Sailors working aboard a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) conduct docking training during the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's Amphibious Specialty Training (AST).

Jackson, N.C. (Apr. 12, 2005) Sailors working aboard a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) conduct docking training during the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's Amphibious Specialty Training (AST). AST is part of Phase I (Individual and Collective Training) in the MEU/ Expeditionary Strike Group life cycle. AST also provides the opportunity to develop integrated planning and coordination SOPs to support sea-based power projection operations. U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jemssy Alvarez Jr. File# 050412-M-7034A-001