United States Navy Force Projection Improvement Project

Abstract

An increase presence of US Navy ships is required in the Pacific Theater to maintain stability in the region. The increase of operating time at sea for the ships increases the time required for maintenance and repairs needed to keep them in the fight. Improvements of maintenance procedures and repair scheduling by emphasizing the “Critical Path” were proposed and discussed with both the Ship’s Force and Production Facilities in an attempt to perform more routine maintenance at sea by the Ship’s Force and streamline the maintenance that is performed while in port. The procedure and scheduling improvements had mixed results as around half of all proposed improvements were feasible in the time allotted and/or current personnel capabilities. Overall, the improvements that were possible will have a positive impact on the force projection presence in the Pacific theater by improving the areas maintenance facility, Ship Repair Facility, in Yokosuka, Japan. Key Terms ⎯ Improvements, Maintenance, Procedures, Repair.