Logistics 1: an analysis of STOM (Ship To Objective Maneuver) in sea based logistics

  • Authors:

  • Keebom Kang;Kenneth H. Doerr;Kyle A. Bryan;Gregorio Ameyugo

  • Affiliations:

  • Graduate School of Business & Public Policy, Monterey, CA;Graduate School of Business & Public Policy, Monterey, CA;U.S. Strategic Command (J411), NE;NATO Modelling and Simulation Co-ordination Office, Paris, FRANCE

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 34th conference on Winter simulation: exploring new frontiers
  • Year:
  • 2002

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Abstract

Operational Maneuver From the Sea (OMFTS) and its implementing concept, Sea Based Logistics (SBL) stress the need for logistically supporting forces ashore directly from a sea base. This study analyzes the capability of a current LHD-class amphibious ship to sustain a force deployed ashore through direct Ship-To-Objective Maneuver (STOM) of replenishment and logistics support. We have developed a simulation model that can evaluate performance of STOM operations using an LHD-class amphibious ship as a sea base. Results indicate a substantial increase in the number of aircraft, and reliability of those aircraft, and/or a substantial reduction in sustainment requirements are needed in order to successfully accomplish the scenarios used in this study. The results of this study could support the design of future LHD-class ships.