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RIMPAC Exercise 2014 participants gather in formation aft of USS Peleliu (LHA 5) for a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) July 25, 2014MC3 Dustin Knight

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As the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) prepares to move out of the 3rd Fleet and into the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR), the 24th annual Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 is wrapping up after a safe and successful mission accomplished.

Twenty-two nations, comprising 49 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel now depart the Hawaiian archipelago with stronger partnerships and a better understanding of each other’s operational capabilities.

“This RIMPAC has been quite successful,” said Capt. Clint Carroll, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3. “There were language and cultural differences. I spoke with one (U.S.) Marine Cpl., and he simply said ‘we just figure it out, we have that can-do spirit’.”

This was the second time Carroll was part of RIMPAC. He was involved in the planning stages of RIMPAC 2000, when the exercise had only about two-dozen ships taking part.

“I always enjoy watching the cultural interaction, in the sense of the challenges of the language and cultural differences, but also in the sense of the common culture,” Carroll said. “We share common challenges. The common military culture of leaving home, leaving your family to be part of something bigger than yourself. That brings us together.”

The main theme of RIMPAC Exercise 2014 is, ‘capable, adaptive, partners,’ according to Carroll.

Throughout the exercise, Peleliu embarked partner nations’ troops, support staff and even media and government officials all over the Pacific and from around the globe. Visitors from Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Kingdom of Tongo, Taiwan and many other countries had a first-hand look at the “Iron Nickel” and her crew.

“The number of different countries involved was my main concern,” said Commodore Peter Leavy of the Royal Australian navy, commander of Combined Task Force (CTF) 176. “It’s faired fantastic though, and any

problems we’ve encountered have been few and minor and have been resolved quickly.”

One of the largest undertakings was the photo exercise (PHOTOEX), July 25, 2014. This maneuver required 42 ships and submarines to move into formation in close proximity and maintain course and heading for nearly the entire day, sunrise to sunset. This tested the level and communication and interoperability between all the nations, according to Quartermaster 2nd Class Nick Goyeneche, a member of the navigation department aboard the Peleliu.

“It was very intense and there was a lot of pressure on the bridge (during PHOTOEX),” said Goyeneche. “But there was careful planning that went into it; there was a 100-page briefing on the exercise.”

RIMPAC military exercises included helicopter operations, landing craft air cushion (LCAC) and amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) beach landings on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii, from Peleliu as well as other partner nation ships, as well as jet aircraft flight operations and live-fire and aerial bombing runs.

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The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) was the scene of yet another film production involving the U.S. Navy, only this time it’s not, “The Last Ship,” nor will the ship be fighting alien life forms with decommissioned battleships, it’s a documentary shot for Image Maximum (IMAX) to show the Navy’s true, “Sea Power.”

“Sea Power” is the working title for a documentary being filmed on various U.S. Navy ships that are underway for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014.

“We see RIMPAC as an opportunity to get that incredible armada shot that is kind of timeless and goes back hundreds of years, to the great battle fleets of the past like the great white fleet,” said independent film producer and director Stephen Low. “There’s wonderful history in all of that. No one has done a carrier-centric film yet in IMAX. It’s one of the great topics that hasn’t been tackled yet. We’ve always wanted to do a carrier-based film for as long as I can remember. We’re using that as the framework for the story about sea power.”

Low has encountered a few bumps in the road on the way to shooting this film.

“We are on the first stage of the process, the shooting phase which is a very important part,” said Low. The hard part has been the funding and getting the Navy’s support which is a long process to get

everyone excited about it and on board with us. There’s no use in having one without the other. Right now we’re on the edge of signing a major sponsor so we’ll finally have both.”

This isn’t Low’s first foray in the IMAX film industry. He has worked on 18 feature IMAX films, many of which are award-winning films, including “Sea Power,” which also featured military aspects as well. RIMPAC is a familiar territory for Low and his crew since he was here once before, in 2004, to film “Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag.”

“We have done other films featuring the military like, “Legends of Flight” which we filmed for Boeing that highlighted the 767 but was also about the history of aviation. We featured AV-8B Harriers in that film from both Canadian and U.S. Navy’s.”

Filming for Low and his crew will not be exclusive to the Peleliu.

“We’re going to the USS Independence (LCS 2) for a day, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to shoot photo for a few days, head back to Kaneohe Bay for a few days to shoot amphibious operations and then we will shoot PHOTOEX and finally the closing ceremonies on the Reagan again,” said IMAX crew liaison Cmdr. Robert Thoms, assigned to U.S. Navy Office of Information West.

