Functional Alignment of the Wing-Level Logistics Plans Division in the Strategic Air Command.

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Abstract:

This study defines the current functional alignment and responsibilities of a Strategic Air Command SAC wing-level logistics plans LGX division and discusses the advantagesdisadvantages of the current functional alignment. The study then proposes a functional realignment of the LGX division from deputy commander for resource management supervision to wing commander supervision. The advantagesdisadvantages of the proposed realignment are also discussed. Four issues affecting the functional alignment are analyzed. These issues are span of control, communications flow, chain of command, and career progression. Keywords Logistics management.

Author(s):
Schmoyer, Ann E.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Student rept.,
Pagination:
0038

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACSC-87-2250
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*LOGISTICS PLANNING, *AIR FORCE PLANNING, CAREERS, PROMOTION(ADVANCEMENT), ALIGNMENT, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS, FLOW, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Report Date:
1987 Apr 01