Editing Seabee (section)

== Seabees outside the NCF ==
{{Main|Amphibious Construction Battalion 1|Amphibious Construction Battalion 2|Underwater Construction Teams}}

'''Amphibious Construction Battalions (PHIBCBs)'''
[[File:US Navy 030404-N-1050K-023 U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalions One and Two prepare to place the next roadway section being used in the building of the Elevated Causeway System-Modular (ELCAS (M)) st.jpg|thumb|US Navy 030404-N-1050K-023U.S. Seabees from ACBs 1 and 2 place a deck section in the assembly of the Elevated Causeway System-Modular (ELCAS (M)) at [[Camp Patriot]], [[Kuwait]] (Apr 2003).]]

ACBs (or PHIBCB) were preceded by the pontoon assembly CBs formed during World War II. On 31 October 1950, MCBs 104 and 105 were re-designated ACB 1 and ACB 2, and assigned to Naval Beach Groups. ACBs report to [[Surface warfare|surface]] [[U.S. Navy type commands#Commander, Naval Surface Forces|TYCOMs]]. Additionally, in an ACB half the enlisted are a construction rate while the other half are fleet.

'''Construction Battalion Maintenance Units'''
[[File:U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 1st Class William Cook, assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202, attached to the Khost Provincial Reconstruction Team, unbolts the windshield from a Cougar H 6x6 120811-A-PO167-009.jpg|thumb|A Seabee, assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202, conducts maintenance on a [[Cougar (MRAP)|Cougar HE 6x6]], at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Khost province, Afghanistan.]]

When during World War II these units had 1/4 the personnel of a CB. Their task was to assume maintenance of bases once CBs had completed construction. Today, CBMU's provide public works support at Naval Support Activities, [[Forward Operating Bases]], and Fleet Hospital/Expeditionary Medical Facilities during wartime or contingency operations for a [[Marine Expeditionary Force]] (MEF), Marine Expeditionary Group (MEG), or NSW. They also provide disaster recovery support to Naval Regional Commanders in [[Contiguous United States|CONUS]].
* CBMU 202<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.public.navy.mil/seabee/cbmu202/Pages/default.aspx |title=CBMU 202, Official website of the Naval Construction Force, CLF_GLFP_WebMaster@navy.mil |access-date=11 December 2019 |archive-date=7 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807100408/https://www.public.navy.mil/seabee/cbmu202/Pages/default.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, VA (formerly Naval Amphibious Base)
** det Jacksonville
* CBMU 303<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.public.navy.mil/seabee/cbmu303/Pages/Home%20Page.aspx |title=CBMU 303, Official website of the Naval Construction Force, CLF_GLFP_WebMaster@navy.mil |access-date=11 December 2019 |archive-date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929040604/https://www.public.navy.mil/seabee/cbmu303/Pages/Home%20Page.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> Navy Expeditionary Combat Force, Naval Base San Diego, Ca.
** det Port Hueneme
** det Pearl Harbor

'''NAVFAC Engineering & Expeditionary Warfare Center Ocean Facilities Department'''.<ref name="navfac.navy.mil">{{Cite web |url=https://www.navfac.navy.mil/navfac_worldwide/specialty_centers/exwc/products_and_services/ocean_facilities/facilities_department.html |title=Ocealoopn Facilities Department, NAVFAC Engineering & Expeditionary Warfare Center, Washington Navy Yard, DC. |access-date=10 February 2019 |archive-date=25 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125061308/https://www.navfac.navy.mil/navfac_worldwide/specialty_centers/exwc/products_and_services/ocean_facilities/facilities_department.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Gives support to the Fleet through the support of Underwater Construction Teams.<ref name="navfac.navy.mil"/> UCTs deploy worldwide to conduct underwater construction, inspection, repair, and [[underwater demolition]].

