 The mission of Beachmaster Unit 2 is to establish beaches for the use of LCUs, land and craft utility used by Saltcraft Unit 2. Typically for the beginning of a beach landing we're going to be pre-boated, loaded already onto one of the craft. So we roll off first with these craft we have called larks, lighter amphibious resupply cargo 5 ton. We use those for seaward salvage and the first thing to go shore. We also bring along bulldozer, a 7 ton truck, and a home beam for communications. That's difficult for the kind of operation we're doing here. We establish the beach, set up perimeters, control security of those perimeters, guide craft in and out, and then control traffic of rolling stock and AO supplies that may need to be brought ashore to support the mission, then can guide them on to their objectives. We're using a concrete ramp, so we have less work to do in terms of the actual preparation of the beach, but we still have to support the movement of vehicles onto and off that ramp. I've heard the chain of command on the Cure Search talking about how every sailor onboard the ship needs to be aware that they have a role in supporting this disaster response. And personally, I feel very fortunate in that we've been able to take an active hand in getting disaster relief equipment ashore. Just taking a look around these islands and the operations we've been conducting, there's been so much devastation in the wake of two hurricanes, and I'm pleased that Beachmaster Unit 2 has been able to come out here, get equipment ashore, and hopefully bring some much needed relief to the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.