Logistics Support to Future Unified Commanders

Abstract

Desert Storm logistics illustrated the increasing complexity of modern warfare. This study focuses on several logistical lessons of operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, similar to those experienced in past wars. The current U.S. strategy demands a U.S. based, crisis response force that can achieve a quick, relatively bloodless victory, worldwide. An emphasis on a rapid response capability, over extended lines of communication (LOCs), places greater weight on logistical considerations. Force sustainment will become significantly more challenging as deployments lengthen. Analyzed in this study are three major aspects of warfighting logistics: movement, supply of materiel and maintenance. Also discussed is the concept of creating a single DoD logistical support organization. Named the Joint Logistics Support Command, (JLSC) it could directly support the combatant commander's Joint Logistics Command (JLC). Basically, this proposal merges USTRANSCOM, DLA and the currently proposed depot maintenance consolidation organization - the Defense Maintenance Command (DMC), into one command, the JLSC.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 25, 1993
Accession Number
ADA263929

Entities

People

  • David C. Clagett Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Air Force
  • Combat Forces
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Control Systems
  • Deployment
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Students
  • Supply Depots
  • United States
  • United States Transportation Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies