Army Sustainment Command (ASC) Serves as Single 'Face to the Field' -- Interview with MG Robert M. Radin, ASC Commanding General (CG)

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Abstract:

The Army Sustainment Command ASC, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the U.S. Armys prime logistics support command, working to improve battlefield logistics and integrate sustainment support of our warfighters. With a network of more than 70 battalions and logistical support elements worldwide, ASC works to sustain transformation for an Army at war through rapid acquisition across the full spectrum of operations. Major General Robert M. Radin, ASC CG, recently discussed ASCs mission and programs by answering questions posed by Army ALT magazine staff. As the command is currently structured, it has six basic core missions, which, taken together, form a matrix of logistics support Field Support, Materiel Management, Army Prepositioned Stocks, Reset, Contracting Services, and the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program LOGCAP.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in Army AL&T, p2-9, Jul-Sep 2008.
Pagination:
0009

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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:
USAASC/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*LOGISTICS SUPPORT, *ARMY PROCUREMENT, *MISSIONS, *COMBAT FORCES, *LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, *MILITARY COMMANDERS, *ARMY, SOUTHWEST ASIA, TRANSFORMATIONS, GENERAL OFFICERS, SUPPLIES, ARMY EQUIPMENT, BATTLEFIELDS, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, INTERVIEWING, MAINTENANCE, REPRINTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND, ASC(ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND), INTERVIEWS, BATTLEFIELD LOGISTICS SUPPORT, SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT, RADIN ROBERT M, FIELD SUPPORT, AFSB(ARMY FIELD SUPPORT BRIGADES), CSS(COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT), LSS(LEAN SIX SIGMA), CPI(CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT)
Report Date:
2008 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2009 Dec 31