Joint Enable Theater Access - Sea Ports of Debarkation (JETA-SPOD)
Abstract
The JROC validated the need for JETA-SPOD capabilities in FY 2006. JETA-SPOD objective is to develop and demonstrate: a Lightweight Modular Causeway System (LMCS) transportable by and employable from intra-theater sealift vessels such as the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) or other current Army/Navy watercraft; and an austere port Decision Support Tool for selection of optimal sites from multiple austere SPOD options. The capabilities developed in this Advanced Concept Technology Development (ACTD) optimize the use of the JHSV, current Army/Navy watercraft, and Vessel-to-Shore bridging requirements by providing an increased flow of combat power and sustainment through multiple theater austere seaport locations. This provides Joint/Combined Force (J/CFC) commanders a means to mitigate threat anti-access activities and increases flexibility to conduct operational maneuver from strategic distances. JETA-SPOD ACTD is sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), with development and demonstration completed in FY 2008. The Decision Support Tool with Final Data Set transitioned to U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) in FY 2008. Lightweight Modular Causeway System (LMCS) technology is transitioning to the Army as part of the Vessel-to-Shore Bridging Cpability Development Document (CDD), approved by the Army in FY 2009. The lead service is U.S. Army. The primary outputs and efficiencies are: 1) LMCS weight, volume, and deployment time reductions compared to existing military causeway and bridging systems; 2) the operational parameters for evaluating the military utility of the LMCS are based on a quantitative and qualitative comparison to the capability provided by the existing Modular Causeway System (MCS); 3) LMCS reduction in weight and volume by 50% over the MCS; a reduction in deployment time by 50% over the MCS; and elimination of in-water connections; 4) the Decision Support Tool capability equates to an increase in availability of throughput prediction information for 50-80% of worldwide small ports; and 5) the combination of LMCS and the Decision Support Tool includes a five-fold increase in the number of JHSV-compatible ports and doubling of the port throughput rate. The transition strategy for LMCS and the Decision Support Tool is to transition to Programs of Record under the guidance of two Transition Managers: Product Director, Army Watercraft Systems (PD AWS) and USTRANSCOM, respectively.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 2da5e0719798fdb4afb94ee0eef08d09