CAMP PATRIOT, KUWAIT - In the beginings of the what is known as the Amphibious Task Force West offload - formally known as part of Commander, Task Group 51.6, an early morning landing from a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) marks the start of a very busy week for the over 4000 Sailors and Marines involved from the sea and ashore here. The seven San Diego based ships that have deployed in support of future operations in the Central Command area of responsibility, will offload equipment and men belonging to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Battalion from Camp Pendleton, Calif.