Fuel Logistics Platform Requirements to Support Distributed Maritime Operations in the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility

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Abstract:

This project focuses on determining the current fuel requirements of the force and comparing them against current organic and contracted capabilities, culminating in a recommended fuel distribution concept to move fuel into theater. Research includes a comparison of JP-5 and its previously identified benefits as the single Navy fuel source against traditional dual fuel, while leveraging the NPS-developed fuel consumption tool Fuel Usage Study Extended Demonstration (FUSED). The replenishment at sea planner (RASP) is then used to optimize delivery schedules. Assumptions made result in a scenario where fuel is having to be transported from the west coast of the U.S. by medium-range and long-range commercial tankers to the Combat Logistics Forces at an afloat fuel consolidation (CONSOL) station within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility (AOR). Our research ultimately addresses the concern for our scenario that based on FUSED demand data, and RASP optimization, the Department of Defense could support initial phases of Distributed Maritime Operations during a potential conflict, when traditional refueling points are potentially denied.

Author(s):
Moore, Shane R. ; Drayton, Amber N. ; Macdonald, Joseph C. Iii
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Funding Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, MONTEREY, CA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Other
Publication Date:
2023 Jun 01
Pagination:
66

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
Copyright: Not Copyrighted

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Descriptor(s):
warfare, united states transportation command, united states european command, national security, business administration, second world war, aircraft carriers, navy, combatant commanders, jet engine fuels, logistics, organizational structure, supply chain, united states pacific command, air force, control panels, employment
Keyword(s):
fused(Fuel Usage Study Extended Demonstration), RASP(replenishment at sea planner), consol(afloat fuel consolidation), consol station, fuel support, expeditionary advanced base, distributed maritime operations, western Pacific, tanker support, navy single fuel, fuel consolidation
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences; Military Sciences; Propulsion, Engines and Fuels
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
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Descriptor(s):
warfare, united states transportation command, united states european command, national security, business administration, second world war, aircraft carriers, navy, combatant commanders, logistics, organizational structure, supply chain, united states pacific command, air force, employment, military equipment, naval warfare
Creation Date:
2023 Oct 25
Update Date:
2023 Nov 13