Strategic Mobility: An Assessment.

Abstract

The U.S. National Security Strategy and National Military Strategy are dependent on maintaining a robust capability to project forces through strategic mobility. This study examines the concept of strategic mobility and its links to strategy, the evolution and role of the U.S. Transportation Command, how strategy impacts mobility requirements studies, reviews existing national strategic mobility capabilities, and on-going initiatives. The study concludes with a subjective assessment regarding the adequacy of current programs and initiatives to meet future requirements. The purpose of this paper is to leave the reader with a greater understanding and appreciation for the concept of strategic mobility and how it Supports national strategies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1996
Accession Number
ADA308551

Entities

People

  • Mark F. Johnston

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combat Forces
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Congress
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Governments
  • Lessons Learned
  • Maritime Industry
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • United States
  • United States Transportation Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Systems Analysis and Design