Disaster Relief Logistics Doctrine for U.S. Army Units: Fact or Fiction?

Abstract

This research paper evaluated the adequacy of the Department of the Army's logistics doctrine and determined whether that doctrine was adequate to support Army units in conducting disaster relief support. The author also investigated the Army's training policy concerning disaster relief operations (both foreign and domestic operations). The author used interviews of military and civilian experts in disaster relief operations along with analysis of unit after action reports in order to reach his findings. The author determined that the existing logistics doctrine was adequate for US Army units. The author also determined there was a need for field grade officers to attend an overview course on disaster relief systems and organizations. Additionally, the author felt the Army should develop a field manual or other suitable publication devoted to disaster relief operations for use by Army units in the field.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 11, 1991
Accession Number
ADA237424

Entities

People

  • Gary A. Bracht

Organizations

  • Florida Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Combat Support
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Disasters
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Logistics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • United States
  • United States Southern Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.