Isn't it kind of ironic for a LARC-V to be riding in an LCU? Couldn't it swim ashore on its own?:icon_wink
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Mighty MEU Mega Thread (MMMT)
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100220-N-7918H-057 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 20, 2010) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). Nassau is deployed as part of the Nassau Amphibious Readiness Group with embarked Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) supporting maritime and theatre security operations and in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John K. Hamilton/Released)
100228-N-0120A-219 SOUTH CHINA SEA (February 28, 2010) - Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), repel from a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter while conducting a fast rope exercise. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex amphibious Ready Group and is conducting Spring Patrol in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)
100303-N-9950J-206 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 3, 2010) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) launch combat rubber raiding craft from the stern gate of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a training mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)
100304-N-6692A-032 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 4, 2010) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 21 assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during amphibious operations. Harpers Ferry is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and is conducting spring patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino/Released)
Marines from CLB-24 and BLT 1/9 arrive in Djibouti for sustainment training as part of the 24th MEU's deployment to the CENTCOM area of operations ..(US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl David J Beall)
Marines from CLB-24 and BLT 1/9 arrive in Djibouti for sustainment training as part of the 24th MEU's deployment to the CENTCOM area of operations ..(US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl David J Beall)
100506-N-8377A-057 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 6, 2010) Marine amphibious assault vehicles cruise in formation off the coast of Brunei during splash operations and vehicle familiarization training as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard/Released)
100520-N-8377A-155 HADYAO BEACH, Gulf of Thailand (May 20, 2010) Elements of the Royal Thai Navy, Air Force and Marines as well as U.S. Navy and Marines Take part in an amphibious assault exercise. The beach landing was the premier event of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard/Released)
100520-N-8377A-247 HAD YAO BEACH, Thailand (May 20, 2010) A Royal Thai Navy helicopter prepares to insert Royal Thai marines on the beach as a U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle advances to its objective during a combined beach landing. The beach landing was the premier event of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2010. Elements of the Royal Thai Navy, Air Force and Marines as well as U.S. Navy and Marines took part in the landing. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard/Released)
100520-N-8377A-132 HAD YAO BEACH, Thailand (May 20, 2010) An explosion simulating shore fire helps clear the beach as Royal Thai and U.S. amphibious assault vehicles come ashore during a beach landing, the premier event of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard/Released)
100617-N-7948R-125 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2010) Marine pilots assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) fly an AH-1W Super Cobra during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is part of Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)
100617-N-7948R-175 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2010) A Marine pilot assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) flies an AH-1W Super Cobra during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Taylor is participating in theater security cooperation activities in the Adriatic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler/Released)
100617-N-7948R-125 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2010) Marine pilots assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) fly an AH-1W Super Cobra during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is part of Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)
I guess we don't have to wear proper PPE if we fly skids. Roger that.
You're more than welcome to give the forum a class on flight deck operations, based on your vast MEU experience.
Go ahead, we're waiting.
I'm guessing you don't wear gloves either.