William L. Stearman

Apr 1, 2023 | usni.org | Pete Pagano |William L. Stearman |Bill Hamblet

With some modifications, the existing expeditionary fast transport (EPF) design, formerly known as the joint high-speed vessel (JHSV), can meet the Navy and Marine Corps requirement for a light amphibious warship (LAW). In the Marine Corps’ annual Force Design 2030 update released in May 2022, it was announced that Military Sealift Command expeditionary sea base (ESB) and expeditionary fast transport (EPF) vessels will be used as interim solutions until the LAW is delivered.