Improving Force Closures

Abstract

The term improving force closures (IFC) can cause consternation at first blush. For those unfamiliar with it, IFC might suggest a reduction in personnel or the elimination of an installation; but it is actually a significant feature of military strategy. As defined in Joint Pub 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, a force closure means "The point in time when a supported commander determines that sufficient personnel and equipment resources are in the assigned area of operations to carry out assigned tasks." This article discusses the importance of, and actions taken with regard to, the future role of IFC.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA527765

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  • George A. Rollins

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  • National Defense University

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  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Force Structure
  • General Officers
  • Information Operations
  • Logistics
  • Military Strategy
  • Mobility
  • National Security
  • North America
  • Shipping
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  • Transport Ships
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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