Overview

• The Military Sealift Command plans to sideline 17 ships, including replenishment ships, fleet oilers, and expeditionary sea bases.
• Merchant Marines, who operate support vessels, are in short supply, impacting Navy logistics.
• The 'great reset' initiative aims to address the shortage by redistributing crews to other ships.
• This move will reduce Navy demands for officers by 700 mariners.
• The Navy's aging fleet and recruiting challenges have exacerbated the manpower issue.