ARRIVAL AND ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS GROUP (AAOG) -Staff agency composed of MAGTF personnel and a liaison from the NSE to control the Arrival and Assembly of.

ARRIVAL AND ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS GROUP (AAOG)-Staff agency composed of MAGTF personnel and a liaison from the NSE to control the Arrival and Assembly of the MPF.-Executes Arrival and Assembly plan per Annex S (MPF Operations) to exercise OPORDDirects and coordinates AAA operations with JTF-PO, MARFORAF JDDOC, BICmd TAAT, and MOLT

-AAOG Commander: LtCol Mahoney, 6th MT BnPAX total: 58

OFFLOAD PREPARATION PARTY (OPP)-Temporary task organization under the OPCON of the AAOG OICConsists of maintenance and embarkation personnel, and equipment operators from all MAGTF MSEs, NSE and Naval Embarkation Advisory Team(NEAT)-MISSION: tasked with preparation of the equipment onboard the MPF ship for debarkation at the Arrival and Assembly Area (AAA)

-OPP Det OIC: CWO3 Giuditta, 6th MT BnPAX total: 44 USMC: 22 USN: 20

Landing Force Shore Party (LFSP)-Task organized unit composed primarily of elements from LCE, with augmentation from other MAGTF elements-Formed to receive, process and distribute equipment from the MPS, commercial shipping, and PAX/cargo arriving at APODs.-Provides control of security over the ground movement of equipment and supplies from port staging area to the various Unit Assembly Areas (UAA)-Falls under OPCON of AAOG OIC-LFSP OIC: Capt Driscoll, 4TH LSB PAX total: 20

REGENERATION OPERATIONS-Direct wash down operations-Conduct JLTIs-Conduct required maintenance for reconstitution-Conduct Customs and Agricultural inspections-Provide landing support operations ISO ship reconstitution backload plans

LCE

JOINT TASK FORCE-PORT OPENING (JTF-PO)• JTF-PO provides a joint expeditionary capability to rapidly establish and

initially operate a sea port of debarkation (POD), conduct cargo handling and movement operations to a forward distribution node, facilitating port throughput and intransit visibility in support of combatant commander executed contingencies.

• JTF-PO is designed to be in place in advance of a deployment of forces, sustainment, or humanitarian/relief supplies in order to facilitate joint reception, staging, onward movement, integration, and theater distribution.

• This is done by providing an effective interface between the theater task force, joint deployment distribution operations center, the associated POD, and other organizations as required.

• JTF-PO CDR: LTC Patterson, 839 Trans Bn CO (Livrorno, IT)• USTRANSCOM Lead Planner: Mr. David Ham • PAX total: 50

Technical Assistance and Advisory Team (TAAT)

• Made up of both military and civilian personnel assigned to BIC; provides MARFOR and CSSD with technical assistance and expertise to offload and reconstitute the MPF ship

• TAAT will be OPCON to the MARFORAF JDDOC in DS of the reconstitution upon arrival in theater

• Key personnel: Marine Corps Maintenance Contractor (MCMC)

• Mission: Advise and assist the MAGTF Commander on the offload, issue, documentation /accountability, return and backload of MPF ship and to properly record accountability between BIC and the gaining MAGTF MSE

• OIC: Mr. Sean Nolan, BICmd• PAX total: 10

US CUSTOMS AND AGRICULTURE• US Customs Inspections will be conducted to preclude the entry of

prohibited and restricted articles, with particular attention to drugs and narcotics, firearms, and plant and animal products, and undeclared dutiable articles.

• Agriculture Inspections will be conducted to ensure ships, aircraft, personnel, cargo (including ordnance), packing material, and personal effects are free of prohibited and restricted plants, animals, and plant and animal products when returned to the U.S.

• All military vehicles are cleaned with high-pressure fresh water or steam before leaving a deployment location, and must be certified clean by a USDA inspector before being allowed to enter the U.S.

• OIC: Rob Torkleson• PAX total: 4

OFF LOAD TIMELINE• 1 April: AAOG/OPP/JTF-PO/TAAT arrive to Agadir• 3 April: OPP and TAAT board the USNS Dahl via small

boat transfer• 3 April: Port opening meeting• 3-5 April: Port Life Support established• 4-10 April: Commercial ship arrival window• 6 April: MPF offload begins

– OPP transitions to “Debarkation Team”– OPP Det OIC becomes Debark Control Officer (DCO)– LFSP will provide add’l personnel as required to assist offload

• 11 April: First convoy departs• 15 April: RDD for gear and equipment at sites

COMMERCIALPORT

MILITARYPORT

GEARSTAGING

LOT

USNS DAHL

OVERFLOW

QUARANTINE

COMMERCIAL PORT

OFF LOAD COMMERCIAL PORT: INTERROGATOR RECORDERS x18

(JTF x 10)TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT x8OPERATORS/A-DRIVERS x12MHE OPERATORS x1MHE MECH x1MT MECH x1JOC x 20OPP/DEBARKATION TEAM x37OTHER xCORPSMAN x 1

GEAR STAGING

FRUSTRATEDCARGO LOT

PORT DISPATCH

INTERROGATORS RECORDERS TRAFFIC MGMT MCMC JOC LIFE SUPPORT

OFFLOADMILITARY PORT PERSONNEL: INBOUND RECORDER AT ENTRY x4TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT x6MT MECH x2MHE MECH x 2DISASSOCIATION x10TAATx2WAREHOUSEMAN x2CONVOY STAGING x4LOAD MASTER x1JOC x8UMCC xMHE OPERATORS xOTHER xCORPSMAN x2

