Sustainment of Theater Army Forces: The Essence and the Art

Abstract

This monograph examines two of the assumptions which underlie the Joint Chiefs of Staff support planning model as they relate to sustainment of Army forces in a unified command's wartime campaign. One is that lines of communication (LOCs) are secure. The second assumption is that an intratheater means of distribution exists, which is normally associated with ports, airfields, roads, and railroads, and their operating units. These two assumptions are analyzed using theoretical, doctrinal, and historical criteria. The analysis shows that secure LOCs and infrastructure capabilities are absolute requirements to sustain Army forces in a unified command's wartime campaign. The analysis also indicates that infrastructural requirements very greatly between theaters. The requirements for secure LOCs and a theater infrastructure are the essence of sustainment of theater Army forces. The art lies in campaign design and execution that achieves them.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 1990
Accession Number
ADA235124

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  • Michael E. Ivy

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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