Objectives

Identify various types of ships that are used to

supply fuel and cargo
Identify various types of equipment used during
UNREP
Describe procedures for conducting a safe UNREP
Name various types of replenishment rigs used
during fueling and cargo transfer
Recognize the different types of standard tensioned
replenishment alongside method (STREAM) rigs used
Identify procedures for conducting a safe VERTREP
Describe the type of equipment used in VERTREP
Introduction
The primary aim of an UNREP is the
safe delivery of the maximum amount
of cargo and fuel in the minimum
amount of time
The operation must be conducted
without interfering with the mission of
the force
Using UNREP procedures, a force can
remain at sea and on station indefinitely
Types of Underway
Replenishment
Connected Replenishment (CONREP)
a method of transferring fuel, ammunition,
and stores from one ship to another through
lines and hoses connecting the two ships.

Types of Underway
Replenishment
Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP)
a method of transferring ammunition and
stores from one ship to another by
helicopter
Replenishment Ships

Single purpose vs. Multi-
purpose
Navy vs. Military Sealift
Command Replenishment
Ships



MSC Ships
Former naval auxiliaries now manned with
civilian or civilian/military crews
Identified with a T in front of their type
classification and are USNS vice USS








Visually identify by blue and gold stripes
painted on their stacks for easy recognition
Oilers (AO)
Cimarron Class (AO-177)
Henry J Kaiser Class (TAO-187)

Services
Complete range of petroleum products
Limited Cargo, Food, Stores
Mail
HENRY J. KAISER Class (T-AO 187)
13 underway replenishment oilers
operated by Military Sealift Command
provide underway replenishment of fuel
to U.S. Navy ships at sea and jet fuel
for aircraft assigned to ships
UNREP stations on both sides of ship
2 diesels, 2 shafts, 20 kts
ships company = 82 civ/1 O/20 E
Helo platform only
Combat Stores Ships (AFS)
Mars Class (TAFS-1)
Sirius Class (TAFS-8)

Services
Food (Refrigerated and Frozen)
Stores, Cargo
Mail
Fast Combat Support Ships
(AOE)
Sacramento Class (AOE-1)
Supply Class (AOE-6)
Services
Fuel
Ammunition
Food, Stores, Cargo, Mail
2 CH-46s for VERTREP capability
*Largest, fastest, and most powerful auxiliary ship
*Deploy with CVBGs
SACRAMENTO Class (AOE-1)
High-speed oiler, ammunition and supply ship
4 total (AOE 1-4)
U.S. Navys largest combat logistics ship
speed and armament to keep up with CVBG
carries 177,000 barels of oil, 2,150 tons
of ammunition, 500 tons of dry stores,
and 250 tons of refrigerated stores
reduces vulnerability of serviced ships by
reducing alongside time
4 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 26 kts
ships company = 24 O/576 E
2 CH-46 helicopters
NATO sea sparrow, two CIWS,
SUPPLY Class (AOE-6)
4 total ships (AOE 6-10)
4 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 25 kts
ships company = 40 O/627 E
3 CH-46 helicopters
NATO sea sparrow, two CIWS, two
25mm
Ammunition Ships (AE)
Kilauea Class (TAE-26)

Services
Ammunition, bombs, missiles
Limited dry cargo
Helicopters for VERTREP ops

Other UNREP Ships
Aircraft Carriers
top off escort ships


Amphibious Assault Ships
Tarawa Class (LHA-1)
Wasp Class (LHD-1)
Replenishment Planning
1 week - 4 days prior
submit logistics request (RASREQ)

requested UNREP date
rendezvous point
fuel requisition
stores requisition
Replenishment Planning
1 week - 4 days prior
RASREQ reply

name of delivery ship
rendezvous location and time
(considerations?)
breakdown of supplies to be transferred
expected replenishment course / speed
Day Prior to Replenishment
Conduct UNREP brief
ship/station sequence
cargo sequence / flow
masthead height of UNREP ship
replenishment course / speed
factors that could affect UNREP - sea state,
wind direction, operational considerations
emergency procedures
safety briefing

Day of Replenishment
Rendezvous with UNREP ship
Set UNREP detail
Safety brief onstation
Take station on UNREP ship (as
directed)

Personnel Requirements at
UNREP stations
1 Safety Officer (white helmet)
1 Rig Captain (yellow helmet)
1 Signalman (green helmet)
2 Phone talkers (green helmets)
1 Gunners Mate (red helmet and vest)
15 line handlers (blue helmets)
4 riggers (blue helmets,goggles, face
shields)
1 Corpsman (white helmet w/red cross)
Ready, aim, DUCK!
MK87 Mod1 Line Throwing Rifle - propels a buoyant rubber projectile
attached to a spool of international orange shotline
Safety Officer
Qualify PQS Safety Officer, Underway
Replenishment
Primary responsibility = prevent unsafe
activities on station
conduct safety brief to all personnel
ensure all personnel are in
Kapoks/MK5s and proper battle dress
with all watches and jewelry removed
Be familiar for procedures with
receiving rig
General Safety
Life buoy watches stationed
Chemlights worn by all personnel at
night
line handlers use hand-over-hand
method
smoking lamp is OUT throughout the
ship while transferring fuel/ammo
UNREP Principles and
Procedures
Receiving Ship
Normally the approach ship
Maintains station on the delivery ship
receives fuel, ammunition, or stores from
the supply ship


