An Analysis of the Constraints on the Activation of the National Defense Reserve Fleet in a Non-Mobilization Contingency.

Abstract

The study analyzes the problems associated with the activation of a substantial number of ships from the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), this country's sole source of reserve shipping. After a review of past NDRF contributions, a discussion of its present capability is presented. Five major areas which would serve to constrain future activation efforts are then examined, including fleet material condition and drydock availability. Next, these areas are analyzed in the context of a non-mobilization scenario in an attempt to determine the response capability of the NDRF. In the final chapter, conclusions are drawn regarding the NDRF's ability to respond to a fast-breaking contingency in the foreseeable future. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA062199

Entities

People

  • William Barton Evers

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Artillery
  • Cargo
  • Coast Guard
  • Contracts
  • Law
  • Maintenance
  • Marine Transportation
  • Maritime Industry
  • Materials
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Vietnam War

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.