JP 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms - DMRTI ...

As Amended Through 15 March 2012sea areas — Areas in the amphibious objective area designated for the stationing ofamphibious task force ships. Sea areas include inner transport area, sea echelon area,fire support area, etc. See also amphibious objective area; fire support area; innertransport area; sea echelon area. (JP 3-02)sea barge — A type of barge-ship that can carry up to 38 loaded barges. It may also carrytugs, stacked causeway sections, various watercraft, or heavy lift equipment to bettersupport joint logistics over-the-shore operations.seabasing — The deployment, assembly, command projection, reconstitution, and reemploymentof joint power from the sea without reliance on land bases within theoperational area. See also amphibious operation. (JP 3-02)sea control operations — The employment of naval forces, supported by land and airforces as appropriate, in order to achieve military objectives in vital sea areas. Suchoperations include destruction of enemy naval forces, suppression of enemy seacommerce, protection of vital sea lanes, and establishment of local military superiorityin areas of naval operations. See also land control operations. (JP 3-32)sea echelon — A portion of the assault shipping which withdraws from or remains out ofthe transport area during an amphibious landing and operates in designated areas toseaward in an on-call or unscheduled status. (JP 3-02)sea echelon area — In amphibious operations, an area to seaward of a transport area fromwhich assault shipping is phased into the transport area, and to which assault shippingwithdraws from the transport area. (JP 3-02)sea echelon plan — In amphibious operations, the distribution plan for amphibiousshipping in the transport area to minimize losses due to enemy attack by weapons ofmass destruction and to reduce the area to be swept of mines. See also amphibiousoperation. (JP 3-02)SEAL delivery vehicle team — United States Navy forces organized, trained, andequipped to conduct special operations with SEAL delivery vehicles, dry deck shelters,and other submersible platforms. (JP 3-05)sealift enhancement features — Special equipment and modifications that adapt merchanttypedry cargo ships and tankers to specific military missions. They are typicallyinstalled on Ready Reserve Force ships or ships under Military Sealift Commandcontrol. Sealift enhancements fall into three categories: productivity, survivability, andoperational enhancements. Also called SEFs. See also Military Sealift Command;Ready Reserve. (JP 4-01.2)Sealift Readiness Program — A standby contractual agreement between Military SealiftCommand and US ship operators for voluntary provision of private ships for defenseuse. Call-up of ships may be authorized by joint approval of the Secretary of DefenseJP 1-02 289