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What is an Amphib Op. ship-to-shore movement?
Portion of the assault phase of an amphib operation that includes the deployment of landing forces from assault shipping to designated areas.
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What is the objective of an amphibious ship-to-shore movement?
To ensure the landing of troops, equipment, and supplies at prescribed times and places.
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HOW may a shi-to-shore movement be executed?
By water, air, or a combo of both.
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What is the role of the LCC?
Serves a the command ship for the Amphibious task force(ATF), landing forces and tactical air commanders during an amphib assult.
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What Amphib ship combines the capabilities of the other three ampib ships?
LHA, the general purpose ship.
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AMPHIB: What does LVT stand for?
Landing Vehicle Tracked
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AMPHIB: What does LCPL stand for?
Landing Craft Personnel Large.
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How many troops is the LCPL capable of transporting?
17 troops or 3000 lbs of cargo.
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What is the primary use of the LVT in the Navy?
As a personnel carrier.
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What does LCU stand for?
Landing craft utility
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What is the carrying cap. of the LCU?
400 tons.
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What are the two types of LCM? (Landing Craft Mechanized)
LCM 6 and LCM 8
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How many tons can an LCM 8 carry with combat-equipped troops?
Up to 65 tons, 200 combat-equiped troops or a 60 ton tank.
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What is the carrying cap of the LCM 6?
Up to 34 tons of cargo, 80 combat-equipped troops, or a 36 ton tank.
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What type of hour is designated for the beginning of the debarkation and the timing of the ship-to-shore movement?
The H-hour.
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Where are the assembly circles located?
On each bow, beam and quarter of the trasport ship as appropriate.
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Where are the on-call circles located in the assembly area?
Astern of the transport ship.
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What is a designated line offshore approx. parallel to the landing beach?
LOD (line of departure)
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