Security Force Assistance--supporting the professionalization and the sustainable development of foreign forces. Help them defend against internal and external threats 7. Foreign Internal Defense--support of the host nation's internal defense and development. Improving security and stability. Unlike Security Force Assistance, this capability is limited to military and police-type organizations but may be directed toward any threat. 8. Information Operations--Coordinating operational security, military deception, electronic warfare, computer network operations and military information support operations which affect enemy perceptions of friendly forces and protection of info. 9. Unconventional Warfare--Often referred to as guerilla warfare, this capability enables a resistance movement or insurgency to disrupt or overthrow a government or occupying power by operating through an underground, auxiliary, or guerilla force. The primary focus is on political-military and psychological objectives.

V. Technical Foundations and Naval Warfare Know the following with respect to the Composite Warfare Commander Doctrine. [ref. (c)] a. Comprehend the dynamic nature of warfare at the tactical level. [Sections 1.1 through 1.5] The Navy executes decentralized command at the tactical level using the composite warfare commander construct. Through the assignment of command functions to subordinate commanders the officer in tactical command designates warfare commanders and functional group commanders to monitor, access, plan, and direct warfare tasks. NWP 3-56 addresses how the warfare commander hierarchy is created by designating some warfare commanders as principal and others as functional warfare commanders. b. Know the roles and comprehend the relationships between the Officer in Tactical Command (OTC), the Composite Warfare Commander (CWC), Warfare and Functional Commanders, and Coordinators. [Section 1.9, 1.11.3, 1.11.4, 1.11.5, 1.11.6] c. Know the Primary Call Signs of the OTC (i.e., AA), the CWC, and the Warfare Commanders. [Section 1.11.7 and Figure 1-6]

Officer in Tactical Command (OTC): The senior officer with command authority over all forces within a maritime operational area. The OTC will exercise delegated command authority over all Navy tactical level forces in the maritime OA. Many command functions can be reassigned to subordinate commanders, but others such as promulgating policies and plans and ordering security alert states cannot. Flexibility of implementation, reinforced by clear guidance to subordinates, and use of command by negation is key to decentralized control of the tactical force. Composite Warfare Commander (CWC): The CWC is the officer to whom the OTC has assigned all of his authority and assigned functions for the overall direction and control of the force. The OTC retains the power to negate any particular action by the CWC. Warfare, functional group commanders, and coordinators support the CWC Warfare Commanders: There are 5 types of warfare commanders subordinate to the CWC. Sometimes two categories can be combined under a single commander. Warfare commanders are responsible to respond to threats with assigned assets. When authorized, they can autonomously initiate action and deploy weapons and sensors. 1. Air and Missile Defense Commander (AMDC) 2. Antisubmarine Warfare Commander (ASWC) 3. Information Operations Warfare commander (IWC) 4. Strike Warfare Commander (STWC) 5. Surface Warfare Commander (SUWC) Functional Group Commanders: The CWC may form temporary or permanent functional groups within the overall organization. They are subordinate the the CWC and usually perform duties which are more limiteed in scope and duration. Their duties generally require assets from more than one Warfare Commander. Common examples include the Ballistic Missile Defense Commander and Underway Replenishment Commander. Coordinators: Coordinators are asset and resource managers. They carry out the policies of the OTC or CWC if assigned and repond to specific tasks of Warfare Commanders or Functional Group Commanders. Examples include the Airspace Control Authority (ACA) and Cryptologic Resource Coordinator (CRC).15

III. Seapower and Naval History Know the mission and organization of the Naval Reserve to include: [ref. (c) and (d)] a. Full-Time Support (FTS) b. Individual Augmentee (IA) c. Ready Reserve (Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve) d. Standby Reserve

