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INDOPACOM leaders tell Senate logistics, shipbuilding and airlift shortfalls threaten surge capacity
Summary
Witnesses warned the committee that shortages in combat logistics ships, sealift, tankers, C-17/C-130 lift, and maintenance capacity are eroding the U.S. ability to surge and sustain forces in the Indo-Pacific, pressing Congress to address shipbuilding, manpower and industrial-base constraints.
Senators and INDOPACOM leaders used the hearing to underscore logistics and sustainment shortfalls that commanders said reduce the joint force's ability to surge in a crisis. Admiral Paparo told the committee the combat logistics force fleet strength is roughly "about 60% of the actual requirement," and that 17 logistics ships were laid up for lack of manpower.
Admiral Paparo said moving a Patriot battalion required 73 C-17 loads, highlighting the volume of airlift…
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