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http://mscsealift.dodlive.mil/2014/07/14/2742/

Montford Point is the first of the Navy’s mobile landing platforms, built to support the seabasing concept. The main mission of the ship is to facilitate the transfer of military personnel, equipment, and cargo when port access is limited or unavailable. Utilizing its submersible midsection, the ship can adjust its relationship to the sea to allow for float-on/float-off operations.