Analysis of the Global Transportation Network's Potential for Effecting Strategic Change in Military Logistics.

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Abstract:

The purpose of this thesis is to determine if the United States Transportation Commands USTRANSCOM Global Transportation Network GTN Prototype provides the quality of information and capability for Department of Defense DoD managers to effect strategic change in day-to-day logistics that will result in cost savings for the U.S. Military. The concept of strategic change with an information system is defined, and USTRANSCOMs objectives for the GTN and GTN Prototype are thoroughly reviewed. This research utilizes an extensive online examination of the current GTN Prototype to determine the quality of information available and its accessibility to users. This analysis concludes that the GTN Prototype provides the quality of information and capability for DoD managers to effect strategic change in the day-to-day logistics of transporting passengers and cargo moving overseas. However, the GTN Prototype is presently of limited value to users requiring transportation data on passengers and cargo moving within the continental United States.

Author(s):
Smart, James W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0086

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, *LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, *COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, *MILITARY TRANSPORTATION, *GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, MILITARY OPERATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, GLOBAL, UNITED STATES, MODIFICATION, MOTION, THESES, COSTS, QUALITY, COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, CARGO, ACCESS, SAVINGS, DAILY OCCURRENCE, PASSENGERS, OVERSEAS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Command, Control and Communications Systems
Keyword(s):
GTN(GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK), DTS(DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM)
Report Date:
1995 Mar 01