Enabling Operational Reach and Endurance: The Use of Contractors During World War II

The Army's force reduction over recent years causes concern due to the continuation of commitments in a complex global environment. The current Army Operating Concept does not address the use or incorporation of contractors to augment force structure in the event of a militarized response, over...

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Main Author: Schultz, Jason W
Format: Report
Language:English
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contracted services
contractors
contracts
department of defense
military operations
second world war
security
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Summary:The Army's force reduction over recent years causes concern due to the continuation of commitments in a complex global environment. The current Army Operating Concept does not address the use or incorporation of contractors to augment force structure in the event of a militarized response, overlooking historical dependency on contractors to enable operational reach. The Army's use of contractors during World War II provides key insights as to how to rapidly source and integrate contractors into operations during a full mobilization of the nation's resources. Contractors served as substitutes for Soldiers or civilian employees, and provided key benefits such as flexibility, expansibility, and long-term cost savings associated with a lack of pension and other benefit obligations. These principles are directly applicable today.