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Skill in the SurfA Landing Boat Manual
February Prepared by the Training and Operations Staff, |
Table of Contents
| Chapter | Page | |
|---|---|---|
| I | Landing Boats Are Important The plan of the manual; How to use this manual. |
1 |
| II | Landing Craft From Troy To Tokio Historic sea-borne invasions; Modern landing craft. |
4 |
| III | Know Your Boat! Characteristics of the LCVP; LCVP Nomenclature; Characteristics of the LCM(3); LCM(3) Nomenclature, operating equipment for the LCVP and LCM: Operating equipment used in boat handling; Operating equipment used with the Gray Marine diesel engine; Miscellaneous operating equipment. |
9 |
| IV | Know Your Job! Finding your place in a boat crew; The responsibilities of each boat crew member. |
18 |
| V | Keep It Running The daily boat and engine check; Care of the hull; Care of the ramp; Care of gear; Minor repairs; Hints on boat care aboard transports; Procurement of parts and materials. |
22 |
| VI | The Coxswain Takes Over Operating the LCVP; Characteristics of the LCVP; Starting the LCVP; Controlling the LCVP; Mooring the LCVP; Clearing from alongside; Anchoring; Using the cargo net; The run to the beach; Beaching; Lowering and raising the ramp; Broaching; Retracting from the beach; Operating the LCM(3); Characteristics of the LCM(3); Controlling the LCM(3); Tying up the LCM(3); Beaching and retracting with the LCM(3); The LCM(3) ramp; A parting word on boat operation. |
28 |
| VII | Learning The Ropes Rules of the Road; Rules of the Road during a landing operation; Boat etiquette; Buoyage systems; Beacons and ranges; Hydrographic markings; Storm warning signals; Station keeping; Using the compass; Knowing the ropes; A word on cargo loading. |
44 |
| VIII | The Salvage Boat The crew and equipment of the salvage boat; The salvage boats' job; Salvage procedures; Towing alongside and astern. |
56 |
| IX | Where Sea Meets Land Tide; Currents; Breakers and surf. |
64 |
| X | Hit That Beach! | 69 |
| XI | Information, Please! | 77 |
Appendices
Foreword
This book was not designed merely to be read and laid aside. It was prepared so that men in training could consult it time and again while working with landing boats. Keep your copy, Review it frequently.
/signed/
G.B. Howe
Lieut. U.S. Navy
Training Officer, Landing Craft School
Approved:
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/signed/
J.E. Murphy
Captain, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, Landing Craft School
Training Command, Amphibious Forces
United States Pacific Fleet
Source: A photocopy of this document is in the Navy Department Library. The original document is located in the World War II Command File of the Operational Archives Branch, Naval History & Heritage Command.
