Beyond the Port Support Activity; The Role of the Port Task Force in Conducting Reception, Staging and Onward Movement in Europe
Abstract
FM 100-17-3, Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSOI) loosely outlines possible command and control relationships. Doctrine and force structure must respond to the environment of small-scale contingencies as well as major combat operations. Military Traffic management Command has responsibility as the Port Manager, but has neither the structure nor span of control to cover all the tasks required to operate in the uncertain environment which characterized many of the former republics of Yugoslavia, the Warsaw Pact and even our NATO ally Greece. Critical combat support and combat service support structure needs to be placed back in the active duty component. In response to requirements in the Balkans, USAREUR's 21st TSC established an RSO organization to facilitate transfer of authority every six months. Based on this successful model, a port task force that includes all the JRSOI functions and also includes force protection responsibilities needs to be codified in Army doctrine. After a review of the strategic context, current doctrine and emerging concepts, the author will draw on his experience, as the commander of two operations, one for SFOR and one for KFOR, to document the roles, missions and functions of the USAREUR model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 07, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA414689
Entities
People
- Howard J. Killian
Organizations
- United States Army War College