LHD-1 Class

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Signature Page i

Record of Changes and LFORM/MLA Supplements ii

Distribution List iii

Table of Contents vi

Abbreviations List viii

Definitions xii

Standard Symbols xv

Introduction and Information on the Metric System xvii

SECTION I: GENERAL I-1

1. Principal Characteristics I-1

2. Organic Landing Craft, Boats, and Helicopters I-1

3. Well Deck Capacity I-1

4. Staff, Troop, and Crew Living Accommodations Summary I-2

5. Medical Capabilities I-2

6. Dental Capabilities I-3

7. Troop Cargo Space Capacities I-3

SECTION II: LOADING, STOWAGE, AND OFF-LOADING INFORMATION II-1

1. General Cargo Stowage II-1

2. Heavy Lift, Outsized Cargo, and CONEX Handling and

Stowage II-2

3. Ammunition Stowage II-2

4. Special Weapons Stowage II-3

5. Dangerous Cargo (Less Supply Class III and V) Stowage II-3

6. Petroleum-Oil-Lubricants (POL) Stowage II-3

7. Vehicle Stowage (Less Bulk POL Carriers) II-5

8. Aircraft (Non-Operational) Stowage II-5

9. Aircraft (Operational) Stowage II-6

10. Landing Force Operational Reserve Material (LFORM)

and Mission Load Allowance (MLA) Stowage II-6

11. Landing Craft/Amphibian Vehicle Stowage II-6

12. Troop Weapon Stowage Areas II-7

13. Ship's Cargo Handling Equipment (CHE)/Facilities II-7

14. Ramps and Stern Closures II-11

15. Ship Docking/Berthing Information II-12

SECTION III: EMBARKATION/DEBARKATION PROCEDURES III-1

1. Embarkation Procedures III-1

2. Debarkation Procedures III-3

3. Lessons Learned III-5

SECTION IV: LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS AND HEAD FACILITIES IV-1

1. Charts IV-1

2. Space Diagrams IV-5

SECTION V: SERVICE AND SUPPORT FACILITIES V-1

 

SECTION VI: PERSONNEL AUGMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FROM

EMBARKED ORGANIZATIONS VI-1

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION VII: EMBARKED ORGANIZATIONAL WORKING SPACES VII-1

1. Charts

SECTION VIII: TROOP CARGO SPACE CAPACITY BREAKDOWN VIII-1

 

SECTION IX: CARGO SPACE LIMITATIONS IX-1

 

SECTION X: SHIP'S PROFILE/FLIGHT DECK DIAGRAMS X-1

 

SECTION XI: DIAGRAMS XI-1

2d Platform, #4 Hold XI-3

Inner Bottom, #4 Hold XI-5

2d Platform, #5 Hold XI-7

Inner Bottom, #5 Hold XI-9

2d Platform, #9 Hold XI-11

Fuze Mag & Small Arms Mag XI-13

2d Platform #10 Hold XI-15

Flight Deck XI-17

Hangar Deck XI-19

Upper Vehicle Stowage Area XI-21

Lower Vehicle Stowage Area XI-23

Well Deck XI-25