The US Navy’s America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) has completed the ship’s first-ever combat system ship qualification trials (CSSQT).
During the trials, the US Navy team conducted multiple tests to validate the ship’s self-defense systems’ performance, including the ship’s radars tests.
This also included testing of the vessel’s radars and operating the rolling airframe missile (RAM), nato sea sparrow, and close-in weapon system (CIWS).
“This test is designed to go through all of the things that form the backbone and execution of combat systems,” said Lt. Cmdr. Paul Gillett , Tripoli’s command, control, communications computers, combat systems and interoperability (C5I) officer.
“This was just one of several at-sea periods where the team not only had to practice, but execute complex events.”
“This is just one of many milestones that LHA 7 has met on the path to becoming a command and control center of capability for Amphibious Ready Groups in the future fight,” said Capt. Cedric McNeal , Program Manager, Amphibious Warfare Programs, Program Executive Office, Ships.
With CSSQT trials now complete, Tripoli will focus on additional certifications and qualifications that will ensure it is a combat-ready and lethal asset to the Navy.
USS Tripoli is the Navy’s newest America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.
The ship is assigned to Amphibious Squadron 7.