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Joint Theater Logistics Maritime Support

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This paper explores the evolving maritime element of joint theater logistics (JTL) and the Navy’s role in supporting it. Recent operations such as Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF) have revealed multiple challenges with JTL. New joint logistics doc- trine is being rapidly developed as part of the overall Department of Defense (DOD) transformation effort. The Navy needs to fully understand these upcoming changes and new joint logistics needs in order to best support the maritime portion of JTL.

as combat logistics force ves- sels. The Marine Corps has pioneered the concept of a sea base for force projection and their experience is shaping much of the current sea base concept development ... distribution in the supply channels and reduce the size of their intermediate staging bases. Their key focus is the last tactical mile and their most critical problem is force protection of land ... Force’s Expeditionary Agile Combat Support program concentrates on the ability to add foreign airfields as Forward Operating Locations (FOLs) to their node-to-node logistics distribution system

Chinas Revolution in Doctrinal Affairs

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This paper raises a number of important questions on China's views on nuclear doctrine and nuclear operations that will have a direct bearing on the future of strategic stability in US-China relations.

every front, this massive defense establishment was engaged in a myriad of reforms aimed at making it a more professional force in a corporate and institutional sense as well as a more operationally capable force. These changes affected every facet of the PLA—force structure, equipment, personnel reform, and yet another rectification of the defense research and development establishment, to name ... at institutions of professional military education, force structure organization, and personnel requirements. In recognition of the ongoing “revolution in Chinese doctrinal affairs,” a two-day conference

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 18, June 30, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 18, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

. The article reports that operations in the deep sea are an emerging operational type that is becoming more important with the development of deep-sea technologies, sensor technologies, communication ... rewritten the modern battlefield model," and the use of a large number of autonomous unmanned systems will "reshape the combat force system" leading to new configurations and opportunities to leverage ... platform or system not affecting the performance of the system as a whole. Research and Development PRC's first 100+ ton unmanned vessel conducts initial autonomous sea trial. On June 7, China

pla update: Issue 19, March 22, 2024

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PLA Update, Issue 19, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

delegates to present motions during the session on critical military issues such as "enhancing combat-oriented training, promoting high-quality development, and consolidating and enhancing integrated ... adjusted for purchasing power parity and including military research and development (R&D), local militia funding, and funding for the PAP) is likely approximately USD 574 billion-more than double ... to continue to fund the procurement of new and sophisticated naval platforms. One such platform is China's latest aircraft carrier under development: the Type 004 CV, the construction of which

Tracking Outcomes of Voluntary Military Education Programs Data

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In this report, we used individual-level data provided by each of the Services and Force Education and Training to calculate the Tuition Assistance (TA) and My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) educational outcome statistics of Servicemembers and their spouses, as requested in the 2014 DOD Appropriations Bill. These tabulations compare not only outcomes by Service but also by institutional sector (private for-profit, private not-for-profit, and public). By making these Service- and sector-level comparisons, we highlight differences in TA and MyCAA enrollment, cost, number of courses taken, credits received, courses completed, and degrees received. These summarized outcome measures will provide policy-makers with a better understanding of the differences that exist across Services and education sectors, allowing them to evaluate how the Services are using these Voluntary Education benefits.

by each of the Services and Force Education and Training to calculate the Tuition Assistance (TA) and My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) educational outcome statistics of Servicemembers ... , provided the Servicemember is serving on active-duty Title 10 orders. MyCAA is primarily viewed as a workforce development program that helps military spouses obtain the licenses and education necessary ... not be directly comparable across the Services if the limits on first-year or later courses vary by Service. Second, Army and Air Force data contained specific fields for certificates and for degree types

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 6, January 13, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 6, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

control, when necessary. The PLA Air Force Airborne Corps has used drones to supply troops in exercise.   The state-owned   Global Times   reports   that during an exercise in Yunnan ... . The company increased in value 23 percent from its IPO price on its first day of trading on December 30. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PRC scientists have developed an AI “prosecutor” that can file ... machines. The plan also includes a section for strengthening financial support and favorable tax policies for the development of the robotics industry. The five-year plan anticipates

