CHAPTER 2 AIR DETACHMENT EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR An air detachment (air det), as stated in the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) Doctrine and Policy Governing, OPNAVINST 5450.46, is part of a Naval   Mobile   Construction   Battalion   (NMCB) organization and is capable of deploying within 48 hours of notification. The mission of an air det is to provide contingency support for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other forces,  and  perform  and  participate  in  disaster  recovery operations and field exercises (FEX). An air det has approximately 90 personnel assigned and contains airlift supplies, tools, and civil engineer support equipment (CESE) that can be airlifted to perform both horizontal and vertical construction. An air det must be self-sufficient for 30 days (600 construction hours) in all aspects, except that ammunition,  rations,  and  POL  are  limited.  When  provided logistic support, an air det can operate independently of an NMCB  for  an  indefinite  period. AIR DETACHMENT EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR  RESPONSIBILITIES The type and amount of CESE embarked with an air det  depends  on  the  construction  tasking  and  duration  of the assigned mission. The officer in charge (OIC) of an air det is the equipment officer for the CESE assigned to the det; however, the daily management of CESE is the responsibility of the senior Alfa company rating assigned to the air det. This chapter presents the basic information required for you to perform your duties effectively when resigned  as  the  air  detachment  equipment  supervisor. CREW ASSIGNMENTS Personnel  are  assigned  to  the  air  det  by  the Battalion  Operations  Department,  using  the  basic guidelines provided in the Naval Construction Force Embarkation   Manual,   COMSECOND/COM- THIRDNCBINST   3120.1   series. The ratings and number  of  personnel  assigned  to  the  air  det  are governed by the tasking of the mission. The air det is organized into three platoons: an equipment  platoon,  a  support  platoon,  and  a construction  (Builder)  platoon. The equipment platoon supervisor organizes the platoon   and   assigns   military   and   job-related responsibilities.  Job  assignments  are  organized similar  to  an  Alfa  company  operation.  The  job assignments  are  as  follows:  dispatcher,  yard  boss, collateral   equipage/attachment   custodian,   license examiner, maintenance supervisor, shop supervisor, PM/cost control clerk, DTO clerk, technical librarian, floor  mechanics,  mechanic  field  crews,  and  project crews.  Personnel  may  be  assigned  two  or  three  job responsibilities,  depending  on  the  size  of  the  platoon. These  responsibilities  are  contained  in  Equipment Management,  COMSECOND/COMTHIRDNCB- INST 11200.1 series, and are also covered in chapter 1 of this TRAMAN. EQUIPMENT PLATOON ADMINISTRATION READINESS Equipment  platoon  administration  readiness  is  the process  of  storing  at  least  a  30-day  supply  of  all required  forms  and  office  supplies  in  a  mount-out  box or  location.  This  allows  you  to  manage  the  operations of  an  equipment  platoon  effectively  in  the  event  of  an air  det  mount-out.  The  air  det  dispatcher,  license examiner, and maintenance supervisor should store the following forms: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Dispatcher’s  Log,  NAVFAC9-11240/2 Operator’s   Inspection   Guide   and   Trouble Report, NAVFAC 9-11240/13 Operator’s   Daily   PM   Report,   NAVFAC 9-11260/4 Motor  Equipment  Utilization  Record,  DD Form 1970 Collateral   Custody   Record   Card,   COM- SECOND/COMTHIRDNCB  60  Form NAVSUP Form 1250 PM Record Card, NAVFAC 11240/6 Equipment  Repair  Order,  NAVFAC  11200/41 Equipment  Repair  Order  Continuation  Sheet, NAVFAC  11200/41A Operator’s  Identification  Card,  OF-346 Construction  Equipment  Operator’s  License, NAVFAC 11260/2 Application  for  Vehicle  Operator’s  Identi- fication Card, NAVFAC 11240/10 2-1