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    This document provides an overview of wet well operations on amphibious ships. It defines key terminology used in well deck operations and discusses the responsibilities of the Condition 1A detail, which includes the OOD, DCO, WDCO, ballasting officer, and others. The document outlines the specific procedures for landing and launching AAVs, LCACs, and LCUs, noting differences in ship ballasting, speed, and sterngate position for each. It emphasizes the OOD's responsibilities to maintain situational awareness of craft traffic and minimize wave action in the well.

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    This document provides an overview of wet well operations on amphibious ships. It defines key terminology used in well deck operations and discusses the responsibilities of the Condition 1A detail, which includes the OOD, DCO, WDCO, ballasting officer, and others. The document outlines the specific procedures for landing and launching AAVs, LCACs, and LCUs, noting differences in ship ballasting, speed, and sterngate position for each. It emphasizes the OOD's responsibilities to maintain situational awareness of craft traffic and minimize wave action in the well.

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    This document provides an overview of wet well operations on amphibious ships. It defines key terminology used in well deck operations and discusses the responsibilities of the Condition 1A detail, which includes the OOD, DCO, WDCO, ballasting officer, and others. The document outlines the specific procedures for landing and launching AAVs, LCACs, and LCUs, noting differences in ship ballasting, speed, and sterngate position for each. It emphasizes the OOD's responsibilities to maintain situational awareness of craft traffic and minimize wave action in the well.

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    Well Deck Operations v1.3

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    This document provides an overview of wet well operations on amphibious ships. It defines key terminology used in well deck operations and discusses the responsibilities of the Condition 1A detail, which includes the OOD, DCO, WDCO, ballasting officer, and others. The document outlines the specific procedures for landing and launching AAVs, LCACs, and LCUs, noting differences in ship ballasting, speed, and sterngate position for each. It emphasizes the OOD's responsibilities to maintain situational awareness of craft traffic and minimize wave action in the well.

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    Seamanship

    Well Deck Operations

    UNCLASSIFIED

    References
    WET WELL MANUAL
    COMNAVSURFLANT/COMNAVSURFPAC 3340.3
    LCAC Safe Engineering and Operations (SEAOPS) Manual

    Terminal Objective
    Given an amphibious ship DESCRIBE the
    fundamentals of wet well operations IAW the
    Wet Well Manual.

    Enabling Objectives
    DESCRIBE the standard terminology utilized in
    well deck operations.
    DISCUSS the responsibilities and duties of the
    Condition 1A Detail.
    DISCUSS the significant differences for ship
    preparation when landing and launching AAVs,
    LCACs, and LCUs.
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    Introduction

    Introduction

    Terminology
    Condition 1A: Readiness condition set for wet well operations
    Condition 1A Bill is tailored by the ship for personnel required

    Ballast: Water added to ballast tank to increase the draft of a ship


    Wedge (steep and shallow): Physical shape of the water in the well
    Alive: Craft begin to float on minimum depth required
    Grounded: Craft hull is resting on the deck
    Sill: Aftermost part of the well deck. Water level is reported from here
    Sterngate: gate lowered to allow access to craft
    At the Stops : Sterngate is fully open and resting on its braces
    At the Horizontal
    (# of degrees) above or below the horizontal
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    Terminology

    Terminology
    Red Well: The well is not clear for craft to enter or exit; ship is
    free to maneuver
    Green Well: The well is clear for craft entry and exit; ship must
    maintain steady course and speed
    Well status indicated by flag and light signals

    Condition 1A Detail
    OOD: Responsible for maneuvering the ship to facilitate well deck
    operations.
    Debark Control Officer (DCO): Normally the XO (Wet Well Manual),
    responsible for all embark/debark operations from flight deck and well
    deck.
    Well Deck Control Officer (WDCO): Normally the 1 st LT, responsible
    for the safe handling, embarkation, and debarkation of all craft and
    vehicles in the well deck. Reports to the DCO. Wears a White life
    preserver.
    Ballasting Officer: Normally the DCA, responsible for
    ballasting/deballasting operations. Reports to the WDCO.
    Combat Cargo Officer (CCO): Normally a marine assigned, responsible
    for planning and movement of cargo and vehicles.
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    Condition 1A Detail
    Well Deck Safety: Responsible for overall safety in the well deck; normally
    have two present, one on each catwalk. Wears a White life preserver and helmet.
    Ramp Marshall/POIC: Visually guides craft into the well using hand signals and
    signal wands. Wears a Yellow life preserver and helmet.
    Traffic Controller (as necessary for AAVs): Parks the AAVs once the POIC
    initially lands them. Wears a Yellow life preserver.
    Line Captain (as necessary): Designated to manage either port or starboard
    lines. Wears Blue life preservers.
    Line Handler (as necessary): Wears Blue or inherently bouyant life preservers.
    Sterngate Operator: A-gang maintains equipment and powers up drive. Sterngate
    opened/closed via buttons on the catwalk.

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    AAV Landing and Launch


    Landing:
    Ship is at bare steerageway (AAVs are slow craft)
    Ship ballasts to a steep wedge
    Sterngate is at the Stops
    POIC lands the vehicles and then passes them to Traffic Controllers
    to maneuver them to designated spots
    Launch:
    Safe to launch at any speed up to 21.5kts, typically between 5-10kts
    No more than 1ft of water at the sill
    Sterngate at the horizontal

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    AAV Landing and Launch

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    LCAC Landing and Launch


    Landing:
    Ship is at bare steerageway
    Ship ballasts to 0 at the sill
    Sterngate is 10o below the horizontal
    Ramp Marshall directs LCAC to designated spot
    Launch:
    Same conditions as landing
    Ramp Marshall directs all movements

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    LCAC Landing and Launch

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    LCU Landing and Launch


    Landing:
    Ship is at bare steerageway. Minimize wave action in the well
    Ship ballasts to 8 at the sill
    Sterngate is at the Stops
    POIC commands Line Handlers to properly secure LCU
    Launch:
    Ship speed 5 to 10 kts
    Craft will come alive depending on weight loaded

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    LCU Landing and Launch

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    OOD Responsibilities
    Maintain Situational Awareness of boat traffic
    Must maintain a course and speed while craft are
    preparing to enter or exit the well
    Coordinate with Debark Control Officer to ensure
    proper timing of helos and amphibious craft
    Guide CONN to find good course to minimize wave
    action in the well
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    Wave Action

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    Questions?

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