5-1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the fleet in terms of the total requirement, missions, capabilities, distribution, and modernization goals.

5-2. BACKGROUND. This chapter identifies individual vessels that makeup the Army watercraft fleet. It addresses vessel mission, transportability, characteristics/capabilities, vessel requirements, on-hand quantities, procurement/divestiture actions, distribution, and specific actions required or ongoing for the particular vessel. The sum of TAA TOE requirements and approved AWR requirements for prepositioned vessels establish the total fleet requirement. The tables for each vessel provide a synopsis of Army watercraft requirements that shape the inventory into a fleet capable of supporting the ASMP and a Force XXI Army.

5-3. CATEGORIES OF WATERCRAFT. Watercraft fall into two categories, lighterage and floating utility. These two categories are defined according to the mission they perform.

A. Lighterage are craft used to transport equipment, cargo, and personnel between ships, from ship-to-shore, or for intratheater transport. Lighterage are further classified into conventional displacement (landing craft), amphibious (wheeled), or modular causeway systems (powered ferry).

B. Floating Utility craft perform operations incidental to water terminal operations, except lighterage service. Watercraft in this category are harbor and ocean going tugs, pusher tugs, floating cranes, barges, floating machine shops, floating causeways, and RRDFs.

5-4. FLEET DETERMINATION PROCESS.

A. The Chief of Transportation commissioned an independent study to provide recommendations regarding total Army watercraft requirements and an analysis of the seaport clearance capability of the forces projected to be included in the Theater Opening Force Module (TOFM). The Logistics Management Institute (LMI) developed its Joint Over-the-Shore Transportation Estimator (JOTE) model to identify the number and type of lighters necessary to meet the MRS based on ASMP and Regional Unified Command LOTS cargo throughput requirements. The JOTE model based cycle times for different types of lighters on empirical data from JLOTS II and III. With this as the foundation, the model allows the operator to optimize the fleet required by varying environmental conditions, number of discharge lanes, number and types of craft available for tasking, and the type of discharge lane, i.e., roll off or lift off. The model outputs the number of trips per lane for each craft and the total number and type of craft selected for the operation. Figure 5-1 (p. 5-3) lists the input and output variables of the JOTE model. This plan uses the analysis from this model in identifying fleet requirements. Other analysis from the MRS identifies utility craft and transportation unit force structure necessary to support contingencies in any geographical location. The analysis provides the warfighting community sufficient operational planning information upon which to base an overall concept of operation and scheme of maneuver on the battlefield.

B. The AWMP recommends a 2012 fleet inventory of 183 vessels, representing a 64 percent reduction in watercraft assets by the year 2012. The 183 watercraft remaining in the Army fleet are the minimum number of craft required to support ASMP objectives and TOE training requirements. These vessels are located in AC and USAR Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) units, prepositioned afloat or ashore at Hythe, U.K., or forward stationed.

5-5. SCOPE. The contents of each paragraph by vessel type provide the current system mission, assessment, capabilities/characteristics, distribution, modernization, and the actions required to meet current and future requirements and goals. In order to accurately interpret the contents of this chapter, the reader must understand the scope of each paragraph as defined:

Figure 5-1

1. Mission. Describes the operational mission of the vessel.

B. Craft Assessment. Provides an assessment as of 1 October 1996 (FY97) of the vessel fleet in terms of its age and modernization strategy.

C. Transportability. Describes the methods available to transport the vessel to the area of operation.

D. Characteristics/Capabilitie. Provides vessel dimensions, payload in terms of capacity and equipment and container carrying equivalents, operating range, crew size, and age.

1) Length overall is the total length of the vessel.

2) Beam is the extreme width of the vessel.

3) Displacement is the weight of the total amount of water a vessel displaces when afloat. Displacement (light) is the weight stated with no stores, fuel, water, or equipment (i.e., basic issue items) aboard. Displacement (loaded) is the weight stated with full stores, fuel, water, and equipment aboard.

4) Deck area is the total square footage of deck space available for loading equipment. It is stated in terms of M1 main battle tanks and 20-foot containers.

5) Payload is the total weight a vessel can carry.

6) Range is the distance a vessel can travel with one full load of fuel. It is stated in both light (no cargo) and loaded (fully laden) terms.

7) Draft is the amount of hull underwater when the vessel is afloat. Stated in both light (no cargo) and loaded (fully laden) terms.

8) Crew size is taken from FM 55-50, Army Water Transport Operations, change 1, dated 22 March 1995.

9) Vessel age provides the first and last vessel in service dates and average age. The economic useful life (EUL) is taken from Technical Bulletin (TB) 43-0002-26, dated 28 February 1992. The TB recommends application of an extended service program (ESP) at 60 percent of a system’s useful life.

E. Requirement. The requirement represents the Army’s equipment end-state objective. It is the summation of resourced requirements derived from TAA TOE and prepositioning requirements.

F. On-hand. Quantifies the total number of TOE craft on hand as of 1 October 1996.

G. Distribution Table. Outlines TOE (by component) and prepositioning distribution requirements. Identifies distribution goals through the extended planning period (EPP). It takes approximately 1 to 3 years to field a vessel after funds are authorized and appropriated.

H. Modernization Strategy. Provides a summary of the modernization strategy for each system. The modernization strategy table combines Operation and Maintenance, Army (OMA) and Other Procurement, Army (OPA) requirements. Chapter Six further breaks out OMA and OPA requirements for each system.

1) On Condition Cyclic Maintenance (OCCM) — OCCM is the Army’s ongoing cyclic maintenance program that ensures mission readiness of the fleet.

2) Material Change (MC) — An MC is applied when a deficiency exists that affects mission capability.

3) Extended Service Program (ESP) — An ESP is considered when a vessel’s life expectancy reaches 60 percent of its economic useful life.

4) Procurement — Procurement of new systems is deemed necessary only after other methods of meeting the material deficiency have been considered.

I. Divestiture Plan. For divesting obsolete craft excess to the needs of the program.

J. Action Required. Defines actions required by agency to meet the out-year goals for each vessel. Final disposition of equipment is a DA DCSOPS (DAMO-FDL) function. The AWMAG is chartered to make recommendations to HQDA on requirements or other necessary actions on a case by case basis.

5-6. ASSESSMENT OF THE FLEET. Recent Army procurements of lighterage and floating utility craft have introduced modern, capable vessels. However, shortages and technologically obsolete, overage and maintenance intensive vessels still exist in each class.

