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Purpose. To issue the projected operational environment (POE) and the required operational capabilities (ROC) for amphibious transport dock (LPD) 17 San Antonio class ships. This revision increases manpower requirements in support of disaggregate operations as an air defense commander. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Scope and Applicability. Enclosures (1) and (2) provide the necessary details to describe the mission areas and operational capabilities for which the LPD 17 class was designed and organized as required by reference (a). This instruction provides resourcing agencies with the information they need concerning LPD 17 class mission requirements, capabilities, and the types and locations of expected operations. Enclosure (2) may be of assistance in determining specific mission area M-ratings reported under reference (b).