Tripoli (LPH 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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Capt Wilkinson working hard Capt Wilkinson 8a Capt Peterson presenting awards Capt Wilkinson relaxing after a busy day

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Capt Peterson back in the pilot's seat Reading just one more award Capt Peterson presenting an award to LT Swanson

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Amphibious Squadron 3 was originally commissioned as Amphibious Squadron 7 and consisted of some twenty- one ships. Initially homeported in Long Beach, the Squadron moved to San Diego in 1973, and returned to Long Beach in 1984. With the reorganization of the Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force, Amphibious Squadron 7 was redesig- nated Amphibious Squadron 3 and moved once again to San Diego on 01 August 1986. The mission of Amphibious Squadron 3 is to prepare plans, embark amphibious forces, conduct rehearsals, move- ments and perform assaults upon hostile shores in support of national policy during low intensity conflicts and as 3 component of an integrated battle force during major conflicts. This Squadron has the capability to land troops and equipment by air and sea simultaneously, and to support troops in the field with fixed and rotary wing transport and attack aircraft. When assigned to the Western Pacific, Phibron 3 carries a 2500 member Marine Expeditionary Unit CMEUJ plus the equipment and supplies to keep it fighting for up to two weeks. The staff has 18 officers and 36 enlisted men assigned, and is headed by Captain J. W. Peterson, USN, who holds the traditional title of Commodore. I l CDR J- R- Warner CDR L. L. Mingle CDR J. L. Danner LCDR R. A. Lambrecht LCDR J , D, Kirven LDR R. W. Jones LT P. J. Roedl LT T, R, Thief, C APT D' R. Ten, 01 LT J W Gay l Y' 7, 1 l l l T T. . . L M Kraft LT S- D- C1111 ENS F. J. Vina cwo4 s. L. Hoover LT fpriska l l