US Army Logistics in Large-Scale Combat Operations Distribution of CL III Bulk

Abstract

The US Army's strategic focus is moving from counter insurgency (COIN) to large-scale combat operations (LSCO). Over the past twenty years, US Army logistics has supported combat operations from inherently static forward operating bases (FOBs). These FOBs, in conjunction with contracted bulk fuel delivery, enabled logistical planners to extend the operational reach of maneuver elements. With the shift to LSCO, fuel moving forward of the corps support area may require the US Army to transport bulk fuel in lieu of contractor delivery. This shift would demand more from US Army transportation assets to maintain momentum in offensive operations. This study addresses three research questions: 1. Why is the US Army structured with the preponderance of POL units in the United States Army Reserve? 2. What is the expected battlefield geometry of a corps support area in LSCO? 3. Can the US Army logistically support distribution of CL III (B) supporting one corps and three divisions in LSCO, within ninety days of mobilizing?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 2019
Accession Number
AD1083671

Entities

People

  • Abraham T. Sweeney

Organizations

  • School of Advanced Military Studies

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Combat Operations
  • Contractors
  • Employment
  • Logistics
  • Maneuvers
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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