A Joint Theater Sustainment Command Responsible for the Retrograde, Redeployment and Reinforcement of Forces

Abstract

Challenges faced by Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCC) and Joint Force Commanders (JFC) regarding theater logistics require more centralization when conducting redeployment, retrograde and deployment occurring simultaneously. This paper explores the factors affecting theater distribution and joint theater logistics command and control and their effects on unity of command and unity of effort at the operational level. The paper reviews the current problem areas crossing strategic and operational boundaries of logistical support within the CENTCOM AOR. The failure to establish a single, integrated joint logistics command and control organization to manage and coordinate theater level logistics has abated current doctrine, resulting in the "good enough" solution to a very ill-structured problem. The recommendations contained within this paper offer solutions to achieve a more synchronized joint logistics command and control while maintaining unity of command and unity of effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 02, 2010
Accession Number
ADA525137

Entities

People

  • Scott B. Kindberg

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Governments
  • Iraqi-War
  • Logistics
  • Military Operations
  • Sustainment
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • United States Military Academy
  • United States Transportation Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control