An Analysis of Unit Deployments Through US East Coast Ports

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Abstract:

In support of its role as the Department of Defense DoD executive agent for surface transportation and common user ocean terminals, Military Traffic Management Command MTMC has established the Highways, Rail, and Ports for National Defense programs, which identify and monitor the capability of the CONUS infrastructure to support mobilization and deployment. This study, Volume I, of the Ports of National Defense PND Program contains revised information for selected east coast ports. It provides a comprehensive description of port facilities and an analysis of shipberth capability. The purpose is to evaluate US east cost commercial port facilities to determine whether they can support a deployment of military units aboard ships. The study provides an assessment of the adequacy of commercial port facilities for the deployment of specific types of units. Identification of terminals that are best suited to support deployments and selection of the best berths. A ready-reference digest of the most significant port characteristics. It also describes port support capabilities for terminal operations.

Author(s):
Mays, Gordon E. ; Compton, Ralph L. ; Godwin, Steven S.
Author Organization(s):
MILITARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMMAND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AGENCY NEWPORT NEWS VA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA252698
Pagination:
0257

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MTMCTEA-SE-90-3D-21
Monitor Series:
MTMCTEA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*SHIPPING, *NATIONAL DEFENSE, *PORTS(FACILITIES), DEPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS SUPPORT, MOBILIZATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
EAST COAST(UNITED STATES), PORTS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM
Report Date:
1992 Jun 01