This is my movie! I served active duty Navy from 1976 to 1983. My first assignment was aboard USS Mobile (LKA-115). Mobile was built in 1967, a successor of the Belinda. We had cargo holds, landing craft, 120 troop berths for a combat battalion. Our mission was to transport troops and put them on the beach with the means to stay engaged for two weeks, until resupplied. My service was during peace, no one was shooting at us.
But to see the movie, the ship to shore movement, Landing Craft circling prior to loading troops and equipment, discuss them as the main weapon of the ship - brought back many memories.
Many of the scenes felt "true" to me, watch standing, inspecting the water filled hold, towing to safety.
When I am asked what my navy experience was like I tell people to watch this movie but realize I served when we were at peace.
But to see the movie, the ship to shore movement, Landing Craft circling prior to loading troops and equipment, discuss them as the main weapon of the ship - brought back many memories.
Many of the scenes felt "true" to me, watch standing, inspecting the water filled hold, towing to safety.
When I am asked what my navy experience was like I tell people to watch this movie but realize I served when we were at peace.