Logistics outsourcing for armed forces: The mobilisation of civilian transportation vehicles

• Autorzy: Nikolic Nebojsa

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.35467/sdq/171014

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

One aspect of the total defence concept involves the temporary requisition of civilian transportation vehicles to meet the increased logistical demands of a wartime army. These vehicles are selected and managed in peacetime, mobilised at the onset of the war, used by military units throughout the war, and returned to their original owners afterwards. This paper presents a model for the reception process of such civilian vehicles during mobilisation. In practice, however, reception processes are not without challenges. Under the time constraints of mobilisation, issues may arise, including inappropriate reception, missed deadlines, and compromised operational readiness. To investigate these issues, the study employs conceptual modelling, supplemented by insights from professional experience. The main contributions of this paper include a conceptual model of the mobilisation process, a framework for maintaining records of mobilised assets, and a focus on previously underexplored mobilisation issues. Proper reception of mobilised vehicles significantly affects the transportation capability and operational readiness of military units as well as the accuracy of the post-conflict return process. Implementation of the proposed solutions requires careful consideration due to interdependencies with other aspects of the mobilisation process, such as doctrinal arrangements, administrative systems, mobilisation procedures as well as the quality and regularity of both professional and reservist military training.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

mobilisation; outsourcing; military reserve; total defence; military logistics

• Wydawca: Akademia Sztuki Wojennej
• Czasopismo: Security and Defence Quarterly
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 43, No. 3
• Strony: 46--62
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 36 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Nikolic Nebojsa

• Independent researcher, Serbia

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4875-3418

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