Theater Logistics Management: A Case for a Joint Distribution Solution

摘要

This project examines joint theater logistics challenges faced by Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCC) and Joint Force Commanders (JFC). It explores the factors affecting theater distribution and joint theater logistics management including Joint Reception Staging Onward Movement and Integration (JRSOI) operations. The paper reviews historical problem areas crossing strategic and operational boundaries of logistical support. The failure to establish a single, integrated joint logistics organization to manage and coordinate theater-level logistics has consistently resulted in theater distribution problems that have plagued many U.S. military operations. Recommendations offer alternative solutions to achieve bona-fide, joint logistics management control. The paper also discusses expanding roles for, joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) integration using existing military logistics organizations to achieve the sustainment capabilities of Focused Logistics.