AGENCY LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND PHASE IV- SUPPORT CAPABILITY

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• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP87-01146R000200060015-0
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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 12, 2005
• Sequence Number: 15
• Publication Date: October 20, 1982
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Plans and Programs Staff, OL
FROM
Chief, Supply Division, OL
SUBJECT:
Agency Long-Range Planning and Phase IV -
Support Capability
REFERENCE: Mtpl adse memo fm C/P&PS dtd 5 Oct 82,
same subj
1. The documentation which accompanied referent memo has
been reviewed by the Supply Division (SD). There appears to be a
common theme which runs through all of the documents concerning
increases in people both at Headquarters and overseas, and an
increase in the number of overseas stations. In general, the
number of positions in the SD, both at Headquarters and overseas
could be expected to rise as the increase in people and stations
will require a proportionate increase in logistic support. The
SD has already seen a significant increase in demand and as the
majority of the new support would require the services of a
logistics generalist, it is quite easy to foresee the necessity
for continued growth in the SD. The exact numbers are difficult
to ascertain as the plans do not provide enough specific detail.
Basically, it requires a greater number of people for new
buildings and new'stations than it does to augment existing capa-
bilities. Should the projected growth become a reality, it is
easy to see the need for an additional positions over the
next 10-year period. The new positions wou be utilized to
staff new buildings, new overseas stations, and augment existing
SD functions such as transportation and depot operations.
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3. The SD has been actively involved in the develop-
ment of new training sites over the past year. Preliminary
discussions indicate that the SD will be responsible for
staffing and managing at least one of these facilities which
is scheduled to come on line beginning in FY83. The initial
positions for this facility will be provided by the DDO;
however, a minimum of 0 logistics generalists will be
required to support the training effort. It can be antici-
pated that this facility will grow over the coming years and
additional logistics personnel will be required.
4. One of the largest problems facing the SD over the
next 10-year period is the recruitment and development of
new employees on a timely basis. The unanticipated surge
requirements for logistical support tends to aggravate this
problem across the board. As a result, the SD will investi-
gate the feasibility of establishing a proprietary to pro-
vide personnel with the necessary logistics skills to meet
surge requirements. The use of commercial firms which pro-
vide manpower services and foreign firms who also provide
third country nationals, will be thoroughly investigated.
It is envisioned that such an arrangement will be necessary
to provide for the surge capabilities to meet unanticipated
demands and to augment staff personnel as required during the
next decade.
5. Transportation facilities necessary to support expanded
Agency activities are currently lacking. It is essential that
the SD's capabilities to move cargo efficiently, securely,
and on a timely basis be thoroughly explored. The SD needs
to establish an independent capability to move cargo through
dedicated air and sea channels. A limited effort is already
underway to bolster our capabilities in this area.
6. The increee in people, the communications recapi-
talization program and the implementation of the
program will all have a considerable impact on the SD's
storage capability. During the forthcoming 10-year program,
the SD will undertake a major study of the anticipated
storage requirements versus our current capability and seek
funding for new warehouse facilities. It is conceivable
that the increase in requirements can be met through the
construction of new warehouse facilities at one of our CONUS
locations; however, it may also be necessary to open an
entirely new depot. In conjunction with expanding our
current capabilities, the need to reestablish regional
supply capabilities in Europe and the Far East will also be
carefully studied. Regional support activities are one way
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in which the extensive lead time for materiel support can be
reduced significantly, therefore providing a much needed
improvement in customer responses as we move into the late
1980's. Our new automated system will assist us in tracking
requirements to the extent that the SD will be capable of
more accurate forecasting Agency materiel support
requirements.
7. In summary, we see the next decade as one of
increasing sophistication through automation, and it is
essential that the SD have the manpower and funds to maintain
a timely and efficient supply system. In view of the long
lead time to bring new capabilities on line, it is essential
that the SD receive new resources in the near future in
order to keep pace with the ever-increasing demand.
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