The train included the switch of a Tomahawk Land Assault Missile (TLAM) inert coaching form. Moored alongside Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761), Sailors and civil service mariners with Navy Sealift Command (MSC) labored collectively to finish the train safely and effectively.
“This train was instrumental to advancing the expeditionary fight capabilities that our submarine tenders and submarines carry to the Pacific Theater,” mentioned Capt. Albert Alarcon, Frank Cable’s commanding officer. “Each coaching alternative helps guarantee our readiness for any contingency.”
Sailors first transferred the capsule launch system platform and all related missile dealing with gear to Springfield through crane, the place it was hooked up and assembled on the submarine earlier than transferring the inert form.
“Each Springfield and Frank Cable weapons dealing with groups executed exceptionally properly in a brand new surroundings,” mentioned Lt. Brandon Shellenberger, Frank Cable’s weapons officer. “This operation has strengthened partnerships with allied forces and additional validates a full vary of submarine tender rearm capabilities. I’m honored to have had the chance to work side-by-side a gaggle of wonderful members within the Royal Australian Navy and Joint Explosive Ordnance Help, Western Australia. Frank Cable’s weapons division continues to show we’re able to execute any job, anyplace!”
For some, it was their first weapons dealing with evolution working with two completely different platforms and the crews labored seamlessly with one another. Royal Australian Navy sailors additionally noticed the evolution, studying concerning the course of from the subject material consultants onboard each Frank Cable and Springfield.
“Working with Frank Cable’s crew of Navy Sailors and MSC civil service mariners in workouts like right now’s at all times serves as a incredible alternative to hone each crews’ useful expeditionary logistics expertise,” mentioned Cmdr. Andy Domina, Springfield’s commanding officer. “Incorporating our buddies from the Royal Australian Navy on this evolution was an added bonus, as this stage of engagement permits us the chance to strengthen our interoperability with allies within the area and be taught from each other.”
That is the second such train Frank Cable has performed since turning over lead upkeep exercise duties together with her sister ship, USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), in September 2021. She performed an identical train with Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) whereas pier facet in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, in October 2021.
Frank Cable, forward-deployed to the island of Guam, rearms, repairs, and re-provisions submarines and floor vessels within the Indo-Pacific area. Frank Cable is on patrol conducting expeditionary upkeep and logistics in assist of nationwide safety within the U.S. seventh Fleet space of operations.
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