AMPHIBIOUS CONSTRUCTION BATTALION


Meaning of AMPHIBIOUS CONSTRUCTION BATTALION in English

A permanently commissioned naval unit, subordinate to the Commander, Naval Beach Group, designed to provide an administrative unit from which personnel and equipment are formed in tactical elements and made available to appropriate commanders to operate pontoon causeways, transfer barges, warping tugs, and assault bulk fuel systems, and to meet salvage requirements of the naval beach party. Also called PHIBCB. (JP 3-02)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.