Year 2000 Problem And Its Impact On The CINC: A Way To Mitigate The Impact

摘要

There is a problem looming on the horizon. Some automated systems are already being affected, others have yet to reach their event horizon. The problem is categorically lumped into the heading; the Year 2000 Problem. The Y2K problem has generated much interest in commercial and government circles. However, the Y2K problem should be generating similar interest and concern in operational circles as well. Like Murphy's Law, the Y2K problem will impact the operational commander. Unlike Murphy's Law, the impact of the Y2K problem will be severe. It will degrade the operational commander's ability to plan and execute assigned missions. Commanders must put in place steps and procedures to ensure operational logistics functions do not totally fail the operational commander. This paper articulates a problem; the impact of the Y2K problem on the operational function of logistics and its impact on the combatant commanders (CINCs) and service component commanders. This paper will explain the magnitude of the problem and most importantly, some techniques and processes that the CINC and service component commanders should implement to mitigate the impact of the problem.