Single Port Management

Abstract

TRANSCOM serves as the DOD single worldwide manager for common user ports of embarkation and debarkation. Single port management is necessary to ensure the seamless transfer of cargo and equipment in any given theater. However, single port management is a doctrinal concept that has not been institutionalized by geographical CINCs. The consequences were revealed in delays that hindered port movements during operations such as Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Joint Endeavor, and Uphold Democracy. To ensure that future deployments are conducted successfully, guidance on the responsibilities of the single port manager must be clearly defined in joint doctrine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA528979

Entities

People

  • Walter Kross

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airlift Operations
  • Army
  • Army Training
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Command And Control
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Contracts
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Southwest Asia
  • Training
  • Transportation
  • United States Transportation Command

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.