Observations Concerning Plans and Programs to Assure the Continuity of Vital Wartime Movements through United States Ports

摘要

Although U.S. ports are vitally important to military mobilization, they are highly vulnerable to various wartime disruptions such as sabotage and mines. Therefore, various efforts have been initiated to address anticipated port sustainability problems. Although much interest has been generated and progress has occurred in recent years, the problems are far from solved. Concerns in particular involve: Certain planning gaps; The division of responsibility among various participants involved in movements through the ports during mobilization; Whether certain responsible agencies have adequate legislative authority to perform their roles; and The Federal, State, and local Government, and private coordination needed to assure continued port operations. The report contains observations regarding the nature and resolution of these problems. (Author)