Ready Reserve: Provides a pool of trained service members who are ready to step in and serve whenever and wherever needed. As of Jan 1, 2016, there were 108,457 Ready Reserve, approximately equally divided between SELRES and IRR.5 • Selected Reserve (SELRES)--The largest and most relied upon of the Ready Reserve. o Drilling Reservists/Units are available for recall to Active Duty status and are the Navy's primary source of immediate manpower. Traditionally they drill one weekend a month and have two weeks of annual training. o Full-Time Support Reservists (FTS) perform full-time Active Duty services that relates to the training and administration of the Navy Reserve program. • Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) -- Individuals who have had training or previously served in Active Duty or in the Selected Reserve. Those in inactive status have no military activities and receive no benefits, while those in active status may receive pay and benefits and voluntarily perform specific types of Active Duty service. The largest source of IRR officers in the Reserve is the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Standby Reserve Reservists who have transferred from the Ready Reserve after fulfilling certain requirements established by law. Many are considered key civilian employees by the government or suffer from personal adversity or disability. Though not required to do any training, they create a pool of people who could be mobilized to fill specific skill areas in times of need. 6 Individual Augmentee (IA) A sailor who leaves their assigned unit or command to deploy individually or with a small group. Includes both active duty and reservists. Examples include TADs, Temporary Additional Duty to fill billets. Reservist IAs are not mobilized as part of a commissioned Reserve unit.7

V. Technical Foundations and Naval Warfare Comprehend the three levels of warfare. [ref. (b), pg. I-7 and I-8] a. Strategic b. Operational c. Tactical

Strategic Level of War The national power is synchronized and integrated to match multinational objectives. The President, National Security Council, Homeland Security Council establish policy and objectives, and the Secretary of Defense with the Joint Chiefs of Staff translate them into military objectives. Operational Level of War Commanders at the operational level build campaign plans (OPLANS) to achieve the military objectives. They determine when, where, and for with purpose major forces will be employed to influence adversary's positions. The result is battle and major operations plans. Tactical Level of War Unlike the strategic and operational levels the tactical level has many command echelons within it; the command decision cycle is faster with action based on training and doctrine vice long deliberative processes and procedures; and the command staffs are smaller. Effective command at the tactical level relies on the shared understanding of separated commanders. Activities at this level focus on the ordered arrangement and maneuver of combat elements in relation to each other and the enemy. The command staffs are smaller, time horizons shorter, and decisions are made and implemented faster.13 Centralization restricts subordinates latitude to exercise initiative and take advantage of opportunities as they arise. Decentralization limits the commander's ability to make use of experience and ability. When commanders issue orders to subordinates specifying "how," "who," "what," "why," and to the extent necessary, the "when" and "where," they are exercising a centralized command philosophy. Commanders exercise a decentralized command philosophy when they leave the "how" to their subordinates. The Navy decentralizes command at the Tactical level.14

XI. Information Warfare Know the function of Supplementary Plot (SUPPLOT) and what it provides to support warfare commanders' decision making. [ref. (b), pg. 2-3]

Supplementary Plot (SUPPLOT): The function of SUPPLOT is to gather indications and warnings (I&W) information and pass it quickly to the pertinent warfare commander(s). Though not physically located within CVIC, it can be thought of as an afloat information correlation center. It provides tactical indications and warning, intelligence support to the ship, air wing etc. The commander uses the SUPPLOT along with intelligence from outside the battlegroup to determine courses of action

XI. Information Warfare Know what tactical level intelligence is and comprehend its importance to individual ships, squadrons, and units. [ref. (b), page 3-2]

Tactical Level Intelligence: The organization of Information Dominance ranges from Strategic Intelligence down to Tactical Level of Intelligence. The primary work of naval intelligence is conducted at the tactical level in dedicated intelligence centers afloat such as the Carrier Intelligence Center or deployed ashore with the MAGTF command element. The forward deployed centers provide current intelligence as well as assessments of the adversary's capabilities and maintain threat intelligence files and databases.

