Integrating Contractors into the Logistics Force

Abstract

Contractors in the battlespace have become a foregone conclusion. Although they can be a valued force multiplier, they are not a panacea. For a combatant commander to effectively integrate them with his military force requires an understanding of the operational environment, contractor capabilities, acceptable levels of risk, applicable international agreements, and the potential problems. Planning is the key to a successful operation, enabling the combatant commander to maximize a contractor's benefits and minimize his weaknesses. This analysis will endeavor to address the effective utilization of logistics contractors as a member of the overall logistics team.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 2006
Accession Number
ADA463991

Entities

People

  • Ronald G. Terrell

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Civil Engineering
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Contractors
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Force Protection
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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