JLTI SECURITY INTERROGATORS RECORDERS TRAFFIC MGMT MCMC JOC COC LIFE SUPPORT

MAINTENANCEAREA

QUADCON STAGING/STORAGE20 FT

STORAGE

DISASSOCIATION

POINT

VEHICLE STAGING

MAINTENANCEAREA

OFFLOAD SEQUENCE JLTI SECURITY INTERROGATORS RECORDERS TRAFFIC MGMT MCMC JOC COC LIFE SUPPORT

RETROGRADE

• Retrograde equipment for wash down• Prepare equipment for wash• Re-associate mobile loads• Conduct JLTI• Stage in quarantine lot• Customs/Agriculture inspections and

agriculture wash downs

RETROGRADE TIMELINE• 19 April: Retrograde conference• 18 April: Maintenance Team arrives• 21-22 April: JTF-PO personnel arrive• 23-28 April: Wash down begins• 26 April: Exercise concludes• 27-30 April: Main body redeployment• 28 April: USNS Dahl Pier side• 29 April – 2 May: Rear Party and Maintenance Team

redeployment• 29 April – 5 May: Commercial ship arrives• 6-8 May: JTF-PO and Post Rear Party redeployment

RETROGRADEMILITARY PORT: INBOUND RECORDER AT ENTRY X2TRAFFIC FLOW X6VEHICLE PREP X10WASH DOWN X 50WAREHOUSEMAN X 10UMCC X4CONVOY STAGING X8LOAD MASTER X1DISPATCHX 2OPERATORS/A-DRIVERS XMHE OPERATORS XCORPSMAN X

WASHDOWNPREP AREA

JLTI/REASSOCIATION

& INSPECTION LOT

JLTI SECURITY INTERROGATORS RECORDERS TRAFFIC MGMT MCMC JOC COC LIFE SUPPORT

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Equipment returns from exercise to military port

• Accountability executed and logged upon entry

• Accountability logged during re association• Accountability executed by interrogator at exit

to quarantine lot• Accountability logged at quarantine lot

WASH DOWN PREP-Ground Vehicles

• Sweep or vacuum the vehicle cab and all storage and tool compartments

• Remove the outside dual wheels and spare tires; all padlocks, seat cushions, detachable sideboards, canvas sides/tops and place in back of vehicle for later cleaning at the wash rack

• Remove all personal gear and trash• Handpick or sweep any grass or vegetation from the

radiator• Let down the sides of all trucks that are equipped with

collapsible sides• Scrub and scrap

WASH DOWN-Ground Vehicles• Hose down with minimum 90 psi pay particular attention

to:– Topside access areas: floor boards, battery box, all storage/tool

compartments, motor compartments, wheels and tires, windshield base, front and rear bumper hollows and braces, radiator front, truck beds (all other spaces soil may be found) all radio assets must be covered

– Undercarriage access areas: fender wells (front and rear) including access openings for tail light wiring, rocker panels, frame, coil spring wells, transmission support beam, rear suspension A frame (pivot points and drill holes), trailer hitch bolts recess, front, side and rear lips, drive shaft tunnel, power take offs, axle brackets, fuel tanks transaxle brackets, leaf springs, air tank braces, drain access holes, universal joint between body parts, bumpers, wheels, recessed areas

WASH DOWN PREP-Supplies & Equipment

• Thoroughly clean embarkation boxes, field desks, communications equipment, and similar items with hand brooms, rags and other non water methods

• Give specific attention to cracks, crevices, and recesses

• Pallets must be cleaned • Padlocked boxes must also be inspected so

responsible personnel with keys must be standing by to open them or locks will be cut to access the boxes

WASH DOWN PREP-Supplies & Equipment

• Camouflage nets are difficult to properly clean. Hand cleaning, although time consuming, is the most effective method

• Spread out tents and canvas on a pest free surface and sweep down both sides (no water) pay attention to seams and flaps

WASH DOWN PREP-Personal Gear

• Personal gear will not be inspected during the equipment wash down

• However, all personal gear is considered contaminated and will be cleaned and subject to inspection.

• Individual weapons will be inspected by unit commanders or authorized personnel.

RE ASSOCIATE MOBILE LOADS

• Upon completion of wash down, mobile loads will be re associated at the military port

• Assets (to include SL-3 and communications equipment) will be packaged as issued (PP&P requirements)

• In sticks of no more than (6) vehicles, convoys will be staged to move to the commercial port quarantine lot

INSPECTIONS

• Agricultural/Customs inspections will take place immediately following wash down at the Military Port

• Customs inspector must provide documentation to MAGTF RO and Ship’s Master

• JLTI results must be validated between MAGTF RO and TAAT/MCMC to determine follow on cost

RECONSTITUTIONWHEAT LOT (QUARATINE SITE): SECURITY X 4

RECONSTITUTION

• Consists of reloading ship in accordance with embarkation plan for trim, stress and stability of the ship.

• Dangerous cargo manifest will be complete during this time (i.e. fuel container restrictions)

• MOLO execute ICODES and deck validation with MCMC/ship personnel