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New
coastal command patrol boat with increased capability delivered
to US Navy |
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The
65PB1101 coastal command patrol boat (CCB) departed Port Angeles, Wash.,
to transit to San Diego, Calif., Aug. 5-11. The boat was manned by a
Fleet Integration Team consisting entirely of Navy Reservists. The CCB
underwent developmental testing in the Puget Sound and the Strait of
Juan de Fuca from April to August 2013. During testing, the boat encountered
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A 65PB1101 coastal command patrol boat arrives in San Diego. The patrol
boat has increased capability over existing Navy Expeditionary Combat
Command craft, including 24-hour mission capability, ergonomic equipment
design, both remote and crew-served weapon systems and a robust communications
suite. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Donnell Evans/Released)
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The
65 foot, 50-ton boat was built in Bremerton and Tacoma, Wash., and expands
the capabilities of the Navy with its flexibility.
"This boat helps bridge the gap between the large ship navy and
the near-coastal assets," said Senior Enlisted Advisor, Master
Chief Petty Officer Joe Manning, assigned to Coastal Riverine Group
1 (CRG-1).
The CCB has increased capability amongst existing Navy Expeditionary
Combat Command (NECC) craft including 24-hour mission capability, ergonomic
equipment design, both remote and crew-served weapon systems, and a
robust communications suite.
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The 65PB1101 coastal command patrol boat departs Port Angeles, Wash.
to transit to San Diego, Calif. The boat has spent the last four months
performing training and trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist Seaman Apprentice William Blees/Released)
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"The
arrival of the Coastal Command Boat marks a critical milestone for the
Coastal Riverine Force in which new technologies are expanding our team's
ability to support broader missions and battlespace," said Capt.
Chris Peterschmidt, commander of CRG-1. "CRG-1 looks forward to
leading the way as we man, train, and equip the craft and crew for deployment
early next year."
The boat contains a hydraulic crane and shock mitigating seating for
18 crew members. The boat also features sound-deadening curtains which
separate the berthing area from the galley and an electronics space
and sound-deadening floor mats which isolate the pilothouse, main cabin
and galley from machinery and hull-borne noise. |
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A 65PB1101 coastal command patrol boat arrives in San Diego. The patrol
boat has increased capability over existing Navy Expeditionary Combat
Command craft, including 24-hour mission capability, ergonomic equipment
design, both remote and crew-served weapon systems and a robust communications
suite. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Donnell Evans/Released)
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The
CCB shares many design philosophies and technologies of the next generation
of NECC boats such as the MK-VI Patrol Boat for coastal operations.
CRG-1 is scheduled to take custody of the CCB and the boat will be placed
in service in early September 2013.
In conjunction with the arrival of the CCB and other riverine assets
during July and August of 2013, CRG-1 has taken significant steps in
establishing the first West Coast riverine capability.
The Coastal Riverine Force is a core Navy capability that provides port
and harbor security, high value asset protection and maritime security
operations in coastal and inland waterways.
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice William Blees,
Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Northwest |
