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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Smith, from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen, grasps the next rung on a ladder during a ladder climb qualification at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 30, 2007. Completing the ladder climb in less than two minutes is a prerequisite to attend the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure school.

LADDER CLIMB

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Smith, from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen, grasps the next rung on a ladder during a ladder climb qualification at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 30, 2007. Completing the ladder climb in less than two minutes is a prerequisite to attend the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure school.

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