Theater Logistics: Should there be a Joint Support Command.

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Abstract:

Commanders of joint task force JTF operations have established ad hoc Joint Task Force Support Command JTFSC headquarters to coordinate and integrate the theaters logistics requirements. Commanders formed a JTFSC because there is no small fully capable theater logistics command and control organization in the active force. Untrained augmentees from Service component commands fill staff positions in these ad hoc JTFSC headquarters. The lack of knowledge on joint and multinational operations results in duplication of effort and an undisciplined logistics system. This paper discusses the problems encountered in forming ad hoc JTFSC headquarters analyzes three concepts for establishing an improved JTFSC and concludes by recommending that a standing JTFSC headquarters to support the combatant commander.

Author(s):
Benfer, Dennis E.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA312172
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS, *LOGISTICS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, TASK FORCES, COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
1996 May 20
Creation Date:
1996 Sep 10