Focused Logistics and the Sustainment of Deployed Forces.
Abstract
The operationally based template of Focused Logistics seeks to exploit emerging information processing technologies in order to improve the basic business practices of the military. Within each respective Service, supporting initiatives are currently under development. The Army concept is called Velocity Management while the Marine Corps concept is known as Precision Logistics. The Navy concept is called Expeditionary Logistics and the Air Force concept is known as Lean Logistics. Throughout the period envisioned in 2010 and Beyond, pressure will continue to mount for reductions in inventory, infrastructure, and footprint. The programs implemented by each Service show great promise for such reductions in post, station, and base operations. However, when operating in immature theaters, Focused Logistics cannot be fully implemented until traditional methodologies and rivalries of Service oriented chain of command Stovepipes are modified. Traditional requisitioning procedures, Command and Control, and development of theater infrastructure are all outdated. A rational sequence for theater development built on the core competencies of each Service is required.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 18, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA351835
Entities
People
- Paul L. Ladd
Organizations
- Naval War College