Joint Deployment Training, The Low Cost Option
Abstract
The military strategy of the United States is global and emphasizes forward deployment for deterrence and forward engagement should that become necessary. This strategy requires predeployment of forces overseas, prepositioning of equipment in forward areas, and most importantly the capability to transport equipment and supplies from the United States. A balance of the elements, sealift, airlift and prepositioning is required to deploy and sustain U.S. forces overseas. Sealift delivers about 95 percent of the total tonnage of material required to deploy and to support a sustained operation. The remaining 5 percent is delivered by airlift, which comprises designated high priority units, personnel, and material. The ability of the United States to deter aggression, limit conflict, or wage war successfully depends on our country's ability to rapidly deploy and sustain fighting units. To achieve movement objectives units must have capable deployment managers, and the units must be capable of making a rapid transition from a peacetime to a wartime posture. That is to mobilize and deploy within stringent time frames. The crucial determinant is training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 02, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA223180
Entities
People
- Kenneth S. Nadrah
Organizations
- United States Army War College