Operational Logistics/Role for the Future

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Abstract:

The Army is preparing to publish a first ever doctrine manual on operational logistics The draft version of this manual does not provide a template for conducting operational logistics in the future. Instead, it is a culmination of past experience. This analysis examines the question of what role operational logistics will play -in the future. To accomplish this, operational logistics is defined within the scope of military operations and developed into a conceptual frame work for planning and application. The historical and present application of operational logistics is analyzed by use of 19th and 20th century military operations with the focus on major land campaigns. Using this analysis three future revolutionary changes impacting operational logistics are identified. These changes involve restructuring from service oriented to joint logistics forces balancing the equation of effectiveness and efficiency as the result of microchip technology, and driving technology to find a solution for revolutionizing theater ground-transportation Objective focused theater logistics doctrinal concepts Oriented toward 21st century.

Author(s):
Ralston, Robert W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI DEPT OF OPERATIONS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA283441
Pagination:
0037

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RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC/DO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*LOGISTICS, MILITARY OPERATIONS, MILITARY DOCTRINE, COMBAT SUPPORT, EFFICIENCY, LOGISTICS PLANNING, ARMY, THESES, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, HISTORY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
OPERATIONAL LOGISTICS
Report Date:
1994 Jun 17