Contingency Operation Logistics: USTRANSCOM's Role When Less Must be More

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA284067 | Open PDF

Abstract:

This monograph discusses logistics in contingency operations. Specifically it explores an expanded role for USTRANSCOM in CONUS-based force deployment operations. The paper looks at logistics as an important and often overlooked tool for conducting the operational art in this environment. In recent years, many civilian enterprises have leveraged modern computer and telecommunications technology to create advantages over competitors with effective and efficient logistics systems. Unfortunately, the US military has lagged behind in this area. Rarely is operational logistics considered as a means to create an asymmetrical advantage in campaigns and operations. JCS Pub 1 says that logistics sets a campaigns operational limits. This paper proposes an organizational change to reduce those limits. USTRANSCOM, Joint logistics, Contingency logistics, Operational logistics, Operational art

Author(s):
Layer, Brian R.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
Descriptive Note:
Monograph
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA284067
Pagination:
0051

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC/SAMS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; 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_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY OPERATIONS, *LOGISTICS SUPPORT, DEPLOYMENT, ENVIRONMENTS, TOOLS, COMPUTERS, LOGISTICS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
Report Date:
1994 May 06