Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations - Historic Naval Ships ...

Chapter VIIIBeach Group, and Marine CorpsWarfare Publication (MCWP) 4-11.3,Transportation Operations.For further information, refer to JP4-01.6, Joint Tactics, Techniques, andProcedures for Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS).b. LFSP Plan• The CLF and appropriate subordinatecommanders prepare LFSP planscontaining instructions for thefunctioning of the LFSP, including thebeach party and helicopter/VTOL aircraftsupport team, and air mobile supportparty requirements.• The LFSP plan includes the following.•• Organization and mission of the LFSP.•• Instructions to all subordinateelements.•• LFSP communications instructions.•• Beach, DZ, and LZ defenseinstructions.•• Administrative instructions.c. LFSP Planning Considerations. Indeveloping the LFSP plans, considerationmust be accorded the factors shown in FigureVIII-5.d. LFSP Planning Responsibilities• The CLF is responsible for the timelyactivation of the LFSP and the conductof LFSP operations; however,amphibious force elements participate inand contribute to the development ofplans for its organization andemployment. The CLF is responsible forthe tactical employment and securityashore of all elements of the LFSP, andwill integrate requirements into the firesupport plan. The CLF determines andLANDING FORCE SUPPORT PARTYPLANNING CONSIDERATIONSLanding force scheme of maneuver and related landing planEnemy disposition in the landing areaMine and obstacle clearance in the landing areaLanding area weather, terrain, and hydrographic conditionsRequirements for multiple, separate logistic installations to provide for passivedefense against weapons of mass destructionRequirement for beach development and clearance of landing zonesAmounts and types of supplies and equipment to be landedTypes of ships (amphibious and commercial), landing craft (displacement orair-cushion), and aircraft to be unloadedAvailability of personnel and equipment for landing force support partyoperationsPolicy concerning method of handling and disposition of enemy prisoners ofwarCasualty evacuation and health service support regulating policiesCoordination required with other agenciesProvision for inter-Service supportFigure VIII-5. Landing Force Support Party Planning ConsiderationsVIII-12JP 3-02