Contingency Operation Logistics: USTRANSCOM's Role When Less Must be More

Abstract

This monograph discusses logistics in contingency operations. Specifically it explores an expanded role for USTRANSCOM in CONUS-based force deployment operations. The paper looks at logistics as an important and often overlooked tool for conducting the operational art in this environment. In recent years, many civilian enterprises have leveraged modern computer and telecommunications technology to create advantages over competitors with effective and efficient logistics systems. Unfortunately, the US military has lagged behind in this area. Rarely is operational logistics considered as a means to create an asymmetrical advantage in campaigns and operations. JCS Pub 1 says that logistics sets a campaign's operational limits. This paper proposes an organizational change to reduce those limits. USTRANSCOM, Joint logistics, Contingency logistics, Operational logistics, Operational art

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 06, 1994
Accession Number
ADA284067

Entities

People

  • Brian R. Layer

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Ammunition
  • Communication Systems
  • Costs
  • Deployment
  • Inventory
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Rear Areas
  • Second World War
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Transportation Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.