LHD-1 Class LHD-1 Class Page
Record of Changes and LFORM/MLA Supplements ii
Table of Contents vi
Introduction and Information on the Metric System xvii
1. Principal Characteristics I-1
2. Organic Landing Craft, Boats, and Helicopters I-1
3. Well Deck Capacity I-1
4. Staff, Troop, and Crew Living Accommodations Summary I-2
5. Medical Capabilities I-2
6. Dental Capabilities I-3
7. Troop Cargo Space Capacities I-3
SECTION II: LOADING, STOWAGE, AND OFF-LOADING INFORMATION II-1
1. General Cargo Stowage II-1
2. Heavy Lift, Outsized Cargo, and CONEX Handling and
Stowage II-2
3. Ammunition Stowage II-2
4. Special Weapons Stowage II-3
5. Dangerous Cargo (Less Supply Class III and V) Stowage II-3
6. Petroleum-Oil-Lubricants (POL) Stowage II-3
7. Vehicle Stowage (Less Bulk POL Carriers) II-5
8. Aircraft (Non-Operational) Stowage II-5
9. Aircraft (Operational) Stowage II-6
10. Landing Force Operational Reserve Material (LFORM)
and Mission Load Allowance (MLA) Stowage II-6
11. Landing Craft/Amphibian Vehicle Stowage II-6
12. Troop Weapon Stowage Areas II-7
13. Ship's Cargo Handling Equipment (CHE)/Facilities II-7
14. Ramps and Stern Closures II-11
15. Ship Docking/Berthing Information II-12
SECTION III: EMBARKATION/DEBARKATION PROCEDURES III-1
1. Embarkation Procedures III-1
2. Debarkation Procedures III-3
3. Lessons Learned III-5
SECTION IV: LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS AND HEAD FACILITIES IV-1
1. Charts IV-1
2. Space Diagrams IV-5
SECTION V: SERVICE AND SUPPORT FACILITIES V-1
SECTION VI: PERSONNEL AUGMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FROM
EMBARKED ORGANIZATIONS VI-1
SECTION VII: EMBARKED ORGANIZATIONAL WORKING SPACES VII-1
1. Charts
SECTION VIII: TROOP CARGO SPACE CAPACITY BREAKDOWN VIII-1
SECTION IX: CARGO SPACE LIMITATIONS IX-1
SECTION X: SHIP'S PROFILE/FLIGHT DECK DIAGRAMS X-1
SECTION XI: DIAGRAMS XI-1
2d Platform, #4 Hold XI-3
Inner Bottom, #4 Hold XI-5
2d Platform, #5 Hold XI-7
Inner Bottom, #5 Hold XI-9
2d Platform, #9 Hold XI-11
Fuze Mag & Small Arms Mag XI-13
2d Platform #10 Hold XI-15
Flight Deck XI-17
Hangar Deck XI-19
Upper Vehicle Stowage Area XI-21
Lower Vehicle Stowage Area XI-23
Well Deck XI-25