Operational Logistics/Role for the Future
Abstract
The Army is preparing to publish a first ever doctrine manual on operational logistics The draft version of this manual does not provide a template for conducting operational logistics in the future. Instead, it is a culmination of past experience. This analysis examines the question of what role operational logistics will play -in the future. To accomplish this, operational logistics is defined within the scope of military operations and developed into a conceptual frame work for planning and application. The historical and present application of operational logistics is analyzed by use of 19th and 20th century military operations with the focus on major land campaigns. Using this analysis three future revolutionary changes impacting operational logistics are identified. These changes involve restructuring from service oriented to joint logistics forces balancing the equation of effectiveness and efficiency as the result of microchip technology, and driving technology to find a solution for revolutionizing theater ground-transportation Objective focused theater logistics doctrinal concepts Oriented toward 21st century.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 17, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA283441
Entities
People
- Robert W. Ralston
Organizations
- Naval War College