Developing the Capability To Supply Troops Adequately if Fixed Ports Are Not Available
LCD-81-15
Published: Dec 01, 1980. Publicly Released: Dec 01, 1980.
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GAO reviewed Department of Defense (DOD) efforts to develop a capability to supply and sustain military forces by offloading sealift cargo over the shore if overseas port facilities were inadequate or denied.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Logistics) | The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, Reserve Affairs, and Logistics should: (1) review time phased requirements for the major scenarios to determine needs; (2) prioritize requirements if overseas ports are denied, and quantify those requirements for containers, roll-on/roll-off cargo, and bulk fuels; and (3) use the above information to set specific goals for Army and Navy development efforts, including the desired degree of interoperability between their systems. |
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