These ships are a part of the
Local Defense and Miscellaneous Support Forces.
This force consists of Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) (MSC, long-term charter-RO/RO
ships), Prepositioning Ships (PREPOs include MSC, chartered-barge carriers, partial containers,
semisubmersible, freighters, tankers, and transport oilers), Fast Sealift Ships (FSS) (AKR 287
class) (EX-SL 7 prototype) (MSC, vehicle cargo ships), ocean transportation, Hospital Ships (AH 19 class),
and Aviation Logistic Support (AVB) ships.
