Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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During an operation, the LCU's and LC'M's stay underway almost around the clock, ferrying supplies to and from the beach. Above, loaded with tanks, and LC U heads for the beach. After unloading at the beach fbelow, rightj, its back to the NASSAU for another load I below leftj. The boat crews and all ACU-2 per- sonnel had to know their jobs very wellg they're the beachfboat go-between.

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The LCU is under the command of a First Class designated as OfHcer-in-Charge, or Craft- master. With the exception of NIP, this Craft- master has the same responsibilities and authori- ties as a ship's CO, giving an enlisted the unique opportunity to hold a command at sea. The LCM ILanding Craft Mechanizedj is also used extensively to carry out AC U-2's mission by providing both cargo and personnel transport as well as being used to guide the several causeway sections that are normally present in an amphibi- ous assault. Manned by a BM, an EN and a Seaman these boats are very versatile and capable of supplementing the LCU's in hitting the beach. Both the LCU and LCM move at about 12 knots when loaded. The LCM has the capacity for 60 tons of cargo, 150 com bat-ready troops or different types of large Marine equipment, in- cluding the largest tanks and trucks used in an assault.

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