Commercial Augmentation and the Need for Demand Forecasting

Abstract

During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan there were heavy demands placed on the Department of Defense (DOD) transport network. This increase in demand forced a corresponding demand on contract carrier operations that are utilized to supplement the DOD shortfalls. These carriers operate under the Commercial Reserve Airlift Fleet (CRAF) agreement. This agreement offers incentives to contract carriers to participate, while offering increased capacity and flexibility in the DOD transportation network. This augmentation comes at a cost and to avoid paying exorbitant fees, the Air Force must find the right model of demand management to ensure availability while remaining a good steward of tax payer funds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1106530

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  • Keith D Callahan

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