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1/This @thedailybeast story does not capture the complete picture of the events unfolding on the vessels operated by @MSCSealift. These ships provide needed fuel & support to naval combatants.
MSC ships represent 1/5th of the active @USNavy fleet...
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MSC ships represent 1/5th of the active @USNavy fleet...
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2/They have a divided command chain between @US_TRANSCOM & @USFleetForces. The Navy doesn't like the #sealift mission & want to divest itself of the transport ships but keep the underway replenishment ships like #USNSAmeliaEarhart. The problem is they don't have enough sailors. 
3/Since 1972, the Navy has operated UNREP ships with merchant marine crews. Since 2010, all Navy auxiliaries have mariners on-board, although some serve under master mariners & others under line naval officers - referred to as hybrid manning.
