Strategic Logistics - The Missing Link.

Abstract

The amorphous nature of the resource and management problem, although intuitively recognized, needs a well-defined term to identify it for decision-makers and analysts. It is proposed that the term 'logistics' be expanded, defined, and modified into 'strategic logistics,' a term which will carry the full impact of resource limits as they affect national security. Having placed a label on the problem and identified its complexities, it becomes apparent that a focal point at the highest level of the Executive Department is required to coordinate and formulate a comprehensive strategic logistics policy for the nation. In addition, this focal point, must have the ear of the President so as to provide him a full list of options concerning conflicting interests which affect strategic logistics. Creating a Council for Strategic Logistics within the Executive Office of the President, with a charter similar to that of the Domestic Council, meets all the above requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 1977
Accession Number
ADA037650

Entities

People

  • Edward P. Lukert Jr

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Department Of Defense
  • Elements
  • Governments
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Resource Management
  • Security
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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