1. In Area-Denial and Anti-Access Envrionments
Seabasing
A Joint Force Enabler
In Area-Denial and Anti-Access Envrionments
Jim Strock
Director, Seabasing Integration Division
Capabilities Development Directorate
Marine Corps Combat Development Command

2. Seabasing National capability for global force projection
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Seabasing
National capability for global force projection
Exploits sea as maneuver space 365 days a year
Enables capabilities of Coalition/Joint Forces
Maximizes the effects of forward presence
Reduces dependence on vulnerable land bases, “steps lightly” on allies and partners
Increased options for the President
Seabasing is a national capability that allows naval forces to exploit the sea’s maneuver space, and provide global force projection. Additionally, seabasing is a capability that will accommodate Joint and Coalition Forces, as well as Interagency personnel. In short, Seabasing translates into options and flexibility for the President, ensuring we can rapidly respond to emerging crises, or surge to provide critical humanitarian assistance, without first securing base permission. Finally, Seabasing is a capability that is task organized and scaled for a specific situation or threat.
“Our forces in the next century must be agile, lethal, readily deployable... We must be able to project our power over long distances, in days or weeks, rather than months” President G.W. Bush

3. A Joint Force Enabler in Area Denial and Anti-Access Environments
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A Joint Force Enabler in Area Denial and Anti-Access Environments
Key Attributes
No secure beach or host nation required
No “iron mountain” ashore to protect
Assembles troops & equipment at sea
Selectively offloadable for different missions
Sustainment and reconstitution of fighting forces from the sea
This is how Seabasing works. Forces close from CONUS or a prepositioned site, and assemble at sea. This allows our forces to employ immediately upon arriving in theater without a friendly airfield or port. Sea-based forces maneuver directly to the objective rather than first establishing a presence on shore. The Sea Base also provides Sea Shield and Sea Strike for force protection.
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Joint Forces Deploy
Advanced Base

4. Joint Seabasing: Scalable and Responsive Power Projection
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Humanitarian Assistance…
0.5 1
1.5 2
Double the force
60% less time
ATF Today
MPF(F) + ATF
Tomorrow
Train/Advise/Assist
Relief Operations
Nationbuilding
Counterinsurgency…
Peace Enforcement
Frequency
Show of Force
MCO – “Preemption”…
Acts of Terrorism
Noncombatant Evacuation
Selective Strike
MCO – “Swiftly Defeat The Efforts”…
Today’s dynamic global environment demands that the sea base be flexible and scalable, allowing Operational Commanders the ability to configure the sea base in order to optimize the employment of the appropriate size and capable forces to accomplish the mission, whatever that mission may be…from Humanitarian Assistance to Major Combat Operations.
Civil War
Limited War
Major
Combat
Global
War
Peacetime & Crisis
Low-Intensity Conflict
Mid-Intensity Conflict
High-Intensity Conflict
Seabasing will provide…the capability to dissuade a potential adversary…and, if necessary, project joint combat power within reduced timelines…with operational independence of HNS….SECNAV, March 05

5. Joint Seabasing Components
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Joint Seabasing Components
Maritime Prepositioning Group
Sea Base
Carrier Strike Group (CSG)
Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG)
Maritime Prepositioning Group (MPG)
Combat Logistics Force (CLF)
Connectors: High Speed Ship (HSS), High Speed Vessel (HSV), Assault Connectors (LCAC, EFV)
Coalition Forces Ships
Combat Logistics Force Ships
Carrier Strike Group
Sister Service and Coalition Forces Ships
Expeditionary Strike Group
Viewing the Sea Base as a capability, it can be formed by a small group of ships or a larger, more diverse force. The key is capability; the capability will increase as the Sea Base grows. The platforms shown on this graphic are all components that will play a role in the system of systems. At the center of the Sea Base will be the Maritime Prepositioning Force (Future), or MPF(F). The Carrier Strike Group is built around an aircraft carrier, while an Expeditionary Strike Group provides the synergy of surface combatants with a Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked on Amphibious Warfare Ships. Various connectors will provide both intra-theater and inter-theater lift of aircraft, personnel, and equipment. The Combat Logistics Force ships provide sustainment, and Coalition Forces provide unique capabilities to the Sea Base that will be critical to our success.
Connectors

