LOGISTICS
Abstract
This activity supports Marine Corps Expeditionary Logistics which is the practical discipline and real world application of the deployment, sustainment, reconstitution, and re-deployment of forces engaged in expeditionary operations. Expeditionary Logistics replaces mass with assured knowledge and speed, is equally capable ashore or afloat in austere environments, and is fully scalable to meet uncertain requirements. Expeditionary Logistics logically divides into five pillars: deployment support, force closure, sustainment, reconstitution/redeployment, and command and control. These pillars are thoroughly integrated and perpetually related in execution. The resources reflect an increase for sustainability/logistics programs (includes fuel, water, ammunition, rations, and casualty care /MEDEVAC) in support of Distributed Operations; new USMC priorities in lightening the load of the individual Marine and enhancing the Marine Corps rifle squad's overall capabilities; and for a DoD directed integrated capability demonstration supporting the Protection of Ground Forces and Systems. This capability demonstration has been directed to be wide ranging and encompass technologies for: -Pre-detonation of IEDs; -Personal protection materials; -Personal power generation; -Micro power sources; and -Augmented reality. The Logistics activity directly supports the integrated demonstration program, which will be a broad, multi-year thrust to both investigate technology integration as well as spur application of more fundamental technologies to force and platform protection. The goal is multiple broad phased force protection applications and technologies, with off-ramps for fielding successes. The FY 2009 to FY 2010 funding increase results from plans to accelerate and complete development of both the portable fuel analyzer and the lightweight thermoelectric generator efforts. The FY 2010 to FY 2011 funding increase results from enhanced emphasis on the development of advanced lightweight fuel to energy conversion concepts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 15cb19e94c8de272df58347a416f2bdd