A. This assessment is based on quantifiable and qualitative factors that form a sound foundation upon which present and future fleet program requirements are built.

1) The quantifiable factors used for this assessment were generated from OCCM program monitored by the Army Materiel Commanded (AMC). Marine surveys identify depot-level maintenance requirements for each vessel just prior to the required maintenance cycle and in-turn maintenance cost projections for individual craft and the fleet as a whole. Outyear OCCM costs are based on past survey results and maintenance requirements for each type of vessel. Vessel quantity shortfalls based on TAA resourced requirements were also a factor in assessing each system.

2) Qualitative capability factors were derived from performance analysis during the JLOTS III exercise. Performance data collected during JLOTS III was used to develop a model that analyzes throughput capability given various unit sets of Army watercraft. In short, the JOTE model provides performance capability data in terms of throughput tonnage.

B. Table 5-1 (p. 5-6) provides a synopsis assessment of major systems that make up the current fleet.

1) Category — Reflects the overall categories of specific types of Army watercraft.

2) Requirement — Reflects the total of resourced and prepositioned required craft.

3) Quantity On-hand. — Reflects TOE and prepositioned quantities on hand. (Does not include table of distribution and allowance [TDA] craft) TDA craft on hand are separately identified in Appendix B.

4) Assessment — Reflects the current craft assessment.

5) Warfighting Status — Reflects system capability to execute the Army watercraft employment strategy.

6) Need — Identifies the action(s) required to support the watercraft employment strategy.

C. Table 5-2 (p. 5-7) provides a comparison of the current fleet to overall requirements.

Table 5-1. Assessment of the Fleet — As Of 1 October 1996

5-7. SUMMARY. The Army requires a watercraft fleet comprised of 183 craft. This fleet will support ASMP objectives. A 1996 fleet assessment identified a course of action to bring the entire fleet to a green status.

Table 5-2. Watercraft On Hand v. ASMP Requirements

5-8. LOGISTICS SUPPORT VESSEL (LSV)

NSN: 1915-01-153-8801

LIN: V00426

A. Mission. The LSV provides worldwide transport of combat vehicles and sustainment cargo. It provides intratheater line haul of large quantities of cargo and equipment. Tactical resupply missions can be performed to remote underdeveloped coastlines and inland waterways. It is also ideally suited for the discharge and/or back load of sealift, including RO/RO vessels such as an LMSR. The LSV can transport cargo from ship-to-shore in LOTS operations including those in remote areas with unimproved beaches. All tracked and wheeled vehicles, including main battle tanks, dozers, container handling equipment, etc. can be transported in LOTS operations. It has both bow and stern ramps for RO/RO cargo, and a bow thruster to assist in beaching and beach extraction. It can also be used for unit deployment and relocation. Because of its shallow draft, the LSV can carry cargo from deep drafted ships to shore ports or areas too shallow for larger ships. The LSV can also execute cargo operations along coastal MSRs.

B. Craft Assessment. The LSV is a modern, fully capable and supportable vessel. It is eight (8) years old and will reach 60 percent of its EUL in the year 2002. It will be considered for an ESP in the year 2000.

C. Transportability. The LSV can self-deploy anywhere in the world.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 273 feet

2) Beam: 60 feet

3) Displacement (weight): 4,199 long tons

4) Deck area: 10,500 square feet (up to 24 M1 main battle tanks or 25 [50 double stacked] 20’ ISO containers)

5) Payload: 2,000 tons (equivalent payload capacity of 86 C-141s)

6) Range:

Light: 8,200 nautical miles at 12.5 knots

Loaded: 6,500 nautical miles at 11.5 knots

7) Draft:

Light: 6 feet

Loaded: 12 feet.

8) Crew size: 32 (8 WO/24 Enl for 24-hour operation).

9) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1988

Last vessel in service: 1994

Average age: 6 years (EUL: 25 years)

E. Requirement. 9

Required

AC: 6 LSV Dets @ ALO 1 w/1 vessel per Det 6

RC: 3 LSV Dets @ ALO 1 w/1 vessel per Det 3

Total 9

Preposition Requirement 0 (Note 1)

ARMY TOTAL 9

Note 1: End state is four vessels crewed and forward stationed against preposition requirements in two geographic regions.

F. Onhand. 6 (Two AC LSVs are forward stationed in PACOM AOR.)

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Fully modernize all vessels by the year the year 2012. Program funding to determine and support upgrades for procurement and ESP. Maximize nondevelopmental item (NDI) approach for new procurement. Procure 3 vessels (1 per year in 2001, 2002, 2003). Apply an ESP to existing LSVs (1 per year) beginning in 2001 with the development of prototype requirements starting in 1999. Procurement costs are estimated at $20 million each.

I. Divestiture Plan. No LSVs will be divested in this time period.

J. Action Required.

1) AWMAG steering committee continue review to TAA-05 force structure and adjust procurement as required.

2) HQDA DAMO-FDL, CASCOM, and AMC accelerate procurement of 3 additional LSVs in the POM.

5-9. LANDING CRAFT, UTILITY 2000 (LCU-2000)

NSN: 1905-01-154-1191

LIN: L36989

A. Mission. The LCU-2000 provides worldwide transport of combat vehicles and sustainment cargo. It provides intratheater movement of cargo and equipment. Tactical resupply missions can be performed to remote underdeveloped coastlines and inland waterways. This includes missions in LOTS operations in remote areas with austere shore facilities or unimproved beaches. It is also ideally suited for the discharge and/or backload of sealift, including RO/RO vessels such as an LMSR. All tracked and wheeled vehicles, including main battle tanks, dozers, container handling equipment, etc. can be transported in LOTS operations. It has a bow ramp for RO/RO cargo, and a bow thruster to assist in beaching and beach extraction. It can also be used for unit deployment and relocation. Because of its shallow draft, the LCU-2000 can carry cargo from deep drafted ships to shore ports or areas too shallow for larger ships. These vessels can also execute cargo operations along coastal MSRs.

B. Craft Assessment. The LCU-2000 is a modern, fully capable and supportable vessel. It is five (5) years old and will reach 60 percent of its EUL in the year 2005 when an ESP will be applied.

C. Transportability. Dependent upon distance, weather, sea conditions, and crew training, the LCU-2000 can be self-deployed. It can also be transported aboard a FLO/FLO ship. In the case of self-deployment, it has a nonrefuelable range of 10,000 miles.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 174 feet

2) Beam: 42 feet

3) Displacement (weight): 575 long tons (light)/1,087 long tons (loaded)

4) Deck area: 2,500 square feet (5 M1 main battle tanks or 12 [24 double stacked] 20’ ISO containers).

