Specifications

Defender Class Operator’s Handbook
Chapter 6
Mission Performance
Introduction
The actions and techniques described in this chapter are products of field
experience. They are intended to give boat crewmembers information on
how Defender Class boats perform and react in various mission scenarios.
The information is not intended to provide the “only way” to perform an
action or complete a mission. Boat crews should use effective
communications and teamwork skills along with this general information to
adapt their actions to each unique mission scenario.
Information in this section alone does not qualify a crewmember. Observe
these procedures and apply skills developed through practice to effectively
use Defender Class boats to perform missions.
In this Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic See Page
A Boat Davit Operations 6-3
B Starting Procedures 6-5
C Underway 6-7
D Going Alongside Boats and Vessels of Interest 6-9
E Handling Characteristics 6-13
F Operating with Helicopters 6-21
G Anchoring 6-23
H Towing 6-25
I Securing Procedures 6-27
J Loading and Unloading Boat for Air Transport 6-29
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