Joint Logistics Over the Shore Operations: A Doctrinal Perspective

摘要

JCS Pub. 4-03 is the Department of Defense (DOD) doctrine for Joint LogisticsOver the Shore (JLOTS) operations. This document has been instrumental in establishing common procedures and a joint lexicon. However, JCS Pub. 4-03 contains several doctrinal shortfalls. This paper will focus on lighterage control operations, movement control, and transition from fixed ports to JLOTS operations. JCS Pub. 4-03 contains little or no doctrine in these areas. The recommendations contained in this paper will center on the command, control, and communications aspects of these areas. Because JLOTS operations are complex and inefficient, coherent command, control, and communications doctrine will be an operational necessity. During the transition from fixed port to JLOTS, the Joint Force commander must designate the Naval and Army forces. The JLOTS commander must then develop an operations plan which synchronizes the use of Army and Naval units. With regard to lighterage control operations, JCS exercises lessons learned tend to support the beach lanes method as the preferred method for controlling watercraft. Integration of a Movement Control Activity into a JLOTS operation will ensure timely onward transportation of supplies into the theatre of operations. Current doctrine provides cursory guidance about the movement of containers. The recommendations in this paper will cover guidance about the transportation of break fuel, unit equipment, water, and bulk fuel.