1. NDIA National Logistics Conference and Exhibition
FUTURE SUPPORT
TO THE ARMY WARFIGHTER
NDIA National Logistics Conference and Exhibition
Sparks, Nevada
1-4 March 2004
COL Daniel D. Imholte
Chief of Staff
US Army Transportation Center and Fort Eustis, Virginia

2. Incremental build of combat power
Time consuming
Risky
POD dependant
Efficiency focused
Deploy = Employ
Multiple entry points
Start line CONUS
Effectiveness focused

3. DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS… THEN AND NOW
DS/DS
OEF/OIF
Paradigm
Shift
Delivered Equipment
20 CONUS Seaports Used
6 Months to Move 33M Sq Ft Cargo
33 Break-bulk AMMO Vessels
Limited Visibility—40% Containers
arriving theater had to be opened
Delivered Capability
9 CONUS Seaports Used
2 Months to Move 15M Sq Ft Cargo
Zero Break-bulk AMMO Vessels
100% Visibility (ITV) for Containers Prior to Lift
TAV Built Warfighter Confidence .

4. MOVEMENT TRACKING SYSTEM (MTS)
Map Engine:
Full color maps (NIMA and CADRG)
Active map layers
Supports computer generated vehicle icons with time/date
Two-way messaging:
Multi-Satellite Capable
Supports automated polling
400 days unlimited usage
Built-in, Selectable Level of Encryption
V2 Truck-Mounted
Control Station
MT-2010 / 2011
Transceiver
GPS PLGR with All Units
10 year warranty
Laptop Computer
HP Color
Portable Desk jet Printer
Desired Capabilities:
Interface with STAMIS
Enhanced Signal Security
Vehicle Diagnostics/prognostics
Interface with FBCB2
37% AAO Funded
AAO: 37,718
Funded: 13,965
Fielded: 2,482

5. Joint Operational Pay-offs
FUTURE LIFT
Joint Operational Pay-offs
More rapid introduction of forces
Increased capability to achieve assured access
Reduced vulnerability to enemy counters
Increased possibility of achieving operational surprise
Immediate employment of deployed forces
More rapid seizure of the initiative with preclusive effects
Significantly higher versatility and adaptability
More rapid transition to decisive operations
Expanded capability to maintain overwhelming tempo
More rapid achievement of conflict termination and/or transition to another JOA
Must possess these vital qualities:
Bypass predictable and traditional choke points
Deliver intact combat power at multiple entry points
Support uninterrupted deployment momentum
Provide for assured access, and decrease predictability and dwell time
Army Lead
for Intratheater Lift
Shallow Draft High Speed Ship
Theater Support Vessel
HLVTOL
SSTOL

6. FTTS ACTD OBJECTIVE 3 to 1 8 to 1 4 to 2 5 to 1
Load Handling System
8 to 1
Med & Heavy Truck Variants
Numerous Material Handling Equipment
4 to 2
FTTS-MSV
5 to 1
Modular Platform
Numerous Delivery Platforms
FTTS-UV provides Command and Control and includes a Hybrid propulsion system for increased fuel efficiency and onboard power
Numerous Interface Devices
A SEAMLESS Distribution SYSTEM built for the Obj Force
(Applied to the SBCT to evolve the TTPs, CONOPS, and doctrine)

7. SUMMARY OF CHANGE TODAY TOMORROW
Incremental build of combat power. Four interrelated segments
Operational maneuver from strategic distances. Deploy = Employ
Alert/Train/Deploy
Train/Alert/Deploy
Lengthy TPFDD process
Immediate data entry into DTS
Lengthy task organization process with below the line forces
Prompt “as is” deploying modules with basic load
POD dependent/susceptible to anti-access
Multiple entry points/bypass choke points
Joint deconfliction
Joint interdependence
Large, layered organizations for deployment and distribution gap between early entry and follow-on forces
Agile teams with space-based persistent comms for both deployment and distribution
Uninterrupted deployment momentum
Ammunition in theater
Deploy with ammunition
Iron mountain
Distribution-based; intermodal (configured loads for prompt force)
Developed theaters
All theaters
Limited to surface movement in theater
Operational maneuver by air of one division

8. BACKUP SLIDES

9. THEATER LIFT Theater Support Vessel
Rapidly self-deploy to the JOA (soldiers, equipment, and sustainment together)
Increase access
Conduct rapid shore to shore intra-theater sea lift of combat ready unit sets to support operational maneuver
Gain access through multiple points of entry through small, minor or degraded ports
Conduct enroute mission planning and rehearsal
Conduct follow-on sustainment and/or repositioning of units in forward areas
Length Overall ft, beam ft
Cargo Capacity: Up to 820 STs & 14,300 SqFt
Pax Capacity: 292
Max draft – ft.
Loaded Speed - 32 knots - light ship Speed - 40 knotsMax
Required Range - 2,400 nautical miles - load dependent
TSV is the only Army unique intra-theater lift platform that meets
Army Transformation Vision Goals

10. OEF/OIF OBSERVATIONS ITV and electronic tracking
Lack integrating policy
Need DOTMLPF battlefield construct for manned and remote systems
Redesign movement control (structure and doctrine)
Modernize transportation C2 tools (TC AIMS II, MTS)
Logistics and contracting
Host Nation Support and LOGCAP
Failed to meet expectations and requirements
Weapon system fielding
Movement Tracking System
TCAIMS / IRRIS / RFID
KALMAR RTCH
TSV Acquisition

11. OIF/OEF OBSERVATIONS Theater distribution
Established strategic linkage and operational Command and Control
Commodity distribution
Lacked In-transit Visibility and materiel / transportation integration
Army prepositioned stocks
Largest draw in history
Fighting systems were in excellent shape
Complex property transfer
Army watercraft and Joint Logistics Over the Shore
Largest since Vietnam (>5,000 containers)
Theater Support Vessel operational significance
Army support to 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit landing
Navy Special Operation Forces direct action and Umm Qasr opening

12. DEPLOYMENT OBSERVATIONS
Post ODS Army Strategic Mobility Program (ASMP)
CONUS Force Projection
Rail capacity tripled at Hood, quadrupled at Campbell
Shipped over 380,000 tons in third less time than first Gulf War
Use of Large Medium Speed Roll-On/Roll-Off (LMSR) and C-17 eliminated weeks in transit time
Army Deployment Command and Control
Improved deployment process – TC-AIMS II/JFRG II in USAREUR
HQ MTMC Operations center – good start!
Deployment seams remain in process / command relationships
Continue Mobility Warrant Officer program
Continue Joint Deployment Employment Sustainment process improvement initiatives
Reengineered Army and Joint distribution processes