Transforming Logistics: Joint Theater Logistics
Abstract
Effective and efficient management of joint theater logistics is a challenge for theater commanders. Current doctrine for joint theater logistics management provides broad non-directive guidance for developing a joint theater logistics system that can optimize support of deployed forces provide a unified focus and economize on limited infrastructure and resources. This paper describes the best way for combatant commanders to exercise control over joint theater logistics for major combat operations by utilizing available authorities and capabilities. It analyzes the elements of joint theater logistics current doctrinal processes and capabilities and the Focused Logistics Transformation Plan to produce new processes tools and rules to optimize joint logistics support. This analysis includes a description of the initiative to establish a Joint Force Support Component Command in Korea formed around the 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). This paper concludes with identifying a logistical command structure that is the best option available to a Combatant or Joint Force Commander to achieve improved joint theater logistics. It identifies the need to develop joint doctrine that will integrate Service requirements into a specific joint logistics command structure which can exercise as an organization in peace before executing contingency operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA448696
Entities
People
- Steven W. Pate
Organizations
- United States Army War College