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(TM) 9-CE-023.02, “Installation/Retrieval<br />

and Operation/Maintenance Instructions <strong>for</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> RO/RO Discharge Facility.”<br />

g. Army Modular RO/RO Discharge<br />

Facility. The Army’s modular RRDF has no<br />

standard configuration. Design of <strong>the</strong><br />

facility has been an evolutionary process<br />

facilitated by joint operational tests and<br />

evaluations. It is constructed with eight<br />

sections <strong>for</strong>ming a rectangle and two sections<br />

end-to-end inboard and aft. A sea end section<br />

is placed one string outboard of <strong>the</strong> end-to-<br />

Facility Installations and Preparations<br />

Figure IV-7. Modular End Rake<br />

Figure IV-8. Modular Quadrafloat<br />

end sections. Fenders are placed along <strong>the</strong><br />

outboard sides of <strong>the</strong> two end-to-end sections.<br />

The “finger pier” configuration just described<br />

provides stable side mooring, keeps <strong>the</strong> lighter<br />

from getting under <strong>the</strong> ship’s counter, and<br />

provides lighter masters more confidence<br />

when approaching and mooring. Detailed<br />

procedures <strong>for</strong> RRDF assembly, installation,<br />

and operation are provided in Army TM-55-<br />

1945-20114, “Installation/ Retrieval and<br />

Operation/Maintenance Instructions <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

RO/RO Discharge Facility.” Planners should<br />

know <strong>the</strong> calm water ramp is only compatible<br />

IV-7

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