A reserve model could preserve amphibious capability when full-time demand is low. The Bay-class ships and their Royal Fleet Auxiliary crews would stay active to keep supporting skills sharp. Major amphibious ships could enter reserve with nucleus crews and enough reservists to bring them up to strength. At least one ship would activate for an exercise each year so mobilization remained familiar. Regular maintenance would keep heavy-lift capability available when needed.
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A reserve model for amphibious capability
The amphibious comparison offers a reserve model for costly capabilities: keep the Bay class active, hold major ships with nucleus crews and reservists, maintain them, and rehearse activation each year.