Assault Craft Unit 5

Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) is a United States Navy unit established in 1983 and based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Its primary mission is to operate and maintain Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles, enabling rapid ship-to-shore movement of troops, equipment, and supplies in support of amphibious operations. ACU-5 has actively participated in major military exercises and operations worldwide, including Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, demonstrating its vital role in expeditionary warfare. The unit continues to enhance the Navy and Marine Corps’ amphibious capabilities, maintaining readiness for deployment across the globe.