Accession Number:

ADA516264

Title:

LCAC versus LCU: Are LCAC Worth the Expenditure

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA

Personal Author(s):

• Schmitz, K. L.

Report Date:

1996-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

The scope of this paper is to conduct an analytical study of the capabilities, employment, and costs of the Landing Craft Air Cushioned LCAC vehicle and the Landing Craft Utility LCU. With todays emphasis on a smaller force improved through enhancements and selected modernization, the focus of analysis will center on answering the question -- Should the Department of the Navy pursue LCAC retirement and LCU enhancment In order to make that determination, it is necessary to examine the capabilities each craft brings to todays naval forces and the future enhancements being considered. The study will conclude by examining some of the reasons why LCAC retirement could be considered.

Descriptors:

• *LANDING CRAFT
• *AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
• MILITARY CAPABILITIES
• AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS
• NAVY
• COSTS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE