New Orleans (LPH 11) - Naval Cruise Book

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Amphibious Squadron Five Amphibious Squadron Five's mission is to plan and conduct . amphibious operations and trainingto assigned ships, ensuring the highest state of efficiency, morale and material availability to 'iiiiV i :IIA i'ii' i maintain maximum readiness for war. -...,,, on i aa a iii rr ,.5..i-,2:f22 511:'l7i 171: 1 2-f25i2r'?i'1'iQ1iZ..iQ.-If . i f , H , .. r , f X 1,53 X N I I , I X 'Xu . r H I , . l K ig. '- 3. vi Y . I N -' 'I f X 'l l -af J fl Z , . .lk . , . i , . . Q 'J ' XXL X24 rf , f l ' 'S Amphibious Squadron Five combines strength with mobility. Its mission is to deter aggression, conduct amphibious operations, and render humanitarian assistance. By its nature, amphibious warfare is a complex undertaking requiring specialized equipment, carefully trained people and meticulous attention-to-detail. The ships and men of Amphibious Squadron Five bring together the equipment and experience to meet the challenge. Each ship contributes to the accomplishment of the amphibious mission by utilization of its particular characteristics. The amphibious assault ship USS New Orleans ILPH-1 11, the current flagship, is a highly versatile platform. She can carry a variety of helicopters to transport troops and material and to provide close air support. l l l 8 52556 Jq7l7lzfUEfZ5Qf y

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1 ' 't Brian f Boyce Cap ta in, 'US Captain Brian F. Boyce was commissioned an Ensign in 1966 after graduating from Notre Dame on a Navy scholarship. His sea assignments include USS Hornet ICVS-121, USS N0xubee1AOG-561, USS McCandIess1FF -10841, USS Independence ICV-621, USS Robert A. Owens IDD-8271, USS Portland ILSD-371, USS Mount Vernon ILSD-392 and USS Dubuque ILPD-81. While in command of the USS Mount Vernon, the ship supported minesweepers during Operation Earnest Will in the Persian Gulf. Capt. Boyce was in command of USS Dubuque at the outbreak of Operation Desert Shield. From their homeport of Sasebo, Japan, the ship deployed with the Fourth Marine Regiment onboard in support of this operation. Capt Boyce's shore assignments include Naval Research Lab, Washington D.C.g Operational Test Evaluation Force, Norfolk, Virginia, instructor duty at Surface Warfare Officer School, Newport, Rhode Island and Commanding Officer, Surface Warfare Officer School, Pacific, Coronado, California. He received his MBA at Old Dominion University in 1980. Capt Boyce assumed command of Amphibious Squadron Five in August 1992. Capt Boyce has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal Qtwo awardsj, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal fwith Combat VJ, Meritorious Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal and various other unit and campaign awards. Capt Boyce and his wife, Pamela, have three children - Suzanne, John and Thomas.

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HIP CF THE ORLEANS The Amphibious USS Den ver 1LPD-91, licopters and landing capacity, hospital and make her an ideal plat- warfare or disaster re- ILSD-451 contributes amphibious expertise the Landing Craft Air The Landing Ship 1LST-11862, is a fast, ship. She can nose special ramp and un- cargo directly onto the launch USMC AAVs Whether operating ARG it Transport Dock, can operate both he- craft. Denver'scargo communications form for amphibious lief. USS Comstock her cargo capacity, and its ability to carry Cushioned QLCACJ. Tank, USS Cayuga highly maneuverable into a beach, lower a load her vehicles and beach or rapidly underway. independently or as part of a naval task group, the ships of Amphibious Squadron Five are well suited to their tasks. Amphibious tasks can be as simple as providing a naval presence or as complex as assaulting enemy- held beaches and varying from routine overseas diplomacy to rescuing people in distress. 25tH ilnnirfersa 3 I