The 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo class maritime prepositioning ships are designed to preposition military equipment and supplies for rapid deployment during contingency operations. They significantly reduce response times by keeping critical assets forward-deployed near potential hotspots.
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| USNS 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo, USNS PFC Dewayne T. Williams, USNS Sgt. William R. Button | United States Navy Military Sealift Command |