Department of Defense In-Transit Visibility Modifications
Abstract
Extending operational reach within a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) environment demands a comprehensive procurement infrastructure with detailed emphasis on real time cargo, passenger, and equipment tracking. Improvements to the distribution process will lead to fundamental shifts in the ability of logistics professionals to assist ground commanders to develop sustained civil support operations. Logistical operations dictate the execution of military operations, and the loss of lines of communications (LOC) equals eventual operational culmination. Twenty-first century technology allows military organizations the ability to maximize commercial systems in an effort to improve operations. However, the volume of independent information systems makes collaboration and item tracking problematic because of the absence of a central system infrastructure design to unify information collection. Leveraging twenty-first century technology will allow military organizations the ability to provide real time supply in-transit visibility (ITV) during federal emergencies to save lives. Economic growth, global political influence, and expansion of technology translate into a potentially powerful military structure. Procurement operations within the United States do not represent a point of friction. However, the inability to provide real time tracking of supplies throughout the distribution pipeline highlights the need for system modifications within the Joint Operations Area (JOA). This monograph's intent is to frame the environmental problem, identify key executive agencies, examine potential improvements to the existing ITV infrastructure, and recommend changes to improve the overall efficiency of the system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 23, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA587316
Entities
People
- Charles L. Montgomery
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College