Army and Marine Corps Afloat Prepositioning: Providing Full Spectrum Capability Through Complementary Programs

Abstract

This paper addresses the development of Army and Marine Corps afloat prepositioning programs, compares and contrasts their current capabilities, and examines short and long-term enhancement plans for each. Additionally, the paper evaluates both programs' roles in current and future warfighting, and offers recommendations to ensure they remain complementary and true to the roles and functions of their parent Services.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 06, 1998
Accession Number
ADA343357

Entities

People

  • Michael Kampsen

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Artillery
  • Combat Readiness
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Organizational Structure
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.