Section 109

Question 1

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

Answer 1

ATF Commander exercises control over ship-to-shore movement, and that movement involves all elements of the force, either directly or in support.

Question 2

What is the sequence of events for amphibious operations?

Answer 2

Planning
Embarkation
Rehearsal
Movement
Action

Question 3

Describe the planning phase of amphibious operations.

Answer 3

Begins with receipt of the initiating directive or activation order.

Question 4

Describe the embarkation phase of amphibious operations.

Answer 4

Forces with their equipment and supplies move to staging areas and embark in assigned shipping.

Question 5

Describe the rehearsal phase of amphibious operations.

Answer 5

Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF) and Commander Landing Force (CLF) test the adequacy of plans, make sure that all elements are familiar with plans, and test communications.

Question 6

Describe the movement phase of amphibious operations.

Answer 6

Elements of the ATF move from POE to assigned objective area.

Question 7

Describe the action phase of amphibious operations.

Answer 7

Time between arrival of the major assault forces of the ATF in the objective area and the accomplishment of the ATF mission.

Question 8

Assault

Answer 8

LF is established on a hostile shore.

Amphibious forces gain access to the crisis area by forcible entry.

Forcible entry operations are accomplished through amphibious, airborne, and/or air assault operations.

Question 9

Demonstration

Answer 9

Intended the confuse the enemy as to the time, place, or strength of the main operation. (No contact.)

Question 10

Feint

Answer 10

Offensive action involving contact with the adversary for the purpose of deceiving him as to the time or location of the main offensive action.

Question 11

Raid

Answer 11

Swift incursion into or temporary occupation of an assigned mission followed by a planned withdrawal.

Question 12

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

Answer 12

The CATF executes ship-to-shore movements in accordance with the previously approved plan and makes any changes necessary. In the case of major changes, the CATF consults the CLF since those changes may affect troop scheme of maneuver.

If the CLF wants to make a change in plans affecting ship-to-shore movement, he will obtain the approval of the CATF, who will then communicate that change to the naval element of the force.

Question 13

LCC

Answer 13

USS Blue Ridge Class

Functions as the command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4) platform.

Question 14

LHA

Answer 14

USS Tarawa Class

Mission: embark, deploy, and land elements of the LF by means of helicopters, landing craft, and amphibious vehicles

Question 15

LHD

Answer 15

USS Wasp Class

Mission: embark, deploy, and land elements of the LF by means of helicopters, landing craft, and amphibious vehicles (same as LHA)

Secondary mission: sea control and power projection employing additional VSTOL and VTOL aircraft and helicopters

Question 16

LPD

Answer 16

USS San Antonio Class (LPD-17)

Mission: embark, deploy, and land elements of the LF in an amphibious assault by means of helicopters, landing craft, and amphibious vehicles (same as LHA)

Question 17

LSD

Answer 17

USS Anchorage Class (LSD-36)
USS Whidbey Island & Harper Ferry Class (LSD-41)

Mission: transport and launch loaded amphibious craft and vehicles with their crews and embarked personnel by means of landing craft and amphibious vehicles

Can also render limited docking repair service to small ships and craft

Question 18

What classes of ships provide Navy Surface Fire Support?

Answer 18

CG & CGN (guided missile cruisers)
DD & DDG (destroyers)
LHA (amphibious assault ship)

Question 19

L-hour vs. H-hour

Answer 19

L-hour: The time at which the first helicopter of the helicopter-borne assault wave touches down in the landing zone.

H-hour: The time at which the first assault elements are scheduled to touch down on the beach or landing zone.

Question 20

D-day

Answer 20

The unnamed day on which a particular operation will commence.

Question 21

Line of Departure (LOD)

Answer 21

A marked offshore line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at designated times—the starting point for an attack on enemy positions.

Question 22

LCAC

Answer 22

Landing craft air cushion

Designed to travel over land and water to land heavy vehicles, equipment, personnel, and cargo in amphibious assaults.

Question 23

LCU

Answer 23

Landing craft utility

Self-sustaining craft with a welded steel hull designed to land heavy vehicles, equipment, personnel, and cargo. It has been adapted for many uses, including ferry boats, salvage operations, and underwater test platforms.

Question 24

State the responsibility of the shore party as it relates to amphibious operations.

Answer 24

Task organized and equipped to facilitate landing and movement of waterborne troops, equipment, and supplies and evacuation of selected casualties and prisoners of war.

Question 25

State the responsibility of the beach party as it relates to amphibious operations.

Answer 25

Navy component of the LFSP, under OPCON of the LFSP Commander.

Question 26

State the responsibility of special attachments as they relate to amphibious operations.

Answer 26

Special attachments are made for defense of the BSA.

Question 27

State the responsibility of the ship’s platoon as it relates to amphibious operations.

Answer 27

Responsible for loading, stowing, and offloading LF equipment and supplies.