A dependent upon availability at the time, a limited number might be available in an emergency. Since Congressional direction was clear that the capability of four SL-7 ships should be enhanced as soon as possible, 64 40-ft. flatracks were purchased. The Services do not have sufficient numbers of flatracks, with adequate capacity, to satisfy wartime requirements for use aboard containerships. The Navy has developed a program to acquire the necessary number of flatracks with adequate capacity. When the last four SL-7 ships begin conversion, the 64 40-ft. flatracks will be used in the Navy flatrack program. Question. How long will the 40-ft. flatracks be used on the en- hanced ships? 1 he 40-ft. flatracks will be used on the enhanced ships until converted ships are redelivered to the Navy and the enhanced ships then begin conversion. Three converted ships are scheduled for redelivery in June 1984, and the fourth converted ship is sched- uled for redelivery in October 1984. Following conversion, these 40- ft. flatracks will be retained for further use aboard containerships in a contingency. Question. After the enhanced ships enter the conversion phase, what use will be made of the 40-ft. flatracks? 4. the Navy has developed a program, in coordination with the other Services, to provide a large number of 40-ft. flat- racks for wartime use aboard containerships. These 40-ft. flatracks will be used in this program. Question. Discuss the possibility of using shipping frames in lieu of flatracks on the TAK ships