Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations - Historic Naval Ships ...

Chapter Xto permit initiation of preliminary movementsand preparations to ensure that theembarkation is begun without delay.3. Embarkation PlanningResponsibilitiesATF and LF commanders’ planningresponsibilities are as follows.a. The CATF is responsible for:• Allocating assault shipping and sealift.• Providing ship’s loading characteristicspamphlets to the CLF.• Organizing Navy forces for embarkation.• Preparing movement orders for ships.• Approving LF embarkation and loadingplans.• Planning for external support.• Advising the CLF on support forces’embarkation requirements.b. The CLF is responsible for:• Determining LF requirements for assaultshipping.• Developing LF organization forembarkation.• Determining embarkation supportrequirements.• Preparing detailed embarkation andloading plans.c. Other commanders must:• Provide their lift requirements;• Organize their units for embarkation; and• Participate in embarkation planningmeetings.X-2JP 3-02