The film is still in the early stages of production, as well as distribution, but Low is confident that this film will be a hit.

“Eventually it will be made into a feature-length IMAX film which is 45 minutes and could play all over the world in over 400 IMAX theatres and museums such as the Smithsonian and other museum theatres,” Low said. “I would love to give everyone a rough completion of when the film will be done but it’s kind of vague. We’re hoping it will be sometime next year.”

When the film does make it to theatres, Low has plans to make sure as many service members around the world get the chance to see the film.

“There are many IMAX theatres near military bases so in the past we’ve made deals where you can get reduced ticket prices to get as many service members in the U.S., Canada and other bases around the world in to see these movies,” Low said.

Low had nothing but great things to say about the Peleliu and its Sailors.

“Our time here has been fantastic,” said Low. “We’ve had a great time. Everyone has been really friendly around the ship and we’ve gotten great cooperation.”

Low and his crew know they have a tough task ahead of them; to show the true power of the Navy and what it has to offer in a dramatic light.

“People have to want to see it so it has to be exciting,” said Low. “If it’s not, people won’t pay to see it. It’s our job to make it as beautiful and as dramatic as possible, that’s the challenge.”

Liberty: The Good and the BadLiberty can be a time of joy for

most; a time to leave the ship, to unwind with friends, and get the

chance to see many different parts of the world. Taking advantage of that privilege can also turn negative. Some of the worst instances can include being placed on liberty risk, disciplinary review boards, and Captain’s Mast.

Peleliu has two programs in place, used for Sailors who make good decisions and for those who do not.

The Exceptional Sailor Program is a tool used to reward exceptional Sailors that are E-4 and below with overnight liberty in the 7th fleet area of responsibility.

Sailors are judged on maturity, grooming, qualifications, performance, and no prior liberty incidents in the last six months.

Overnight liberty may be authorized taking all categories into account, although just because you meet the minimum criteria doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll receive overnight liberty. The decision is ultimately up to your Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) and chain of command. If they don’t feel confident in your maturity and ability to behave on overnight

liberty they can choose not to grant you the privilege.Peleliu has also implemented another program for Sailors who choose

to make the wrong decisions on liberty called the Liberty Risk Program.If a board of chief petty officers determine that you’re not deserving

of the liberty benefits, they can choose to take away some or all of your liberty. Having your liberty taken away is only limited to conduct which constitutes a serious breach of peace or brings discredit to naval service.

Drunkenness, lewd behavior and criminal conduct can lead to missing out on visiting some great ports and experiencing things that most rarely do.

Deployments can be very challenging; having your liberty taken away will only make it that much more difficult. So be safe, make the right decisions and be on your best behavior so you can maximize your liberty.

For more information on the Exceptional Sailor Program ask your LCPO or chain of command.

For more information on the Liberty Risk Program check out PELELIUNOTE 1050.

Story by MC3 Dustin KnightPeleliu Staff Writer

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Photo 1: July 28, 2014 - USS Peleliu (LHA 5) steams off the coast of Oahu conducting amphibious operations in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 2: July 29, 2014 - Two MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, and three CH-53E Super Sea Stallions, assigned to the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, fly in formation after launching from USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 3: July 23, 2014 – Staff Sgt. Steven Tholen launches an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Amphibious Assault Unit, 3rd Marine Regiment, from the beach, bringing a unit of Marines to USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 4: July 25, 2014 – Lt. j.g. Brandley Sinoc, ship’s assistant first lieutenant, takes a bearing while transiting the Pacific Ocean during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) while underway for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 5: July 24, 2014 - Sailors participate in a “Rock em Sock em Robots” tournament aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 6: July 28, 2014 - A CH-53E Super Sea Stallion prepares to land aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 7: July 27, 2014 - Quartermaster 3rd Class Aleace Reason, from Edmond, Okla., and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Liz Camacho, from Warminster, Pa., host Bingo night in Site TV aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 8: July 26, 2014 - Damage control Sailors practice using the peri-jet portable eductor, used to deflood ship spaces, in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Photo 9: July 25, 2014 - Lt. Cmdr. Alesha Gorton of the Royal Australian Navy captures a photo of a U.S. Marine and Australian military members as they pose holding “Australia’s sporting flag” on the flight deck of USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 as participants gather in formation after a photo exercise (PHOTOEX). kit during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) and USS Peleliu. Photo 10: July 23, 2014 – Lance Cpl. Troy McGlinchey waits for his amphibious assault vehicle (AAV), assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Amphibious Assault Unit, 3rd Marine Regiment, to launch from the beach to transport a unit of Marines to USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 11: July 27, 2014 – A landing craft air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to enter the well deck of USS Peleliu (LHA 5) after returning from the beach during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 12: July 27, 2014 – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Eric Bruce, from Charlottesville, Va., and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Bloodworth, from Lorena, Texas, launch a landing craft air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Amphibious Craft Unit (ACU) 5, in the well deck of USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 13: July 28, 2014 - U.S. Marines disembark a CH-53E Super Sea Stallion at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay in support of the advanced phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Photo 14: July 24, 2014 – A UH-1Y Venom Huey helicopter conducts night flight operations on the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014.

