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Discuss the mission and functions of an Amphibious Task Force (ATF)

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  • Success of the ship-to-shore movement of the landing force and its essential equipment
  • The amphibious task force (AFT) commander exercises overall control of ship-to-shore movement
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What are the 5 phases of amphibious operations?

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  1. Planning
  2. Embarkation
  3. Rehearsal
  4. Movement
  5. Action
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State the sequence of events for each of the following phases of amphibious operations: Planning

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initiating directive

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State the sequence of events for each of the following phases of amphibious operations: Embarkation

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Move to staging areas and embarks in assigned shipping

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State the sequence of events for each of the following phases of amphibious operations: Rehearsal

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The CATF and CLF test the adequacy of plans, make sure that all elements are familiar with plans and test communications

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State the sequence of events for each of the following phases of amphibious operations: Movement

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Elements of the ATF move from the POEs to the AOA

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State the sequence of events for each of the following phases of amphibious operations: Action

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Time between the arrival of the major assault forces of the ATF in the objective area and the accomplishment of the Amphibious Task Force mission

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What are the 4 types of amphibious operations?

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  1. Assault
  2. Demonstration
  3. Feint
  4. Raid
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Discuss the following types of amphibious operations: Assault

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Establishment of a LF on a hostile or potentially hostile shore.

The organic capabilities of amphibious forces, including fire support, logistics, and mobility, allows the U.S. to gain access to a crisis area by forcible entry.

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Discuss the following types of amphibious operations: Demonstration

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Intended to confuse the enemy as to the time, place, or strength of the main operation.

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Discuss the following types of amphibious operations: Feint

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an offensive action involving contact with the adversary conducted for the purpose of deceiving the adversary as to the location and/or time of the actual main offensive action

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Discuss the following types of amphibious operations: Raid

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A swift incursion into or the temporary occupation of an assigned mission followed by a planned withdrawal.

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Discuss the Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF)relationship as it pertains to amphibious operations

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The amphibious task force commander executes the ship-to-shore movement in accordance with the previously approved plan.

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Discuss the Commander Landing Force (CLF) relationship as it pertains to amphibious operations

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Should the landing force commander desire to make a change in plans which affects the ship-to-shore movement, he will obtain the approval of the amphibious task force commander

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Discuss the various classes of amphibious ships:

LCC

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USS Blue Ridge Class

Amphibious command ship functions a command ship for JTF as command, control, and communication for the MEF

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Discuss the various classes of amphibious ships:

LHA

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USS Tarawa Class

Embark, deploy, and land elements of Marine landing force in an amphibious assault.

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Discuss the various classes of amphibious ships:

LHD

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USS Wasp Class

Embark, deploy, and land elements of Marine landing force in an amphibious assault.

Secondary mission of sea control and power projection

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Discuss the various classes of amphibious ships:

LPD (2 classes)

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  • USS Austin Class
    • Transport and land troops and their essential equipment and supplies in an amphibious assault
  • USS San Antonio Class
    • Embark, transport, and land elements of the landing force in an assault by helicopters, landing craft, amphibious assault vehicles, and by a combination of these methods
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Discuss the various classes of amphibious ships:

LSD (2 classes)

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  • USS Anchorage Class
    • Transport and launch loaded amphibious craft and vehicles with their crews and embarked personnel in amphibious assaults
  • USS Whidbey Island and Harper Ferry Class
    • The assigned mission of the dock landing ship (LSD- 41) is to transport and launch loaded amphibious craft and vehicles with their crews and embarked personnel in amphibious assaults
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Discuss the classes of ships that provide Navy Surface Fire Support

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Ships suitable for gunfire support include cruisers and destroyers:

  • Guided Missile Cruisers (CG, CGN)
  • Destroyers (DD, DDG)
  • Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA)
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Discuss the following terms as they apply to ship-to-shore movement:

L-Hour

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Time at which the first helicopter of the helicopter-borne assault wave touches down in the landing zone

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Discuss the following terms as they apply to ship-to-shore movement:

H-Hour

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Time the first assault elements are scheduled to touch down

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Discuss the following terms as they apply to ship-to-shore movement:

D-Day

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The unnamed day on which a particular operation commences

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Discuss the following terms as they apply to ship-to-shore movement:

Line of Departure (LOD)

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Suitably marked offshore coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at scheduled times

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Discuss the following types of amphibious landing craft: **_Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)_**
The LCAC is the latest generation of amphibious assault landing craft. It is capable of traveling over land and water. The LCACs mission is to land heavy vehicles, equipment, personnel, and cargo in amphibious assaults.
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Discuss the following types of amphibious landing craft: **_Landing Craft Utility (LCU)_**
The LCU's mission is to land heavy vehicles, equipment, personnel, and cargo in an amphibious assault. It is a self-sustaining craft with the typical habitability features found aboard ships. Its welded steel hull provides high durability with deck loads of 800 pounds per square foot.
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What are the 4 Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) components?
1. Shore Party 2. Beach Party 3. Special Attachments 4. Ships Platoon
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State the responsibility of the following Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) components as they relate to amphibious operations: **_Shore Party_**
Task organization formed and equipped to facilitate landing and movement of waterborne troops, equipment, and supplies and evacuation
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State the responsibility of the following Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) components as they relate to amphibious operations: ## Footnote **_Beach Party_**
Navy component of the LFSP
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State the responsibility of the following Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) components as they relate to amphibious operations: ## Footnote **_Special Attachments_**
Special attachments are made to the LFSP for defense of the BSA
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State the responsibility of the following Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) components as they relate to amphibious operations: ## Footnote **_Ships Platoon_**
LF personnel responsible for loading stowing, and offloading LF equipment and supplies

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