https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_of_organization_and_equipment
TOE is an equipment and personnel list given to higher authority in order to assess operational readiness. Could be a call for readiness of available teams for action to commence.
Absolutely!
http:// the-american-catholic.com/2016/09/08/september-7-1776-first-submarine-attack/
" Bees knees"
However, the Q reference is a bit prior.