Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMPANY IstSgt Daniel L. Jackson Company GySgt OySgt C7ci 7 rc W ' Johnson TxX ' Company GySgt CySgi JelTery 4 Crcien Company L« 13?

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LIMA Commanding Officer Captain Bilh B. flrmin Jr Lima Company is designated as the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) company for Battalion Landing Team 3 L Their mission is to conduct amphibious operations tVom ship to shore to seize or secure an objective for the 1 1th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in combat environments the AAVs make Company L highly mobile and versatile. During special operations, Company L may be called to provide security to other U.S. forces, or non-combatants. The Marines of Company L remain focused at all times, they know their mission as Marines and are ready to carry out any orders that may be given by the President of the United States. The Marines of Lima Company have in- stilled in them a proud tradition they must live up to. and they work hard everyday to live up to the legacy. Executive Officer IslLl Henry D Wccdc 2 • Company L

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HEADQUARTERS PLATOON Headquarters Platoon has a variety of missions within the ritlc company. The foremost being its task to support the compa- nies administrative and logistical needs. Account- ability of personal and training records is another key function. The armor- ers maintain the various weapons systems organic to the infantry company. Attached to Headquarters Platoon is also the 81mm mortar F.O. and Artillery forward observer team. Both have the important job of coordinating indi- rect fires for the company. IstLt Jack S. Kaufman CplMallhcu R Hunloon Cpl Marvin R. Braun III ( pl l).i id I Wdliums Cpl I CKpitliht lope Cpl Mark D OMallcy 1. 4. HO Pit