Supporting Air and Space Expeditionary Forces Lessons from Operation Enduring Freedom

by Tripp, Robert S.; Lynch, Kristin F.; Drew, John G.; Chan, Edward W.

• ISBN13: 9780833035172
• ISBN10: 0833035177
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-07-19
• Publisher: RAND Corporation

Summary

Presents an analysis of Air Force combat support experiences assocaited with operation Enduring Freedom and compares these experiences with those associated with operation Allied Forces to determine similarities and applicability of lessons across experiences.

Table of Contents

Preface	iii
Figures	xi
Tables	xiii
Summary	xv
Acknowledgments	xxxv
Acronyms	xli
Introduction	1	(10)
Background of the Agile Combat Support System	1	(3)
The ACS Network in Joint Task Force Noble Anvil and Operation Enduring Freedom	4	(2)
Analytic Approach	6	(3)
Organization of This Report	9	(2)
An Overview of JTF NA and OEF	11	(8)
Operations	11	(4)
Support Requirements	15	(3)
JTF NA and OEF in Perspective	18	(1)
Combat Support Execution Planning and Control	19	(16)
CSC2 Nodes and Responsibilities in JTF NA	19	(2)
The To-Be Operational Architecture	21	(1)
CSC2 Nodes and Responsibilities in OEF	22	(9)
CSC2 in Support of OEF Humanitarian Missions	27	(2)
Comparison of Actual and To-Be CSC2 Nodal Responsibilities	29	(2)
Integrated Closed-Loop Assessment and Feedback Capabilities	31	(2)
Implications	33	(2)
Forward Operating Locations and Site Preparation	35	(14)
Findings	35	(11)
JTF NA FOL Timelines	35	(2)
OEF FOL Timelines	37	(1)
JTF NA Host-Nation Support, Country Clearances, and Site Surveys	38	(1)
OEF Host-Nation Support, Country Clearances, and Site Surveys	39	(2)
FOL Development and Construction	41	(2)
Lift and Flow Issues	43	(1)
Executive Agency Responsibilities in Joint Operations	44	(1)
Contractor Support	45	(1)
Implications	46	(3)
Forward Support Location/Conus Support Location Preparation for Meeting Uncertain Fol Requirements	49	(10)
Findings	49	(8)
FSLs as Supply Locations	49	(4)
CSLs and C2	53	(1)
Maintenance FSLs/CIRFs	54	(3)
Implications	57	(2)
Reliable Transportation to Meet Fol Needs	59	(16)
Findings	59	(13)
Movement by Commodity	60	(6)
Management of Theater Distribution	66	(6)
Implications	72	(3)
Resourcing to Meet Contingency, Rotational, and MRC Requirements	75	(14)
Findings	75	(11)
Harvest Falcon and Other FOL Support Assets	77	(3)
Munitions	80	(2)
Personnel Issues	82	(4)
A System for Assessing Capability	86	(1)
Implications	86	(3)
Conclusions	89	(26)
Overall Evaluation of Five Areas of Combat Support	89	(3)
Recommendations	92	(3)
Combat Support Execution Planning and Control	92	(1)
FOL and Site Preparation	92	(1)
FSL/CSL Preparation for Meeting Uncertain FOL Requirements	92	(1)
Reliable Transportation to Meet FOL Needs (TDS)	92	(1)
Resourcing to Meet Contingency, Rotational, and MRC Requirements	93	(2)
Appendix
A. Nodes and Responsibilities of Combat Support Execution Planning and Control (CSC2) To-Be Operational Architecture	95	(8)
B. CSC2 in the Centralized Intermediate Repair Facility Test	103	(6)
C. A Framework for Assessing Support Capabilities	109	(6)
Bibliography	115