Maritime Prepositioning Force 2010: What Are the Options
Abstract
The Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) has proven itself as a capable strategic force multiplier. To meet the challenges of a likely chaotic future, the Marine Corps is developing its OMFTS concept with a focus on generating overwhelming tempo and momentum against critical enemy vulnerabilities through littoral maneuver, minimal force footprint, and sea-based command, control, and logistics. The current MPF program is not consistent within the limitations of this concept. To maintain MPF's viability, several alternatives are being examined for the MPF 2010 concept. Capabilities range from those similar to that of today through a mobile offshore base that is capable of receiving C-17 Aircraft. The alternative labeled as option D is the only choice that substantially meets all the requirements for MPF 2010 and has the greatest opportunity to endure through the middle of the 21st Century. It will permit the operation of all MAGTF Elements from a Sea-Base, Eliminate Host Nation Support Requirements, and reduce the vulnerability to Asymetric Threat. The value of Option D to provide the capablities required for OMFTS, increasing forward-deployed deterrence, and giving the combatant commander a flexible and powerful force that can rapidly respond needs to be advertised to justify the cost of acquisition and assure its development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA401426
Entities
People
- K. E. Rutkowski
Organizations
- Marine Corps University