Strategic Sealift for Desert Shield not a Blue Print for the Future
1991
Bright, Carl T. | Hale, Sharon R.
Although there have been several huge successes in the strategic sealift campaign in support of Desert Shield and Desert Storm, it is far from a blueprint for future contingencies. Shortfalls and lessons highlight strategic sealift as a continuing weak link in support of U.S. Navy Maritime Strategy. This research examined the Strategic Mobility Policy of the Department of Defense in the 1980's. It discusses the capabilities, limitations and effectiveness of the components of strategic sealift (Maritime/Afloat Prepositioning, Fast Sealift, Naval Defense Reserve Fleet and Ready Reserve Force) and their utility for future contingencies. There is small discussion on the impact of the decline of the Maritime industry on strategic sealift. In order to provide adequate sealift for future contingencies, The Strategic Mobility Policy for sealift should be modified to expand the Afloat Prepositioning Program to include Army equipment, reduce the National Defense Reserve Fleet and revitalize the Merchant Marine Industry.
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