Military dictionary. 2000.
strategic sealift — The afloat pre positioning and ocean movement of military materiel in support of US and multinational forces. Sealift forces include organic and commercially acquired shipping and shipping services, including chartered foreign flag vessels and… … Military dictionary
Sealift — The USNS Bob Hope, a non combatant vessel crewed by civilian mariners under the United States Navy s Military Sealift Command, is used to preposition tanks, trucks and other supplies needed to support an Army heavy brigade. Sealift is a term … Wikipedia
Point class sealift ship — The Point class is a class of six roll on/roll off sealift ships procured under a Private Finance Initiative and available for use as naval auxiliaries to the British armed forces. They were the result of the Strategic Defence Review and are… … Wikipedia
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Coastwise shipping laws — The maritime Coastwise Shipping Laws or Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (commonly referred to as the Jones Act as it was sponsored by U.S. Senator Wesley L. Jones) is a United States Federal statute that regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters and … Wikipedia
transport group — An element that directly deploys and supports the landing of the landing force (LF), and is functionally designated as a transport group in the amphibious task force organization. A transport group provides for the embarkation, movement to the… … Military dictionary
Military Sea Transportation Service — Military Sealift Command Military Sealift Command Embléme du Military Sealift Command Période 9 juillet 1949 Pays … Wikipédia en Français
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United States Merchant Marine — emblem Ships: 465 (>1000 GRT) Deck Officers: 29,000 Marine Engineers:[ … Wikipedia
