Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) - Naval Cruise Book

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LAAD The mission of LAAD unit is to provide close-in low altitude surface-to-air weapons fires in defense of forward combat areas, vital areas, and instilla- tions. It also provides low altitude air defense for units engaged in special and independent opera- tions. Each LAAD team has the mission to protect the unit it is supporting from attack bv aircraft. A b o a r d T h e U S S HARPERS FERRY, two LAAD teams provided air defense for the ship, while in transient through The Straits of Hormuz. and while in The Persian Gulf The LAAD teams have proved to be an asset to the llthMEU. From Left lo Right: Cpl. J.A. Horcs. Sgt. PB Rettig. Cpl J.B Lucenn. Cpl T.P Douglas ' WR lij Sgt Phillip B Rcttig Team Leader Cpl. John A. Flores Assistant Gunner Cpl. Jose B. Lucena Team Leader Cpl. Tyler P. Douglas .Assistant Gunner Stinger Gunner Avenger Crewman Low Altitude Air Defense I V4 • LAAD

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HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE BATTALION Group Photo ofH S Company on the 07 Level Signal Bridge on the USS Harpers Ferry. Headquarters and Service Company is the support de- tachment for all BLT Ma- rines. Its various tasks re- quire certain skills which these Marines have mas- tered, and which the Battal- ion Landing Team (BLT) has made use of its required sup- port. The Armorers ensure the upkeep, cleanliness, and above all the safety of all weapons possessed by the BLT. Motor Transport Ma- rines ensure the proper vehi- cle maintenance and readi- ness. The personnel office maintains of all Marines and their services record books and unit diary entries. Fi- nally, the battalion cooks in- sure the nutritional needs are met by providing each Ma- rine with three meals a day, at sea or on land. LT William E. Middlcton. USS. Chaplain SSGT Michael G. Dobbins. Radio Supenisor 196 • Headquarters And Support Battalion