ATP 4-15 — Army Watercraft Operations (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 4-15 governs Army watercraft operations, including capabilities, planning, execution, security, protection, maintenance, and accidents.
- Publication number: ATP 4-15
- Title: ARMY WATERCRAFT OPERATIONS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 04/03/2015
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 4-15 covers watercraft categories, missions, maritime training, Soldier-Mariners, vessel capabilities, terminal operations, LOTS, amphibious and riverine operations. It requires full crews for safe operation, establishes security measures for threats, and addresses maintenance and accident reporting.
Topics covered
- Army watercraft operations
- Watercraft capabilities
- Maritime training
- Terminal operations
- Logistics over-the-shore operations
- Vessel security and protection
- Watercraft maintenance
- Watercraft accident reporting
Questions and answers
How many stake barges should an ocean reception point have?
There should be at least two stake barges at the ORP; one for import and one for export. (paragraph 4-3)
What happens to watercraft unit members during an emergency?
In an emergency, all members of the watercraft units, including vessel crews, may need to occupy defense positions. (paragraph 3-78)
What are the requirements for operating Army watercraft safely?
Watercraft are fully crewed regardless of the class type vessel. No watercraft can safely operate without a full crew. (paragraph 1-8)
What planning burden applies to logistics over-the-shore operations?
LOTS operations are resource intensive and require greater planning than fixed port operations. (paragraph 4-5)
What does an LCM-8 (MOD 2) support?
The LCM-8 (MOD 2) supports mission command of ship to shore operations. (paragraph 2-4)