FM-3-81 Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Download

Chapter 2 2-14 FM 3-81 09 November 2021 Table 2-1. Engineer mission planning and capabilities (continued) Organization Mission Planning Capabilities Engineer utilities detachment • 1 per regional support group or • 1 per base camp population of 6,000 • Provides facilities engineering support in the areas of carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and road maintenance and repair. Engineer firefighting team– fire truck • 1 per petroleum pipeline and terminal operating company • 1 per petroleum support company • 1 per army aviation brigade • 1 per (div/corps) sustainment brigade • 1 per base camp population of 3,000 without airfield operations • 2 per base camp population of greater than 6,000 without airfield operations. • Provides one 12-hour shift in support of wide-body aircraft (C-130 or larger) operations. The team must be augmented by another team to complete 24-hour operations. • Provides crash/rescue support for MEDEVAC and normal flight or maintenance standbys. • Conducts fire-prevention inspections on an installation or airfield. • Provides command and control of the nonfirefighting assets used to support wildland fire- fighting operations (heavy equipment, personnel). • Conducts fire-fighting operations (structural, crash/rescue, and wildland) on an installation/in an AO. • Provides emergency assistance to victims, to include emergency medical assistance. • Conducts initial response to HAZMAT incidents. • Provides training of unit level fire brigades. • Assists with medical resources during MASCAL incidents. • Assists in host-nation support as required. Engineer facility detachment • 1 per base camp population of 18K (Includes U.S. military, DA civilian, contractor, supported HN forces) or • 1 per corps or senior Army HQ • Designs small projects. • Prepares project documentation. • Conducts environmental assessments and reporting. • Supports operations and maintenance training. • Performs energy conservation surveys. • Conducts utilization studies. • Writes service contracts. • Establishes short- and long-range facility work plans. Well drilling team • 1 per corps or senior Army HQ • Is capable of drilling and casting two complete water well holes of 5 7/8 inches in diameter. Truck mounted rigs can reach depths of 2,000 feet. • Installs casings, screens, and pumps and develops wells to provide water at the well head. • Provides transportation of up to 2,500 gallons of potable water. • Provides personnel and equipment to sustain two 24-hour shift operations.