An analysis of the use of merchant ships and containerization in an amphibious operation
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Authors
Bourdon, Paul Joseph
Subjects
Marine Corps Container System
Advisors
Bobulinski, R.A.
Date of Issue
1980-12
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This study analyzes the use of merchant ships and container
ization in an amphibious operation. Current sources, trends
and problems, as they affect the merchant marine's ability
to provide military logistical support to amphibious operations
are evaluated. The functional capability of the various
types of merchant ships to perform in an amphibious
environment are analyzed. Modern concepts for solving the
vehicle and container discharge problem from merchant ships
are described and evaluated. The current Marine Corps Container
System is analyzed for its compatibility with shipping
assets and container handling/motor transport equipment. The
study concluded that there are many problems when considering
the use of merchant ships and containerization in an amphibious
operation. These include the shortage of adequate shipping
and the inability to efficiently handle containers in an
amphibious environment. Among the several recommendations
presented are: first, that military planners must establish
the number and type of merchant ships required for large
scale amphibious operations and work to ensure their availability
and second, that the development and purchase of containers
and container offloading equipment for use in an
amphibious objective area be expedited.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.