Research for Strategic Sealift

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Sealift in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm: 7 August 1990 to 17 February 1991
May 1, 1991
This research memorandum examines the use of sealift during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. It describes the responsiveness and contribution to the overall effort of the Afloat Prepositioning Force, fast sealift ships, the Ready Reserve Force, and chartered ships, both foreign and domestic. Updates CRM 91-14.
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A First Look at Sealift Options for the 1990s in Light of the Experience in Operation Desert Shield
January 1, 1991
Operation Desert Shield has put U.S. transportation capabilities to the test; the lessons learned provide a starting point for gauging their appropriateness for the post-cold-war period. This research memorandum is a first assessment of the case of sealift. It describes sealift resources available to the U.S., summarizes their performance during the first five months of Desert Shield, and examines several options for improving U.S. sealift potential in the 1990s.
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