180613-N-RP442-036 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 13, 2018) Landing craft, air cushions assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 land on the beaches of Camp Pendleton, Calif., during a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU) abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore during their upcoming deployment.