Review Criteria for the Logistic Plan
Abstract
When logistics cannot support an operation all else becomes irrelevant. But despite the critical role of logistics, joint doctrine does not provide commanders with review criteria to evaluate the logistic plan. Joint doctrine, however, does give combatant commanders a hierarchy of considerations for the operation plan. The principles of war offer broad guidance for the concept development phase. Operation checklists identify lesser but not insignificant issues that require attention during the execution phase. Between these two extremes, doctrine contributes two sets of midlevel standards: operational considerations and operation plan review criteria. Operational considerations address ends, ways, means, and risks. For instance, commanders should determine if military conditions produced in operational theaters can achieve the strategic goal (ends) and if the sequence of actions is likely to create the conditions (ways). Using the operation plan review criteria commanders evaluate plans for their adequacy, feasibility, acceptability, and compliance with joint doctrine. Commanders must be wary of a proposed plan that does not satisfy both operational considerations and the review criteria.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA527760
Entities
People
- Kevin R. Wheelock
Organizations
- National Defense University