What is the meaning of afloat pre-positioning ships?

(DoD) Forward deployed merchant ships loaded with tactical equipment and supplies to support the initial deployment of military forces. Also called APS. See also merchant ship.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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