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b. Logistic Planning Factors. These are a listing of relationships between two or more variables,

e.g., kgs/man/day, which can be used to plan resource needs in detail. If they are not readily

available, they should be developed and applied when planning a specific mission.

c. Determination of Logistic Requirements. This is accomplished by applying the logistic planning

factors against the tasks outlined in the mission analysis. The gross logistic requirements can then be

used by the planner to determine the most cost effective and efficient method of providing the

required support.

d. Sources of JOA Level Logistic Support. NATO will seek to satisfy JOA level support

requirements from the following sources: NATO force structure assets; logistic forces from

participating nations, to include contributions to MILUs/MIMUs 1 or as LN 2 or RSN 3 ; HNS 4 ; and

contractor support, either ad hoc or pre-planned.

e. Determination of Logistic Shortfalls. Once the level of participation is determined, the planner

can assess whether any capability shortfalls exist. If identified shortfalls cannot be resolved through

additional participating nation solicitations, the planner should look to the host nation and/or the

possibility of contractor support. If shortfalls remain, the logistic planner must make appropriate

recommendations to the operational planning staff, to include an assessment of how the shortfall in

OA level logistic support will impact on the accomplishment of the mission. (NATO Standardization

Agency 2003, 2-9-2–10)

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Outlook

The defeat of the Allied forces was partially down to their ill-defined approach to JIC.

Bureaucratic hurdles and logistical shortcomings in making supplies available to the Allied

forces as needed played their part in delaying movements of men and material and reducing

operational availability, in being able to react quickly enough to the German operations. The

Germans in contrast also relied on JIC, but with more cohesive, logistical independence of

1 Multinational Integrated Logistic/Medical Unit 2 Lead Nation

3 Role Specialist Nation 4 Host Nation Support

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