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“I would be a Yeoman because I like paperwork and computer work. I really like working with admin.”

“If you could choose your rate, what would it be?”

Seaman Djuan Keys - Jacksonville, Fla.

Man on the Street

Fireman Curt Brooks - New Orleans

Airman Eric Tiongson - Union City, Calif.

Airman Thomas Danielsen - Kansas City

Seaman Casandra Escamilla - Houston

“I would like to be an Aviation Struc-tural Mechanic or Aviation Electronics Technician because I like to work on things hands-on”

“I would choose Information Systems Technician because it could be something that could benefit me later in my career when I get my degree.”

“I would like to be a Master-at-Arms because I plan to be a police officer when I get out and it would be a great experience.”

“I would like to be an Aviation Structural Mechanic because I want to learn about the mechanics of aircraft.”

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Indonesian service members observe their nation’s ship, KRI Banda Aceh (LPD 593), as it moves into position alongside USS Peleliu (LHA 5).MC3 Will Gaskill

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While conducting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Sailors came to the assistance of Indonesian ship KRI Banda Aceh (LPD 593) July 20-21 when its monitoring display system went down.

Interior Communications Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Resop, from San Antonio, Tx, and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jose Guevara Argueta, from Union City, N.J., were sent from the Peleliu to the Banda Aceh to troubleshoot the digital monitoring system which no longer displayed indications to the main engines and would not produce adequate power to the control panel.

“We were sent over to fix the digital monitoring system for their main engines,” said Resop. “It monitors all the temperatures, oil and fluid levels for their main engines, so without it, they don’t have any information as to if their engines are overheating, receiving the right fuels, and water levels.”

Peleliu’s technicians removed 3 out of 4 Digital Monitoring Units (DMU’s), reseated the circuit cards, tightened connectors, and discovered an issue with the power supply fuses and cross-wiring.

“We just went through general trouble shooting steps,” Resop said. “We began taking apart the unit, checking circuit cards and connections. ET2 Guevara checked the components out to make sure they weren’t burnt out. After that we tightened up connections. Next we started to bring back the system piece-by-piece and the system came back up.”

The issue with power supply fuses

was rewired and corrected. Upon reinstalling system parts, the Digital Monitoring Display System became fully operational.

“They were having problems with their main engines,” said Guevara Argueta. “When they brought the main engine back up the monitor display wasn’t operational. It’s a very important piece of equipment aboard the ship and was down for a couple of days before we got there.”

Lt. Connor Flynn, Peleliu’s liaison to the Banda Aceh, was there supervising the whole operation.

“IC2 Timothy A. Resop and ET2 Jose Guevara Argueta did a stand up job in their troubleshooting and repair of the Digital Monitoring Display System,” said Lt. Connor Flynn, Peleliu’s assistant electronic materials and fire control officer. “These two technicians were able to troubleshoot and repair this unfamiliar system without a technical manual in only four hours. I’d like to commend them for their teamwork and professionalism onboard while assisting our foreign partners.”

The Banda Aceh is a much different style of ship than the Peleliu, or any ship in the U.S. Navy.

“There were no visible wires or pipes and their passageways and ladder wells were much wider than ours,” Guevara Argueta said. “It was an interesting experience to be a part of a foreign ship for a couple of days. It’s completely different from our ship.”

Landing platform dock ship KRI Banda Aceh was commissioned on March 21, 2011 and was built as a flagship with provisions for a command and control system, 57mm gun and air defense systems.

