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LCD-81-15 1 (1980-12-01)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabbgy0001 and id is 1 raw text is: I I. 5 UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 LOG IST ICS AND CO MM UN ICAT IONS D~ L DIVISION The flonorable Robert R. Pinie, Jr. H H Assistant Secretary of Defense 113918 (Manpower, Reserve Affairs, andl Logistics) Dear Mr. Secretary: Subject: Slow Progress in eveloping the Capability To Supply Troops Adequately If Fixed Ports Are hot Available(For Modern Transport Ships and Tankers (LCD-81-15)j, Ile have reviewed DOD efforts to develop a capability to supply and sustain military forces by offloading sealift cargo over the shore if overseas port facilities were inadequate or denied. Although a requirement for such a capability was recognized as early as 1970, progress toward its development has been exceedingly slow. If presently required, only a very limited capability, using mostly test equipment could be deployed. Both the Army and Nlavy are addressing the serious ship offload problems which would be encountered if ports were not available, but not all the problems have been solved yet. Despite the lack of easy answers, we believe DOT) could better address these problems if requirements for alternative off- loading methods were quantified. We directed this review to assessing DOD's progress in developing off-shore cargo discharge systems for modern cargo ships and tankers. Ile interviewed officials involved in research, testing, and development efforts; and officials commanding existing cargo handling units. We discussed the programs with officials in Army, Navy, and DOD headquarters. We compared current capability with anticipated support requirements if U.S. forces were committed to the European Theater or Persian Gulf Area. ,)(943343)

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