Amphibious Assault Ships contain a well deck to support use of Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) and other watercraft (with exception of the first two LHA(R) class ships, LHA 6 and LHA 7 ...
Second-in-class assault ship The Tripoli is the second America ... designed to prioritize aviation capabilities and lacks a well deck to launch amphibious craft. In its place, the assault carriers ...
The detachment can be delivered in-theater rapidly by two C-5 aircraft, by a well or flight deck equipped surface ships and, if appropriate, under their own power. The detachment can be deployable ...