Theater Level Distribution Statement

Abstract

The United States Military's theater level distribution management system is analyzed for adequacy and efficiency through a review of the current system. In addition, the realities of today's shrinking force structure and the roles of host nation support and information management systems are considered. In order to maximize efficiency within the distribution management system it is important that more specific doctrine governing theater level distribution be developed, that unity of effort through jointness be emphasized, that there be widespread understanding of the system throughout the chain of command, and that computerized distribution system management and information systems be universally compatible. The decreasing size of the United States Armed Forces and the move toward consolidation of the remaining forces in the continental United States have a critical impact on the theater level distribution system. Combat units should arrive in theater fully ready to fight and be self sufficient for some initial period.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 1992
Accession Number
ADA253116

Entities

People

  • Scott A. Langdon

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Airlift Operations
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • International Organizations
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Low Intensity Conflict
  • Military Operations
  • Organizational Structure
  • Second World War
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design