'''Underwater Construction Teams (UCT)'''
[[File:U.S. Sailors assigned to Construction Dive Detachment Alpha, Underwater Construction Team 2 dive over the remains of the battleship USS Arizona at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 21, 2013 130321-N-WX059-135.jpg|thumb|Underwater Construction Team 2 along with divers of the [[National Park Service]] ascertain the condition and status of the battleship [[USS Arizona Memorial]] in 2013]]

UCTs deploy worldwide tasked with [[underwater construction]], inspections, repairs, and demolition operations. They can support a [[Fleet Marine Force]] [[Amphibious warfare|amphibious operation]] or provide combat service support ashore. UCT1 is [[home port]]ed at Little Creek, Virginia, while UCT2 is at Port Hueneme, California.<ref name="diver">U.S. Navy Diving, Lesson N2b.v2, United States Naval Academy, Spring 2012, Seabee Diver/CEC</ref>

After basic UCT training a diver is qualified as a 2nd Class Diver. Training is 26 weeks at the Dive school at [[Panama City, Florida]].
It includes a tactical training phase for advanced combat and demolitions skills.<ref name="navycs.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.navycs.com/navy-jobs/seabee-uct-diver.html|title=Navy Seabee UCT Diver Challenge Program|website=www.navycs.com}}</ref>
The training qualifies divers as Underwater Construction Technicians skilled in: seafloor excavation, hydrographic surveys, search and recovery, engineering reconnaissance, and precision demolitions. Senior NCOs are schooled for their supervisory positions whether construction or demolition.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/enlisted/uct_u_con_tec.htm|title= UCT - Underwater Construction Technician|access-date= 16 October 2020|archive-date= 20 October 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201020042808/https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/enlisted/uct_u_con_tec.htm|url-status= dead}}</ref>

UCT divers can apply for selection to support the [[Naval Special Warfare Development Group]].<ref name="auto2">{{cite web |url=http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/milpersman/1000/1300Assignment/Documents/1306-979.pdf |title=Recruitment/Assignment To Commander, Naval Special Warfare Development Group (COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU) |website=U.S. Navy BuPers |access-date=18 October 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927053026/http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/milpersman/1000/1300Assignment/Documents/1306-979.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

'''Public Works: U.S. Naval Bases'''

These units have CEC officers leading them and enlisted Seabees for the various crews. About one-third of new Seabees are assigned to [[Public Works]] Departments (PWD) at naval installations both within the United States and overseas. While stationed at a Public Works Department, a Seabee can get specialized training and experience in multiple facets of their rating. Many bases have civilians that augment Public Works, but the department is a military operation.

'''Combat Service Support Detachments (CSSD) / Naval Special Warfare (NSW)'''

The Seabee detachments have several hundred supporting [[Naval Special Warfare]] (NSW) units based out of Coronado, CA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Field support can include camp construction, camp and vehicle maintenance, power generation, transportation logistics, and water purification.<ref name="Whittenberger">{{cite web |url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=30125 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012054345/http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=30125 |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 October 2016 |title=Seabee Recognized for Supporting Naval Special Warfare |last=Whittenberger |first=Katt |website=Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Public Affairs |access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref><ref name="Ethos16">{{cite magazine |url=https://static.dvidshub.net/media/pubs/pdf_24024.pdf |title=Building Camp NSW |magazine=Ethos |issue=16 |pages=24–27 |access-date=18 October 2017 |archive-date=11 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611162204/https://static.dvidshub.net/media/pubs/pdf_24024.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> The assignment requires additional training in first aid, small arms, driving, specialized equipment, and<ref name="Whittenberger" /><ref name="Ethos16" /> qualifying as Expeditionary Warfare Specialists.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://static.dvidshub.net/media/pubs/pdf_24003.pdf |title=We salute you Naval Special Warfare technician |pages=5–6 |magazine=Ethos |issue=3 |access-date=18 October 2017 |archive-date=29 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229054338/https://static.dvidshub.net/media/pubs/pdf_24003.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> With that qualification a Seabee can be classified as 5306 – Naval Special Warfare (Combat Service Support) or 5307 – Naval Special Warfare (Combat Support).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/nec/NECOSVolII/Documents/Chap_4_JUL16.pdf |title=Navy Enlisted Classifications (Chapter 4 ) |website=U.S. Navy BuPers |access-date=18 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012150300/http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/nec/NECOSVolII/Documents/Chap_4_JUL16.pdf |archive-date=12 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They also can apply for selection to support the [[Naval Special Warfare Development Group]].<ref name="auto2"/>