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[Anthony Small]

TheLittoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. The LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence.

The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a class of Small Surface Combatants armed with capabilities focused on defeating global challenges in the littorals. LCS is designed to provide joint force access in the littorals. LCS can operate independently or in high-threat environments as part of a networked battle force that includes larger, multi-mission surface combatants.

The LCS class consists of two variants, the Freedom variant and the Independence variant, designed and built by two industry teams. The Freedom variant team is led by Lockheed Martin (for the odd-numbered hulls, e.g. LCS 1). It is a steel monohull design constructed by Lockheed Martin in the Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corporation's shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. The Independence variant is an aluminum trimaran design originally built by an industry team led by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for LCS 2 and LCS 4. Currently, Independence variant LCS (LCS 6 and subsequent even-numbered hulls) are constructed by Austal USA in the company's Mobile, Alabama shipyard.

LCSs are assigned by variant to Atlantic and Pacific Fleets in order to enhance alignment of sustainment activities. As of June 2021, the ships are divided into two squadrons: Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 (LCSRON ONE) in San Diego and Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 2 (LCSRON TWO) in Mayport, Florida. The Freedom variant is based in Mayport, while the Independence variant is homeported in San Diego. Both variants can execute the primary warfare mission of surface warfare. Other mission modules are in testing. As of June 2021, most crews are manned with Blue and Gold rotational crew model, allowing increased forward deployed presence. There are also training ships that remain available to support readiness generation needs of off-hull crews.

USS Freedom (LCS 1), USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) and USS Coronado (LCS 4) are single-crewed and assigned to support technical and tactical capability development, in addition to Numbered Fleet Commander needs.

Under the LCS sustainment concept, aspects of many legacy shipboard functions such as logistics, maintenance, and training are conducted by outside organizations, thus removing these functions from the ship's crew in order to supplement the minimal manning model. The enabler of LCS distance support is the Maintenance Support Team (MST). MSTs coordinate with the Regional Maintenance Center (RMCs), Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF), and supply enterprise for all LCS maintenance and logistics issues. The staffs of the LCS Squadron (LCSRON), LCS Training Facility (LTF) and Surface Ship Type Commander (TYCOM) Afloat Training Group (ATG) provide training and certification functions.

There are two primary facilities designed to support LCS. The LCS Support Facility (LSF), has offices for the LCSRON staff, off-ship crews, and pre-commissioning crews. The LTF houses key training equipment for qualification and certification of crews and detachments. The MPSF provides sustainment and depot maintenance support for mission modules. In concert with LCSRON commodore, these organizational elements fully support the ships and mission modules at home and deployed.

LCS utilizes a Blue/Gold crew model where the crews rotate on/off the ship every four to five months. This model allows for individual Sailor training/school attendance, team trainer completion, Sailor advanced qualification completion, and crew leave. Due to the demanding nature of the minimal manning model, crews complete sustainment and basic phase training evolutions at the LTF. The LCS fleet is divided into six divisions (three per coast) comprised of four ships of the same variant - including one as a dedicated training ship that is manned by a traditional, single crew vice rotating crews. The training ship in each division remains in the United States and operates in local areas to certify the six Blue/Gold crews that will operate the three deployed LCSs of each division. Each division will have a single warfare focus. The Blue/Gold crew rotation and single warfare focus provides more forward presence with a better blend of ownership, stability, and increased training for each crew.

A key enabler of LCS rotational crewing is the LCS shore-based training and certification capability, which represents a significant advancement in the surface force approach to qualification of individual watchstanders and teams. Crew training is based on a virtual ship-centric concept, accomplished through a combination of classroom instruction, vendor training, shore-based trainers and sophisticated virtual reality training systems. This ensures LCS ships deploy with fully qualified sailors, a ship Key Performance Parameter, without hindering their ability to be adequately trained. It also, ensures that time spent aboard LCS is time operating LCS.

