Assault Craft Unit Two

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ACU TWO is a unique and dynamic naval unit with almost 300 officers and Sailors operating 16 Utility Landing Craft (LCU) vessels, 4 Mechanized Landing Craft (LCM-8) and 2 Utility Boats (UB). ACU TWO craft have operated in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Black Sea and the Baltic Sea , supporting virtually every amphibious exercise or

contingency operation that occurred in those waters since 1960. The unit has its roots in the early development of amphibious warfare. While the need for specialized naval forces was foreseen as early as the 1930s, it was not until World War II that they became reality with the formation of the Amphibious Forces and the Beach Party Battalions. The Beach Party Battalion, the forerunner of the Naval Beach Group of today, was a group of personnel organized to ensure an orderly flow of personnel, material and vehicles across a beach, embracing the missions of today’s Beachmaster Units, Amphibious Construction Battalions and Assault Craft Units. The Beach Party Battalions and Assault Craft Units evolved through trial and error and, by the time the United States and its Allies went on the offensive in World War II, the Beach Party Battalion had become an integral part of every amphibious assault. After World War II, the Beach Party Battalions were combined and commissioned as Naval Beach Group TWO. The command was further modified in 1949 when Boat Unit TWO and Beachmaster Unit TWO were formed and added to Naval Beach Group TWO. Boat Unit TWO, the predecessor of ACU TWO, was formed to provide lighterage to transport groups, to assist in the ship-to-shore movement of troops, vehicles and cargo, and to provide boats for tending pontoon causeways. When formed, Boat Unit TWO operated LCM-6 craft, but started shifting to the faster, larger and more capable LCM-8 in 1957. The new LCM-8s could carry a heavier and more varied combat load. BOAT UNIT TWO gained a third landing craft variant in 1959 when it merged with Landing Craft Squadron TWO and its LCUs. In December 1959, Boat Unit TWO officially changed its name to Assault Craft Unit TWO (ACU TWO). Since 1959, ACU TWO has provided landing craft detachments that have participated in numerous significant operations. ACU TWO elements participated in the Cuban Refugee assistance operations in the Florida Strait in 1980; the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) evacuation from Beirut in 1982 and the subsequent insertion of Multi-National Peacekeeping Forces; the rescue of American students and citizens on the island of Grenada in 1983; the liberation of Kuwait and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991; the restoration of democracy to Haiti in 1994; and Operation Allied Force in support of peacekeeping and humanitarian support 1999. Most recently, ACU TWO supported amphibious operations during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Landing craft detachments routinely support Mediterranean Amphibious Ready Groups (MARG) and the annual South American UNITAS Exercise. In addition to supplying landing craft detachments, ACU TWO provides trained personnel to support Maritime Pre-positioning Force (MPF) operations. Relatively new to the ACU TWO mission, the MPF concept was developed in the 1980s in response to the reduction in forces the United States had stationed overseas and the availability of foreign bases. The concept centers around merchant ships pre-loaded with United States Marine Corps equipment which are offloaded at port or at anchor and then married with Marines to provide a combat force anywhere in the world. ACU TWO trains and provides active duty and reserve personnel to operate the LCM-8s used to offload the ships. ACU TWO has participated in training and international MPF exercises in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and the Caribbean Sea. Finally, ACU TWO plays a significant role in support of the U. The unit has conducted numerous harbor tours of the Little Creek waters for a host of different organizations. ACU TWO, The Workhorse of the Amphibious Fleet, continues the proud tradition established almost forty years ago as it maintains, trains and sends to sea, combat-ready craft and crews, ready for any task assigned by Amphibious Task Force Commanders.

09/20/2024
Congratulations to OSC(SW/AW) Bey on your retirement after over 24 years of honorable and faithful service!  Fair winds ...
08/23/2024

Congratulations to OSC(SW/AW) Bey on your retirement after over 24 years of honorable and faithful service! Fair winds and following Seas.

08/19/2024

JEB Little Creek MWR Fitness is hosting the 9/11 Remembrance 5K Run 🇺🇲 on Wednesday, September 11 at Rockwell Hall Gym at 8 a.m.

The race will start after colors. This is the run you don't want to miss!

Online registration is open until September 9. To register go to:
https://www.navylifema.com/activity/f03257cc-1ca8-49e1-aa6a-f849da560d7b

Volunteer opportunities available!

For more information, please call 757-462-7735. 

This event is proudly sponsored by *, *, * and *

* No Navy endorsement implied





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Rear Admiral Walt, Expeditionary Strike Group TWO (ESG 2) conducts tour of ACU 2 concluded with underway on LCU 1654.
07/12/2024

Rear Admiral Walt, Expeditionary Strike Group TWO (ESG 2) conducts tour of ACU 2 concluded with underway on LCU 1654.

Recognizing IT1 Betancourt as his departs ACU 2.  CONGRATULATIONS on your acceptance into the Officer Candidate School (...
06/28/2024

Recognizing IT1 Betancourt as his departs ACU 2. CONGRATULATIONS on your acceptance into the Officer Candidate School (OCS)!

Congratulations EM2 Chaidez on his re-enlistment.
06/28/2024

Congratulations EM2 Chaidez on his re-enlistment.

Congratulations again to all of our newest Petty Officers!
06/18/2024

Congratulations again to all of our newest Petty Officers!

