This monograph explains why the maritime prepositioning programs (MPPs) are required to support forward presence, deterrence, and force projection missions of the Joint Force Commander (JFC). It describes the Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) and Army's Prepositioning Afloat (APA) Programs as national strategic assets available to combatant commanders to prosecute military operations and military operations other than war (MOOTW). The MPPs have proven their strategic and operational importance in Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Restore Hope, and Vigilant Warrior. Since the service component experienced delays in MPP reconstitution efforts after Operations Desert Storm and Restore Hope, the JFC should be responsible for MPP reconstitution operations. His involvement in the reconstitution effort is important to ensure these strategic assets are rapidly regenerated and available to prosecute a second major regional contingency, if required.
Maritime Prepositioning Programs; Combatant Commander's Force Equalizer and Logistical Lifeblood
1996
36 pages
Report
No indication
English
Logistics Military Facilities & Supplies , Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , Military operations , Military strategy , Marine corps equipment , Iraq , Kuwait , Emergencies , Missions , Joint military activities , Army operations , Military commanders , Mootw(Military operations other than war) , Desert shield operation , Desert storm operation , Mpp(Martitime prepositioning programs)
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