Charting the Pathway to OMFTS

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The Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division ( N75 ) asked the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) to develop and assess the role of amphibious, maritime pre-positioning force, and tactical lift in the context of U.S. Marine Corps ’ new warfighting concept for expedi- tionary operations, known as OMFTS. This core project is entitled Relating Amphibious Lift to Forcible Entry. One task within the project is a historical assessment of amphibious operations, especially as related to forcible entry and Marine Corps operational concepts. This report fulfills that task. It explains the rationale behind amphib- ious warfare, discusses changes in amphibious warfare since 1941, and identifies historical approaches for success in operations similar to OMFTS. Thereby, we provide a general assessment of the relation- ship between OMFTS and historical reality. OMFTS, together with its supporting concept of ship-to-objective maneuver (STOM), is described as a new and decisive form of amphibious warfare. In this new concept, assault units will penetrate deep into enemy territory along multiple axes over extended fronts (very broad or deep fronts). They will seize their operational objec- tive directly and without pause. The major argument of our historical assessme nt is that th e stated premises u n derlying th e OMFTS warfighting concept are largely sound but incomplete. OMFTS includes notable means of transforming amphibious warfare, such as altering methods of supply, exploiting new technologies, and incor- porating the principles of maneuver warfare. Indeed, there are his- torical indications that OMFTS might make amphibious warfare less methodical and less costly. Nevertheless, key historical constraints and demands of amphibious warfare have been neglected so far.

the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) to develop and assess the role of amphibious, maritime pre-positioning force, and tactical lift in the context of U.S. Marine Corps ’ new warfighting concept for expedi- ... of amphibious, maritime pre-positioning force, and tactical lift in the context of the U.S. Marine Corps ’ new concept for amphibious warfare, operational maneuver from the sea (OMFTS). The overall ... between landing and significant advance from the beachhead, known as the operational pause, will be minimized through sea basing. Rather than building up supplies ashore, the landing force

intersections: Issue 1, November 2022

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Intersections, Issue 1, CNA news digest of China’s efforts to acquire Western technology, U.S. and partner efforts to protect technology for national security.

to protect critical and emerging technologies that have military applications. In this inaugural issue, we cover a recent investigation into PRC hypersonic missile development using US software ... and stopped. Boosting Talent through Recruitment Programs PRC labs recruit US scientists to support China's military technology development. A 2022 report from Strider Technologies, titled The Los ... contributed to China's development of military and dual-use technologies, including hypersonics, jet engines, deep-earth penetrating warheads, submarine warfare, and UAVs. Talent programs

pla update: Issue 7, February 16, 2023

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PLA Update, Issue 7, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

, and scientific” and to “facilitate the high-quality development of the civilian personnel workforce.” A comparison of the 2022 and 2017 editions of these regulations shows that the updated policy ... ground force officer Huang Ming to the PLA’s highest general officer rank—General (three stars in their system)—at a ceremony in Beijing also attended by senior military leaders. PRC media reporting ... ) in the future, according to a recent article by a researcher at a PLA center for doctrinal development. On January 19, the PLA’s official newspaper carried an article titled “ Deep Sea Space: The New

Department of the Navy and Strategic Competition with the PRC

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Near-term recommendations for how the Navy can better position itself for competition below the threshold of armed conflict..

, and platforms—personnel is a critical element. Highly capable, experienced, and motivated servicemembers and DON civilians are an advantage the US joint force and the US naval services must continue to maintain by recruiting, retaining, and developing high‑quality military and civilian personnel. The DON force must also have a fundamental understanding of the nature of the strategic competition with the PRC ... (URL) officers to enhance the abilities of future warfighting commanders to engage effectively with their ally and partner operational counterparts. Increase DON engagement in the development