A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) with Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 departs from Camp Pendleton transporting personnel and vehicles to the USS San Diego during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego, May 13, 2014. COMPTUEX provides the 11th MEU, along with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, the opportunity to conduct command and control of amphibious operations from the sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)