Direct Deploying Units: A Concept Revisited.

Abstract

This is an analysis of the methods of mobilizing Reserve Component units with an emphasis on the role of the direct deploying unit concept. The study examines the current status of the Army Mobilization and Operation Planning System (AMOPS) and FORSCOM's mobilization implementing guidance in FORSCOM Mobilization and Deployment Planning System (FORMDEPS). The study suggests that current systems are adequate but plans do not take advantage of mixing the three mobilization methods; mobilize through mobilization station (men and equipment), modified direct deployment (men through MS and equipment direct through port of embarkation), to maximize mobilization assets in meeting required schedules. The study concludes that more use of the direct deployment concept should be applied to early deploying combat service support units and/or other small specialized units such as medical, AG or JAG units as a means of reducing the pressures on mobstations and aiding our ability to meet required deployment schedules. The study emphasizes a need to preplan mobilization actions and to task STARCs and MUSARCs with specific direct deployment support missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 1984
Accession Number
ADA149440

Entities

People

  • T. D. Mulcahy

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Forces
  • Command And Control
  • Communities
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Information Systems
  • Instructions
  • Logistics
  • Manpower
  • Mobilization
  • National Guard
  • Personnel Management
  • Security
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design