Lighterage Systems

Question 1

INLS

Answer 1

Improved Navy Lighterage System

Question 2

What are the seven INLS Modules?

Answer 2

1. WT- Warping Tug
2. PM- Power Module
3. BM- Beach Module
4. IM- Intermediate Module
5. DM- Docking Module
6. RM- Ramp Module
7. CM- Combination Module

Question 3

What are the characteristics of the WT?

Answer 3

• Operation in SS4. Survivable in SS5
• Crew 7 (Craftmaster, Deck Sup, EN, Electrician, Rigger, 2x Deckhands)
• 88’L X 24’W
• 1,560 gal max fuel

Question 4

What are the characteristics of the CF?

Answer 4

• Operating SS3. Survivable SS4.
• Crew 8 (Craftmaster, Deck Sup, ENx2, Electrician, Rigger, 2x Deckhands)
• 246’L X 24’W

Question 5

What is the CF used for?

Answer 5

• Receiving
• Transferring
• Discharging cargo from ships anchored in-stream.

Question 6

What are the characteristics of the PM?

Answer 6

• 87.5’L X 24’W
• Cargo: 62 LT
• 1,560 gal max fuel

Question 7

What are the configurations of the CF?

Answer 7

Causeway Ferry

• PM/BM (1+1)
• PM/IM/BM (1+2)- 284 Long Tons capacity
• PM/IM/IM/BM (1+3)- 345 LT

Question 8

What are the characteristics of the BM?

Answer 8

• 80’L X 24’W
• Cargo: 51 LT
• 850 gal max fuel

Question 9

What are the characteristics of the IM?

Answer 9

• 80’L X 24’W
• Cargo: 130 LT
• Fore and Aft Flexors

Question 10

What are the characteristics of the CM?

Answer 10

• 80’L X 24’W
• Cargo: 128 LT
• 4 side connectors on each side

Question 11

What are the characteristics of the RM?

Answer 11

• Ramp transitions from 7 degrees to 10 degrees
• 3 rhino horn receivers
• 80’L X 24’W
• Cargo: 137 LT
• 4 side connectors on each side

Question 12

What are the characteristics of the DM?

Answer 12

• Roadway slope of 7 degrees
• SS 2 for transfer of vehicles
• 80’L X 24’W
• Cargo: 129 LT

Question 13

What is the WT used for?

Answer 13

• Platform assembly/disassembly
• Installation
• Anchor deployment/retrieval
• Salvage
• Relocation
• Station keeping

Question 14

How many INLS Modules are in the ACB-1 TOA?

Answer 14

1. WT- Warping Tug (4)
2. PM- Power Module (4)
3. BM- Beach Module (4)
4. IM- Intermediate Module (8)
5. DM- Docking Module (1)
6. RM- Ramp Module (3)
7. CM- Combination Module (11)

35 Total

Question 15

How fast can the CF go?

Answer 15

10 knots empty for approximately 16hrs.

Question 16

MPFUB

Answer 16

Maritime Pre-position Force Utility Boat

Question 17

What are the characteristics of the MPFUB?

Answer 17

• Crew: 5 (Coxswain, EN, Gunner/Crewman x3)
• 44’L X 14.5’W
• 600 gal max fuel
• 41 knots max speed
• 10,000lb or 32 personnel capacity
• Weapons: M2, M19, and M240B

Question 18

What is the role of the MPFUB?

Answer 18

• Personnel transportation (up to 32 including crew)
• Medical Evacuation
• Limited force protection
• Support salvage
• Damage Control
• Maintenance/repair operations

Question 19

LCM-8

Answer 19

Landing Craft, Mechanized

- No longer operated by ACU-1

Question 20

LARC-V

Answer 20

Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5-ton

Question 21

What are the characteristics of the LARC-V?

Answer 21

• Crew: 3 (Commander, EN, Crewman)
• 35’L X 10’W
• 144 gal max fuel
• Cargo: 10,000lbs on land and 4,000lbs at sea
• 2 per MPF

Question 22

What is the role of the LARC-V?

Answer 22

Only craft operated by BMU.

• Surf zone salvage
• Recovery
• De-watering
• Medical evacuation
• C2 roles
• Ramp Check

Question 23

LCU 1610 and 2000

Answer 23

Landing Craft, Utility

- Cargo: 180LT or 32 PAX

Question 24

What is the ACB-1 mission?

Answer 24

To provide logistics-over-the-shore support to COMPACFLT amphibious forces and MPF operations including ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo, bulk fuel/water, and tactical camp operations.