Ready Reserve Force: West Coast Activations in Support of Operation Desert Shield

Abstract

The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) is a key element of the United States' strategic sealift capability. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) maintains RF vessels in five-, ten-, and 20-day readiness status to provide responsive shipping in support of military operations worldwide in time of conflict. This thesis investigates the initial nine RRF vessels activated by MARAD Western Region in support of Operation Desert Shield. Problems encountered in the areas of condition at the time of breakout, engineering, crew, workforce resources available for breakout, parts and stores, and bunkering are discussed for each vessel. In addition, several prior activations or RRF vessels are discussed and then compared to the activations for Operation Desert Shield. Recommendations for future activations are made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA243689

Entities

People

  • Phillip R. Kessler

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Availability
  • Check Valves
  • Coast Guard
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Feed Pumps
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Maritime Industry
  • Materials
  • National Security
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Security
  • Shipping
  • United States

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.