Assault Craft Unit 2

Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU 2) is a United States Navy unit established in 1959 and based at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia. Its primary mission is to provide ship-to-shore movement of troops, vehicles, and cargo using landing craft, including the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) and Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM). ACU 2 has played vital roles in numerous amphibious operations, humanitarian missions, and joint exercises, supporting both the Atlantic Fleet and NATO allies. The unit’s versatility and expertise in amphibious logistics make it a critical asset in U.S. naval expeditionary warfare.