Transforming the Force and Logistics Transformation

Abstract

U.S. Army transformation strategy addresses the imperative to change the Army from a Cold War-oriented design to one that is more responsive, agile, and adaptable to present and emerging threats across the spectrum of conflict. Transforming logistics and support for the force is an essential part of the transformation effort. This project examines the short history of U.S. Army transformation and the logistics transformation goals, objectives, programs, and enablers that have emerged from the transformation initiative. It also covers the effects of recent conflict experience on transformation efforts, and how that conflict has affected the vision of logistics transformation. Finally, the author presents her thoughts on the focus of logistics transformation and recommends some areas that could benefit from attention (e.g., improving the lethality of logistics units, and, specifically, recognizing and developing lethality as a capability in CSS formations).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 2006
Accession Number
ADA449090

Entities

People

  • Katherine M. Cook

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Business Administration
  • Combat Support
  • Deployment
  • Education
  • Force Protection
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Information Systems
  • Iraqi-War
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Military Science
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Training
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Theoretical Analysis.