Logistics Reachback
Abstract
The effort was focused on performing research to identify capabilities that could enhance the Air Force's ability to support forward deployed forces in contingency situations. As was discovered early in the course of the research, Reachback is many things to many people. During this effort it was discussed within the context of the definition stated in the Agile Combat Support Concept of Operations: "It is the concept whereby the Command in Chief's (CINC) staff and deployed units seek support from rear or Continental United States (CONUS)-based organizations. Deployed units transmit requests for support and status reports back to CONUS. The success of Reachback depends on seamless data flow from the forward location through the entire support pipeline." Deployed units will reach back, primarily to the CONUS, for the follow-on support necessary to conduct sustained operations. Whatever the weapon systems being supported, for Reachback to be successful, a common operating picture is necessary so that key people in the logistics system, particularly decision makers, have a complete integrated view of the total requirements including full visibility of assets wherever they are. To gather the data necessary to develop these high level requirements USAF operational commands and logistics centers, as well as the DLA aviation support center, were visited. Trips were conducted to HQ ACC, HQ AMC, HQ AFSOC, OO-ALC, OC-ALC, WR-ALC, and DSCR. The basic thrust was to learn from the operational command personnel what would be necessary for the warfighters to accomplish the day-to-day mission. With that basic information in hand, the logistics center were then asked what capabilities would be needed to support the logistics needs of the warfighters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA419933
Entities
People
- Christopher S Allen
- David Snyder
- Graydon K. Hicks
- John T. Jacobs
- Patrick J. Vincent