Analysis of maritime support vessels and acquisition methods utilized to support maritime irregular warfare
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Authors
Clark, William J.
Bummara, Justin M.
Kelley, Christopher
Subjects
Maritime Support Vessel
Maritime Irregular Warfare
Naval Special Warfare
Leasing
Chartering
USSOCOM
Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines
SOF
SEALs
HSV
LCS
Military Sealift Command
Maritime Irregular Warfare
Naval Special Warfare
Leasing
Chartering
USSOCOM
Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines
SOF
SEALs
HSV
LCS
Military Sealift Command
Advisors
Yoho, Keenan D.
Greene, James B.
Date of Issue
2010-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
As the U.S. military continuously aligns the appropriate platforms to conduct Maritime Irregular Warfare (MIW), Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has leased/chartered civilian ships to provide the appropriate vessels needed to support operations in Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines (OEF-P). The framework of this study showcases three specific vessels with their corresponding capabilities on cost per day basis. Our findings and analyses may aid commanders in determining the most appropriate vessel and cost-effective acquisition method to accomplish specific MIW missions in not only OEF-P, but also in other MIW environments. Based on the analysis and recommendations presented in this project, decision makers in this arena will have a mechanism from which to make a more informed decision regarding the acquisition of vessels supporting MIW. Decision makers will be able to evaluate various potential MIW scenarios; identify specific vessel capabilities to meet their operational requirements; and acquire vessels more cost-effectively based on total daily rate costs.
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MBA Professional Report
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xviii, 95 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.