Number: RL32513
Title: Navy-Marine Corps Amphibious and Maritime Prepositioning Ship Programs: Background and Oversight Issues for Congress
Authors: Ronald O'Rourke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The issue for Congress is whether to approve, modify, or reject the Navy's plans for procuring amphibious and MPF(F) ships. Decisions that Congress makes on this issue could affect Navy and Marine Corps capabilities, Navy and Marine Corps funding requirements, and the shipbuilding industrial base.
Pages: 41
Date: February 1, 2008