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Indonesian marine 1st Sgt. Aditia Febrianto, holds security on an avenue of approach as the rest of his marines cross during a reconnaissance patrol, July 13.

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Hooyah, Iron Nickel!Shipmates, as we conclude yet

another great RIMPAC and head out of Pearl Harbor, I want to say that I’m so proud of team PELELIU, SPMAGTF-3, PHIBRON 3 and CTF 176! We did a superb job demonstrating teamwork and coordination.

We can look back on RIMPAC 2014 and see all that we have accomplished in terms of the exercise such as embark and debark of troops and equipment, flight operations with numerous types of airframes from Navy, Marine and even Army assets, to hosting events and visits from distinguished visitors. We stayed busy and flexible, and we met the mark every time.

PELELIU, you worked hard and you did a great job. As we pull out of Pearl Harbor, remember who and what it is you represent as you go from, ‘well deserved time off’ to ‘back at it again.’ I hope you all enjoyed yourselves while you were in port and remembered to look out for one another, were respectful to the locals and had a plan before you went out on liberty. And as we enter the 7th Fleet AOR remember to be an active bystander and if you are of age and you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. As always, I want you back on PELELIU, full up, round and ready throughout WESTPAC! We have more missions and we have more ports to see!!!

That’s it from the CMC’s Corner! You are doing a great job PELELIU! As always shipmates, be polite, be professional and be prepared! Hooyah, Iron Nickel! CMC out!

CMC’s Corner

CMDCM (SW/AW/EXW) TyRon FlynnCommand Master Chief, USS Peleliu (LHA 5)

Beneath a canopy of thick, green vegetation, rays of light illuminate figures moving quietly through the brush. They execute orders with hand and arm signals, communicating danger areas and halting movement when it’s suspected there may be enemy combatants nearby.

In the northern most part of the Island of Oahu, Indonesian marines with the Korps Marinir patrol through the jungle of the Kahuku Training Area during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014, July 13.

RIMPAC is the largest maritime exercise in the Pacific region, providing a unique training opportunity that fosters closer military-to-military bonds, facilitating clear lines of communication and interoperability among participating forces.

The Indonesians were attached to Company Landing Team one, which consisted of U.S. Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Republic of Korea marines and a small attachment of New Zealand soldiers.

Their mission over the course of five days was to conduct patrol base operations in the training area to intercept and destroy simulated opposing forces, acted out by U.S. Marines assigned to Kilo Co., 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines. Through rollercoaster terrain, poor visibility and rapidly changing weather, the Indonesian marines carried out the plan.

Cpl. Joseph Josleyn accompanied the Indonesians as a liaison between them and the command element of CLT-1. He acted as a link between the two forces, keeping radio contact and advising the Indonesians about movements through KTA.

“We acted as a supplementary Marine rifle platoon,” said Josleyn. “We functioned in the same way a regular rifle platoon would. We were tasked with setting up a patrol base and interdict enemy movement to facilitate

an attacks on company objectives.”The mission was straightforward, but

the area of operation was not.“KTA is very challenging terrain, even

for experienced infantrymen,” Josleyn said. He added working in the jungle environment was a humbling experience, and something that all ground combat Marines should experience as the Marine Corps pivots to the Pacific.

For the Indonesians, the Kahuku jungle was similar to that of their home, and training with other nations was beneficial.

“(Hawaii) provides a lot of training resources for us,” said Indonesian marine 1st Sgt. Syahpuetra Hendra, a squad leader with 2nd Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion, Korps Marinir. “For my job, it’s all about moving through the jungle.” Hendra said he liked training with U.S. Marines, citing their noise, and trash discipline in the jungle environment. “With RIMPAC, we can teach and learn about the techniques of different countries and combine them.”

The patrol stopped frequently to survey the terrain ahead, looking for opposing forces that could be lurking in the brush.

The sound of gun fire resounded in the distance. Other elements of the Indonesian platoon were in contact with opposing forces.

”Everything we do here becomes more difficult,” according to Josleyn. He said setting up defenses or getting chow and water resupplied and establishing communication, typically straightforward tasks Marines execute, is stifled by the winding footing of the forest.

“Almost everywhere south of China down to Australia is all jungle just like KTA,” Josleyn said. “I think it’s important that with our shift to the Pacific, Marines train in places like Okinawa’s Central Training Area and on Oahu here.”

Photo and Story by Cpl. Matthew CallahanMARFORPAC Staff Writer

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