Maintaining And Sustaining The United States Army In The 21st Century

The United States Army is changing across the total spectrum of doctrine, training, leader development, organizations, materiel, and soldier (DTLOMS) structure. This transformation is often referred to as a Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) which will result in the Army After Next (AAN) force for the 21st century. This anticipated transformation must include a evolution in Military Logistics (RML) that will position the Nation's as well as the Army's logistical support structure to maintain and sustain the forces envisioned for the 21st century. This paper will examine various logistics enablers and concepts in the context of their impact on DTLOMS and then postulate possible solutions for achieving a logistical end state that can support an Army After Next force structure.

The United States Army is changing across the total spectrum of doctrine, training, leader development, organizations, materiel, and soldier (DTLOMS) structure. This transformation is often referred to as a Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) which will result in the Army After Next (AAN) force for the 21st century. This anticipated transformation must include a evolution in Military Logistics (RML) that will position the Nation's as well as the Army's logistical support structure to maintain and sustain the forces envisioned for the 21st century. This paper will examine various logistics enablers and concepts in the context of their impact on DTLOMS and then postulate possible solutions for achieving a logistical end state that can support an Army After Next force structure.

As the United States Army enters the 21st Century, its primary mission remains unchanged - to fight and win our Nation's wars. However, with the exception of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the last decade of the 20th Century is replete with examples of the Army's involvement in operations short of "war." Under the rubric of "peace operations" (POs), the US Army participated in operations in Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo. The purpose of this paper is to address the conflict the Army faces in the 21st Century between its charter to fight and win our Nation's wars and the ever-increasing requirements to execute peace operations around the world. Some senior leaders argue the skill sets required to fight and win wars and those associated with POs are not exclusive of one another. That assertion is supported in Army Field Manual 100-23 Peace Operations. It states: Peace operations are not a new mission and should not be treated as a separate task to be added to a unit's mission-essential task list. However, units selected for these duties require time to train and prepare for a significant number of tasks EMPHASIS ADDED that may be different from their wartime METL. This paper suggests the significant number of tasks EMPHASIZED ABOVE required to execute POs are substantial enough for POs to be considered unique and that they should be treated as such. Furthermore, this paper suggests the Army's ability to fight and win our Nation's wars is placed at risk due to the degradation of warfighting skills resulting from executing open-ended POs. The Army is at a crossroads in determining its roles and missions in the 21% Century. It must strike an appropriate balance between the mandate to fight and win our Nation's wars and the ramifications of executing ever-increasing peace operations around the world. Failure to do so places the security of the US at risk.

Since the previous National Military Strategy (2011_, global disorder has significantly increased while some of our comparative military advantage has begun to erode. We now face multiple, simultaneous security challenges from traditional state actors and transregional networks of sub-state groups -- all taking advantage of rapid technological change. This 2015 National Military Strategy describes how the U.S. will employ our military forces to protect and advance our national interests. We must be able to rapidly adapt to new threats while maintaining comparative advantage over traditional ones. Future conflicts will come more rapidly, last longer, and take place on a much more technically challenging battlefield. Success will increasingly depend on how well our military instrument can support the other instruments of power and enable our network of allies and partners. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer BACKBONE of the Armed Forces. Introduction The Backbone of the Armed Forces To be a member of the United States Armed Forces--to wear the uniform of the Nation and the stripes, chevrons, or anchors of the military Services--is to continue a legacy of service, honor, and patriotism that transcends generations. Answering the call to serve is to join the long line of selfless patriots who make up the Profession of Arms. This profession does not belong solely to the United States. It stretches across borders and time to encompass a culture of service, expertise, and, in most cases, patriotism. Today, the Nation's young men and women voluntarily take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and fall into formation with other proud and determined individuals who have answered the call to defend freedom. This splendid legacy, forged in crisis and enriched during times of peace, is deeply rooted in a time-tested warrior ethos. It is inspired by the notion of contributing to something larger, deeper, and more profound than one's own self. Notice: This is a printed Paperback version of the "The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer BACKBONE of the Armed Forces". Full version, All Chapters included. This publication is available (Electronic version) in the official website of the National Defense University (NDU). This document is properly formatted and printed as a perfect sized copy 6x9".

A seventeen-volume compilation of selected AEF records gathered by Army historians during the interwar years. This collection in no way represents an exhaustive record of the Army's months in France, but it is certainly worthy of serious consideration and thoughtful review by students of military history and strategy and will serve as a useful jumping off point for any earnest scholarship on the war. --from Foreword by William A Stofft.

The official magazine of United States Army logistics.