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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 23, 2008) -- The landing craft air-cushioned (LCAC) 81, assigned to the "Swift Intruders" of Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 follows another LCAC into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is undergoing unit level training assessment-certification (ULTRA-C). An ULTRA-C certification shows a ship's competency in fire fighting, anchoring, small boat attack and various other items evaluated by assessors from Afloat Training Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael D. Kennedy (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
April 23, 2008
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael D. Kennedy
Caption Writer
Oscar Sosa, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LSD 49
Other Visible Equipment
LCAC 81
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Inside the well deck