Accession Number:
ADA478297
Title:
Leveraging Commercial Logistics in the Joint Arena
Descriptive Note:
Strategy research project
Corporate Author:
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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Report Date:
2008-02-19
Pagination or Media Count:
31.0
Abstract:
This paper analyzes the strategic implications of leveraging the commercial capabilities already in place across the globe to facilitate logisticssustainment support for regional joint operations. The paper will provide a review of current joint doctrine on logistics sustainment and the use of commercial industry to satisfy warfighting sustainment requirements. Additionally, it reviews existing vehicles used by the various Services andor the Defense Logistics Agency DLA along with other initiatives underway to expand the practice. In assessing strategic implications, the paper examines the impact to both U.S. domestic and international policy when pursuing commercial logistics contracts with non-U.S. commercial entities as a tool for the Combatant Commanders Theater Security Cooperation Strategy.
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Subject Categories:
- Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies