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Section 109 Amphibious Ops Flashcards

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What is an Amphibious Task Force (ATF)

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Navy Task Organization formed to conduct an amphibious operation

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What are the components of an Amphibious Force

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  • Amphibious task force (ATF)
  • Landing Force (LF)
  • Other Forces
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Define Landing Force (LF)

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A USMC or Army task organization formed to conduct amphibious operations

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Explain the relationship between the Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF) and the Commander Landing Force (CLF)

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  • 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
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What is the sequence of events for an amphibious op

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PERMA

  • Planning
  • Embarkation
  • Rehearsal
  • Movement
  • Assault
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Define Amphibious Raid

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  • Swift incursion into or temporary occupation of the objective followed by a planned withdrawal.
  • Can be independent or ISO other operations
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Define Amphibious Feint

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  • Military deception
  • Involves contact with the enemy
  • Designed to deceive the enemy regarding the location and/or time of the actual offensive action
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Define Amphibious Demonstration

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  • Intended to confuse the enemy as to the time, place, or strength of he main operation.
  • Not usually involving contact with the enemy.
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Define Amphibious Assault

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  • Involves establishment of a LF on a hostile or potentially hostile shore.
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What is the Mission of the Amphibious Transport Dock

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(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.

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What is the mission of the Amphibious Assault Ship General Purpose LHA

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(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

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What is the mission of the Amphibious Assault Ship (Multipurpose) LHD

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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.

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What is the mission of the Dock Landing Ship

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(LSD)

Transport and launch loaded amphibious craft and hehicles with their crews and embarked personnel in amphibious assaults

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Which platforms perform NSFS

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CG Guided Missile Cruisers

DDG Destroyers

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What are the main armaments of a CG Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser

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2x 5inch rapid fire guns

Surface to Surface Missiles

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What are the armaments of a DDG Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer

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5 inch rapid fire gun

Usually DS to a Bn

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What is the problem with LHA Amphibious Assault Ships performing Naval Gunfire Support

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They cannot simultaneously perform Naval Gunfire Missions, flight operations, and wet well operations

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What are the LCAC Ranges, Crew, and Capabilities

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  • 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
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What are the LCU Ranges, Crew, and Capabilities

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  • Troop Capacity (on deck) 400
  • Speed 12 knots
  • Range 1,200 nautical miles
  • Crew 11
  • 800lbs per ft sq on deck
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Define LOD

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Line of Departure

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

21
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Define D-Day

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Unnamed day on which an operation commences or is to commence

22
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Define H-Hour

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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

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Define L-Hour

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The time at which the first helicopter in a helo-born assault touches down in an LZ

FMF (19 decks)

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