Lack of a Current Tactical Naval Logistic Network to Enable Expeditionary Advance Base Operations
Abstract
The intended audience for this paper includes Navy and Marine Corps personnel developing or influencing the force development and resource prioritization to support the Corps EABO concept. A significant effort was made to explain terms and definitions, but to a new reader on the topic some terminology may be unfamiliar. Of discussion are the Corps responsibilities as a service and the inability of the Navy to currently meet the Corps tactical naval logistic network requirements. The research methodology utilized is of the scientific method by proposing a thesis and attempting to provide answers through observations and research. Professional journals, doctrinal publications, and wargaming results are utilized as anecdotal evidence. The specific objective is for the reader to achieve an understanding of current and future gaps that the tactical naval logistic network faces as it attempts to enable EABO. The network shortfalls are not only a USMC concern, but also a USN concern; thus, it provides opportunities in which the Corps can provide more significant support to its naval brethren. The intent is to make decision-makers aware of the issue and begin the discussion because the impact cuts across several communities. Specific examples of gaps in the network and possible solutions are discussed to include actions the Corps can take to be a contributor to the system as the first step in developing a complementary tactical naval logistic network.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 22, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1177827
Entities
People
- Kees J. Punter
Organizations
- Marine Corps University