Strategic and Operational Logistics Unity of Command.

Abstract

The absence of a single command authority for logistics at the strategic and operational levels breeds chronic problems in projecting the power of the national support base into a theater of operations. This study puts forth a proposal to reengineer the DOD logistics system using Joint Pub 4-0 as the authoritative doctrinal basis for the establishment of a single command authority for logistics. The paper argues that history establishes the precedent, while the current environment provides the impetus for the establishment of a National Provider and Joint Theater Logistics Commands to serve as the nexus for strategic and operational logistics planning and execution. It is based on briefings and lectures from senior officials In the Department of Defense as well as current and traditional sources to examine how best to organize the DOD logistics system to succeed in the twenty first century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1996
Accession Number
ADA308684

Entities

People

  • Carl J. Carrano

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Planning
  • Logistics Support
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Transportation
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.