An Analysis of the Tooth to Tail Ratio in a Brigade Combat Team Between 1990 to Present
Abstract
This monograph examines the question: Does the organizational change affecting the "tooth to tail" ratio sustain the flexibility and tactical mobility of the heavy brigade combat team? The monograph looked at the Army during Army of Excellence, Force XXI, and the Modular force to compare and contrast. The monograph briefly looks at the history of organization changes to the force, and then looks a little closer at the reasons why changes took place, followed by major changes that took place, then at the "tooth to tail" ratios through the changes and finally looks at the logistical structures and their impacts. The monograph comes to a conclusion on the impacts of Modularity organizational changes affecting the flexibility and tactical mobility of the heavy brigade. The monograph shows that the benefits for the brigade are manifested in the form of increased asset visibility, greater anticipation of supply requirements, logistic tailorability, and faster synchronization of logistic assets, increased response time, and enhanced command and control for logistical units. These advantages, despite the reduced back up support, make the heavy brigade flexible and increase the tactical mobility.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 02, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA479471
Entities
People
- Peter J. Crandall
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College