6. Taking Concepts to Reality Technological Development:
Joint Seabasing
Taking Concepts to Reality
Defense
Planning
Guidance
ACAT-I Programs:
Joint High Speed Vessel
MPF(F)
LHA(R)
V-22
Heavy Lift Replacement
Seapower 21
Approved
1 Aug 2005
Expeditionary
Maneuver
Warfare
Technological Development:
Joint High-Speed Sealift
Joint Heavy Vertical Lift
Skin-to-Skin Transfer
Heavy UNREP
Automated Cargo Handling
Stabilized Cranes
Afloat Forward Staging Base
DLA Afloat Distro Ctr
Army Supply Support Activity Afloat
Modular Containers
SEA BASING
JCIDS
AMCB NMCB
S&T and R&D
Program Management
Naval
Operating
Concept
August 2003
Enhanced
Networked
Seabasing
The SB JIC represented the nexus of Services and COCOM's collaborating to produce a joint seabasing concept, During the development of this JIC, through a number of efforts including numerous working group sessions and the Nimble Viking War Game (NOV/DEC 04), seabasing emerged as a clearly joint capability for the Joint Force Commander.
Following the approval of the SB JIC, the Capabilities Based Assessment was initiated and is ongoing at this time. Concurrently, the MC and USA initiated an assessment through the auspices of the AMCB. This effort has contributed to the CBA and is also continuing.
DSB Recommendations:
Management
Joint Sea Base Program Office
Planning
Sustaining Troops Ashore
Protecting the Force Ashore
Countering Threats
Concepts of Operations
New Capabilities
Cargo Transfer At Sea
Long-range, heavy lift aircraft
Ships
Communications architecture
Logistids support system
Inter-theater lift
Resources
Development speeds and funding
Seabasing JIC Principles:
Use Sea as Maneuver Space
Leverage Forward Presence and
Joint Interdependence
Protect Joint Force Operations
Provide Scalable, Responsive,
Joint Power Projection
Sustain Joint Force Operations
from the Sea
Expand Access Options and Reduce
Dependence on Land Bases
Create Uncertainty for Our
Adversaries
QDR 01

7. Joint Seabasing Tasks Capacity Rate Survivability Infrastructure
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Joint Seabasing Tasks
Employ
Close
Assemble
Capacity
Rate
Survivability
Infrastructure
Interoperability
Accessibility
The Seabasing Architecture supports five overlapping operational phases of Seabasing: Close, Arrival and Assembly, Employment, Sustainment and Reconstitution.
Close: Task organized forces and their equipment are loaded onto strategic lift assets and begin flowing to either an advance base or directly to the sea base.
Arrival and Assembly: Reception and integration of Sea-based echelons; reliant upon advance party functions to prepare ships for arrival of main body. Once integrated, equipment is readied and units are staged for employment.
Employment: In the case of a MEB JFEO, the projection of one vertical and one surface Battalion Landing Team (BLT), with a 3rd BLT in reserve; supported by other amphib forces (ESG/s at a minimum).
Sustainment: MPF(F) will support persistent operations afloat and ashore by continuously sustaining forces, providing the right type and quantity of sustainment at the right place at the right time.
Reconstitution: Preparing units for re-employment. When possible, reconstitution will be conducted ashore due to space, time and resource requirements. Afloat reconstitution for major end items is achievable, but more time consuming.
Sustain
Reconstitute

8. MPF(F) Required Capabilities
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MPF(F) Required Capabilities
Preposition the MEB (1 Air and 2 Surface Battalions [selective offload])
Close a MEB in days
At Sea Arrival and Assembly in Hours
Employ one Surface Battalion and one Vertical Battalion in 8-10 hours
Provide accommodations and aircraft/vehicle maintenance capability
(O level/selected I level) for a MEB
Sustain the forces ashore from the Sea Base
Provide Level II (resuscitative surgery) medical support
Accommodate and operate organic surface connectors
Conduct external operations in Sea State 3 threshold/Sea State 4 objective
Provide MEB C2
These are the capabilities that MPF(F) will provide to the Seabase. MPF(F) will support the future Marine Expeditionary Brigade, providing accommodation for personnel, aircraft, unit equipment, and 20 days of sustainment. Additionally, MPF(F) will support the employment of 2 BLTs in one period of darkness via surface and vertical delivery, and sustain these forces during and after their employment ashore.
11,912
799
106
335 30 18
1,226
Personnel
HMMWVs
EFVs
MTVRs
M1A1 Tanks
LW 155 Howitzers
Trailers and others
2015 MEB assumptions
2015 R/W/T/R MEB ACE 48 20 18 9 2 8
MV-22
CH-53(X)
AH-1
UH-1
H-60 / Aviation Ship
UAVs
Required Squadron Capacity
947,224
3,001,747
8,808,424
197 20
RO/RO ft2
Cargo ft3
POL ~ gallons
CH 46 Equiv
Acft operating spots
UNCLASSIFIED

