MPSRON Two
As part of the Navy's strategic sealift capability, Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron Two (MPSRON TWO) is responsible for the operation and administrative support to non-combatant ships of the Military Sealift Command Prepositioning Program in the Indian Ocean. These time-chartered ships carry afloat prepositioned U.S. military cargo for the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. The Squadron's mission is to provide sea transportation of vital equipment and supplies to a designated area of operations.
MPSRON TWO also has operational control of Combat Prepositioning Force or CPF and Logistics Prepositioning Ships. Combat Prepositioning Force ships provide quick-response delivery of U.S. Army equipment for ground troops. Logistics Prepositioning Ships do the same for the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency. On a routine basis, MPSRON TWO assumes or relinquishes operational control of these ships to its sister MPSRON THREE squadron to ensure that the correct mix of ships are available around the world. At any time, one or all of MPSRON TWO’s assigned CPF or Logistics Prepositioning Ships may be deployed to missions around the globe.
Additionally, the Squadron can be tasked as the SORTIE Commander ahead of a major Typhoon in order to have all ships in the expected affected area to depart safely and to a safe haven to ride out the storm. While as the SORTIE Commander the Squadron will work directly with all Commander, Task Force 73’s vessels throughout the AOR including FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleet. The Squadron could also have its ships assigned to conduct Humanitarian efforts post a major disaster. MPSRON TWO’s command is forward deployed to Diego Garcia. Currently the USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) is designated as the command’s Flagship.