Military sealift command maintains an accelerated pace
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The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) has undertaken one of the largest and fastest military cargo movement since World War II during Operation Iraqi Freedom that involved 250 ships including combat logistics force ships serving the Navy fleet. MSC planners are contemplating the back-load of cargo delivered for rotating U.S. forces as efforts continue to support of the second phase of the operation.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2004
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Logistics takes higher priority in Navy planning
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A key to the effectiveness of US sea power in the next century is upgrading the logistical systems of battle-underway replenishment (UNREP). Several new UNREP ideas, including ships and personnel transports, are analyzed.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2001
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