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~ LCS are intended for operations in littoral
zones (close to shore)
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~ Comparable' i'n size to toda.y'sfriga
~ LCS is built around modules of
capability /technology
~ Although it has a core crew of
approximately 30 personnel, if mission
requires the use of helicopters, an
aviation crew of 20 individuals is added
;~ Also module crew size may vary; usually
1 5 sailors for each module
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General Dynamics design features a revolutionary trimaran
hull that is 417 ft long and 103.7 ft wide at the waterline
and has a draft of 15ft
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~ The modules can carryout specialized
missions
o Mine Warfare
o Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW)
o Special Forces Support
o Intelligence Gathering
~ Total number of LCS to be purchased is
approximately 55, with an expected 60-
40 split between the west coast and the
east coast
~ Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek is a
likely homeport for a number of these
vessels
~ MEDAC is working with Commanding
Officer, Little Creek to understand
future requirements for LCS homeported
in Virginia Beach
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Ships Named So Far:
. LCS (1) Freedom
. LCS (2) Independence
. LCS (3) Fort Worth
. LCS (4) Coronado
. LCS (5) Has Not Been
Named Yet
*City Council Resolution Tonight Will Encourage
Secretary of Navy to Name Future LCS. lIUSS
Virginia Beach"