This phase is the "dry run" and is used to test the adequacy of plans and to evaluate the readiness of forces. It also is used to check the timing sequence of each event and also as an opportunity to test communications. This phase may or may not take place, depending on the situation.

. OA division personnel should take this opportunity to test the adequacy of support and support timing for the actual assault and make changes as necessary.

. OA division personnel should also check familiarity with OPPLANS/OPTASK METOC.

During this phase, the Amphibious Task Force (ATF) is vulnerable to enemy interception so the full spectrum of defensive/offensive support products should be disseminated and updated twice daily.

. OA division personnel should provide necessary environmental support according to the OPORD.

. It is important to avoid heavy weather to minimize effects to deckloaded cargo and embarked troops.

. Intelligence may have aerial photographs of the assault site, which can be useful in locating and determining such features as surf zone, rip currents, bottom obstacles, and floating debris.

This phase starts with the arrival of the ATF in the Amphibious Objective Area (AOA) and terminates with the accomplishment of the ATF mission. Operations conducted during this phase are critically dependent upon environmental factors.

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