The Maritime Prepositioning Programs; Combatant Commander's Force Equalizer and Logistical Lifeblood.

Abstract

This monograph explains why the maritime prepositioning programs (MPPs) are required to support forward presence, deterrence, and force projection missions of the Joint Force Commander (JFC). It describes the Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) and Army's Prepositioning Afloat (APA) Programs as national strategic assets available to combatant commanders to prosecute military operations and military operations other than war (MOOTW). The MPPs have proven their strategic and operational importance in Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Restore Hope, and Vigilant Warrior. Since the service component experienced delays in MPP reconstitution efforts after Operations Desert Storm and Restore Hope, the JFC should be responsible for MPP reconstitution operations. His involvement in the reconstitution effort is important to ensure these strategic assets are rapidly regenerated and available to prosecute a second major regional contingency, if required.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 14, 1996
Accession Number
ADA312208

Entities

People

  • Joseph Martin Jr

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Security
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.