021019-N-5027S-003 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
021019-N-5027S-003 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. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Robert M Schalk. (RELEASED) US Navy 021019-N-5027S-003 Landing Craft Utility One Six Five Four returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan
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