Logistics over the Shore. Do We Need It?

Abstract

This paper addresses progress made during the past two decades by the Army and the Navy in building a LOTS (Logistics Over the Shore) capability. This progress has been extremely slow and, to date, has produced only a minuscule capability in the active forces of both services. Although we have not been required to conduct an operation dependent on this critical link in our strategic mobility system, contingency plans that address areas in our national interest require a LOTS capability. This monograph evaluates major components of the Army and Navy LOTS programs. Emphasis is placed on highlighting subelements and equipment that offer real promise toward correcting this serious deficiency in military readiness. Additionally, a call is made for greater cooperation between the services by buying common equipment. Recommendations regarding fundamental change in service responsibilities for offshore discharge of container ships and a suggested minimum LOTS capability are offered in the final sections of the paper.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA124894

Entities

People

  • Dan J. Beakey

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Business Administration
  • Cargo Handling
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deployment
  • Families (Human)
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Rapid Deployment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vietnam War
  • War Colleges
  • Watercraft

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design