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Amphibious Operations 109<br />

D-day<br />

D-day. The unnamed day on which a particular operation commences or is to<br />

commence.<br />

Line of Departure (LOD)<br />

In land warfare, a line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements.<br />

In an amphibious operations, the LOD is an offshore coordinating line to assist<br />

displacement craft and AAVs to land on designated beaches at scheduled times. It<br />

marks the seaward end of the boat lane. Each colored beach has an LOD and<br />

topographic, hydrographic, and tactical considerations determine the specific<br />

location. It may be marked by PCS/SCS, boats, or buoys. When scheduled waves<br />

are launched underway the LOD may be unmarked. Displacement craft waves are<br />

dispatched to the beach from this line. A separate LOD may be provided for<br />

AAVs to reduce waterborne transit times.<br />

109.9 Discuss the following types of amphibious landing craft:<br />

Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)<br />

Mission<br />

The LCAC’s mission is to land heavy vehicles, equipment, <strong>personnel</strong>, and<br />

cargo in amphibious assaults.<br />

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