0000006760 00000 n 0000042767 00000 n established good waiting station, it's likely that nothing more than minor course corrections will be required until alongside. The NSWC Port Hueneme UNREP team is made up of engineers, technicians and active duty military personnel. 0000032912 00000 n 0000031088 00000 n 0000005396 00000 n 0000027342 00000 n This manual consists of four parts: Part 1 — Common UNREP Equipment Part 2 — Underway Replenishment — Fuel Part 3 — Solid Cargo Connected Replenishment (CONREP) Part 4 — Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) Underway Replenishment (UNREP) of surface ships extends the endurance of deployed fleet forces by supplying essential logistic items such as fuel, weapons, stores … 0000020287 00000 n 0000009626 00000 n 0000021112 00000 n 0000013823 00000 n 0000043745 00000 n 0000011616 00000 n 0000030081 00000 n “It is really an important procedure and it’s best to practice that on land.”. 0000025608 00000 n 0000041035 00000 n %PDF-1.4 %���� 0000039009 00000 n 0000037362 00000 n 0000033696 00000 n 0000044499 00000 n Underway replenishment (UNREP) In order to carry out the Navy's mission effectively, fleet units must be capable of remaining at sea for prolonged periods of time, possibly in areas of the world where friendly re-supply ports are not available, and remain fully ready to … 0000034170 00000 n H��UoL[U?��i_�k�{�׾��P��Ơ@$q�L˺ ��ٖ#���)M�uɃ���h��������Q�}آ_0t��~��ˌ�IC)����`0���{ι��=�w�Mn�� �6�b���-'��T�Ia����$ D��(��) 0000028689 00000 n 0000026199 00000 n 0000015199 00000 n 0000045259 00000 n It starts with classroom training in standard operating procedures for UNREP maneuvers. separation between ships deserves some attention. 0000014983 00000 n 0000024628 00000 n 0000036759 00000 n 0000042612 00000 n 0000041805 00000 n 0000008750 00000 n 0000031830 00000 n 0000035708 00000 n 0000023276 00000 n While Port Hueneme provides practical, applied training, there is also an UNREP school in Little Creek, Va., that provides classroom instruction. 0000040580 00000 n 0000008926 00000 n 0000024305 00000 n 0000007713 00000 n 0000028365 00000 n On a large, relatively low-powered auxiliary ship, perhaps the most challenging aspect of 0000019644 00000 n In fact, they are designing the UNREP system of the future.”. “Although the school in Virginia provides textbook training and some hands-on training,” said Hilger, “Port Hueneme has full capability to provide sailors the training they need for their specific equipment. 0000018748 00000 n 0000041602 00000 n 0000006993 00000 n 0000036309 00000 n 0000029534 00000 n 0000045888 00000 n 0000045607 00000 n 0000035579 00000 n 0000033252 00000 n 0000031408 00000 n These crews come to Port Hueneme for hands-on maintenance training for UNREP system machinery and fueling at sea probe repair. This hands-on training gives them an appreciation for the choreography that is required to conduct a safe UNREP evolution. 0000024462 00000 n 0000036457 00000 n On Rappahannock, we would normally use about 60% replenishment conning is finding the matching speed alongside. 0000013474 00000 n 0000042918 00000 n “There are many things to consider for a successful replenishment evolution – and they all must come together seamlessly while two ships move along side-by-side, approximately 120-140 feet apart, in various sea states.”. 0000036160 00000 n 0000032441 00000 n 0000037051 00000 n 0000034499 00000 n 0000015418 00000 n 0000031564 00000 n 0000014376 00000 n 0000021960 00000 n 0000029358 00000 n STAR/SURF/MK II Cargo Drop Reel/Heavy Lift. 0000017858 00000 n “Our team consists of civilian and military professionals who thoroughly understand the operation of the UNREP system. 0000036605 00000 n 0000032785 00000 n 0000024141 00000 n To commence the approach and begin closing the guide, all that's required of the approach ship is to increase engine speed by 4-5 knots. 0000029706 00000 n 0000025745 00000 n 0000016274 00000 n 0000048980 00000 n 0000048848 00000 n “Learning how to operate the Robb Coupling [an alternative fuel rig arrangement] was something we really needed to know,” said BMC Dan Robertson. In other words, they can practice at our test site with hoses, rigging, machinery and controls that are identical to what they will find on their ship – and that is very valuable.”. 0000014776 00000 n Training usually lasts about four to five days. 0000045114 00000 n 0000034637 00000 n 0000035452 00000 n 0000028562 00000 n The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense, or the United States Department of the Navy of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. 0000041945 00000 n 0000012278 00000 n 0000031982 00000 n 0000016493 00000 n 0000012785 00000 n 0000016903 00000 n 0000030886 00000 n 0000043930 00000 n “Underway replenishment maneuvers are challenging, even for the most experienced individuals,” said Hilger. 0000040272 00000 n While at sea, sailors continue their dialog with UNREP personnel through distance support capability. Occasionally, the conning officer Then, trainees receive hands-on machinery practice for fuel and cargo rig-sending and receiving, which can be tailored to their ships’ specific configuration. 0000044842 00000 n 0000040117 00000 n “You can’t find this kind of training anywhere.”. 0000007869 00000 n 0000019978 00000 n The UNREP test site is configured with all the same equipment found on both sending and receiving ships in the fleet, which makes it realistic and ideal for practical, hands-on training for any surface fleet sailor.