Military Sustainment Analysis

In this lesson you will continue to review the key agencies and major force management processes used in developing warfighting capability provided to combatant comman

They also had to deal with terrible terrian, rough waters, and a hurricane. Through their stay more desertions occured and the amount of soldiers decreased from 1,100 to a mere 400. They had decided to retreat. (Maine)

COL Prescott’s understanding of operational variables (PMESII-PT) and mission variables (METT-TC) contributes to his mission command effectiveness. In Battles of the Revolutionary War (Wood), COL Prescott demonstrates his grasp of these variables by determining the British forces’ strength, the morale condition of his own men and the effective location from which his orders say defend. The 6000 British soldiers’ training and equipment outstrip the colonists in every aspect. To deny the British from seizing Dorchester Heights, COL Prescott’s understanding of the current situation gave way to his effective planning that was effective in his visualization of the defense mission.

If i were a soldier at camp Valley Forge I would quit because of the cold winters. In Document C, a surgeon from the camp states in his diary “cold weather”. He also says, “ why are we sent here to starve and freeze...”(Dr.Waldo, December 14, 1777). Half of the problem of Camp Valley Forge being a fail is because of the cold, rough winters of December.

The army has poor food, hard lodging, cold weather, fatigue, nasty cookery, vomit, and lots of smoke (Doc C). Thomas Paine said “These are the times that try men’s souls.”(Doc D). There was 1,800 to 2,500 deaths because of sickness (Doc A). There also was worn out shoes, nasty clothes, and everyone was starved (Doc C). There would be cries of “NO MEAT! NO MEAT! that echoed back the melancholy sound”(Doc C). “Skin and eyes are almost spoiled with continual smoke.”(Doc C). This is causing me to re-enlist because hard times would make it harder to win so the army would need as many soldiers as they can

The wind howls in the treetops, and the biting cold sears into your feet. Nothing but bandages shields them from the Pennsylvanian winter, and the only source of comfort for your everlasting hunger is Firecake, made of flour and water. The American Colonies are now at war with the British to gain their independence, and Washington’s army is camped at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778. Provisions are scarce and the army is in poor conditions. The soldiers are malnourished, terribly sick, and are suffering from lack of protection from the elements. Due to the time spent at Valley Forge, the Continental Army became weaker from the hardships it faced.

With tough conditions, soldiers at Valley Forge were struggling to survive. In October 1777, George Washington hadn’t been able to stop General Howe and his troops march their way into Philadelphia. Washington was having difficulties keeping his soldiers hopeful. Men who had been there for nine months were going home and not coming back. In fact, people were questioning Washington’s leadership, and some Philadelphians even welcomed the British. With Howe’s army of 1800 staying happily in Philadelphia, Washington decided to build the dreadful winter camp, Valley Forge. Housing at this winter camp was terrible; men were assigned huts that slept 12 other men and had no beds. It was freezing cold and smoke filled their homes. A soldier would have

Battle is a struggle by itself, which I expected, but the brutal conditions and the yearning in my heart to see my family are only making the war worse. George Washington has lead us to Valley Forge. This is where we set up our winter camp. Most of the six and nine month men have decided not to reenlist. I have decided to join them. In case I am questioned I have three very clear reasons to not reenlist. These being, my chances of survival are slim to none, the whole army lacks clothes and food, and there is almost no protection from the elements.

d. Logistical Supportability: (1) Deployability: required resources (less is better), (2) Infrastructure Needs: in-country evaluation of runways, road, bridges and other permanent structures which are required for combat operations (more is better), (3) Supportability: evaluation of required classes of supply and combat support personnel (less is better)

The Army Reserve provides Sustainment support duties for Active Duty missions. Sustainment Warfighting tasks provide support and services. There are three main Sustainment Warfighting Functions; Conduct logistics, Provide personnel services and Provide health service support. Sustainment tasks enable the Warfighting forces to extend operations and maintain capabilities. One of the most

Army sustainment is based on an integrated process (people, systems, materiel, health services, and other support) indivisibly linking sustainment to operations. The concept focuses on building a combat ready Army, delivering it to the combatant commander (CCDR) as part of the joint force, and sustaining its combat power across the depth of the operational area and with unrelenting endurance (ADRP 4-0, Chap. 1, Intro.) Sustainment maintenance is off-system component repair and/or end item repair and return to the supply system or by exception to the owning unit, performed by national level maintenance providers. National level maintenance providers include the Army

Howling winds and freezing temperatures had badly mauled the army reducing its ranks. Infantry had suffered

Outbound logistics – In a war zone, outbound operations are an extremely important aspect of the mission. The timely delivery of property and materials, from outside vendors, may be challenging. As a result, when the need arises, base camps and forward operating bases (FOB’s) “borrow” materials from one another. Consequently, outbound logistics is fundamentally important to the success of the mission. Outbound logistic activities are initiated through a

One can only “self-sustain” for so long before requiring support from outside of oneself. This is where sustainment comes in. How do you know what you need? How do you get it? How does it get to you? Am I getting paid what I’m entitled? Will I get mail? Will there be hot chow? Am I going to be able to fill my canteen when it’s empty? These questions shouldn’t be the concern of the Soldier taking the fight to the enemy. His (or her) focus should be on their mission; fighting and winning. This is where our sustainers come in. They are our logisticians, maintainers, transporters, support, personnel, administration, finance, mail clerks, medics, and the list goes on.

Joint Publication 3.0 entitled Joint Operations, defines the Sustainment Function as “the provision of logistics and personnel services necessary to maintain and prolong operations through mission accomplishment and redeployment of the force.” Joint Publication 4-0 goes on further to say “Effective joint logistics planning identifies future requirements and proposes solutions; it requires joint logisticians to understand the commander’s intent and concept of operations (CONOPS).” (JP 4-0 p. 57) Logisticians use seven principals in their planning whether at the strategic, operational, or tactical level of war to ensure the operations are logistically supportable. These principles are responsiveness, simplicity, flexibility, economy, attainability, sustainability, and