NMCB 3 Seabees conduct CPX

Photo By Alyssa M Blankenship | 150220-N-RH517-002 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2015) – Construction Electrician 3rd Class Delana Kromer, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, draws up a sector sketch for the Entry Control Point (ECP) during a Command Post Exercise (CPX). The training helped NMCB 3 Seabees sharpen tactical skills and maintain the battalion's overall readiness to deploy. (U.S. Navy photo by Equipment Operator Constructionman Alyssa Blankenship/Released)  

PORT HUENEME, CA, UNITED STATES

02.20.2015

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Debra Daco 

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3

PORT HUENEME, Calif. – Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NCMB) 3 conducted a Command Post Exercise (CPX) at Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme, Feb. 17-20.

The exercise helped evaluate NMCB 3 seabees on what areas to improve on, as they prepare for their Field Training Exercise (FTX) in a couple months.

CPX is a communication exercise focused on establishing and maintaining communication networks during operations. More than 200 seabees went through different scenarios to demonstrate effective and accurate communications between a Combat Operation Center (COC), Entry Control Point (ECP), detachments and Company Post (CP).

According to Lieutenant Justin Webb, the battalion’s future Operation Officer, the goal for this CPX is to identify the last few minor details for the company leadership to refine. The intent for this CPX is not only to test the required areas but also other areas that need further training.

NMCB 3 seabees also trained on mission planning, convoys, occupying objectives, developing fire plans, patrol briefs, patrols and ECP operations. On the 3rd day, NMCB 3’s Air Detachment demonstrated securing a new area, establishing communication and setting up camp promptly.

“I believe executing a more robust training plan than what was required for the exercise will definitely benefit the battalion over the next couple months,” said Webb.

The Naval Construction Force is a vital component of the U.S. Maritime Strategy. The force provides deployable battalions capable of providing disaster preparation and recovery support, humanitarian assistance and combat operations support.

• Date Taken: 02.20.2015
• Date Posted: 02.21.2015 23:29
• Story ID: 155090
• Location: PORT HUENEME, CA, US