Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 4000.5A
INTRODUCTION
Logistics encompasses all the activities associated with acquiring, sustaining and
retiring the components of capability: people, information and systems. Until recently,
the Coast Guard placed little emphasis on integrating logistics. For the most part,
logistics was synonymous with supply. We did not have a vision outlining what an
integrated logistics system would look like. The various components of capability were
managed within "stovepipes" which led to decisions about one component not
considering its impact upon other components. As a result we are saddled with narrow
and inefficient business processes and are unable to optimize the effectiveness of our
assets. It is becoming evident that we need to integrate our logistics system or risk
Coast Guard units not being able to perform their missions and our organization failing
to do its job.
The Logistics Doctrine provides a clear vision for Coast Guard logistics.
By
implementing the Logistics Doctrine and establishing an integrated logistics system, we
will ensure Coast Guard logistics does its part to fulfill the Coast Guard Vision
Statement, "the world's best Coast Guard...Ready Today...Preparing for Tomorrow."
Please read on to find out where Coast Guard logistics is headed.
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