Initiated in February 2002, the LCS program represents a reduction in time to acquire, design, and build ships in comparison to any previous ship class. A total of 11 Freedom variant LCS are currently commissioned. There are 14 commissioned Independence variant LCS. FY 2019 was the final year programmed for LCS seaframes.

Combat Logistics Battalion 31 (CLB 31) is the logistics combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the only continuously forward-deployed MEU in the Marine Corps. As the logistics combat element, the CLB provides all elements of the MEU with combat service support. To do this, the CLB comprises of a Headquarters, a Motor Transport Platoon, Engineer Platoon, Maintenance Platoon, Supply Platoon, Military Police Platoon, Landing Support Platoon, Communications Platoon and its Health Service Support (Medical, Dental and Shock Trauma Platoon). Additionally, the CLB provides the MEU with ammunition, postal, EOD and disbursing services. Although CLB 31 is assigned to the 3rd Marine Logistics Group, the battalion remains permanently attached to the 31st MEU. CLB 31 based on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan.

The Family Readiness Program is an integral part of the Marine Corps' family readiness program, and serves as the primary communication link between the CLB-31 Commanding Officer and the families of the Marines and Sailors assigned to CLB-31. The Family Readiness Program supports the spouses of the unit Marines by providing communication from the command, serving as a source for information and referral services and by helping foster a sense of community within the unit.

1. Keeping you informed. While the units are deployed, the Family Readiness Program is the means by which families receive all official messages from the command. Heard that the battalion is leaving early? Coming home late? Somewhere dangerous? If you want the true scoop, go to your Family Readiness Assistant as they will have the latest information direct from the unit and can help dispel any rumors. This way, you don't have to rely on the lieutenant's brother's girlfriend's nephew for information on the battalion.

2. Providing the voice of experience. Family Readiness Assistants know the ins and outs of military living, and possess the knowledge to help other families through the difficult deployment period. In addition to their life experiences, they receive extensive training on the programs and services available to military family and are eager to pass this information on.

3. Information Referral Services. Looking for a way to get involved with other spouses with children or similar interests? Your designated Family Readiness Assistant will gladly refer you to the endless resources that are made available to military families.

5. A support system. Remember, you are not alone. As military families, we are part of a unique community and in a profound way - we are a family unto ourselves. Any problem you may be facing has no doubt been met and overcome by another family member and the Family Readiness Program provides the means for their experience to benefit you.

The CLB-31 Family Readiness Program is always looking to expand its ranks. Persons interested in serving as a Assistant should contact the battalion's Family Readiness Officer. To be a Family Readiness Assistant, the applicant must.

Be the spouse of a Marine or Sailor in the unit.

Complete Family Readiness Assistant Training.

Serve as a reliable and dependable communication link.

Foster a sense of community within the MEU's families.

Be willing to listen and help other families through difficult times.

Let family and friends know deployed mailing address.

Know who to contact in an emergency.

Discuss special occasions.

Decide most economical means of communication.

Renew driver licenses.

Check ID cards: condition and expiration date.

In cases of pregnancy, discuss transportation and child care options.

FINANCIAL CONCERNS

Dependent and split pay allotments.

Discuss bill payments.

Prepare budget.

Discuss filing taxes.

Discuss direct deposit accounts.

How will you handle financial emergencies?

Off-base residents: WHO, WHERE, WHEN, and AMOUNT to pay rent.

How to buy yen and HOW MUCH yen to buy.

Where to pay phone and utility bills.

Where the lease and rental agreement is located.

The housing agency name, number, and location.

Emergency maintenance phone numbers.

Know who to contact for appliance repairs.

Ensure arrangements are made for move on base.

On-base residents: Notify KAB housing for maintenance work.

Know where self-help is located.

Know how to change the filters.

Know where fuse box is located.

Know to contact PMO if locked out of quarters.

Keep security, ambulance, and fire department numbers handy.

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