Farewell and Following Seas to CMDCM Navarro. ⚓️
06/13/2024

Farewell and Following Seas to CMDCM Navarro. ⚓️

Change of Command Ceremony.  CDR James S. Van Nest relieves CDR John J. Hoy as Commanding Officer of Assault Craft Unit ...
06/07/2024

Change of Command Ceremony. CDR James S. Van Nest relieves CDR John J. Hoy as Commanding Officer of Assault Craft Unit TWO.

ACU2 joins the nation in celebrating the 2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (31MAY2024)
06/04/2024

ACU2 joins the nation in celebrating the 2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (31MAY2024)

Congratulations to CM2 McGee on his reenlistment. We thank you for your continued dedicated service to our country.
06/04/2024

Congratulations to CM2 McGee on his reenlistment. We thank you for your continued dedicated service to our country.

Congratulations on your Navy retirement, BMC Fremin! Your dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering 21 years of service have...
04/11/2024

Congratulations on your Navy retirement, BMC Fremin! Your dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering 21 years of service have left an indelible mark on the seas and the hearts of those you've served alongside. May your retirement be filled with fair winds, smooth sailing, and countless new adventures. Thank you for your commitment to protecting our nation. Fair winds and following seas, Chief!

Congratulations to CMDCM Juan Navarro on his reenlistment. Thank you for your service and dedication to our nation.
04/04/2024

Congratulations to CMDCM Juan Navarro on his reenlistment. Thank you for your service and dedication to our nation.

22MAR2024,  Command PT with a surprise visit from the Commander, Naval Beach Group TWO.
04/04/2024

22MAR2024, Command PT with a surprise visit from the Commander, Naval Beach Group TWO.

ACU-2 celebrating our Navy Chief's 131st birthday. Hooyah!
04/04/2024

ACU-2 celebrating our Navy Chief's 131st birthday. Hooyah!

Recognizing EM2 Stager as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight.  Bravo Zulu!!
03/25/2024

Recognizing EM2 Stager as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight. Bravo Zulu!!

Congratulations to all of our outstanding award recipients, who were recognized today at the ACU-2 all hands call! It is...
03/22/2024

Congratulations to all of our outstanding award recipients, who were recognized today at the ACU-2 all hands call! It is a great honor to serve with such exemplary individuals! Bravo Zulu!!

Welcome back! 🎉 Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit TWO LCU 1663 and LCU 1654 return to Virginia Beach after a succes...
03/21/2024

Welcome back! 🎉

Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit TWO LCU 1663 and LCU 1654 return to Virginia Beach after a successful deployment.

Welcome home. ❤️💙🤍

Congratulations to MR1 Smith and CM1 Ott's reenlistment. We thank you for your continued dedicated service to our countr...
03/18/2024

Congratulations to MR1 Smith and CM1 Ott's reenlistment. We thank you for your continued dedicated service to our country.

Recognizing BMSN Peter's as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight.  Bravo Zulu!!
03/14/2024

Recognizing BMSN Peter's as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight. Bravo Zulu!!

Congratulations to EN2 Rivers on his reenlistment. Thank you for your continued service.
03/04/2024

Congratulations to EN2 Rivers on his reenlistment. Thank you for your continued service.

Assault Craft Unit Two Intermediate Leadership Development Course graduates.
03/04/2024

Assault Craft Unit Two Intermediate Leadership Development Course graduates.

Sailor’s at ACU2 join the Navy and the nation in celebrating the history of African-Americans during the 2024 Black Hist...
03/04/2024

Sailor’s at ACU2 join the Navy and the nation in celebrating the history of African-Americans during the 2024 Black History Month observance (29March2024) 

Congratulations to HT1 Lopez on his reenlistment. We thank you for your continued dedicated service to our country.
03/04/2024

Congratulations to HT1 Lopez on his reenlistment. We thank you for your continued dedicated service to our country.

Recognizing LS3 Samonte as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight.  Bravo Zulu!!
03/04/2024

Recognizing LS3 Samonte as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight. Bravo Zulu!!

Congratulations to LS3 Samonte on her promotion!
03/04/2024

Congratulations to LS3 Samonte on her promotion!

Congratulations to QM1 Urquhart's on her reenlistment at ACU-2!  We thank you for your continued dedicated service to ou...
02/29/2024

Congratulations to QM1 Urquhart's on her reenlistment at ACU-2! We thank you for your continued dedicated service to our country! 🇺🇸

Recognizing PSSN Richard from LCU-1662 as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight. Bravo Zulu!!!
02/22/2024

Recognizing PSSN Richard from LCU-1662 as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight. Bravo Zulu!!!

Recognizing QMC Davis as he departs for Retirement.  His superior performance to duty at ACU 2 culminate in 22 years of ...
02/21/2024

Recognizing QMC Davis as he departs for Retirement. His superior performance to duty at ACU 2 culminate in 22 years of honorable and dedicated service. Fair winds and following seas QMC!

Recognizing ET3 Floyd from LCU-1662 as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight. Bravo Zulu!
02/15/2024

Recognizing ET3 Floyd from LCU-1662 as this week's Sailor in the Spotlight. Bravo Zulu!

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2901 Amphibious Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
23459

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