Essex (LHD 2) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1995

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MSSG- 13 Supporting Operations on The Kuwait Iraqi Border

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MSSG-13 HIGHLIGHTS July 1994 - Conducted amphibious landing and rear area security tactics training. August 1994 - Underwent a FSMAO visit to improve supply and maintenance procedures. Continued predeployment preparations with NBC, rear area security, swim qualifications, rifle range, and crew serve weapons training. Received a mission capable grade by MCCRES evaluators. Most of MSSG-13 was aboard ARC ships in support of FLEET-EX September 1994- Completed the SOCEX and the MEU was awarded Special Operations Capable certification. October 25, 1994 - Deployed for WEST PAC 95-1. Most of MSSG-13 was embarked aboard the USS OGDEN, with small detachments aboard the USS ESSEX and the USS FORT FISHER. November 12-13, 1994 - Provided a Landig Force Support Party for BLT 3 1 training on Okinawa. November 26 -December 3, 1994 - Supported BLT 3 1 training in Singapore. December 14-22, 1994 Supported the MEU CE, BLT 3 1, and HMM-161 training ashore during Exercise EAGER MACE 95-1 conducted in the Republic of Kuwait. More than 10,441 miles were driven, 300,000 pounds of cargo delivered, 2,750 passengers carried, 1,200 gallons of water issued, and 6,300 gallons of fuel were pumped during exercises. December 25,1994 - Participated in a Vessel Board Search and Seizure of the Iranian ship Ajmer for violation of UN sanctions. December 28,1994 - Conducted MEU-wide maintenance stand-down in the United Arab Emirates. January 10-18, 1995 - Participated in Exercise NAUTICAL MANTIS 95-1 with Saudia Arabia. The MSSG played an extensive role in host nation bilateral training, while providing responsive sea based logistics to the BLT ashore. January 21-23, 1995 - Back in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise IRON MAGIC 95-1. ARG MEU medical assets were put to the test with a Mass Casualty drill. EOD teams cleared training and bivouac areas of duds. February 1-27,1995 - Conducted on-board unit training in preparation for Operation UNITED SHIELD. This included Military Police training in the use of Less-Than-Lethal weapons and tactics. The rest of the Marines reviewed basic infantry skills, rules of engagement, detainee handling, and even learned some basic Somali phrases. February 8,1995 - Arrived off the coast of Mogadishu, Somalia. February 28- March 3,1995 - Conducted operation UNITED SHIELD, the MAGTF ' s mission to support the UN withdrawl from civil war torn Mogadishu as well as the MSSG ' s specific mission to provide combat service and support for all forces ashore were both completely successful. Not a single Marine or Sailor was killed or seriously wounded despite the many dangers encountered. March 17-25, - Spent a week of well deserved liberty in Perth, Australia. March 25-April 1 5 - Prepared for May FSMAO, conducted a unit wide Battle Skills Test, held ship-board safety classes, attended Return and Reunion Classes through visiting Navy Family Service Center counselors. April 15, 1995 - Arrived in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. April 18-24, 1995 - Tiger Cruise is highlighted by tiger familiarization fire and machine gun night demonstration shoot off the fan tail. April 25,1995 - Completion of WEST PAC 1-95. 465

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