Juneau Performs ISIC Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Assessment
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS070328-10
Release Date: 3/28/2007 4:10:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Michael Gomez, USS Juneau Public Affairs
ABOARD USS JUNEAU (NNS) -- USS Juneau (LPD 10) with embarked Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed their Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC) Antiterrorism Force Protection (ATFP) Assessment on March 23.
The assessment program reviews and assesses the Juneau force protection plan and practices. The ship’s crew conducted two drills, an in-port hostage situation drill and a nighttime small boat attack at anchor.
“Juneau looks good,” said Lt. Ronald A. Sanders, Commander Task Force (CTF) 76 force protection officer. “The force protection team aboard Juneau was enthusiastic on their job and demonstrated efficient knowledge, which I find essential in the ATFP mission.”
The in-port hostage situation was a telephone-focused drill for the petty officer of the watch and officer of the deck and to see how fast the ship’s force protection team can neutralize the treat.
“You need to have the right mind set to get the job done right,” said Quartermaster Seaman Carlos J. Cirilo Gonzale'z. “Physical and mental readiness is a must to be part of the force protection team.”
The second drill, conducted at night, was a small boat attack at anchor. This exercise consists of manning the gun mounts with speed, communication and vision.
“The level of enthusiasm was great.” said Ensign Bryan M. Gallant, Juneau’s force protection officer.
Juneau, commanded by Capt. John D. Alexander, is part of the Sasebo, Japan-based Essex Expeditionary Strike Group, which serves under Task Force 76. Task Force 76 is the Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious force and is headquartered at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, with an operating detachment in Sasebo, Japan.
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