VII. Surface Warfare Know that the Military Sealift Command (MSC) operates ships which: [ref. (b)] a. Carry the designation United States Naval Ships (USNS) b. Are crewed primarily by civilians c. Carry the prefix "T" before their hull numbers

The 40 ships of Military Sealift Command's Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force are the supply lines to U.S. Navy ships at sea. These ships provide virtually everything that Navy ships need, including fuel, food, ordnance, spare parts, mail and other supplies. NFAF ships enable the Navy fleet to remain at sea, on station and combat ready for extended periods of time. NFAF ships also conduct towing, rescue and salvage operations or serve as floating medical facilities. All MSC ships carry the designation USNS and are crewed primarily by civilians. The hull numbers have a 'T' prefex, such as the T-AOE and T-AKE and can also be identified by their blue and gold striping on their ship stacks.

II. Leadership and Ethics Know where to locate the Commandant's Reading List and familiarize yourself with the following website content. [ref. (c)] a. CMC's Choice b. Entry Level c. Primary Level d. Discussion Guides

The Commandant's Professional Reading List can be found at: http://guides.grc.usmcu.edu/content.php?pid=408059&sid=3340387 (Library of the Marine Corps Research Portal) The books on the CMC's Professional Reading List are required annual reading for all active duty and reserve Marines. Books on the list are free online using an account through the Library of the Marine Corps or available at the nearest Base Library. CMC's Choice: Each Marine is required to read the Commandant's Choice Books. Includes: A Message to Garcia The Warrior Ethos MCWP 6-11 Leading Marines MCRP 6-11D Sustaining the Transformation MCDP-1 Warfighting Entry Level: Readings applying to Recruits/Poolee and Officer Candidate/Midshipmen. Examples include Corps Values and The Killer Angels. Primary Level: Readings that apply to USMC E-1 to E-4, Warrant Officers, and O-1 and O-2. Examples include the U.S. Constitution, Battle Leadership, and Ender's Game. Discussion Guides: ThesLe guides are created for every book on the CMC's lists. They include discussion questions, takeaways, and notes for discussion leaders Book of the Month: A book not necessarily on the Reading List, but of notable mention.2

III. Seapower and Naval History Know the history and evolution of the Naval Reserve. [ref. (b), pg. 336-338] a. Official formation b. Period between World Wars I and II c. At the end of World War II d. Post-Vietnam to present

The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Reservists are prepared, accessible, and versatile to be sent anywhere they are needed. The Navy Reserve represents 20% of the Navy force. Official Formation (1915) Although its roots date back to the Revolutionary War, the Navy Reserve wasn't officially established until March 3, 1915. In 1891 the Office of Naval Militia was created, and in the Spanish-American War, 16 states had naval militia serve with the Regular Navy. In World War I, about 330,000 Reservists served on active duty. Interwar Years (WWI-WWII) Though there were no Ready Reserve forces, Reserve officers did voluntary two-week active duty tours on combatant ships or at shore stations. Some junior officers went on active duty following their graduation from NROTC. Reservists served extensively through WWII and by the end of it 4 of 5 Navy personnel were reservists. Post WWII: The Cold War Many Reservists were mobilized as "Weekend Warriors" to help man older ships and support U.S. interests in the Cold War. From Korea, to the Berlin Crisis and Vietnam, the Navy Reserve played key roles in the Cold War. Post Vietnam-Present Since the Cold War the Navy Reserve has transformed from a force of mobilized forces in waiting to a prominent component of carrying out the Navy's mission. Especially after 9/11, Reservists began filling combat roles again and a Reserve squadron was even deployed.