Replenishment Station
090 or 270R
alongside UNREP ship
Replenishment Stations
UNREP Ship
Lifeguard Station
180R 1,000yds
Waiting Station
500 yds astern
Waiting Station
UNREP Ship
Waiting Station
Starboard
300-500 yds astern
While In Waiting Station
Examine the wake of UNREP ship
Your wake should be parallel / keep about
50yd separation between wakes

Adjust speed to match UNREP ship

Determine lateral separation using
Radian Rule
Lateral Separation
Requirements while Alongside
100-120 ft (35-40yds) for most
combatants

150ft (50yds) for carriers / less
maneuverable ships / inclement
weather
UNREP Approach for standard
120 lateral separation
UNREP Ship
Waiting Station
Starboard
500 yds astern
*Bearing offset from base course to tangent of side of
replenishment ship at a given distance
120 Degress Lateral
Separation Table

Range to UNREP ship (yards) Degrees difference
600 4
500 5
400 6
300 8
200 12

*If you are 600 yards away on unrep course of 150 degrees
true, delivery ship bears 146 degrees true from you.
Radian Rule
500 yds R
D 50 yds

50 = ( )
500
60
= 6 degrees to
port or 354R
D = ( )
R
60
UNREP Principles and
Procedures
Romeo Corpen / Speed:
Naval terminology for replenishment
course and speed
*speed normally 13-15 knots
-never < 8 knots = reduce rudder effect
-never > 15 knots = Venturi effect

Considerations for selection include
sea conditions, wind direction and
velocity
Waiting station
300-500 yards astern
Compare gyros/engine
rpm
Use ROMEO flag signals
accordingly
Approach
Adjust course and speed
to take station 120 feet
off to the side of the
Control Ship.

120 feet
Alongside
Find a "range" on the
other vessel in order
to gauge relative
position fore/aft.


Use Distance line to
determine range
between vessels.

Order small course
and speed changes to
maintain relative
position.
Breakaway
Increase speed.
Order small course
changes away until
well clear.
Never cross the bow
of the Control Ship.
USE OF
FLAG
USE OF
FLAG
Approach ship
takes station in
waiting station
300-500 yards
astern of control
ship and waits for
further instruction
from control ship
Use of the flag
ROMEO
(Control Ship)

ROMEO is placed at
the dip on side with
the rig.

Meaning: I am steady
on ROMEO course &
speed and preparing to
receive you alongside.
Signals While in
Waiting Station
Control Ship Approach Ship
1. Steady on R Corp/Speed
2. Making preps to receive
on starboard side
In waiting station
Use of the flag ROMEO
(Approach Ship)

ROMEO is placed at the
dip on side where rig is
expected.

Meaning: I am ready to
come alongside.
Signals While in
Waiting Station
Control Ship Approach Ship
Ready to come alongside
as indicated by side of
Romeo
Flag
Use of the flag ROMEO
(Control Ship)

ROMEO is closed up.

Meaning: I am ready to
receive you alongside.
In Waiting Station
Control Ship Approach Ship
Ready for your
approach
In waiting station
Use of the flag ROMEO
(Approach Ship)

ROMEO is closed up.

Meaning: I am
commencing my
approach.
Commencing Approach
Control Ship Approach Ship
Commencing
my approach

*Increase speed by 3-
10 knots over signaled
UNREP speed
Ready for your
approach
Coming Alongside
Slow to Romeo speed as necessary
Switch to RPM engine orders
Line up the rigs
Line-throwing guns on Delivery ship
send over messengers from each
station to opposite stations on receiving
ship
Exception = danger of a/c on deck,
receiving ship fires shotlines at delivery
ship
Coming Alongside
Word passed over the 1MC:
Shot-delivering ship = On the (receiving
ships name), stand by for shot lines. All
hands topside take cover.
One whistle signal from each station on
delivery ship
Shot-receiving ship = On the (ships
name), stand by for shot lines at (stations
concerned). All hands topside take cover.
Two whistle signals from each station on
receiving ship
Three whistle signals - delivery ship firing shot
Use of the flag ROMEO
(Control Ship & Approach ship)

ROMEO is hauled down when the first messenger
line is across.
While Alongside
Maintain relative position
1-2 rpm speed changes
course changes

Maintain lateral separation using phone-
distance line

Be aware of spanwire tension/detension
Phone/Distance Line
- Assists the conning officer in monitoring the
distance between ships.
-350ft long with rectangular colored cloth
markings (flags) for 300 feet in the following
order:

Green = 0
Red = 20
Yellow = 40
Blue = 60
White = 80
Green = 100
Phone/Distance Line
Distance Line Provided by Receiving ship
Hooked up on Delivery ship at the 0' end
Tended by Receiving ship

An intertwined sound-powered phone line
allows communication between ships.
Phone and Distance Line
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
G R Y B W G
Control
Ship
Approach
Ship
Night
Day
Double Blue Chemlights at
60, 100, 140, 180 yds