Ship-to-Shore Movement is defined as what?

• A. Movement of cargo, supplies and equipment over the battlefield
• B. Movement of personnel by sea
• C. Movement of ships
• D. Defensive movement along coastline

Answer: (C)

Ship-to-Shore Movement refers to the phase where ships move from the sea onto the shore to deliver the assault force. It focuses on the vessels themselves—the ships and landing craft—as they approach the beach and transfer troops and equipment from ship to land to establish a foothold. This is not about moving cargo or personnel by sea while still at sea, nor is it a defensive coastal maneuver. In an amphibious assault, you’d see ships and landing craft coordinating to bring the forces to the shore and start unloading operations on the beach.