5) Payload: 350 tons (equivalent payload capacity of 15 C-141 loads)

6) Range:
Light: 10,000 nautical miles at 12 knots

Loaded: 6,500 nautical miles at 10 knots

7) Draft:
Light: 8 feet

Loaded: 9 feet

8) Crew size: 13 (2 WO/11 Enl for 24-hour operation)

9) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1990

Last vessel in service: 1993

Average age: 5 years (EUL: 25 years)

E. Requirement. 47

. Required

AC: 2 Heavy Boat Cos @ ALO 3 w/8 LCU-2000s per Co 16

RC: 2 Heavy Boat Cos @ ALO 3 w/8 LCU-2000s per Co 16

AC: 1 Composite Boat Cos @ ALO 8 w/2 LCU-2000s 2

AC: 1 FC Maint Co @ ALO 1 w/1 LCU-2000 per Co 1

RC: 1 FC Maint Co @ ALO 1 w/1 LCU-2000 per Co 1

Total 36

Preposition Requirement 11

ARMY TOTAL 47

F. Onhand. 34

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Program funding to determine and support system upgrades for MC. Apply an ESP to existing LCU-2000s (7 per year) beginning in 2005. Program OMA to support ESP. OCCM cost per vessel is $500,000. Procurement costs are estimated at $7.5 million each.

I. Divestiture Plan. No LCU-2000s will be divested in this time period.

J. Action Required. HQDA DAMO-FDL, CASCOM and AMC accelerate procurement of 13 additional LCU-2000s in the POM.

5-10. LANDING CRAFT, UTILITY 1600 (LCU-1600)

NSN: 1915-01-168-5764 (DESIGN 1646G) (Hulls 1667-1670, 1679)

1915-01-009-1056 (DESIGN 1646M) (Hulls 1671-1678)

LIN: L36876

A. Mission. The LCU-1600 is used to transport combat vehicles and sustainment cargo from ship to shore, shore to shore, and in retrograde operations. Intratheater transport is also accomplished using harbor and inland waterway routes, is an additional mission.

B. Craft Assessment. The LCU-1600 is aging and in 1996 reached the end of its EUL. It is being replaced with the LCU-2000, which is 60 percent more capable than the LCU-1600.

C. Transportability. The LCU-1600 is self-sufficient, however, it is not capable of self-deployment over open oceans. It is deployed aboard vessels such as heavy lift preposition ships, barges and FLO/FLO ships. It can also be loaded on Navy Landing Ships, Tank (LSTs); Landing Ships, Dock (LSDs); or commercial bulk carriers.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 135 feet

2) Beam: 30 feet

3) Displacement (weight): 205 long tons (light)/390 long tons (loaded)

4) Deck area: 1,785 square feet (2 M1 main battle tanks or 5 [10 double stacked] 20’ ISO Containers)

5) Payload: 184 ton (equivalent payload capacity of 7 C-141 loads)

6) Range:

Light: 1,200 nautical miles at 12 knots

Loaded: 1,100 nautical miles at 11 knots

7) Draft:

Light: 6 feet

Loaded: 7 feet

8) Crew size: 14 (2 WO/12 Enl for 24-hour operation)

9) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1976

Last vessel in service: 1978

Average age: 19 years (EUL: 20 years)

E. Requirement. 0

F. Onhand. 13

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. None. OCCM will be continued until vessels are replaced by the LCU-2000.

I. Divestiture Plan. replace on a one-for-one basis with new procurement LCU-2000s with deliveries of new vessels in the year 2003.

J. Action Required.

1) Units forward disposition documentation to AMC as LCU-2000s are fielded.

2) HQDA DAMO-FDL provide redistribution directives to AMC.

5-11. LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED 8 (LCM-8)

NSN: 1905-00-935-6057 (MOD 1); 1905-00-267-1097 (MOD 0)

LIN: L36739 (MOD 1); L36767 (MOD 0)

A. Mission. The LCM-8 is used to transport cargo, troops, and vehicles from ship-to-shore or in retrograde movements. It is also utilized in lighterage and utility work in harbors. It is designed for use in rough or exposed waters and is capable of operating through breakers and grounding on the beach. The bow ramp permits RO/RO operations with wheeled and tracked vehicles. Its small size allows for use in confined areas.

B. Craft Assessment. The LCM-8 Mod 1 reached the end of its EUL in 1987, however, an ESP is currently being applied. The ESP will add 12 years of useful life to the LCM-8 Mod 1. The LCM-8 Mod 0 reached the end of its EUL in 1974. It is no longer supportable and there is no ESP planned.

C. Transportability. The LCM-8 can be deck loaded on LSVs, LCU-2000s, LSTs, commercial bulk carriers, heavy lift ships, or carried in the well deck of LSDs and LPDs.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 74 feet

2) Beam: 21 feet.

3) Displacement (weight): 58 long tons (light)/111 long tons (loaded)

4) Deck area: 620 square feet (2 20’ ISO containers or 200 combat equipped soldiers)

5) Payload: 53 tons (equivalent payload capacity of 2 C-141 loads)

6) Range:

Light: 332 nautical miles at 11 knots

Loaded: 271 nautical miles at 9 knots

7) Draft:

Light: 3.5 feet

Loaded: 5 feet

8) Crew size: 6 Enl (3 per shift for 24-hour operation)

9) Vessel age:

First MOD 1 in service: 1967; Last MOD 1 in service: 1972

Average MOD 1 age: 26 years (EUL: 20 years)

First MOD 0 in service: 1954; Last MOD 0 in service: 1954

Average MOD 0 age: 42 (EUL: 20 years)

E. Requirement. 66

Required

AC: 1 Floating Craft Maint Co @ ALO 1 w/1 vessel 1

1 Medium Boat Co @ ALO 3 w/13 vessels per Co 13

Total TAA-03 AC Resourced 16

RC: 1 Floating Craft Maint Co @ ALO 1 w/1 vessel 1

1 Medium Boat Co @ ALO 3 w/13 vessels per Co 13

3 Engineer Port Constr Cos @ ALO 1 w/2 vessels per Co 6

Total TAA-03 RC Resourced 46

Total 29

Preposition Requirement 8

ARMY TOTAL 37

F. Onhand. 85 (63 LCM-8s MOD 1 and 22 LCM-8s MOD 0.)

7. Distribution Table.

Table 1 reflects distribution of LCM-8s Mod 1. Table 2 reflects distribution of MOD 0s held in lieu of MOD 1s. The USAR will continue to maintain 25 Mod 0s in lieu of Mod 1s.

