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NDIA. March 2004. “THE FUTURE OF ARMY LOGISTICS”. BG Charlie Fletcher United States Army Deputy G-4. AGENDA. OIF Lessons CSS Changes Army Logistics Focus Areas Way Ahead . Our Soldiers will never fail us Strategic Mobility is dramatically improved
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NDIA March 2004 “THE FUTURE OF ARMY LOGISTICS” BG Charlie Fletcher United States Army Deputy G-4
AGENDA • OIF Lessons • CSS Changes • Army Logistics Focus Areas • Way Ahead
Our Soldiers will never fail us Strategic Mobility is dramatically improved Deploy and Employ is a New Way of War OIF LESSONS What’s changed since Desert Storm? • Stockpiles are gone • Front lines are gone • Joint Distribution goes to the Tactical Level Point: Need to Focus on “Last Tactical Mile”
What I Learned • Don’t Live Better Than Those You Support • Put Yourself Where You See the Situation • No Log Comms = No Parts • Limited Trucks = Limited Everything • Trust Your Instincts • Maintaining Standards is Tough • CTT = Lives • Soldiers Routinely Perform Miracles
SUSTAINING THE FORCE: WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW? • Supply Chain and Distribution based systems rather than tactical stockpiles • Increased reliance on Commercial Capabilities and Contractors • Dependence on others for Speed and Precision Log Culmination is now in the Warfighter Lexicon
“CONNECT” OUR LOGISTICIANS • 24 / 7 Data Capability into the Enterprise • Plug / Un-plug as Required (Agility / Flexibility) • Enable “Sense and Respond” Logistics • Include Log, Per, Med & Eng • MODERNIZE THEATER DISTRIBUTION • Single Proponent • Enable Control With 100% Visibility • Single Doctrine, Force Structure & Training • Integrated In-transit Visibility • IMPROVE FORCE RECEPTION • APOD / SPOD; Distribution; Life Support • Strategic Connectivity - Theater Log C2 Node • Embedded Sustainment Capability • Life Support – Division in 5 Days • INTEGRATE THE SUPPLY CHAIN • Single Proponent • PLL, ASL, DLA/AMC Synchronization • Integral Part of DOD Supply Process • End-To-End Visibility G-4 FOCUS DELIVER MATERIEL READINESS • CRITICAL TO SUCCESS • Our Commitment • Joint Integration • Policy Modernization • Refined Doctrine • New Force Structure • Standards and Discipline
INTEGRATION OF FOCUS AREAS CSA FOCUS AREAS Connect the Logistician • The Soldier • The Network • Modularity • Joint and • Expeditionary Mindset • CTC/BCTP • Unit Manning • Resources Processes • Army Aviation • Current to Future Force • The Bench • AC/RC Balance • Installations as Flagships • Leader Development & Education • Authorities, Responsibilities • and Accountability • Strategic Communications • Actionable Intelligence • Joint Logistics Integrate the Supply Chain Improve Force Reception Modernize Theater Dist. READINESS G4 FOCUS AREAS
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