Logistics Planning Role in Combat Support Doctrine.

Abstract

The purpose of the report proves the role of logistics planning as a combat support function establish the need for logistics planning doctrine. Logistics planning is provided for by Air Force regulations and is used throughout the Air Force. However, logitistics planning is utilized differently by the various commands because there is no Air Force doctrine to standardize the subject. Disparity in logistics planning leads to inefficient combat support. The following four factors of modern warfare require that Air Force logistics planning be based on common and sound doctrine: 1) Continuous nature of war and dwindling resources demand continuous and more efficient logistics planning. 2) Necessity of joint forces capability adds complexity to logistics planning. 3) The capability of enemy and friendly forces to strike deeply requires different logistics planning than before. 4) Space adds a dimension for the military that has not bee addressed by logistics planning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA181419

Entities

People

  • Joseph D. Smith

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Doctrine
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Logistics Planning
  • Logistics Support
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Supply Depots
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Economics
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space