Performance Based Logistics: A Path to Reduced Reliance on Contractor Technical Support for Weapon Systems in the Field

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Abstract:

This paper examines the effect that Performance Based Logistics PBL arrangements will have on the number of contractors required to deploy for technical support of weapon systems. The paper reviews the historical use of contractors on the battlefield and analyzes recent trends in deployed contractor support, focusing specifically on contractors providing technical support for weapon systems. The paper reviews the policies of the Department of Defense DoD and the US Army on Performance Based Logistics PBL the DoD preferred approach for acquiring support for weapon systems. It examines several current PBL arrangements for their impact on the number and type of contractors to be deployed with combat forces. Finally, the paper speculates on long-term implications as PBL arrangements proliferate and makes recommendations for future PBL implementation.

Author(s):
Openshaw, Shane T.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
This paper is the result of the author's Army War College Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Technology at the University of Texas at Austin. DOI: 10.21236/ADA461434
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4.5.3_Program Management; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.5_Direct
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*WEAPON SYSTEMS, *LOGISTICS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEPLOYMENT, POLICIES, COMBAT FORCES, CONTRACTORS, IMPACT, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, BATTLEFIELDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Fire Control and Bombing Systems
Keyword(s):
*PERFORMANCE BASED LOGISTICS, *DEPLOYED CONTRACTOR SUPPORT, CIVILIAN RESEARCH PROJECT, PBL(PERFORMANCE BASED LOGISTICS)
Report Date:
2006 Mar 31
Creation Date:
2007 Feb 21