Photo By Tia Nichole McMillen | 170808-N-VV353-024 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 8, 2017) – Marines assigned to...... read more read more
ROTA, Spain (NNS) -- Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella’s site in Rota, Spain, supported an intermodal evolution resulting in $2.5 million dollars in government savings.
The intermodal operations enabled the U.S. Army 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) to deploy to Afghanistan and replace the 16th CAB. The seamless logistics support facilitated a quick and efficient theater load out, allowing the two brigades to conduct their corresponding missions in Afghanistan.
Traditionally, after a deployment, equipment is flown home on a C-5 or similar medium in several evolutions. In Rota, the operations team worked to load equipment on a transiting U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship so the crew did not have to work the evolution over several months as their equipment was flown home.
Lt. Christopher Gerber, operations officer for NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Site Rota said, “NAVSUP FLC Sigonella’s operational arm provides a critical benefit by liaising with MSC to use vessel transportation instead of solely using air transportation.”
More than 550 maintenance crewmembers, 20 supply freights, and 50 helicopters, including Boeing AH-64 Apaches and Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawks, were transported to forward-deployed locations in theater. Nearly the same amount of supply freights and helicopters were transported back to the United States from theater.
“Not only does our logistics planning and execution allow for a smooth transition of forward-deployed units, but our support also enables the brigades to return home quicker from deployments so they can see their families,” said Gerber.
The NAVSUP FLC Sigonella logistics operations team in Rota ensured proper handling and delivery of all aircraft from the airfield to the pier. In November, the team successfully transported the final loadout of 24 Apaches and six Blackhawk helicopters to the USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR-300). The team used multiple modes of transportation to reduce cargo handling, improve security, minimize damage, and allow quicker freight transportation.
This effort doesn’t happen in a vacuum. The power of partnership from key players such as Naval Station Rota, U.S. Air Force 725th Air Mobility Squadron, Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) Italy Detachment, Military Sealift Command, and both U.S. Army 3rd and 16th CABs, created a vast successful joint operation.
Naval Station Rota is strategically located near the Strait of Gibraltar and is the halfway point between the United States and Southwest Asia. It is the only base in the Navy region that has a port and airfield within one fence line and conducts operations 24 hours a day.
NAVSUP FLC Sigonella stands ready to fulfill logistic responsibilities and serves as a vital link to enable mission success. NAVSUP FLC Sigonella is one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP, which provides global logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army and allied forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.
| Date Taken: | 12.18.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 12.18.2017 10:15 |
| Story ID: | 259269 |
| Location: | ES |
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