XIV. U.S. Marine Corps Know the name/location/purpose of the three permanent commands within the Marine Corps that provide forces to unified combatant commanders. [ref. (b), pg. 18-29] a. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) b. Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) c. Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC)

There are three permanent commands within the Marine Corps that provide forces to achieve the objectives of unified combatant commanders: The MARFORCOM, MARFORPAC and MARSOC. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM): Headquartered at Norfolk, VA. Includes II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). Commander also serves as commander of Europe Marine forces, Atlantic Marine forces. Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC): Headquartered at Camp H. M. Smith, HI. Includes I MEF and III MEF. The largest field command in the Marine Corps, approximately 86,400 Marines, Sailors and Civilian. Serves as Marine component to USPACO, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and Fleet Marine Forces Commander to Pacific Fleet. Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC): Headquartered at Camp Lejeune, NC. Marine component of USSOCOM. Deploys Marine Corps special operations forces worldwide in support of combatant commanders and other agencies. Ultimately it will grow to a force of about 4,000 people

IV. Programs and Policies Know the current Navy and Marine Corps commissioning sources: a. Navy [ref. (a), pg. 19-25] i. United States Naval Academy (USNA) ii. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) iii. Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program iv. Officer Candidate School (OCS) v. Officer Development School (ODS) vi. Direct Commission Officer Course (DCOIC) vii. Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer Academy viii. Seaman to Admiral - 21st Century (STA-21) b. Marine Corps [ref. (b)] i. Four Year College (PLC, OCS, NROTC) ii. United States Naval Academy (USNA) iii. Enlisted to Officer (ECP, MECEP, RECP, MCP-R)

U.S. Navy 1. United States Naval Academy (USNA) -- You go here 2. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) -- 61 NROTC units hosted at 75 universities and colleges around the U.S. 3. Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program 4. Officer Candidate School (OCS) 5. Officer Development School (ODS) 6. Direct Commission Officer Course (DCOIC) 7. Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer Academy 8. Seaman to Admiral - 21st Century (STA-21) U.S. Marine Corps 1. Four Year Colleges (PLC, OCS, NROTC included) 2. United States Naval Academy (USNA) -- You go here 3. Enlisted to Officer (ECP, MECEP, RECP, MCP-R)

IV. Programs and Policies Know the terms and conditions of both the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) Career Starter Loans: [ref. (h)] a. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) b. Max Amount c. Point at which they are offered d. When interest begins accruing e. When repayment begins

United Services Automobile Association (USAA) Max Amount: $36,000 Offered: Beginning of 2/C year until 1 year after graduation APR: .75% Point when interest begins to accrue: Immediately upon taking out loan Point when repayment begins: 90 days after commissioning Payoff time is 5 years.11 Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) Max Amount: $32,000 Offered: End of 3/C Spring Semester year until graduation APR: 1.25% Point when interest begins to accrue: Immediately upon taking out loan Point when repayment begins: 90 days after commissioning Payoff time is 5 years12

II. Leadership and Ethics 1. Know where to locate the Chief of Naval Operations' Reading Program, familiarize yourself with the website content, and comprehend its applicability to personal development. [ref. (a) and (b)] a. Read pages 1-3 of ref. (a) b. Be familiar with the titles offered and how they fit into the CNOs "Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready" construct c. Review the "e-reading" tab and understand how to access the titles via NKO

Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready. They explain the Navy's contributions to national security and operations in the future and serve to educate sailors about the world around them. 18 of them are considered essential and were distributed to each ship, squadron and station. The books range from history and biographies to fiction and military strategy. The motto of the program is, "Read to Be Ready. Warfighting First: 1812: The Navy's War Cyber Security and Cyber Warfare SEAL of Honor Leading With the Heart The Twilight War Wake of Wahoo Operate Forward: The Crisis of Islam Execute Against Japan Monsoon Neptune's Inferno Red Star Over the Pacific Fallout Be Ready: A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy In the Shadow of Greatness Navigating the Seven Seas The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader Turn the Ship Around Wired for War E-Reading All current CNO-PRP readings can be accessed for free through NKO under the "REFERENCE" tab. They can be electronically borrowed for 7-30 days via Kindle Book, Audio-book, or Adobe E-pub. 1