Mr. Nick Linkowitz HQMC/LPV 21 Sep 2006 A View on Sense & Respond Logistics

Characteristics of an Expeditionary Force: Agile and flexible force Capable of a broad range of military objectives Deploy rapidly Enter objective though forcible means Sustain itself for an extended period of time Withdraw quickly Reconstitute rapidly General J. L. Jones CMC What’s in a Word? AFJI - Oct 2000 Marine Corps Vision

“Sense and Respond” Key Ideas Demand can be unpredictable, so success depends on speed of pattern recognition and speed of response The best supply chain is no longer one that is highly optimized, but one that is highly flexible Organizes Units and subunits into “modular capabilities” that negotiate with one another over commitments Networks “self-synchronize” via a common environment and set of shared objectives Uses IT for data sharing, “knowing earlier,” commitment tracking, and role reconfiguration

Sense & Respond Logistics Concept Supply network is dynamic –Supply doctrine anticipates reconfigurable supply nets –Emphasizes transportation flexibility over large inventories Negotiation-based relationships –Entities use commander’s intent and situation awareness to negotiate and synchronize –Roles and commitments of entities are dynamically defined Networks are difficult to analyze and attack –More robust to node failure –Adapts to real-time demand driven by unit signals Supports a more logistically agile force –Network adaptivity allows logistics decisions to be made early

fight S&RL is first and foremost, a demand driven process that requires a real-time view of the “fight” left in combat platforms. S&RL provides vital, timely information for maneuver warfare, sustainability, and life cycle support. Sea Basing Within the Sea Basing context, S&RL should be considered a “combat enabler” like fires, maneuver, protection, sensing, and command. Need to know how to best use demand information in an integrated data environment that feeds Marine Corps Autonomic Logistics. USMC Near Term Focus

GCSS-MC Operational Architecture (SCOR Model) Logistics Modernization (LogMod) 5 to 3 Levels of Maintenance Realignment of Supply Autonomic Logistics (AL) Naval Logistics Integration (NLI) MAGTF Logistics Integration (MLI) Enabling MAGTF & Naval Common Operating Picture (COP) Near & Mid Term Impacts

Metrics Responsiveness Measures operational flexibility Presence, power, & assistance Reach The duration of sustainment Staying power & ability to build-up forces LtCol Cassel, USMC, NWC, 1993

Less Logistics Mass Adaptive Change Superior Information – Ops / Intel / Log Respond better at-Sea to changes Ashore A Logistics Path to Change… Constant Innovation Joint Operational Capabilities Effects-Based Logistics

On the Sense & Respond Logistics Initiative… -- DC, I&L to CMC, Nov 2003 “The benefit of supporting S&RL is that it brings to the Marine Corps an experiment to stress the transformational war fighting concept of Expeditionary Maneuver from the Sea-Base. The goal is to have operations, logistics, & intelligence all working together, leveraged by available information. The stretch goal is to have logistics solutions that can be integrated into situational awareness supporting common operating pictures – Service, Naval, and Joint.”

S&R and Network Centric Warfare Agility at all Levels Logistics AssetsCombat ForcesIntelligence Assets Physical Layer Assets in the Battlespace Logistics ControlsC2Intelligence Controls Controls Layer Policy, Doctrine, Rules, Processes & Management Info Systems Layer Information infrastructure Mission Effectiveness Integration Logistics Information Systems Command & Control Information Systems Intelligence Information Systems Sense & Respond Logistics

“Expeditionary” describes the immediate ability to go where the enemy is, displace him, and operate from his terrain. Embracing austerity Adaptability to the environment at hand Innovation to ensure advantage Physical and psychological rigor Maneuver Warfare is a concept for how Marines… Gain the advantage by rapidity of decision-making Seize the initiative Exploit fleeting opportunities Shatter the cohesion and will of the enemy Maneuver Warfare is a philosophy of leadership that is based on trust and decentralized decision-making that enables Marines to thrive in the chaos and friction of combat Expeditionary & Maneuver: Combat Multipliers

Friction Uncertainty Fluidity Disorder Human Dimension Violence and Danger Moral and Physical Forces Violent contest of human will Enduring and Nature of War Col Art Corbett, USMC, MCCDC, 2003

Pragmatic approach to effective integration of IT into C2 Provides a “what is it” approach to IT Supports a network enabled force Technology leverage vs. technology reliance Command or Control Eases the Command or Control dilemma Supports and enhances warfighting philosophies Paradigm for Future C2

Distribute Uncertainty Those who are most affected by uncertainty and risk are usually in best position to overcome uncertainty Perfect solutions are not necessary Resolve uncertainty at lowest practical level, quickly, with greatest situational awareness

Maneuver Warfare requires Decision Makers Concentration and Speed Surprise and Boldness Exploiting Vulnerability and Opportunity Empowered by Mission tactics Commander’s intent Focus of effort Proliferating Decision Makers

“We must guard against over reliance on technology. Technology can enhance the ways and means of war by improving man’s ability to wage it, but technology cannot and should not attempt to eliminate man from the process. Better equipment is not the cure for all ills; doctrinal and tactical solutions must also be sought.” (MCDP-1 Warfighting) Technology Leverage vs. Technology Reliance