9. MPF(F) Squadron Composition
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MPF(F) Squadron Composition
Artist Rendition/Notional Configuration
FLO/FLO Technology focused
2 T-LHA(R)
3 MLP
Length: 844 ft Beam: 106 ft Draft: ft Displacement: 45K LT
Per Sqd: 2 Speed: 22 knots Range 9,500 nm
Crew: 285 Stand Det: 23 MAGTF: 1,490 NSE: ~ Berths: 3, 052
A/C Stow: 55 A/C Op Spots: 9 JP-5: 1.6 Mil gal Water: 400k Gal/200K gal Per day
Sqft: 11,600 CuFt: 160, Well Deck: N/A
TEU: N/A Med: 2 OR & 24 Beds Stern Ramp: N/A
Length: TBD Beam: TBD Draft: TBD Displacement: TBD
Per Sqd: 3 Speed: ~20 knots Range ~6,000 nm
Crew: 64 Stand Det: 10 MAGTF: 594 NSE: ~ Berths: ~1,458
A/C Stow: 0 A/C Op Spots: 1 JP-5:~1.2 Mil gal Water:~168K Gal/TBD gal Per day
Sqft: ~11,253 CuFt: ~935 Mission Deck: 6 (LCAC)
TEU: N/A Med: Sick Call Stern Ramp: N/A
Artist Rendition/Notional Configuration
1 T-LHD
3 T-AKE
Length: 844 ft Beam: 106 ft Draft: 27 ft Displacement: 42K LT
Per Sqd: 1 Speed: 22 knots Range 9,500 nm
Crew: 285 Stand Det: 23 MAGTF: 1,656 NSE: ~ Berths: 2,946
A/C Stow: 42 A/C Op Spots: 9 JP-5: 607 K gal Water:400K Gal/200K Gal PerDay
Sqft: 24, CuFt: 145, Well Deck: 3 LCAC
TEU: N/A Med: 6 OR & 60 Beds Stern Ramp: 72 ST
Length: 689 ft Beam: 105 ft Draft: 29 ft Displacement: 39K LT
Per Sqd: 3 Speed: 20 knots Range 14,000 nm
Crew: 123 Stand Det: 6 MAGTF: ~10 NSE: ~ Berths: 194
A/C Stow: 1 A/C Op Spots: 1 JP-5: 1.3 Mil gal Water: 52.8K Gal/28K gal Per day
Sqft: N/A CuFt: 1,108,592 Well Deck: N/A
TEU: 61 Med: Sick Call Stern Ramp: N/A
Planned MPF(F) Squadron consist of 14 vessels, and supports the future MEB capabilities on previous slide. This mix of vessels is based on existing hull forms, this decision was based on many factors to include cost both initial and life cycle, industrial base capabilities, and operational requirements.
The Mobile Landing Platform (MLP) is the only clean sheet design; however, it is based on current Float on Float Off technology that is used in the commercial sector. This technology was recently demonstrated when a commercial vessel modified to resemble a MLP performed skin to skin transfer of cargo with an existing Watson class LMSR.
These vessels will closely resemble their current sister ships with some modifications to support the Concept Of Employment and Maritime Sealift Command (MSC) crewing and operations.
3 T-AKR
2 Legacy
Artist Rendition/Notional Configuration
Length: 950 ft Beam: 106 ft Draft: 34 ft Displacement: ~55K LT
Per Sqd: 3 Speed: 21 knots Range 19,500 nm
Crew: 30 Stand Det: 48 MAGTF: 705 NSE: ~ Berths: ~845
A/C Stow: 0 A/C Op Spots: 2/4 JP-5: 380.4K gal Water: 33.5K gal/24K gal Per day
Sqft: 260, CuFt: 51,682 Well Deck: N/A
TEU: 45 Med: Sick Call Stern Ramp: 80 ST
Length: 673 ft Beam: 106 ft Draft: 34.6 ft Displacement: ~46K LT
Per Sqd: 2 Speed: 17.7 knots Range 12,900 nm
Crew: 30 Stand Det: 16 MAGTF: 71 NSE: ~ Berths: 127
A/C Stow: 0 A/C Op Spots: 1 JP-5: 1.4 Mil gal Water:99K Gal/ 25K Gal Per day
Sqft: 152,185 CuFt: N/A Well Deck: N/A
TEU: 546 Med: Sick Call Stern Ramp: 62 ST

10. Seabase Connectors Joint High Speed Vessel
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Seabase Connectors
Joint High Speed Sealift
Joint High Speed Vessel
Joint Maritime Assault Connector
Heavy Lift Replacement
C-17
A wide variety of connectors are required to close forces and equipment to the Sea Base, and move equipment and supplies within the Sea Base. The Sea-based platforms are inherently flexible and support a full range of military operations, and will interface with all of the ships in the Sea Base.
MV-22

11. Amphibious Warfare Ships
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Amphibious Warfare Ships
LHD
LPD 17
LSD
LPD

12. Replaces LHA Class (begins decommissioning in 2006-2011)
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LHA Replacement
Replaces LHA Class (begins decommissioning in )
Length: 844 feet, Beam: 106 feet
Displacement: ~45,000 long tons (fully loaded)
Speed: Approximately 22 knots
Aircraft: Accommodates MEU Aviation Combat Element; 9 operating spots
Aviation Fuel: 1.6 M gallons
Aviation Maintenance: Supports MV-22 & JSF
Embarked Landing Force: 1,687; surge capacity 1,877
LHA Replacement to replace LHA ships that begin decommissioning in FY This ship is based on LHD hull, designed to better support the MV-22 and Joint Strike Fighter, by providing more maintenance capability, more ordnance storage and more aviation fuel. Subsequent versions of the LHA Replacement will have a reduced island design to provide more operational space on the flight deck. The first ship will deliver ~FY2011.

