Logistics Modernization: The Answer to Attrition Logistics
Abstract
Advancements in tactics, equipment, and technology have been utilized extensively within the aviation combat element (ACE) and ground combat element (GCE) over the last two decades to dramatically increase their range and lethality on the battlefield. However, commensurate improvements have not occurred within the Marine air ground task force's (MAGTF) combat service support element (CSSE), which has resulted in a capabilities gap between the fast moving, highly efficient "teeth" of the MAGTF, and its antiquated and unresponsive "tail." The inability of the CSSE, with its capabilities rooted in the tactics and technology inherited from its "attrition warfare" oriented predecessors, to support the highly mobile and maneuvercentric warfighters of the ACE and GCE was clearly demonstrated in Operation Iraqi Freedom I (OIF I). Lack of a well defined command and control (C2) architecture, reliance on antiquated and non-interoperable supply and maintenance systems, lack of total asset visibility (TAV) and in-transit visibility (ITV) within the MAGTF, and the radically different task organization adopted by the CSSE in theater, all contributed to its inability to provide responsive combat service support (CSS) to the MAGTF's maneuver forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 07, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA504572
Entities
People
- C. K. Cannon
Organizations
- Marine Corps University