Provides background on amphibious ships, current Navy inventory of amphibious ships, Navy and USMC amphibious lift goals, and programmed amphibious force, in light of proposals to procure additional LPD-17 class amphibious ship in FY2009. Addresses issues and options for Congress, and related legislation for FY2009.
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