Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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Kill ii' Frrst Platoon, Company E First Platoon - dedicated to its mission - constantly testing its mettle and honing its warfighting skills. If luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity, then First Platoon is waiting for an opportunity. Live-fire cross training with the Lagunari in Northern Italy was our training highlight in the Mediterranean. We're just thirty- three GRUNTS out here on the tip of the whip doing our best for God, Corps, and Country. Semper Fidelis! Second Platoon, Company E Second Platoon IS known as the Mountain Warriors One look at the platoon will show you what fighting spirit is The highlight of their cruise was the independent cross training they received with the Italian Alpini Bn Tolmezzo Their endurance was tested in cold wet mountainous terrain conditions in the Italian Alps Emphasis was placed on the ability to survive move and frght as is expected of the small unit leader Although ropes and rubber boats may take them to their objective it is their fundamental infantry skills which will let them take it

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Third Platoon, Company E Third Platoon has yet to be tested, but is ready to accept all challenges. It assumes the role of the raid force assault element and has the responsibility for conducting platoon-sized rubber boat operations. Training is directed ' ' d ' e inde endent towards promoting and encouraging initiative an aggressiv , p action at all levels. Thus far, training efforts have been concentrated on developing tactical skills and leadership. Unlike Caesar's Legions, Rommel's Panzers and countless Leathernecks, we have yet to earn the fame and glory. May God help those who shall test us. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 L Weapons Platoon, Company E .During LF6F, Weapons Platoon has met many challenges beginning with live-fire exercises in Monte Romano, Italy. Elements then trained in the tugged Alps with the Italian Alpini Bn. Tolmezzo . Also cross training with the elite Lagunari of Venice proved to be another high- Our mettlewas tested at Sierra de Retin, Spain in rubber boat and mei ppger opirations. Morocco provided the opportunity for night live- quic -kill courses. Honed by extensive training and hardened with Esprit de Corps, Wea ons Pl t d ' to face any challenge. p a oon stan s at the cutting edge ready l l .A