Assured Air Line of Communications: A Light Corps in a Middle East Setting

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to develop, in broad terms, a proposed logistic system capable of supporting a newly deployed force entirely by an ALOC until the SEALOC is established. Included in the study is an examination of the requirements for logistical units and supplies which must be moved by the ALOC to provide combat service support to the deployed force. The study discusses changes in the concept of combat service support, including organizations, control mechanisms, automated management procedures/systems, and supporting communications that would be required to sustain a deployed force by an air line of communication (ALOC). The study confines the total support by ALOC to the period of D+1 through D+25. Following D+25 the bulk of support will be provided by the sea line of communication (SEALOC). The current support concept envisions a phased build-up of support units and stocks of supplies in the theater of operations (TO) to support combat units. The build-up of units and supplies requires that facilities be built requiring additional materials. These requirements compete for the limited available airlift. A reduction in the requirements for support units, supplies, and facilities in the TO would significantly reduce the requirements for airlift. The goal then is to eliminate from the TO all combat service support not required for minimum support. It is recognized that there are many definitions of what support is needed versus what support is nice to have. However, by providing only the essential support, the commander's responsibilities for securing and managing the logistical organization are greatly reduced. Specific areas addressed are supply, maintenance, medical and administrative services.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 06, 1975
Accession Number
ADB006697

Entities

People

  • Bruce E. Fullerton
  • Edward Meshinsky
  • Herbert T. Crisler
  • Kenneth D. Taylor
  • Kenneth Kaplan

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Economic Analysis
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Middle East
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Second World War
  • Standards
  • Terminals
  • Transportation

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.