JTTP for Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore - BITS

CHAPTER I
AN OVERVIEW OF LOGISTICS OVER-THE-SHORE
OPERATIONS
“I believe that the task of bringing the force to the fighting point, properly
equipped and well-formed in all that it needs, is at least as important as the
capable leading of the force in the fight itself.”
1. Purpose
a. This publication establishes joint tactics,
techniques, and procedures for joint logistics
over-the-shore (JLOTS) operations. JLOTS
operations are conducted in support of the
joint force commander’s (JFC’s) campaign or
operation plan (OPLAN) to achieve assigned
objectives.
b. This publication:
• Outlines the missions and responsibilities
of the JFC and Service component
commanders relative to JLOTS
operations;
• Describes the command, control,
communications, and computer (C4)
systems of cargo discharge organizations,
whether temporary or permanent in
nature;
• Provides guidance for the planning of
cargo discharge operations, whether
routine or emergency;
• Provides guidance for preparation of
both the strategic sealift assets
involved and the receiving beach or
underdeveloped port area;
• Describes lighterage control, movement,
and concepts of employment;
General Sir John Monash, 1865-1931
quoted in Horner, The Commanders, 1984
• Describes shoreside components of the
cargo discharge systems, their
installation, capabilities, limitations,
equipment, and special considerations;
• Describes the equipment, techniques,
and procedures used in the ship-to-shore
movement of liquid cargoes; and
• Defines cargo documentation
requirements.
c. Tests. Operations conducted to develop
and test the concepts of these evolutions have
included tests of the offshore discharge of
container ships held in the early 1970s,
logistics over-the-shore (LOTS) I tests in
1977, JLOTS II tests conducted in 1983
through 1984, and the JLOTS III test,
conducted in three phases from 1991 through
1993. Several joint Service exercises,
including SOLID SHIELD ‘89 and DISPLAY
DETERMINATION ‘89, also contributed to
the development of doctrine, procedures, and
planning factors.
2. Applicability
a. The throughput capability described
in this publication is based upon empirical data
observed and obtained (as described in
paragraph 1.c. above) and minimal
extrapolation. It should be noted that the joint
task force (JTF) commander must appreciate
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