Note: Redistribution plan being developed by the AWMAG steering committee.

H. Modernization Strategy. The LCM-8 Mod 1: Complete the ongoing MC by the year 2000. Continue to maintain via OCCM. Begin next MC in 2006 for those vessels completed early in the ongoing program.

I. Divestiture Plan. Divest Mod 0s and Mod 1s excess to the total requirement.

J. Action Required.

1) HQDA DAMO-FDL issue disposition instructions to AMC for LCM-8s based on distribution goals.

2) AWMAG steering committee address employment of LCM-8s and recommend TOE changes.

3) HQDA DAMO-FDL determine feasibility of moving LCM-8 Mod 1s from TDA units to TOE units and replacing them with Mod 0s.

4) AWMAG steering committee review modeling baseline for workloading medium boat companies in TAA process.

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5-12. LANDING cRAFT, MECHANIZED 8, MODIFICATION 2 (LCM-8, MOD 2)

NSN: 1905-00-935-6057 (MOD 1)

LIN: L36739 (MOD 1)

(Concept Drawing)

A. Mission. The primary mission of the LCM-8, MOD 2 will be command and control (C2), personnel transfer, and light salvage. It will be used in harbors and inland waterways. The LCM-8, MOD 2 will be a versatile vessel capable of performing many support functions in conditions up to sea state 3. The LCM-8s proven record of performance provides a solid platform on which to apply this modification. As a C2 platform, the LCM-8, MOD 2 will provide the critical link between ship and shore operation centers. It will transport Army stevedores between shore points and a ship in a protected environment. It will also be used as a medical evacuation vessel, diver support platform, fire fighting, and light salvage boat. The LCM-8, MOD 2 will be able to work in shallow inlets and rivers as well as retain its original ability to land on an unimproved beach.

B. Craft Assessment. Work on the prototype LCM-8, MOD 2 began in January 1996. The hulls will be those of LCM-8s Mod 1 and are 41 years old. As the ESP is applied, the vessels will have 12 years of additional useful life.

C. Transportability. The LCM-8, MOD 2 will be deck loaded onto a larger vessel for deployment to overseas locations.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities. (Anticipate similar to current LCM-8.)

1) Length Overall: 74 feet

2) Beam: 21 feet

3) Displacement: TBD

4) Deck Area: TBD

5) Passengers: 40-50

6) Payload: TBD

7) Range: TBD

8) Draft: TBD

9) Crew size: 6 Enl (3 per shift for 24-hour operation)

10) Average age: 41 (EUL: 20 years)

E. Requirement. 14

H. Modernization Strategy. Continue MC process (applied to LCM-8s Mod 1).

I. Divestiture Plan. No LCM-8, Mod 2s will be divested in this period.

5-13. LARGE TUG 128’

NSN: 1925-01-247-7110

LIN: T68330

A. Mission. The 128’ tug is used for ocean and coastal towing operations. It is also used to dock and undock large ships. It has a secondary mission of accomplishing general purpose harbor duties such as positioning floating cranes, etc. The LT is equipped to accomplish fire fighting duties, a significant capability particularly where ammunition ships are being worked. It will also be used to perform salvage and recovery operations for other watercraft disabled or damaged along the coastal MSR.

B. Craft Assessment. The 128’ LT is a modern, fully capable, and supportable vessel. It will reach 60 percent of its EUL in 2009, at which time an ESP will be applied to extend its useful life.

C. Transportability. The LT is self-deployable world wide.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 128 feet

1. Beam: 36 feet
2. Displacement (weight): 786 long tons (light)/1057 long tons (loaded)
3. Bollard pull: 58 tons
4. Range:

Loaded: 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots

6) Draft:

Light: 14.5 feet

Loaded: 17 feet

7) Crew size: 23 (8 WO/15 Enl for 24-hour operation)

8) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1994

Last vessel in service: 1994

Average age: 2 years (EUL: 25 years)

E. Requirement. 15

AAO

AC: 2 Floating Craft Cos @ ALO 1 w/3 vessels per Co 6

RC: 2 Floating Craft Cos @ ALO 1 w/3 vessels per Co 6

Total 12

Preposition Requirement 3

ARMY TOTAL 15

F. Onhand. 6

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Fully modernize all vessels by the year 2011. Program funding to determine and support system upgrades for MC and ESP. Apply an MC beginning in 2000. Apply an ESP (2 per year) beginning with the prototype in 2008.

I. Divestiture Plan. No LT 128s will be divested in this period.

J. Action Required. CASCOM/AMC finalized MC and ESP initiatives.

5-14. LARGE TUG 100’

NSN: 1925-00-375-3003

LIN: X71046

A. Mission. The 100’ tug is used to berth and unberth large oceangoing vessels and for heavy towing within harbor areas. Secondary functions include general utility uses, fire fighting, and salvage operations. It may also be used for limited offshore towing between terminals.

B. Craft Assessment. The 100’ tug reached the end of its EUL in 1977 and is currently not supportable. As such, an ESP is being applied to these tugs. After an ESP is applied, the 100’ tug will have 12 years of useful life.

C. Transportability. dependent upon distance, weather, sea conditions, and crew training, the 100’ tug can self-deploy or be transported aboard a FLO/FLO ship.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities. (Pre ESP/Post ESP)

1. Length overall: 107 feet
2. Beam: 27 feet.
3. Displacement (weight): 295 long tons (light)/390 long tons (loaded)
4. Bollard pull: 13.8 long tons/31.5 long tons

5) Range:

Light: 3,323 nautical miles at 12.8 knots/2,245 nautical miles at 12.8 knots.

Note: Higher fuel consumption of the larger engines in the tugs with the ESP applied reduces the range.

Loaded: Variable with tow

6) Draft:

Light: 11.5 feet

Loaded: 12.5 feet

7) Crew size: 16 (4 WO/12 Enl for 24-hour operation)

8) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1952

Last vessel in service: 1954

Average age: 43 years (EUL: 25 years)

E. Requirement. 0

F. Onhand. 15

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Continue to maintain 100’ tugs as a stop gap measure until a new class of large tug is procured. Apply a MC to a total of 9 100’ tugs. Three completed in FY96. Work in progress on three additional tugs.

I. Divestiture Plan. excess LT 100s will be divested in this period.

J. Action Required.

1) AMC continue to maintain required 100’ tugs and divest the balance.

