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<p>As the U.S. military continuously aligns the appropriate platforms to conduct Maritime Irregular Warfare  (MIW), Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has leased/chartered civilian ships to provide the appropriate vessels  needed to support operations in Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines (OEF-P). The framework of this study  showcases three specific vessels with their corresponding capabilities on cost per day basis. Our findings and  analyses may aid commanders in determining the most appropriate vessel and cost-effective acquisition method to  accomplish specific MIW missions in not only OEF-P, but also in other MIW environments. Based on the analysis  and recommendations presented in this project, decision makers in this arena will have a mechanism from which to  make a more informed decision regarding the acquisition of vessels supporting MIW. Decision makers will be able to  evaluate various potential MIW scenarios; identify specific vessel capabilities to meet their operational requirements;  and acquire vessels more cost-effectively based on total daily rate costs.
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<br>Subjects: War games.; Maritime Support Vessel; Maritime Irregular Warfare; Naval Special Warfare; Leasing; Chartering; USSOCOM; Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines; SOF; SEALs; HSV; LCS; Military Sealift Command</div>
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<dl><dd>Clark, William J.</dd>
<dd>Bummara, Justin M.</dd>
<dd>Kelley, Christopher</dd></dl></div>
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