Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 use a light amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) to check beach conditions for the improved navy lighterage system during exercise Brilliant Tern. Brilliant Tern was conducted by Military Sealift Command ships using real world scenarios in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Sheard/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 use a light amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) to check beach conditions for the improved navy lighterage system during exercise Brilliant Tern. Brilliant Tern was conducted by Military Sealift Command ships using real world scenarios in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Sheard/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Seabees assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 aboard Warping Tug 03 stand by to give a towing line to Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 aboard the lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian P. Caracci/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) vessel assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 heads out to sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian P. Caracci/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) vehicle assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, from Naval Amphibious Little Creek, Va., emerges from the surf on Onslow Beach, N.C. during Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS) operations. JLOTS is a joint operation that consists of loading /unloading of ships without fixed port facilities, in friendly or non-defended territory. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel A. Taylor/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

The logistic support vessel Gen. Frank S. Besson (LSV 1) and a lighter amphibious resupply cargo vehicle (LARC) assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, from Naval Amphibious Little Creek, Va., participate in Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS) operations. JLOTS is a joint operation that consists of loading/unloading of ships without fixed port facilities, in friendly or non-defended territory. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Hall/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply craft (LARC-V) drives through the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during the ship's amphibious warfare certification. This is the first time a LARC-V has entered the ship's well deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Ashleigh Teitel)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 launch a lighter amphibious resupply cargo craft during a training evolution. BMU-1 is deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 launch a lighter amphibious resupply cargo craft during a training evolution. BMU-1 is deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2 maneuver a lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) during amphibious operations with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katrina Parker /Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo Vessel (LARC) checks the water level prior to disembarking members of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, from a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) assigned to the “Surf Riders “ of Assault Craft Unit ONE (ACU-1). ACU-1 is attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), who are all participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Paula J Sato)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo Vehicle (LARC-V) exits the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10) during amphibious operations as part of Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) FY07 in the Republic of Philippines. Juneau, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is currently conducting a number of amphibious operations in support of the exercise and working closely with the Philippine Navy for bilateral training. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Sarah Thomas)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) vehicle makes its way into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is currently underway on her fall patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) brings equipment to help clear some of the rubble in areas affected by the December 26, 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. More than 18,000 Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Soldiers and Coast Guardsmen with Combined Support Force Five Three Six (CSF-536), working with international militaries and non-governmental organizations to aid the affected people of Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia after the tsunami devastated the region. A Combined Support Force of host nations, civilian aid organizations and U.S. Department of Defense work to provide humanitarian assistance in support Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian relief effort to aid the victims of the tsunami that struck Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Katrina Beeler)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle assigned to the “Surf Riders” of Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1) hits the beach during amphibious assault training in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class David A. Levy)

LARC

A LARC (Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo) underway in Ngo Bay off the coast of New Caledonia during Exercise Croix Du Sud 2006. (Photo: Australia DoD)

LARC

An Australian Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) transports the Fijian Army to Canala Bay from HMAS Tobruk. Exercise Croix Du Sud (CDS) is a multi-national exercise that takes place bi-annually in New Caledonia. CDS enables nations to develop and exercise their humanitarian and peacekeeping capabilities. Units participating in CDS 2006 include Defence Forces from Australia, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu and Fiji. (Photo: Australia DoD)

LARC

Defence Trial at Cowley Beach with 10 Force Support Battalion 9 Petroleum Operator Squadron deploying a 100,000 litre fuel bladder and fuel delivery system. A LARC tows a mooring bouy. (Photo: Australia DoD)

LARC

An Army Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (Mod V) (LARC Mod V) returns to HMAS Kanimbla after a beach landing, with French Navy Ship (FNS) Jacques Cartier in the background. Australian, French Armed Forces New Caledonia (FANC) and Papua New Guinean Forces conduct exercises off the coast of Noumea during Exercise Croix Du Sud. (Photo: Australia DoD)

LARC

An Army Lighter, Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) lands on the beach during Minor War Vessel Fleet Concentration Period. The Royal Australian Navy's Heavy Landing Craft (LCH) have proven their worth in a major exercise conducted in the Northern Territory. The LCHs successfully landed and extracted army assets from Dundee Beach, Southwest of Darwin, as part of the Minor War Vessel Fleet Concentration Period which focused heavily on interoperability between the two services. (Photo: Australia DoD)