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Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environment Views are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As discussed on the podcast episode -Seven Imperatives for DoD Contested Logistics:Readiness is defined not by the force we have, but by the force we can sustain. Winning in contested environments requires a new strategic paradigm by integrating the DoD, the private sector, and our allies more closely. Here are seven interconnected imperatives to action:1. Engineer a Dynamic & Deceptive Network. Move beyond predictable, linear supply chains to a multi-modal, nonlinear mesh of distribution options. This creates ambiguity, complicates adversary targeting, and ensures multiple pathways to the point of need.2. Redefine the Strategic Reserve through Forward Posture. The "just-in-time" model is broken. We must adopt a "just-in-case" posture by intelligently distributing critical stocks forward, ashore, and afloat. This reduces reliance on vulnerable trans-oceanic lift and accelerates response time from weeks and days to hours and minutes. 3. Operationalize Alliances as a Logistics Force Multiplier. Our allies are a strategic advantage and must be a cornerstone of our sustainment architecture. This means moving beyond transactional agreements to true integrated coalition sustainment. We must lock in access, harmonize standards, and develop shared regional depots, making federated logistics a tangible reality before a crisis begins. The Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) works to create that ecosystem.4. Master Survivability. Our logistics footprint is vulnerable to ubiquitous surveillance and long-range precision fires. We must prioritize survival through hardening, dispersal, concealment, and deception to protect our sustainment assets.5. Design for Rapid Recovery and Continuity. Assume disruption will occur. Plan for rapid regeneration of combat power by pre-staging repair kits, identifying alternate supply and distribution nodes, and ensuring redundant command and control. Our ability to recover from an attack faster than the adversary can execute their next move is critical to deterrence.6. Unleash Technology as an Offset. Innovation is key to compressing the supply chain. To create a decisive advantage, we must aggressively field technologies like autonomous resupply capabilities, predictive analytics to anticipate demand and optimize distribution, and advanced manufacturing to develop critical parts at the tactical edge, transforming our physical supply chain into a secure digital thread.7. Drive Policy & Organizational Reform. Our greatest adversary is often our own bureaucracy. We cannot win a 21st-century logistics fight with 20th-century policies. We must align authorities, funding, and contracting with wartime realities, empowering cross-service support and building a culture that rewards agility and calculated risk-taking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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