Optimization of Sealift Ship Types in the Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) and Maritime Prepositioned Ship (MPS) Fleets

Abstract

This thesis examines a method for optimizing the effectiveness of existing sealift fleets given a limited budget. A brief background of U.S. military mobility is presented. Relevant cost categories of the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) and prepositioned forces are determined by looking at the life-cycle of sealift ships. A methodology for determining an optimal fleet mix is presented. Two models for optimizing the direct costs of mobilizing the RRF and prepositioned forces are developed. The first model is based upon a single trip to the war zone. The second model develops the possibility that sealift ships may make multiple trips to the war zone and return to U.S. seaports. Methodologies for determining an optimal fleet mix are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA246202

Entities

People

  • Robert K. Briede

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Deployment
  • Economic Analysis
  • Economics
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Military Science
  • Mobility
  • Money
  • Naval Operations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.