Performance Based Logistics: A Path to Reduced Reliance on Contractor Technical Support for Weapon Systems in the Field

Abstract

This paper examines the effect that Performance Based Logistics (PBL) arrangements will have on the number of contractors required to deploy for technical support of weapon systems. The paper reviews the historical use of contractors on the battlefield and analyzes recent trends in deployed contractor support, focusing specifically on contractors providing technical support for weapon systems. The paper reviews the policies of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the US Army on Performance Based Logistics (PBL) the DoD preferred approach for acquiring support for weapon systems. It examines several current PBL arrangements for their impact on the number and type of contractors to be deployed with combat forces. Finally, the paper speculates on long-term implications as PBL arrangements proliferate and makes recommendations for future PBL implementation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 2006
Accession Number
ADA461434

Entities

People

  • Shane T. Openshaw

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • War Colleges
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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