Ammo for the Long Haul: The Sufficiency of Policy for Munitions Resupply within the Expeditionary Air Force Construct
Abstract
The employment of the Expeditionary Air Force "EAF" concept requires that AF munitions resupply policy adequately address expeditionary operations. The question that this research set out to answer is whether or not this policy exists-that is to say, is the current AF policy for munitions resupply sufficient in light of the EAF concept? The primary conclusion of the research is that the move to the EAF concept has not significantly altered the processes associated with munitions resupply. As such, no significant modifications to existing guidance specifically in support of this concept are necessary. However, adoption of the EAF concept, combined with the stresses put on the AF munitions community by years of increasing operations tempo, has exposed pre-existing deficiencies in munitions resupply guidance. Specifically, this guidance is sufficient at the tactical level but is inadequate at the operational or strategic level. This paper concludes by making multiple recommendations, including the creation of an Air Force doctrine document specific to Munitions Combat Support and establishment of a course on contingency munitions management to be taught at the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center "AFCOMAC" are offered.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA476443
Entities
People
- Stephen D. Petters
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College