Section 109 Amphibious Ops Flashcards
What is an Amphibious Task Force (ATF)
Navy Task Organization formed to conduct an amphibious operation
What are the components of an Amphibious Force
- Amphibious task force (ATF)
- Landing Force (LF)
- Other Forces
Define Landing Force (LF)
A USMC or Army task organization formed to conduct amphibious operations
Explain the relationship between the Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF) and the Commander Landing Force (CLF)
- Once LF is embarked the CATF assumes responsibility
- CLF, subject to CATF’s authority, is responsible for conduct of operations ashore.
- No plans that affects the other should be made alone
- After sufficient combat power is ashore the CLF will request to take charge of operations ashore
What is the sequence of events for an amphibious op
PERMA
- Planning
- Embarkation
- Rehearsal
- Movement
- Assault
Define Amphibious Raid
- Swift incursion into or temporary occupation of the objective followed by a planned withdrawal.
- Can be independent or ISO other operations
Define Amphibious Feint
- Military deception
- Involves contact with the enemy
- Designed to deceive the enemy regarding the location and/or time of the actual offensive action
Define Amphibious Demonstration
- Intended to confuse the enemy as to the time, place, or strength of he main operation.
- Not usually involving contact with the enemy.
Define Amphibious Assault
- Involves establishment of a LF on a hostile or potentially hostile shore.
What is the Mission of the Amphibious Transport Dock
(LPD)
Transport and land troops and their essential equipment and supplies in an amphibious assault by means of embarked landing craft or amphibious vehicles augmented by helicopter lift.
What is the mission of the Amphibious Assault Ship General Purpose LHA
(LHA or LHA(R))
Embark, deploy, and land elements of a Marine Landing force in an amphibious assault by helicopters, landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and combination of these methods
What is the mission of the Amphibious Assault Ship (Multipurpose) LHD
Embark, deploy, and land elements of the Marine Landing Force in an amphibious assault by helicopters, landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and by combination of these methods.
- Secondary Mission of Sea Control and Power Projection utilizing additional V/STOL fixed wing aircraft.
What is the mission of the Dock Landing Ship
(LSD)
Transport and launch loaded amphibious craft and hehicles with their crews and embarked personnel in amphibious assaults
Which platforms perform NSFS
CG Guided Missile Cruisers
DDG Destroyers
What are the main armaments of a CG Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser
2x 5inch rapid fire guns
Surface to Surface Missiles
What are the armaments of a DDG Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer
5 inch rapid fire gun
Usually DS to a Bn
What is the problem with LHA Amphibious Assault Ships performing Naval Gunfire Support
They cannot simultaneously perform Naval Gunfire Missions, flight operations, and wet well operations
What are the LCAC Ranges, Crew, and Capabilities
- 12-100 nautical miles (OTH)
- Troop Capacity 24 personnel
- Cargo 60 tons, 75 tons at overload
- Speed 40+ knots
- Range 200 nautical Miles
- Crew 5
What are the LCU Ranges, Crew, and Capabilities
- Troop Capacity (on deck) 400
- Speed 12 knots
- Range 1,200 nautical miles
- Crew 11
- 800lbs per ft sq on deck
Define LOD
Line of Departure
Suitably marked offshore coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at scheduled times
Define D-Day
Unnamed day on which an operation commences or is to commence
Define H-Hour
The first time assault forces are scheduled to touch down on a beach or landing zone or in some cases commencement of countermine breaching operations
Define L-Hour
The time at which the first helicopter in a helo-born assault touches down in an LZ
