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 TM 55-1905-223-SDC
Section II. OBJECTIVES
1-4.
OBJECTIVES BASIC. The three basic objectives of shipboard damage control are:
a. Take all practicable preliminary measures to prevent damage.
b. Minimize and localize such damage as does occur.
c. Accomplish, as quickly as possible, emergency damage repairs, restoration of equipment, and
the care of injured personnel.
1-5.
ATTAINMENT. These objectives are attained by:
a. Preserving stability and fumetight/watertight integrity.
b. Maintaining the operational capability of vital systems.
c.
Preventing, isolating, combating, extinguishing, and removing the effects of fire and explosion.
d. Detecting, confining, and removing the effects of nuclear, biological, or chemical contamination.
e. Preventing personnel casualties and facilitating care of the injured.
f.
Making rapid repairs to structure and equipment.
The damage control organization has the same objectives in peace and war, although the threat is
accentuated in war. The ship's ability to perform its assigned mission will depend upon the effectiveness of
damage control.
Section III. PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
1-6.
SUMMARY. The following is a brief summary of the LCU's principal characteristics:
Length
174.0 feet
Beam (Maximum)
42.0 feet
Depth (Amidships)
11 feet, 6 inches
Maximum Draft (Full Load Displacement)
Fwd: 7 feet, 10 inches
Aft: 9 feet, 3 inches
Mean: 8 feet, 6-1/2 inches
Fuel Capacity
91,138 Gallons
Fresh Water Storage Capacity
4,642 Gallons
Maximum Continuous Speed
12.0 Knots (Approx.)
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