National Defense Reserve Fleet

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-001130",
  "term": "National Defense Reserve Fleet",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "1. Including the Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Force, a fleet composed of ships acquired and maintained by the Maritime Administration for use in mobilization or emergency.\n\n2. Less the Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Force, a fleet composed of the older dry cargo ships, tankers, troop transports, and other assets in the Maritime Administration’s custody that are maintained at a relatively low level of readiness.",
  "abbreviation": "NDRF",
  "see_also": [
    "Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Force"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 3-36"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/national-defense-reserve-fleet/"
}