Additional missions include supporting waterborne force protection, transportation of personnel and materials, medical evacuation, salvage, damage control, and repair operations.

[2] The MPFUB's power bow ramp facilitates embarking and discharging personnel over an INLS, low pier, or quay.

Cargo capacity is ten tons, or up to 30 personnel with 150 lbs of equipment at speeds up to 25 knots fully loaded.

Propulsion is provided by twin Cummins QSM11 engines rated for 660 hp at 2300 rpm and Hamilton 364 water jets (for beach deployments).

The MPFUB has three weapon mounts for M2 Browning, Mk 19 grenade launcher, or M240 machine guns.