role, organic to LPD-17 Class ships, with a Navy crew of 3 and a Marine Corps boarding team. The Navy VBSS variant includes a lifting bail for launch and retrieval from LPD-17 Class ships.

Among these units, the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) teams and Marine Commandos (MARCOS) are pivotal forces, designed for unique roles in maritime security. While both units contribute ...