Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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As on pages 71-73, the defense force received a great deal of training to keep them sharp and ready. During a real assault on hostile beaches the force would be on the alert for swim- mers and small boats trying to gain access to the ship. But that is not their only mission. They are also tasked with providing quick reaction to contingency situa- tions in foreign ports, to repell boarders or disperse angry crowds, and can also act as body guards for foreign dignitaries and Naval ofHcials that may be aboard NASSAU. Combined with extensive training in the Held, daily drills and lectures, NASSAU has probably the Hnest self- defense force in the fleet.