PORT VISIT SUPPORT STRATEGIES: A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY BETWEEN HSP AND NON-HSP

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dc.contributor.advisorFerrer, Geraldo
dc.contributor.advisorMortlock, Robert F.
dc.contributor.authorCortesrodriguez, Zeferino
dc.contributor.authorLynch, William J.
dc.contributor.authorBooc, Markanthony L.
dc.contributor.departmentDepartment of Defense Management (DDM)
dc.contributor.departmentDepartment of Defense Management (DDM)
dc.contributor.departmentDepartment of Defense Management (DDM)
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-17T23:08:03Z
dc.date.available2023-08-17T23:08:03Z
dc.date.issued2023-06
dc.description.abstractThe U.S. Navy utilizes various port visit support frameworks around the world. This research evaluates the various frameworks and develops a model that can be used to inform planners and policy makers in determining which framework or combination thereof is best for a given port. It examines previous research on the topic of husbanding service providers (HSP) and explores notable concerns about overreliance on them, such as allegations of fraud in certain ports, operational security vulnerability, and limits of contractor support during a major theater conflict. Through discussions with subject-matter experts, extensive personnel experience, and a review of available databases, this research provides valuable analysis between HSP, non-HSP, and hybrid support frameworks. A comparative case study was conducted to highlight the differences and benefits of the three primary support structures. Three foreign ports were evaluated on five enabling factors: auditability, flexibility, reliability, vulnerability, and durability. We concluded that there was no perfect answer for every port. It depends on the mix of force enablers that are desired for a specific port. Recommendations include in-depth market research, investments of organic capabilities in strategic locations, and a standardized policy and quality assurance process for every support strategy.en_US
dc.description.distributionstatementApproved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.en_US
dc.description.recognitionOutstanding Thesisen_US
dc.description.serviceLieutenant Commander, United States Navyen_US
dc.description.serviceLieutenant Commander, United States Navyen_US
dc.description.serviceLieutenant Commander, United States Navyen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipNPS Naval Research Programen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThis project was funded in part by the NPS Naval Research Program.en_US
dc.identifier.curriculumcode837, Defense Financial Management
dc.identifier.curriculumcode837, Defense Financial Management
dc.identifier.curriculumcode837, Defense Financial Management
dc.identifier.otherNPS-22-N173-_
dc.identifier.thesisid39152
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10945/72144
dc.publisherMonterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesNPS Outstanding Theses and Dissertations
dc.rightsThis 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.en_US
dc.subject.authorhusbanding servicesen_US
dc.subject.authorport visitsen_US
dc.subject.authorBahrainen_US
dc.subject.authorSasebo Japanen_US
dc.subject.authorshipsen_US
dc.subject.authorHSPen_US
dc.subject.authorcontractingen_US
dc.titlePORT VISIT SUPPORT STRATEGIES: A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY BETWEEN HSP AND NON-HSPen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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etd.thesisdegree.disciplineMaster of Business Administrationen_US
etd.thesisdegree.disciplineMaster of Business Administrationen_US
etd.thesisdegree.disciplineMaster of Business Administrationen_US
etd.thesisdegree.grantorNaval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameMaster of Business Administrationen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameMaster of Business Administrationen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameMaster of Business Administrationen_US
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