Ships & Equipment
Amphibious Ships
The ocean is calm, the horizon tranquil, the beach — empty. Then, in an instant, a massive force of landing craft, boats and helicopters appears from over the horizon, bringing troops, tanks, trucks, supplies, and other equipment to the beachhead at an unbelievable pace.
Meet the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Force.
Performing in groups of three ships, the capabilities of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Force or “Gator Navy” (Nickname originated from the ARG’s ability to move swiftly through water and over land, like an alligator) are truly unique and specialized. They’re always on call and ready at a moment’s notice to provide forward presence, crisis response, power projection, special operations, evacuations, humanitarian operations and disaster relief. They’re the first ones on the beach and the last ones off.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Helicopters and jets are not just on aircraft carriers. Today’s amphibious ships are specially designed with a flight deck to support an array of transport and attack helicopters, as well as Harrier “Jump Jets.” Some aircraft carry troops, cargo and supplies. Others perform defensive measures against submarines and/or any other type of land or sea military threat. Now, a whole battalion can leave the ship with all their supplies and equipment and land ashore without anything or anyone even getting wet!
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