seabasing

Seabasing is a naval capability to conduct selected functions and tasks at sea without reliance on infrastructure ashore.{{cite web|accessdate=

|url=http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/ACTIVITIES/display.aspx?PID=3322&Section=CDI

|title=Seabasing for the Range of Military Operations

}} Seabasing can sustain large military forces during operations at large distances from traditional logistics centers.