Logistic Support Operations

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Logistic Support Operations
Logistic Principles
Logistic Functions
Responsiveness Simplicity Flexibility Economy Atta
inability Sustainability Survivability
Supply Systems Maintenance Transportation Engineer
ing Health Services Misc.. Services

• Increases Endurance of the Force

Combatant Commanders Must Ensure Their Campaign
Plans Fully Integrate Operations and Logistics
Capabilities

• Adequate Resources Convey National Will and
  Ability to Fight a Protracted Conflict

JP 4-0, DOCTRINE FOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT OF JOINT
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Joint Operations Area (JOA)
JFCs Define Operational Areas to Assist
in Coordinating and Deconflicting Joint Actions

• Air Sorties Are Not Constrained by Land
  Boundaries, Per Se
• JFC Uses Airspace Control Measures to Deconflict
  Multiple Users

• Do not typically encompass the entire JOA
• But should be large enough for component
  commanders to accomplish their mission and
  protect their forces

JP 3-0, DOCTRINE FOR JOINT OPERATIONS
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Some Key Responsibilities
JFACC Is Supported Commander For
JFACC Supported

• Overall Air Interdiction
• Counterair Operations
• Theater Airborne RSTA

• Strategic Attack When JT Air Provides Bulk of
  Capability

JFLCC Supported
JFACC Supporting
JFLCC Supporting
JFMCC Supporting
Within Their AOs Land/Naval Commanders

• Are Designated Supported Commanders and Are
  Responsible for Synch of Maneuver, Fires, and
  Interdiction
• Designate Target Priority, Effects, Timing of
  Interdiction Operations

JP 3-0, DOCTRINE FOR JOINT OPERATIONS
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Control and Coordinating Measures
RFA
ACA
JP 3-0, DOCTRINE FOR JOINT OPERATIONS