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    LPD 22 Stays Busy at Pier Side

    LPD 22 Stays Busy at Pier Side

    Photo By Chief Petty Officer Gilbert Bolibol | 160402-N-WR119-015 SAN DIEGO (April 2, 2016) USS San Diego is moored along the pier...... read more read more

    SAN DIEGO (NNS) – On a warm, sunny San Diego afternoon, amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) rests peacefully pier side. Sailors aboard, however, are plotting a different course.

    Quartermaster Second Class (SW) Desiree Semma is working with the ships Voyage Management System (VMS). Her effort in part will help ensure San Diego’s navigation charting is digital and paperless before the next deployment.

    “When we get VMS certified, a lot of the charting will largely go away.” said Semma. “VMS is quicker, more accurate, and more efficient. I think VMS will save us time.”

    Semma describes herself as a visual person who will miss charts being consistently laid out and available, though she looks forward to the time-saving benefits of VMS providing real-time navigation updates. Charting will still be available to help reinforce traditional navigation skills for Sailors.

    Elsewhere aboard San Diego, Fire Control Officer Lt. j.g. Wade Pascoe is seeking every opportunity to improve the ship’s combat systems.

    “While our combat systems are operational, there is always room for improvement,” said Pascoe.

    Pascoe believes an under-trained crew is akin to a roof without shingles: ineffective. “That is the value of this time period,” said Pascoe. “It is all about training. Specifically, our diminishing number of available plank owners are doing a great job ensuring oncoming Sailors are well trained.”

    Lt. j.g. Conor Cardillo, Exchange Service Officer, described the San Diego’s status as a Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV). “CMAV periods are tough because portions of the ship are routinely shutdown. There are a lot of inspections going on,” he said. “But this is all here to make sure we are effective war fighters.”

    San Diego is supporting Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), Fleet Week San Francisco, and is the only U.S. Navy ship stationed in her namesake city.

    San Diego’s primary mission is to deploy combat support elements of Marine Expeditionary Units and Brigades. Dock Landing Ships support amphibious operations including landings via Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), conventional landing craft and helicopters, onto hostile shores.

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    Date Taken: 04.02.2016
    Date Posted: 04.03.2016 16:14
    Story ID: 194213
    Location: CA, US

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