Theater Logistics Management: A Case for a Joint Distribution Solution

Abstract

This project examines joint theater logistics challenges faced by Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCC) and Joint Force Commanders (JFC). It explores the factors affecting theater distribution and joint theater logistics management including Joint Reception Staging Onward Movement and Integration (JRSOI) operations. The paper reviews historical problem areas crossing strategic and operational boundaries of logistical support. The failure to establish a single, integrated joint logistics organization to manage and coordinate theater-level logistics has consistently resulted in theater distribution problems that have plagued many U.S. military operations. Recommendations offer alternative solutions to achieve bona-fide, joint logistics management control. The paper also discusses expanding roles for, joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) integration using existing military logistics organizations to achieve the sustainment capabilities of Focused Logistics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 2008
Accession Number
ADA478995

Entities

People

  • Mario V. Garcia Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Deployment
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States
  • United States Transportation Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.