As a force projection power, it is critical for the United States to retain the capability to introduce rapidly, credible and sustainable forces into theaters around the world. Maritime pre-positioned forces (MPF) are a key component supporting...
The purpose of this manual is to provide commanders, their staffs, and instructors with information for a progressive program of amphibious training which will qualify individuals, units, and staffs to perform their functions effectively in assault...
Makes recommendations regarding the organization and functional plan for the aerial port of debarkation engaged in the logistical support of a theater of operations supported principally by airlines of communication.
The purposes of this manual are to set forth certain principles and techniques to be observed in order to ensure that harmonious relations exist between embarked troops and naval personnel, and to set forth basic procedures to be followed to ensure...
Operation DESERT SHIELD displayed to the world what U.S. and allied forces could do given six months to flow combat power into ports unopposed. Recent studies commissioned by the Joint Staff concluded that the U.S. military will not have that...
The methodology for this research paper will be a comparison analysis of the strategic deployment process. The focus will be on a comparison of the procedures and current doctrine for strategic airlift debarkation operations in relation to doctrine...
These are the procedures for the preparation of units for overseas duty, including the process prior to the movement of the unit to the staging area, final inspection by the port authroities, and the filling of the last minute shortages.
This manual is based upon the basic principles laid down in the Landing Operation Doctrine, U.S. Navy, (FTP 167), the Ship to Shore Movement (FTP 211), the Transport Doctrine, Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and the results of experiences...
An analysis of the factors bearing on the formations to be adopted by Combat Teams and Infantry Reserve Battalions during a ship-to-shore movement incidental to a forced landing, in joint operations of the Army and Navy, to include presentation of...
This monograph examines the Army’s future operational level logistic support in an effort to determine whether or not the Army can successfully execute its Objective Force transformation without an aerial-based sustainment and distribution...
This exercise, from a training and tactical viewpoint, consists of a series of exercises in certain phases of a landing operation, special tests bearing on elements of a landing attack or the defense against such an attack, a series of practices of...
With the rapidly changing and unfamiliar global environment, the U.S. Army must require its planners to have an understanding of operational art within the context of their warfighting function and combat power. How can an operational planner...
In the twentieth century, Army operational logisticians sustained land combat operations in five recognized wars: World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Operation Desert Storm. Only three of the five wars involved major combat maneuvers,...
This directive covers the San Francisco Port of Embarkation major phases of activity involved in the return of personnel to San Francisco Port of Embarkation including activities aboard transports, reception at SFPE, processing personnel at SFPE,...
Algeria and Tunisia during the period December 26, 1942 to January 20, 1943. Organizations visited: all elements of the 1st Infantry Division, Headquarters Second Corps, Headquarters Allied Forces, Headquarters 1st Army. (British) 1st Provisional...
This manual deals with oceangoing vessels operated or utilized by the Transportation Corps and with the general organization and procedures applying to those ships. No attempt is made here to specify in detail, responsibilities, operating...
Wilhm, Jack F.; Gueymard, Joffre L.; Harness, Leslie J. Ross, Ralph N.; Sexton, Morrell R.; Williams, James F.; Anderson, Arnold V.; Brubaker, Jack P.; Grant, Joseph H.
Discusses experiences with the invasion of North Africa from strategic and political considerations to the pre-embarkation phase to ocean movement followed by information regarding the landings in Fedala, Casablanca, Mehdia-Port Lyautey. The...
This paper describes events that occurred during my deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). I will discuss our initial unit mission and how quickly it changed; testing the moral and mental stability of a company of well trained...
The purpose of this publication is to assist command echelons and supply, administrative, and transportation agencies in the prompt and uniform preparation for movement of individuals to the United States under policies and procedures prescribed in...