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ABOUT NAVAL BEACH UNIT SEVEN


NBU-7 was commissioned on 01 August 2012, combining the Forward Deployed Naval Forces detachments of Assault Craft Unit FIVE, Beach Master Unit ONE, and Assault Craft Unit ONE into a single unit. Our mission is to provide Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) Beach Party Teams, Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), and Landing Craft Utility (LCU) that are fully trained, properly manned, interoperable, well maintained, and combat-sustainable to conduct amphibious operations in the littoral environments. NBU-7 is homeported in Sasebo, Japan and embarks onboard USS GREENBAY (LPD-20), USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD-18), USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47), and USS AMERICA (LHA-6). NBU-7 functions as a FDNF command responsible for manning, training, and equipping of all Naval Beach Group ONE assets deployed or forward assigned in support of FDNF missions. NBU-7 contains a deployable headquarters element comprised of both sea and shore components.



NBU-7 DETACHMENTS
LANDING CRAFT AIR CUSHION (LCAC)

 
   The Landing Craft Air Cushion is a high-speed, over-the-beach, fully amphibious landing craft, capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. The first LCAC was delivered to the Navy in 1984 and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) was achieved in 1986. LCAC are used to transport the weapon systems, equipment, cargo and personnel of the assault elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force from ship to shore across the beach. Air Cushion technology allows this vehicle to reach more than 70 percent of the world’s coastline while only about 15 percent of that coastline is accessible by conventional landing craft. LCAC are transported in and operate from all amphibious well deck ships including LHD, LSD, and LPD. The craft operates with a crew of five.

 

LANDING CRAFT UTILITY (LCU)

 
   The mission of Landing Craft Utility is to transport material, troops, and equipment to shore. The use of landing craft on amphibious assaults dates from World War II on through to the Korean conflict. Assault Craft Unit ONE, formed in 1968, performs the expeditionary mission by expediting the closure of troops and material to the shore. The LCU is 135 feet long and 29 feet wide. The maximum cargo capacity is 168 tons. The carry M1A1 tanks or 350 combat equipped troops, with a maximum speed of 12 knots. The craft are capable of 10 days of self-sustainment with a 1200-mile operational range (without fueling) at eight knots. The craft operates with a crew of eleven to fourteen.
 



BEACH PARTY TEAM (BPT)

 
     
 
 
The mission of Beach Party Team is to support the landing movement over the beaches of troops, equipment and supplies, and to facilitate the evacuation of casualties and prisoners of war. In addition, BPT maintain communications and liaison with designated Naval Commanders and Naval Control Units, control all craft and amphibious vehicles in the vicinity of the beach from the surf line to the high water mark, coordinate the re-embarkation of equipment, troops and supplies, determine and advise on the suitability for landing, install causeway beaching range markers and range lights, and assist in the defense of the beach. Throughout an illustrious 64 year history, from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, the BPT have carried out the command, “Land the Landing Force,” with skill, dedication, and professionalism.
 
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Naval Beach Unit 7 (NBU-7)

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