Coast Guard Mobilization Logistics, How Can a Capability be Developed

Abstract

Mobilization logistics is a growing problem within the U.S. Coast Guard. There have never been any personnel resources dedicated to planning for sustainment of Coast Guard mobilization efforts. The result is that the endurance of mobilized or deployed Coast Guard forces cannot be reliably predicted. This paper examines the evolution of the service's logistics processes to gain an understanding of the forces that have driven its development. An overview of the current logistics structure is provided to illustrate its complexity. Modern logistic doctrine and principles employed by others are then examined for applicability to the Coast Guard. Finally, a conceptual framework is proposed for development of a mobilization logistics doctrine for the Coast Guard. (sdw)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 1990
Accession Number
ADA222778

Entities

People

  • James A. Kinghorn

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Coast Guard
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Engineering
  • Fish
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Logistics Planning
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Spare Parts
  • Supply Chain Management
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.