How many crew members are aboard the LCU (enlisted)?

• A. 6
• B. 14
• C. 10
• D. 4

Answer: (C)

LCUs are compact amphibious landing craft that run with a lean, capable enlisted team handling propulsion, navigation, deck operations, and cargo handling while officers command and supervise. Because the vessel is small and mission-focused, it doesn’t require a large crew to operate all systems and execute tasks on the water and during loading/unloading. That means the enlisted complement is modest—just enough hands to man the engines, steer the craft, secure lines, and manage cargo, without overstaffing the space and routines. Among the given options, the one that reflects a smaller enlisted crew best fits how an LCU is designed to operate; larger numbers would imply functions or space requirements that the craft isn’t built to accommodate, and the other options would either understaff essential duties or unnecessarily balloon the crew size.