Naval Logistics in Contested Environments: Examination of Stockpiles and Industrial Base Issues
Abstract
To meet the demands posed by today's challenging strategic environment, the Navy has developed its operational concept of distributed maritime operations (DMO). The concept leverages the principles of distribution, integration, and maneuver to mass overwhelming combat power and effects. This has impacts across the naval force but, specifically of interest to this report, requires an updated resupply and sustainment concept. The Navy logistics community has identified critical challenges that will affect sustainment across the supply chain. They include issues related to acquisition, storage, transportation, and distribution. However, not all elements of the supply chain are completely understood. Analyses of the enterprise indicate it is not adequately postured to meet the sustainment demands expected under an operational scenario against a near-peer competitor. This report assesses supply chain processes and identifies improvements, both in terms of capabilities and within supply chain processes, to support DMO in contested environments. While we assessed all aspects of the supply chain, we focused on the front end of the acquisition process, specifically the processes and capabilities needed in the production and industrial base for sustainment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1223214
Entities
People
- Bradley Martin
- Emily Yoder
- Fabian Villalobos
- Joslyn Fleming
Organizations
- RAND Corporation