A Normative Model of the Essential Qualities, Characteristics, and Background Requirements for a Professional Senior Military Logistician.
Abstract
Logisticians must play a more central role in the planning and employment of air power in the future, according to the deputy chief of staff for USAF Logistics and Engineering. Lt Gen Leo Marquez said, however, that Air Force senior logisticians are currently unprepared to fill a central role in creating and sustaining combat operations because they do not possess the proper qualifications and background requirements. This thesis was therefore an effort to develop a normative model of the essential qualities, characteristics, and background requirements for a professional senior military logistician. A thorough review of the existing literature offered an insight into the terms 'logistics' and 'logistician' as well as an historical perspective of the military logistician. In addition, the relevant literature coupled with extensive studied opinion were used to develop a research plan which consisted of interviews and a Delphi survey. The research plan was then used to obtain expert opinion from selected individuals in the logistics profession. The model identified intrinsic qualities and characteristics, and specific requirements for academic education, professional involvement, advanced career positions, logistics experience, and technical competency. The thesis consolidated some of the best, currently available thinking about who the senior military logistician should be.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161442
Entities
People
- Allan D. Overbey
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology