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Caption:
At sea with USS Saipan (LHA 2) Oct. 19, 2002 -- Landing Craft Utility
One Six Five Four returns to the amphibious assault ship after a
simulated beach assault off the coast of North Carolina. The exercise
included marines from Marine Air Ground Task Force Two Five (MAGTF-25)
as part of a Type Commander Amphibious Training (TCAT) exercise. The
week long TCAT permits the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) the opportunity
to work together as a cohesive unit to fine tune their basic
ship-handling skills, well-deck and flight-deck operations, and other
integral shipboard activities and drills. In addition, TCAT allows the
sailors aboard these ships the opportunity to work closely with their
Marine counterparts. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class
Robert M Schalk. (RELEASED)
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