Lenawee (APA 195) - Naval Cruise Book

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OPERATION SILVERSWORD An abandoned boat reflects of peril and of valuable experience gained This is Operation SILVER- SWORD, the first in our series of operations. SILVERSWORD is an exercise involving; a nipht surface and helicopter assauh of Maui Prov- ince, Hawaii. It is through training like this that we realize tlie fulfill- ment of the LENAWEE ' S mission.

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TRAINING - ' OPERATIONS A portrait of transition — From shipboard training to practical experience

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KOREA Korea was the setting for our next operatioii. Temple Bell was a cold weather amphibious exercise designed to provide training in the conduct of amphibious surface assault under con- ditions of extreme cold and snow. The entii ' e crew was given cold weather preparation lectures. Special protec- tive clodiing was issued to those who would be exposed for long periods of time. PHILIPPINES The Philippines provided a sharp contrast in setting to that of Korea. Tulungan was a SEATO exercise or- ganized to train the Armed Forces of the SEATO countries for collective defense against aimed aggression. The geography of P. I. is similar to that of any of the South East Asia nations. Should amied aggressors challenge the SEATO alliance, LENAWEE will be ready at the weighing of an anchor to lend assistance. IT ALL BEGINS HERE 1. DOWN THE NET