Pied Piper: Navy's Transfer of Combat Logistics Force Fleet

Abstract

The transfer of Navy Combat Logistics Force ships to Military Sealift Command is viewed by many as a positive change. This paper surveys the reality of the projected cost savings and the availability of merchant mariners in sufficient numbers to meet the defense requirements in the year 2000. This paper discusses the qualitative factors such as, unit self-defense and survivability, civilians in the war zone, operational tempo and command and control. What emerges is that it is cost effective to replace military with civilian crews but the price paid will be in diminishing ship capabilities which will impact the commander's mission. Recommendations include delaying the further transfer of ships until the results of the AFS class can be reviewed, implement a merchant marine reserve and increasing the size of the military detachment on board MSC ships. Combat Logistics Force Fleet, Military Sealift Command.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264395

Entities

People

  • Paula A. Mausar

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Availability
  • Combat Information Centers
  • Command And Control
  • Lessons Learned
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Personnel
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Ships
  • Training
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control