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050922-N-3289C-005 San Diego, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2005) - The NavyÕs Improved Modular Lighterage System (INLS) is tested by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific and Amphibious Construction Battalion One. INLS is a redesign of a floating dock system originally used during World War II. The system assembles to form ferries, causeway piers, or ships ramp roll-off discharge platforms, providing the Navy and Marine Corps with a safer, more versatile way to deliver vehicles and critical supplies from ship to shore during war or peacetime operations. Full rate production modules are slated for
050922-N-3289C-005 San Diego, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2005) - The NavyÕs Improved Modular Lighterage System (INLS) is tested by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific and Amphibious Construction Battalion One. INLS is a redesign of a floating dock system originally used during World War II. The system assembles to form ferries, causeway piers, or ships ramp roll-off discharge platforms, providing the Navy and Marine Corps with a safer, more versatile way to deliver vehicles and critical supplies from ship to shore during war or peacetime operations. Full rate production modules are slated for delivery to the NavyÕs Amphibious Construction Battalions and to all three Maritime Prepositioning Force squadrons through 2010. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Paul Cage (RELEASED) US Navy 050922-N-3289C-005 The Navy%%5Ersquo,s Improved Modular Lighterage System (INLS) is tested by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific and Amphibious Construction Battalion One
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