Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations - Historic Naval Ships ...
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presents requirements <strong>for</strong> support ofLFSP operations to the CATF. Theserequirements will be presented as earlyas possible in the planning phase.• The CATF is responsible <strong>for</strong>preparation of related plans thatprovide facilities and means to ensureeffective support of LFSP operations.Examples of such plans are the pontooncauseway and lighterage plan, unloadingplan, casualty evacuation plan, and EPWevacuation plan. Integrated training ofshore party and beach party elements willbe conducted be<strong>for</strong>e embarkation begins.9. Pontoon Causeway andLighterage Plansa. The CLF is responsible <strong>for</strong> presentingto the CATF requirements on which plans <strong>for</strong>pontoon causeways and lighterage support <strong>for</strong>the operation are based. The CATF preparesthe pontoon causeway and lighterage plan inconsultation with the CLF considering thefollowing:• LF requirements;• Hydrographic conditions; and• Availability of required types of sealift.b. The plan should include details onloading, transportation, launching, initialoperational assignment, and provisions <strong>for</strong>maintenance and salvage of the causeway andlighterage equipment. It also contains specificinstructions <strong>for</strong> transition of control. The planwill include provisions <strong>for</strong> retaining lighteragein the area after the assault shipping departs,<strong>for</strong> use in unloading follow-up shipping, and<strong>for</strong> other support of tactical operations. Theplan is published as an annex to the CATF’slogistic plan.10. Engineer PlansLogistics PlanningEngineer operations support thedevelopment of the battlespace <strong>for</strong> maneuver,enhance strategic and operational movement,and provide infrastructure <strong>for</strong> <strong>for</strong>ce protection.In addition to normal engineer operations (i.e.,combat, general, and topographic), specialconsiderations must be made <strong>for</strong> minecountermeasures and amphibious breaching,joint reception, staging, onward movement,and integration, offshore petroleum dischargesystems (OPDSs), and amphibious assaultbulk fuel and water systems connectivity.Involvement of the engineer staff is essentialin the planning and execution of all phases ofamphibious operations.Further guidance can be found in JP 3-34,Engineer <strong>Doctrine</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Joint</strong> <strong>Operations</strong>, andJP 4-04, <strong>Joint</strong> <strong>Doctrine</strong> <strong>for</strong> Civil EngineeringSupport.11. Advanced BaseDevelopment and GarrisonPlansAdvanced base development and garrisonplanning is carried out in accordance withdirectives of the JFC or higher authority andresponds to requirements of the strategic plan.The CATF may be required to include in theplan provisions <strong>for</strong> initiation of civilengineering support.a. Advanced Base Development andGarrison Plans. Advanced basedevelopment and garrison plans are issuedseparately from plans <strong>for</strong> an amphibiousoperation. They are prepared by a level ofcommand higher than the amphibious <strong>for</strong>cecommander. Pertinent extracts may beincluded in the amphibious <strong>for</strong>ce plan.VIII-13
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