Note: HQMC is highlighted the ship to ship transfer (really just an at sea test of the MLP) concept. Has anywork been done on selective offloading? Does this have any utility for the MEU or will this sit on the shelf until a Marine Expeditionary Brigade is needed? Remember this small factoid. MEU's are the unit of choice for combatant commanders.
As I said last time you posted pictures of this ship I think it is awesome. Still not sure how much thought was given to conventional landing craft and JHSV with the MLP. I am still wondering whether a French L-CAT would be a better starting point for an LCAC replacement than an LCAC.
ReplyDeleteAAV aboard JHSV.......
http://www.msc.navy.mil/sealift/2013/October/images/USMClashedEquipment.jpg
Looks like a picture you would take on going on holiday............ :)
Ha! The captcha picture for my last post was spookily 113.....
DeleteThis type of Ro/Ro op was done years ago from the HSV-2 Swift to an INLS RRDF to which was moored USNS Bobo and an LSD. and it did not take a $500 Million MLP to accomplish~ I don't see any amphib here?
ReplyDeleteThe whole point of MLP is to allow selective discharge from MPS and Sealift ships.
The LCAC replacement is already under procurement as SSC nee LCAC-100. Of course, the French L-Cat could be bought cheaper and quicker.
AAVs can be lifted by JHSV and discharged to an INLS alongside.
i can't argue with any of that. as a matter of fact i have a pic of an INLS doing just such an op. they're re-inventing the wheel and acting as if its new.
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