2) HQDA DAMO-FDL/CASCOM program funding to apply ESP to additional 100’ tugs.

5-15. PUSHER TUG (PT)

NSN: TBD MCN: 1925-01-B97-6241

LIN: Z51085

(Conceptual Design)

A. Mission. The PT, once fielded, will be capable of moving cargo barges and lighterage of various types within a harbor, port, or LOTS anchorage. The pusher tug will be shallow draft and of enough horse power to tow and husband Lighter Aboard Ship (LASH) and general cargo barges in harbors, inland waterways, and along coastlines, and will be capable of operation in sea state 3. It will also assist larger tugs with utility work such as docking and undocking of ships of all sizes, movement of floating cranes, and line-handling duties. It will be transportable aboard LASH ships. The PT will replace the Small Tug 65’.

B. Craft Assessment. N/A.

C. Transportability. Deck loaded aboard LASH ships or heavy lift vessels.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 60 feet

2) Beam: 22 feet.

3) Displacement (weight): 105 long tons (light)/TBD (loaded)

4) Bollard pull: 15 long tons

5) Range:

Light: 720 nautical miles at 6 knots

Loaded: Variable with tow

6) Draft: 6 feet

7) Crew size: 12 (2 WO/10 Enl for 24-hour operation)

8) Vessel age: N/A (EUL: 25 years after fielding)

E. Requirement. 8

AAO

AC: 2 Floating Craft Cos @ ALO 1 w/2 ST Dets 4

RC: 2 Floating Craft Cos @ ALO 1 w/2 ST Dets 4

Total 8

Preposition Requirement 0

ARMY TOTAL 8

F. Onhand. 0. Our current PT capabilities are limited to 6 leased tugs aboard LASH ships. LASH ships are expected to be retired as containerization increases.

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Procure 8 PTs.

I. Divestiture Plan. No PTs will be divested in this period.

10. Action Required.

1) CASCOM/AMC continue procurement action (contract awarded June 1996).

2) HQDA DAMO-FDL/CASCOM accelerate program funding for procurement of 8 PTs by FY99.

5-16. SMALL TUG 65’

NSN: 1925-00-374-3002

LIN: X70909

A. Mission. The 65’ tug is used to move nonpropelled barges in harbors and inland waterways. Secondary functions include general utility uses, fire fighting, salvage, and assisting in the docking and undocking of large vessels.

B. Craft Assessment. The 65’ tug reached the end of its EUL in 1978 and is no longer supportable. As pusher tugs are procured, the 65’ tug will be retired.

C. Transportability. Overseas deployment is accomplished by deck loading aboard a heavy lift ship or by being towed by a larger vessel. It can also be deployed aboard semisubmersible vessels.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 71 feet

1. Beam: 19.5 feet.
1. Displacement (weight): 100 long tons (light)/122 long tons (loaded)

4) Bollard pull: 8.75 tons

5) Range:

Light: 1,700 nautical miles at 12 knots

Loaded: Variable with tow

6) Draft:

Light: 7.5 feet

Loaded: 8.5 feet

7) Crew size: 12 (2 WO/10 Enl for 24 hour operation)

8) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1953

Last vessel in service: 1956

Average age: 40 years (EUL: 25 years)

E. Requirement. 0

F. Onhand. 11 (These tugs will be retired as the Pusher Tugs are fielded.)

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Provide minimum essential maintenance to 65’ tugs. Retire as replaced by pusher tugs.

I. Divestiture Plan. Divest all 65’ tugs as new PTs are fielded.

J. Action Required. AMC continue minimum essential maintenance on TOE 65’ tugs until replaced by PTs.

5-17. BOAT, PICKET (J BOAT)

NSN: 1940-00-267-1099

LIN: B84130

A. Mission. The J Boat is a command, control, and patrol boat used in harbors and inland waterways.

B. Craft Assessment. The J Boat reached the end of its EUL in 1978, does not meet current or future command and control requirements, and is no longer supportable. It will be replaced by the LCM-8, MOD 2.

C. Transportability. The J Boat must be deck loaded onto a larger vessel for deployment to an overseas location.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 46 feet

1. Beam: 12 feet.
1. Displacement (weight): 10 long tons (light)/12 long tons (loaded)

4) Payload: N/A

5) Range:

Light: 266 nautical miles at 15 knots.

Loaded: 200 nautical miles at 14 knots

6) Draft:

Light: 2 feet

Loaded: 3 feet

7) Crew size: 6 Enl (3 per shift for 24-hour operation)

8) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1953

Last vessel in service: 1955

Average age: 41 years (EUL: 25 years)

E. Requirement. 0 (The LCM-8, MOD 2, currently in prototype development, will become the Army’s command and control craft, and therefore, is the craft currently being resourced. As such, the REQ for command and control craft applies to the LCM-8, MOD 2 only.)

F. Onhand. 3

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. None.

I. Divestiture Plan the J Boat will be divested as LCM-8, MOD 2s are fielded.

J. Action Required.

1. HQDA DAMO-FDL issue disposition instructions to the AC and RC as LCM-8, MOD 2 is fielded.
   

2) CASCOM/AMC continue LCM-8 modification to replace J Boats with LCM-8, MOD 2.

5-18. LIGHTER, AMPHIBIOUS RESUPPLY CARGO 60 Ton (LARC-LX)

NSN: 1930-00-392-2981

LIN: L67508

A. Mission. The LARC-LX is used to transport tracked and wheeled vehicles, including beach preparation equipment, and sustainment cargo from ship-to-shore or inland transfer points. The LARC-LX is the only amphibian in the U.S. Army’s inventory, and the only vessel capable of landing on a beach through a breaking surf.

B. Craft Assessment. The LARC-LX reached the end of its EUL in 1977, however, an MC is currently being applied to 12 vessels, adding 12 years of useful life to each vessel.

C. Transportability. The LARC-LX can be deck loaded on a commercial vessel or heavy lift ship for transport to an overseas location. It can be transported on a semisubmersible vessel, in the well deck of an LSD, or aboard a SEABEE ship.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 63

2) Beam: 27 feet

3) Displacement (weight): 88 long tons (light)

4) Deck area: 527 square feet (4 20’ ISO containers or 125 combat equipped soldiers [200 combat equipped soldiers in an emergency])

5) Payload: 60 tons (2 C-141 loads); 100 tons in an emergency (4 C-141 loads)

6) Range:

Land - 60 ton load: 150 statute miles at 14 miles per hour

Water - 60 ton load: 75 nautical miles at 6 knots.

