Theater Logistics' Important Link to Transition and Exit Strategy

Abstract

This paper will use the Iraqi War as a case study and examine the current logistics capabilities of the ISF, identify important changes and requirements for the successful logistical support of the ISF operations, and propose ways to improve actions in future conflicts. The research reveals definite issues and challenges in planning for the reconstruction and transfer of authority from coalition forces to a stable Iraqi government following the overthrow. Even with the lack of planning, the development of the ISF was rapid, forces were brought on and trained to perform some of the duties required to protect the country, people and property, but their ability to establish a sustainable capability so the coalition forces could hand over responsibility took an extremely long time. Building capabilities and requirements, and training combat service support functions, including medical, transportation, supply management and requisition, and maintenance were all shortcomings the ISF needed to have addressed to achieve the U.S.'s strategic goals in Iraq.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 11, 2008
Accession Number
ADA479022

Entities

People

  • Joseph P. Leblanc

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Supply Depots
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.