Lighterage Systems Flashcards
INLS
Improved Navy Lighterage System
What are the seven INLS Modules?
- WT- Warping Tug
- PM- Power Module
- BM- Beach Module
- IM- Intermediate Module
- DM- Docking Module
- RM- Ramp Module
- CM- Combination Module
What are the characteristics of the WT?
- 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
What are the characteristics of the CF?
- Operating SS3. Survivable SS4.
- Crew 8 (Craftmaster, Deck Sup, ENx2, Electrician, Rigger, 2x Deckhands)
- 246’L X 24’W
What is the CF used for?
- Receiving
- Transferring
- Discharging cargo from ships anchored in-stream.
What are the characteristics of the PM?
- 87.5’L X 24’W
- Cargo: 62 LT
- 1,560 gal max fuel
What are the configurations of the CF?
Causeway Ferry
- PM/BM (1+1)
- PM/IM/BM (1+2)- 284 Long Tons capacity
- PM/IM/IM/BM (1+3)- 345 LT
What are the characteristics of the BM?
- 80’L X 24’W
- Cargo: 51 LT
- 850 gal max fuel
What are the characteristics of the IM?
- 80’L X 24’W
- Cargo: 130 LT
- Fore and Aft Flexors
What are the characteristics of the CM?
- 80’L X 24’W
- Cargo: 128 LT
- 4 side connectors on each side
What are the characteristics of the RM?
- 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
What are the characteristics of the DM?
- Roadway slope of 7 degrees
- SS 2 for transfer of vehicles
- 80’L X 24’W
- Cargo: 129 LT
What is the WT used for?
- Platform assembly/disassembly
- Installation
- Anchor deployment/retrieval
- Salvage
- Relocation
- Station keeping
How many INLS Modules are in the ACB-1 TOA?
- WT- Warping Tug (4)
- PM- Power Module (4)
- BM- Beach Module (4)
- IM- Intermediate Module (8)
- DM- Docking Module (1)
- RM- Ramp Module (3)
- CM- Combination Module (11)
35 Total
How fast can the CF go?
10 knots empty for approximately 16hrs.
MPFUB
Maritime Pre-position Force Utility Boat
What are the characteristics of the MPFUB?
- 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
What is the role of the MPFUB?
- Personnel transportation (up to 32 including crew)
- Medical Evacuation
- Limited force protection
- Support salvage
- Damage Control
- Maintenance/repair operations
LCM-8
Landing Craft, Mechanized
- No longer operated by ACU-1
LARC-V
Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5-ton
What are the characteristics of the LARC-V?
- 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
What is the role of the LARC-V?
Only craft operated by BMU.
- Surf zone salvage
- Recovery
- De-watering
- Medical evacuation
- C2 roles
- Ramp Check
LCU 1610 and 2000
Landing Craft, Utility
- Cargo: 180LT or 32 PAX
What is the ACB-1 mission?
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.
