MSC101 CORE ORGANIZATION OF A MSCO

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Topic Learning Objective 1. Describe the
basic organization and structure of a Military
Sealift Command Office 2. Describe the duties
and responsibilities of personnel within an
MSCO 3. Describe the capabilities of the MSCO Van
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MSCO Mission Coordinate all the activities
(military and commercial) concerned with port
operations of MSC controlled ships and keep
higher authority (area commander, COMSC HQ
apprised of significant events in their port
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• MSCO Mission (cont.)
• Cargo Operations
• Determine Availability of Berthing Space And
  Cargo
• Ascertain Ship Is Ready / Suitable For Cargo
• Ensure Continuous Cargo Handling Services Are
  Provided

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• MSCO Mission (cont.)
• Expedite Turnaround
• Properly Husband Ships (MSC As Agent)
• Ensure Ships Agent Makes Arrangements
• Ships Mail
• Utilize Government Contracts When Possible
• Assist Ships With Compliance, Safety, And
  Reports
• Develop Working Procedures (Checklists)

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MSCO OFFICE ORGANIZATION
COMMANDING
OFFICER
EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
SUPPLY OFFICER
OPERATIONS
ENGINEERING/
OFFICER
DECK OFFICER
PORT
CARGO
SERVICES
OPERATIONS
PORT SERVICES
CARGO OPS
WATCH PO
WATCH PO
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• Duties and Responsibilities
• Commanding Officer
• Senior MSC Representative in the Port
• Overall Command of the Office
• Reports Directly to MSC Area Commander
• Represents Area Commander on Port Readiness
  Committee and Other Local Boards
• Coordinates MSC Activities With Other Military/
  Civilian Agencies

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• Duties and Responsibilities (cont.)
• Executive Officer
• In Charge Of Daily Operation Of The Unit
• Acts As Chief Administrative/Personnel Officer
• Coordinates Department Head Meetings Assumes
  Command In The Absence Of The Commanding Officer

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• Duties and Responsibilities (cont.)
• Supply Officer
• Senior Supply Officer/Holds Contracting
  Warrants
• Provides Logistic Support
• Coordinates Office Supply Functions
• Local Travel/living Arrangements For TDY
  Personnel Reporting
• Administers Local Accounting Functions

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• Duties and Responsibilities (cont.)
• Operations Officer
• In charge of MSC ship operations in his AOR
• Coordinates with local MTMC ops officer To
  expedite ship arrivals, loading/unloading,
  administrative activities
• Ensures all operational reporting to area
  commander, HQ And other appropriate parties
  complete

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• Duties and Responsibilities (cont.)
• Operations Officer (cont.)
• Responsible For husbanding Of all MSC ships
• PRE-REPs, LOGREQs, port services etc.
• Supervises on/off hire surveys as directed by
  COMSC or area commander
• Actual husbanding of MSC operated ship
• Coordination with local commercial agents for
  contract operated and chartered ships.

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• Duties and Responsibilities (cont.)
• Engineering/Deck Officer
• Provides engineering expertise and support to
  commanding officer
• Assists operations officer in assessing ship
  condition and repair status
• Maintains database of local ship repair activities

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• In Summary
• The mission of MSCO is to coordinate all
  activities effecting sealift within the
  waterfront
• MSCO Organization reflects HQ/Area Command
  Organization
• MSOC Van provides a mobile, ready to operate
  office upon arrival

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