hmmmmm….. I’m not from the navy, but I was from guards and I
have some experience training with them. Basically they operate
those all metal type, coastal, naval insertion craft. The
FCEP aka Fast craft equipment personnel is
this vessel that can take about a platoon size of soldier. The
FCU is slightly larger, can carry abt a
platoon size and 1 rover and some other supplies and stuffs. The
FCU and FCEP is veri
bumpy and rough ride, even on gentle and sunny days. In fact, one
of my company mate puke when he reached the shores. At times when u
r going head on with a huge wave, the ppls in size will be super
drenched. I think both is manned by abt 3 to 4 sailors. Lastly, is
the RPL. It is the largest, with ability to
carry 4 loaded rovers or light strike and can still carry abt 1+
company size of men. My memory of it is that the ride is pretty
smooth compared to the rest. I think it needs abt 8 or 10 sailors
to man it. On the whole, be prepared to be roasted under the hot
sun as there is no shade at all. I think u will be responsible for
ferrying supplies, for example the ops at Melabouh, and assisting
naval insertion ops.