Framework of the DOD Logistics System: Educating Leaders on Logistics
Abstract
This paper describes a framework for the Department of Defense (DoD) logistics system that is intended as a primer for logistics education. The framework functions as a tool providing a broad overarching structure that describes DoD logistics and its influence on military operations. It provides the reader with meaningful insights that may shape planning and facilitate more informed decision making. The intended audience is field grade officers or DoD civilian equivalents enrolled in joint professional military education institutions. The framework considers four areas to help the reader think differently about logistics -- integrated systems, core components, levels of operation, and structure. The method of research included a literature search, the creation of a simple framework to capture the essence of logistics activities, and the identification of essential elements and the description of their content and linkages to show how they collectively form an end-to-end system. An illustration is used to show the value of the framework as an educational tool. By educating the reader on the essential elements that frame DoD logistics activities, he or she may develop a broader perspective of logistics activities that enhance awareness and understanding. A recommendation is made to include this paper in the resident and non-resident curricula for joint education at all intermediate- and senior-level professional military education institutions to introduce joint officers and DoD civilians to the profession of logistics. (6 figures, 50 refs.)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA420623
Entities
People
- Lyndon S. Anderson
Organizations
- Air University