7) Draft:

Light: 7.5 feet

Loaded: 9 feet.

8) Crew size: 12 Enl (6 per shift for 24-hour operation)

9) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1957

Last vessel in service: 1965

Average age: 32 years (EUL: 20 years)

E. Requirement. 2

AAO

AC: 1 Trans Co w/1 Det @ ALO 1 w/4 LARC-60s per Det 4

RC: 1 Trans Co w/1 Det @ ALO 1 w/4 LARC-60s per Det 4

Total 8

Preposition Requirement 4

ARMY TOTAL 12

F. Onhand. 22

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Continue application of MC for total of twelve LARCs. Six LARCs will be completed in 1996 and 1997. Complete application of MC on 6 additional LARCs.

I. Divestiture Plan. Divest 10 LARC-LXs in FY99.

J. Action Required. AMC/CASCOM continue applying MC and divest the balance.

5-19. FLOATING MACHINE SHOP (FMS)

NSN: 1935-00-375-3000

LIN: R76483

A. Mission. The FMS consists of 14 repair shops, an onboard 9 long ton crane, and an internal monorail trolley system. The shops are battery, blacksmith, carpentry, electrical, engine, fuel injection, machine, sheet metal, paint, pipe fitting, radar and radio, refrigeration, shop fitting, and welding. The Containerized Maintenance Facility (CMF) (See Chap 6) will replace the FMS, which is now obsolete.

B. Craft Assessment. The FMS reached the end of its EUL in 1984. As CMF’s are procured, the remaining FMSs will be retired.

C. Transportability. Because the FMS is non self-propelled, it must be towed to overseas locations.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 210 feet

1. Beam: 40 feet
1. Displacement (weight): 1,160 long tons (light)/1.525 long tons (loaded)

4) Deck area: N/A

5) Payload: N/A

6) Range:

(FMS is non-self-propelled. It can be towed in the ocean.)

7) Draft:

Light: 6 feet

Loaded: 8 feet

8) Crew size: 18 (1 WO/17 Enl to operate and maintain the FMS 24 hours per day. Personnel from the Floating Craft Maintenance Company operate the repair facilities aboard.)

9) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1954

Last vessel in service: 1954

Average age: 41 years (EUL: 30 years)

E. Requirement. 0

F. Onhand. 2

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. FMS is being replaced by the CMF.

I. Divestiture Plan. Divest remaining FMSs by FY01.

J. Action Required. AMC/CASCOM plan for divestiture.

5-20. BARGE CONVERSION DECK-ENCLOSURE KIT (BCDK) (M322)

NSN: 1935-00-392-2985

LIN: E99669

A. Mission. The BCDK converts the 110’ (BC 7005) or 120’ (BC 231) steel deck barges into covered barges to protect cargo, supplies, and spare parts. The BCDK is used in support of an FMS and will support the sustainment phase of an operation.

B. Craft Assessment. The BCDK reached the end of its EUL in 1981. It continues to be maintained under the OCCM program.

C. Transportability. The BCDK can be towed to an overseas location. It can also be dismantled and deck loaded on a larger vessel for transport.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length: 92 feet

2) Width: 27 feet

1. Displacement (weight): 174 (w/BC 7005) to 239 (w/BC 231) long tons (light)/variable when loaded with stores
1. Height: 13 feet at centerline of deckhouse.
2. Deck area: 2,300 square feet/27,000 cubic feet of enclosed storage
3. Range: N/A the BCDK is non self-propelled
4. Draft:

Light: N/A

Loaded: N/A

8) Crew size: 2 Enl for barge maintenance only. Personnel from the floating craft maintenance company are responsible for maintaining stores in the enclosed area.

9) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1951

Last vessel in service: 1952

Average age: 43 years (EUL: 30 years)

E. Requirement. 0 (The CMF will replace the FMS.)

F. Onhand. 3

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. The BCDK is being replaced by the CMF.

I. Divestiture Plan. Divest remaining BCDKs by FY01.

J. Action Required. AMC plan for divestiture after fielding of the CMF.

5-21. BARGE DERRICK, 115 TON (BD 115T)

NSN: TBD MCN: 1935-01-B97-6197

LIN: Z13905

(Conceptual Design)

A. Mission. The BD 115T will be used to load and discharge heavy lift cargo that is beyond the capacity of ship’s gear. This will provide the lift and reach needed to discharge the heaviest of projected Army cargo from LMSRs, as well as commercial container ships, to accomplish strategic deployment. It will be capable of lifting a 75 ton main battle tank from the centerline of a non-self-sustaining ship. The current BD 89T does not have this capability. The BD 115T will be employed theaterwide anywhere water terminal or offshore operations are conducted. It will be used by mode operators assigned to floating craft companies.

B. Craft Assessment. N/A; procurement action underway.

C. Transportability. The BD 115T will be towed to overseas locations or deck loaded aboard a semisubmersible ship for transport.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities. (Anticipated and Approximate)

1) Length overall: 200 feet

1. Beam: 80 feet.
1. Displacement: TBD

4) Boom length: 220 feet

5) Capacity: 115 long tons at 80 foot radius

6) Range: N/A (non-self-propelled)

7) Draft:

Light: 7 feet, 4 inches

Loaded: TBD

8) Crew size: 15 (2 WO/13 Enl for 24-hour operation)

9) Vessel age: N/A (EUL: 30 years after fielding)

E. Requirement. 5

Required

AC: 2 Floating Craft Cos @ ALO 1 w/1 crane Det 2

RC: 2 Floating Craft Cos @ ALO 1 w/1 crane Det 2

Total 4

Preposition Requirement 1

ARMY TOTAL 5

F. Onhand. 0 (In procurement process; contract awarded March 19 96. Will replace all but two of the 89 long ton cranes.)

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Fully modernize all floating cranes. Maximize NDI approach for new procurement. First of the five new cranes was funded in FY96 through the dedicated procurement program (DPP) for the Army Reserve.

I. Divestiture Plan. No BDs 115T will be divested in this period.

J. Action Required. AMC/CASCOM continue procurement action.

5-22. BARGE DERRICK, 89 TON (BD 89T)

NSN: 1935-00-264-6219

LIN: F36090

A. Mission. The BD 89T is used to load and discharge heavy lift cargo that is beyond the capacity of ship’s gear. It is commonly called the 100 ton crane, which is the short ton capacity rating.

