The LCAC is a high-speed, fully amphibious craft. The LCAC’s ability to ride on a cushion of air allows it to operate directly from the well decks of amphibious warfare ships and to rapidly project forces to, and over the beach to inland areas as necessary for amphibious and expeditionary operations across the range of military operations (ROMO). 

The Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) program is developing a replacement for the in-service LCACs and LCAC (SLEP) as these craft reach the end of their service lives.  Payload will be 74 tons and 26 personnel, 85 when configured with the PTM, at 35kts or greater depending on the load.   

The LCU-1600, often referred to as the work horse of amphibious operations, provides heavy lift ship-to-shore movement and sustainment for amphibious and expeditionary operations across the ROMO.  It is well suited for its key role in Theater Security Cooperation and Foreign Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief operations. Payload is 160 tons and up to 400 personnel at 8-11kts.

The INLS’ powered and non-powered platforms are connected to form the Causeway Ferrys (CFs) designed to transfer cargo from military sealift command ships to shore where port facilities are damaged, inadequate or nonexistent.  The Roll-on/Roll-off Discharge Facility (RRDF) provides the at-sea interface platform between the ship and the CF to provide offloads of vehicles and equipment.

The MPF-UB is a commercial  design utility craft used to support personnel and light equipment movement and logistics during MPF offload operations.  Additionally, the MPF UB can provide waterborne force protec­tion as well as limited medical evacuation support in a protected environment.   A bow ramp facilitates embarking and discharging personnel over a ramp, low pier, or quay.  Payload 5 tons, and or, up to 30 personnel with 150 lbs of equipment at up to 3kts with load.

The Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) is an intra-theater connector that bridges the gap between low speed sea lift and high speed airlift. It enables rapid closure of forces to the sea base from advanced bases, logistics movement from pre-positioned ships, and movement of assault forces to in-theater austere ports.  Payload 20,000 square feet/600 tons at 35kts (1,200nm) and up to 312 personnel (104 berthing spaces).