Single Fuel Concept for Maritime Operations: Effects on Tactical and Operational Readiness and Sustainment through Simulation and Analysis
Abstract
This thesis analyzed the potential operational benefits and force structure reductions to the U.S. Combat Logistics Force provided by the single fuel concept (SFC). We used inventory pooling analysis to examine historical combatant demand patterns for F-76 and JP-5 to determine whether the SFC would expand afloat storage capacity and increase refueling logistics responsiveness through demand variability reduction across fleets. We then developed an unclassified major combat operations (MCO) deterministic scenario involving multiple task groups within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. We used a steady-state model to calculate the number of shuttle ships and stations ships required to support the scenario using the SFC, as compared to F-76 and JP-5. This thesis demonstrated adopting JP-5 as the Navys single fuel would increase maritime refueling service capacity at sea and reduce the number of ships required to support MCOs with long transit distances between defense fuel support points and the area of operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1114595
Entities
People
- Dale P. Lessner
- Edwin F. Jimenez
- John T. Walters
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School