Mission Statement
We are the Fighting EIGHT!
We are an agile force representing the best our nation offers. We exemplify the highest standards. Trust, Loyalty, and Respect are our foundation; Integrity, our bedrock.
We are a team of warfighting professionals, dedicated to readiness and development of each other. We are disciplined, resilient, and accountable to our families and fellow Fighting Eight.
We are warriors. We represent the bravery demonstrated by the Sailors and Marines who fought for freedom on the shores of Bougainville. At all times, in war and in peace, our actions reflect the proud heritage.
We will fiercely defend our Nation, our ship and each other. We embody excellence in Amphibious Warfare. We will prevail in the face of adversity with determination and dignity.
WE ARE BOUGAINVILLE!
General Characteristics of Ship
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Builder: Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Ingalls Operations, Pascagoula, Mississippi
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Propulsion: Two marine gas turbines, two shafts, 59,000 total brake horsepower, two 5,000
horsepower auxiliary propulsion motors.
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Length: 855 feet (260.7 meters).
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Beam: 106 feet (32.3 meters).
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Displacement: Approximately 43,335 long tons full load (44,030 metric tons).
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Speed: 20+ knots.
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Crew: 1204 (102 officers)
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Load: 1462 (150 surge)
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Armament: Two RAM launchers; two NATO Sea Sparrow launchers (with Evolved Sea Sparrow
Missile (ESSM)); two 20mm Phalanx CIWS mounts; seven twin .50 cal. machine guns.
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Aircraft: A mix of: F-35B Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) STOVL aircraft; MV-22 Osprey VTOL tiltrotors;
CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters; UH-1Y Huey helicopters; AH-1Z Super Cobra helicopters; MH-
60S Sea Hawk helicopters.
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Landing/Attack Craft: A mix of: Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) and Landing Craft Utility (LCU)