This report describes the results of the first spiral of a study conducted by the NAVAIRWARCENWPNDlV Fire Science and Technology Office, to review the suitability of the Lockheed Martin Littoral Combat Ship design to obtain permission to operate helicopters with fewer personnel than required by the NAVAIR 00-80R-14 NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Manual. The study, conducted from April through June 2006, included a survey of LCS ship personnel, a visit and inspection of LCS ship facilities, and preliminary LCS ship data and program review. This first spiral of the study effort primarily addressed the suitability of LCS ship facilities, as-built. Several concerns are noted and preliminary recommendations included to address them. Further work is required prior to completion of the assessment and final recommendation. A fire party response plan must be developed and the concept proved in a facility mock-up with live fire tests.


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    Title :

    LCS-1 Freedom Reduced Manning Study


    Contributors:
    R. Davidson (author) / J. E. Wilson (author) / B. Berchtold (author)

    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    23 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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