Enhancing Joint Capabilities in Theater Ammunition Management

Abstract : At least partially because logistics has traditionally been considered a service function, the logistic staffs assigned to unified theater commands are typically small, with little data handling, processing, or display capabilities. The first phase of our research surveyed the needs and opportunities for improving the command and control of joint logistic assets in wartime and identified four broad roles for the CINC's logistic staff: Monitoring current and evolving theater logistic capabilities; Coordinating logistic support with current and planned operations; Advising the unified commander about the supportability of proposed operations and courses of action; Acting as agent/advocate to nontheater logistics organizations.