An Analysis of the MARS Class Combat Stores Ship Transfer and Conversion Program.

Abstract

In 1990 the Chief of Naval Operations approved the transfer of the MARS class combat logistics force ships to the Military Sealift Command (MSC). Because MSC ships are manned with predominantly civilian crews, the total personnel assigned decreased from approximately 446 to 175 (135 civilian mariners and 40 military), resulting in an annual savings of $9.8 million per ship transferred. In this thesis we analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the transfer of the ships in terms of personnel and equipment. In addition, we expand upon a previously written computer simulation model that analyzes the effects and results of the newly installed material handling system to include the addition of the ship's flight deck.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA305976

Entities

People

  • Kelly J. Grosskopf

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Cargo Handling
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Flight Decks
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Vessels
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Navy
  • Personnel Management
  • Simulations
  • Systems Management
  • United States

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.