B. Craft Assessment. The BD 89T crane reached the end of its EUL in 1982. An ESP is being applied to two (2) cranes identified for prepositioning as a stop gap measure until the new cranes are fielded. The 115 long ton cranes will replace the 89 long ton cranes on a one-for-one basis.

C. Transportability. The BD 89T can be towed to overseas locations or deck loaded aboard a semisubmersible ship for transport.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 140 feet

1. Beam: 70 feet
1. Displacement (weight): Light ship displacement data not available/1,630 long tons (loaded)

4) Boom length: 123.5 feet

5) Capacity: 89 long tons at 80 foot radius

6) Range: The BD 89T is non-self-propelled. It can be ocean towed

7) Draft:

Light: Not available

Loaded: 6.3 feet

8) Crew size: 15 (2 WO/14 Enl for 24-hour operation)

9) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1952

Last vessel in service: 1968

Average age: 39 years (EUL: 30 years.)

E. Requirement. 0 (The 115 long ton BD, currently being procured, will be the more modern floating crane and, therefore, is the crane currently being resourced.)

F. Onhand. 7

G. Distribution Table. Two BD 89Ts will be maintained for prepositioning until the last new BD 115T are fielded.

H. Modernization Strategy. Continue ESP in FY97 for two BDs only. Continue OCCM for all TOE BDs 89T until replaced by BDs 115T. Shift funding to BDs 115T as they are fielded.

I. Action Required.

1. AMC continue ESP for a total of two BDs 89T only.

1. Upon fielding of BDs 115T, HQDA provide disposition instructions for BDs 89T.

3) AC and RC request disposition instructions from AMC.

5-23. BARGE, DECK OR LIQUID CARGO (BG 231C) (FUEL)

NSN: 1930-00-313-9472

LIN: B31197

A. Mission. The BG 231C is used to transport liquid or general cargo in harbors and inland waters. It can transfer liquid products from offshore tankers to shore facilities. The BG 231 can also serve as a refueling point for watercraft operating in the area. The barge is equipped with two skegs aft, thereby improving its towing capability by helping to keep it tracking on course.

B. Craft Assessment. The BG 231C reached the end of its EUL in 1982 but remains capable due to an aggressive maintenance program.

C. Transportability. The BG 231C can be towed to overseas locations or deck loaded aboard a heavy lift preposition ship (HLPS).

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 120 feet

1. Beam: 33 feet
1. Displacement (weight): 185 long tons (light)/763 long tons (loaded)
2. Cargo capacity:

Deck: 578 long tons

Liquid: 4,160 barrels (188,416 gallons).

5) Cargo pump capacity: 1,050 gallons per minute.

6) Draft:

Light: 3 feet

Loaded: 9 feet

7) Crew size: 6 Enl (3 per shift for 24-hour operation)

8) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1952

Last vessel in service: 1954

Average age: 42 years (EUL: 30 years)

E. Requirement. 5

AAO

AC: 2 Floating Craft Cos w/1 barge Det 2

RC: 2 Floating Craft Cos w/1 barge Det 2

Total 4

Preposition Requirement 1

ARMY TOTAL 5

F. Onhand. 6

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Continue to maintain via OCCM.

I. Divestiture Plan. Divest excess BG barge by FY99.

J. Action Required. AMC continue to maintain fuel barges required.

5-24. BARGE, DECK CARGO (BC 231A)

NSN: 1930-00-375-2962

LIN: B30923

A. Mission. The BC 231A is used to transport containers, general cargo, and wheeled and tracked vehicles in harbors and inland waterways. It is particularly suited for transporting tracked and wheeled vehicles. The barge is equipped with two skegs aft, thereby improving its towing capability by helping to keep it tracking on course.

B. Craft Assessment. The BC 231A reached the end of its EUL in 1980. It will continue to be maintained under the OCCM program.

C. Transportability. The BC 231A can be towed to or loaded aboard ships for transport to overseas locations.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 120 feet

1. Beam: 33 feet
1. Displacement (weight): 175 long tons (light)/760 long tons (loaded)

4) Cargo capacity: 585 long tons

5) Draft:

Light: 2.5 feet

Loaded: 8 feet

6) Crew size: 2 Enl for barge maintenance

7) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1950

Last vessel in service: 1953

Average age: 43 years (EUL: 30 years)

E. Requirement 12

AAO

AC: 2 Floating Craft Cos @ ALO 1 w/3 barge Dets 6

RC: 2 Floating Craft Cos @ ALO 1 w/3 barge Dets 6

Total 12

Preposition Requirement 0

ARMY TOTAL 12

Note: It is planned to employ available host nation or leased dry cargo barges in a theater of operations. TOE cargo barges will be maintained to provide training platforms for tug crews.

F. Onhand 9 (3 BC 7005 Barges will be maintained in lieu of BC 231As.)

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy continue to maintain via OCCM.

I. Divestiture Plan no BC 231As will be divested in this period.

J. Action Required.

1. HQDA DAMO-FDL determine feasibility of redistribution of TDA barges to TOE requirements.

1. HQDA DAMO-FDL issue distribution instructions to meet outyear projections.

3) AMC continue to maintain cargo barges.

5-25. BARGE, DECK CARGO (BC 7005)

NSN: 1930-00-375-2961

LIN: B30786

A. Mission. The BC 7005 is used to transport containers, general cargo, and wheeled and tracked vehicles in harbors and inland waterways. It is particularly suited for transporting vehicles due to its flush deck without fore and aft sheer. This barge is built without skegs, making it easy to maneuver at port terminals where piers are in close proximity to one another.

B. Craft Assessment. The BC 7005 reached the end of its EUL in 1981.

C. Transportability. The BC 7005 can be deck loaded aboard large ships or towed to overseas locations.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities.

1) Length overall: 110 feet

1. Beam: 32 feet
2. Displacement (weight): 120 long tons (light)/690 long tons (loaded)

4) Cargo capacity: 570 long tons

5) Draft:

Light: 1.75 feet

Loaded: 7.5 feet

6) Crew size: 2 Enl for barge maintenance

7) Vessel age:

First vessel in service: 1951

Last vessel in service: 1954

Average age: 42 years (EUL: 30 years)

E. Requirement. 3

F. Onhand. 28 (three BC 7005 being held in lieu of BC 231As.)

Note: It is planned to employ available host nation or leased dry cargo barges in a theater of operations. TOE cargo barges will be maintained to provide training platforms for tug crews.

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Continue to maintain BC 7005s in lieu of BC 231As via OCCM. Shift funding to BC 231As as BC 7005s are divested.