13. Replaces LPD 4 Class (begins decommissioning in 2005)
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LPD 17 San Antonio Class
Replaces LPD 4 Class (begins decommissioning in 2005)
Length: 684 feet, Beam: 105 feet
Displacement: Approximately 24,900 tons full load
Speed: In excess of 22 knots
Aircraft: 4 CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters or equivalent
Armament: 2 Bushmaster II 30 mm Guns; 2 Rolling Airframe Missile launchers.
Landing Craft/Assault Vehicles: 2 LCACs or 1 LCU; and 14 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles (EFV)
Embarked Landing Force: 699; surge capacity 800
First ship (San Antonio) delivered Fall 2005
The San Antonio class will replace the LPD 4 ships, which begin to decommission this year. The LPD 17 is designed around the Marine with better troop accommodations, enhanced aviation capability, larger medical department, double the vehicle square, and larger well deck (compared to LPD 4). Also has a smaller Navy crew. First ship (LPD 17) accepted by the Navy summer 2005.

14. Joint Seabasing Experimentation
Science & Technology and Research & Development
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High Capacity UNREP
Selective Offload
Skin-to-Skin Transfer
Stabilized Cranes
These are some of the key technologies that must be developed to enable MPF(F) capabilities: skin to skin transfer of cargo and related operations, automated cargo handling systems that will permit selective offload of cargo, cranes that can lift more and operate in higher sea states, and the ability to interface and offload rolling stock and cargo with other ships and connectors. These technological challenges are the focus of effort for our experimentation and research and development efforts.
A great deal of energy and effort has been exerted as the experimentation of seabasing as it continues on numerous fronts, from systems to ships. A note of concern regarding the experimentation effort of Seabasing pertains to the overall coordination and ultimately the lead for integrating all the efforts. In order to meet the promise of the envisioned seabasing capability, the experimental effort will have to emerge into an integrated and joint approach.
Joint Modular
Intermodal Container (JMIC)
Mobile Landing Platform
Interface
Automated Cargo Handling
At-Sea Arrival, Assembly, Employment, Sustainment

15. Other Joint Exploratory Initiatives
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Other Joint Exploratory Initiatives
DLA Afloat Distribution Center
(DADC)
Forward Stocking
Deployable
Distribution
Depot
Afloat Distribution Center
DLA Global Stock
Positioning Strategy
Army Operational Strike Group (OSG)
Army Supply Support
Activity (SSA Afloat)
Some capabilities are still very early in their development.
Air Force Prepositioned Ammo
Contingency Response Group/
Air Base Opening

16. Seabasing…the Joint Way Ahead
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Forward Deployed & Prepositioned Joint Forces
Assured Access
Rapid Response
USA
Operational Maneuver From
Strategic Distances
Army Strategic Flotilla
USMC
Ship to Objective Maneuver
Distributed Operations
COCOM, Service, OSD, and Joint Staff support
Seabasing CBA operational framework
Foundation for Joint experimentation
Transformational concept for future Joint force development
Seabasing…
A Joint Integrating
Concept
USAF
Global Strike
Air & Space Expeditionary TF
Persistent ISR
Global Mobility
USN
Sea Base
Sea Strike
Sea Shield
ForceNet
Seabasing will be a National Asset that exploits the maneuver space and sovereignty of the sea, providing Combatant Commanders with greater operational flexibility. Seabasing integrates, complements, and encompasses Defense Guidance, Service Transformational Concepts, and other Joint Integrating Concepts to provide the Nation the capability it needs to support our national strategy in an increasingly complex and dynamic global environment, as expressed by President Bush.
Coalition
Expeditionary Interoperability
Sustained Operations from the Sea
"We are developing joint sea bases that will allow our forces to strike from floating platforms close to the action, instead of being dependent on land bases far from the fight.” President George W. Bush

17. In Area-Denial and Anti-Access Envrionments
Seabasing
A Joint Force Enabler
In Area-Denial and Anti-Access Envrionments
Questions ?
Jim Strock
Director, Seabasing Integration Division
Capabilities Development Directorate
Marine Corps Combat Development Command