Civil Augmentation of U.S. Army Operations and the Changing Nature of Warfare

摘要

As the Army's leadership constantly looks to establish a higher tooth to tail ratio, combat service support (CSS) units have always been and will continue to be the major bill payer. The impact of sacrificing service support force structure to maintain or increase combat arms end strength is a potential void in the capability to provide uninterrupted CSS to the warfighter. To date, the Army's bridge to this dilemma is an increased reliance on Department of the Army civilian (DAC) and contractor support to perform necessary logistical functions in support of military operations. As the Army looks to the civilian sector to perform vital military functions, it must carefully monitor the strategic impact this option can have on future operations, particularly in light of a changing warfighting doctrine and the global war on terrorism.