Operational Sustainment in an Immature Theater: Considerations for Planning and Sustaining a Campaign in a Mid- to High-Intensity Conflict
Abstract
Our last experience with the sustainment of operational forces in a conflict within an area of operations was nearly two decades ago. Our most recent experiences in contingency operations have failed to stress our operational sustainment activities. The impetus for this monograph is the realization that the United States may have to introduce and sustain forces in a mid- to high-intensity conflict within an immature theater. This monograph examines the considerations an operational commander must contemplate to successfully sustain his force. The study begins by establishing a framework for addressing operational sustainment and the context in which it will apply. From this established point of departure, the influence of theory on the evolution of operational sustainment is examined. Classical and contemporary theorists each offered considerations to sustainment practices. To validate the theories put forth, three World War II campaigns were examined to investigate how the theories of operational sustainment were applied and their impact on the outcome of the campaign.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA253211
Entities
People
- Ted O.. Kostich
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College