I. Divestiture Plan. Divest excess BC 7005s by FY01.

J. Action Required.

1) HQDA DAMO-FDL issue distribution instructions to meet outyear projections.

2) AC and RC request disposition instructions for excess barges.

5-26. MODULAR CAUSEWAY SYSTEM (RO/RO DISCHARGE FACILITY)

NSN:

LIN: C14572

A. Mission. The RRDF provides the essential interface between Army lighterage and RO/RO ships. It receives tracked and wheeled vehicles when driven across the RRDF from the RO/RO ship directly onto an Army lighter moored to the RRDF.

B. Craft Assessment. Funded for FY99. The impact of the RRDF shortfall is a severe restriction in the operational capability to discharge wheeled and track vehicles from a vessel in other than a full-fixed port. Funding requirements are identified in the modernization strategy paragraph of this section. The Army, as part of the Joint Integrated Process Team (JIPT), is exploring the feasibility of an interoperable sea state 3 system.

C. Transportability. The RRDF is constructed of modular causeway systems and can be deployed aboard container ships and other cargo-type vessels.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities. (Components)

1) 6 modular causeway sections

1 combination beach and sea-end section

2 side loadable warping tugs

1 lighting, fendering, and anchoring system

2) Crew required to assemble: 31 Enl (Main Section: 11 Enl; Warping tug crew: 20 [2 crews] for 24-hour operation)

3) Vessel age: (system in procurement; EUL: 7-10 years)

E. Requirement. 7

Required

AC: 1 Floating Causeway Co @ ALO 1 w/3 RRDFs 3

RC: 1 Floating Causeway Co @ ALO 3 w/1 RRDF 1

Total 4

Preposition Requirement 3

ARMY TOTAL 7

Note: The RC floating causeway company is currently planned to be equipped with a reduced set of equipment, the minimum essential equipment for training (MEET). The company will have enough components of the modular causeway system (MCS) to assemble one RRDF, or one causeway ferry (CF) or one floating causeway (FC). Exception to readiness reporting requirements is being pursued by the Army Reserve in support of this equipment plan.

F. Onhand. 0 (RRDFs in procurement process.)

G. Distribution Table. As an exception to policy, 7th Transportation Group will draw one set prior to prepositioning for training purposes.

H. Modernization Strategy. Accelerate procurement process. $20 million funding needed earlier than FY99 to procure one RRDF in FY98. If this funding becomeS available, $12.5 million will not be required in FY01. Pursue and invest R&D funding for procurement of SS3 capable systems

I. Divestiture Plan. No RRDFs will be divested in this period.

J. Action Required.

1. AMC/CASCOM accelerate procurement of 7 RRDFs.
2. HQDA DAMO-FDL program funding for remaining RRDFs.

3) AWMAG continue to work through JIPT in developing a Joint Modular Lighterage System (JMLS) to develop R&D priorities and funding requirements.

5-27. MODULAR CAUSEWAY SYSTEM (CAUSEWAY FERRY)

NSN:

LIN: Z14597

A. Mission. The CF is used for the movement of rolling, break bulk, and containerized cargo from an ocean going vessel directly to the shoreside logistics operation or to a fixed or semi-permanent pier. It will support RO/RO and LO/LO operations.

B. Craft Assessment. In procurement. Initial fielding began in October 1996. The nine CF requirements for engineer port construction companies will replace a total of 33 outdated propelling units (not otherwise included in this plan) as engineer assets supported by watercraft OPA3 funding.

C. Transportability. The CF is constructed of modular causeway sections and can be deployed aboard container ships and other cargo-type vessels.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities. (Components)

1) 1 powered modular causeway section

2 modular causeway (intermediate) sections

1 combination beach and sea-end section

2) Crew required to assemble and operate: 16 Enl (CF: 4 Enl; Powered Section: 12 Enl for 24-hour operation)

3) Vessel age: (system in procurement; EUL after fielding is estimated at 25 years)

E. Requirement. 17

Required

AC: 1 Floating Causeway Co @ ALO 1 w/4 CF 4

RC: 1 Floating Causeway Co @ ALO 3 w/0 CF 0

AC: 1 Engr Port Constr Co w/3 CF 3

RC: 2 Engr Port Constr Cos w/3 CF per Co 6

Total 13

Preposition Requirement 4

ARMY TOTAL 17

Note: The RC Floating Causeway Company is currently planned to be equipped with a reduced set of equipment, the minimum essential equipment for training (MEET). The company will have enough components of the MCS to assemble one RRDF, or one CF or one FC. Exception to readiness reporting requirements is being pursued by the Army Reserve in support of this equipment plan.

F. Onhand. 0

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Continue procurement process. Apply an MC to fielded systems beginning in the year 2006.

I. Divestiture Plan. No CFs will be divested in this period.

J. Action Required. AMC/CASCOM continue procurement action.

5-28. MODULAR CAUSEWAY SYSTEM (FLOATING CAUSEWAY)

NSN: 1945-01-128-7268

LIN: C14504

A. Mission. The FC provides a dry bridge for the discharge of cargo from lighters directly to the beach logistics operations.

B. Craft Assessment. In procurement. Began fielding in FY96.

C. Transportability. The FC is constructed of modular causeway sections and can be deployed aboard container ships and other cargo-type vessels.

D. Characteristics/Capabilities. (Components)

1) 17 modular causeway (intermediate) sections

2 combination beach and sea ends

1 anchor system

2 side-loadable warping tugs (powered sections)

2) Crew required to assemble and operate: 33 Enl (Main Segment: 13/Warping tug: 20 [2 crews] for 24-hour operation)

3) Vessel age: (system in procurement; EUL after fielding is estimated at 25 years)

E. Requirement 4

Required

AC: 1 Floating Causeway Co @ ALO 1 w/2 FCs 2

RC: 1 Floating Causeway Co @ ALO 3 w/0 FC 0

TOTAL 2

Preposition Requirement 2

ARMY TOTAL 4

Note: The RC Floating Causeway Company is currently planned to be equipped with a reduced set of equipment, the MEET. The company will have enough components of the MCS to assemble one RRDF, or one CF or one FC. Exception to readiness reporting requirements is being pursued by the Army Reserve in support of this equipment plan.

F. Onhand. 0

G. Distribution Table.

H. Modernization Strategy. Complete initial procurement process by the year 2000.

I. Divestiture Plan. No FCs will be divested in this period.

J. Action Required. AMC/CASCOM continue procurement action.