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102 USMC Mission and Organization<br />

Reconstitution<br />

This fifth phase of MPF operations is referred to as reconstitution. It<br />

involves regenerating and replenishing the MPE/S to attain the PO and<br />

reestablish the warfighting capability aboard the MPS as rapidly as<br />

possible upon completion of MAGTF employment operations. MPS<br />

reconstitution may include replenishing equipment and supplies from the<br />

CONUS.<br />

Detailed planning for reconstituting the MPF is the responsibility of the<br />

designated MARFOR commander supported by augmentation from the<br />

supporting establishment. Specific intheater reconstitution objectives and<br />

operational and logistical factors will ultimately influence the supported<br />

combatant commander’s guidance to the MARFOR.<br />

MPF Shipping<br />

The 16 Maritime Propositioning Ships are part of the United States Military<br />

Sealift (MSC) Command's Propositioning Program. They preposition U.S. <strong>Marine</strong><br />

Corps vehicles, equipment and ammunition throughout the world.<br />

The MPS ships are assigned to three Maritime Propositioning Ship squadrons<br />

located in the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean at Diego Garcia and the Western<br />

Pacific at Guam and Saipan. The MPS ships in each squadron have sufficient<br />

equipment, supplies and ammunition to support a U.S. <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Expeditionary</strong><br />

Brigade of about 15,000 <strong>personnel</strong> for 30 days. The MPS ships are selfsustaining,<br />

having cranes which enable them to unload their own cargo at sea or<br />

pierside or offshore with special lighterage equipment. Each ship has roll-on/rolloff<br />

capability and a flight deck for helicopter operations.<br />

102-18

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