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Brindel, Joshua A.

Fowler, David A.

Meche, Corey J.

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Calhoun: The NPS Institutional ArchiveReports and Technical Reports All Technical Reports Collection2014-05-01Defining Self-Sufficiency in the UnitedStates Marine CorpsBrindel, Joshua A.http://hdl.handle.net/10945/45092DEFINING SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPSSelf-SufficiencyThe purpose of this project is to define self-sufficiency, as it relates to the Marine Corps, identify the primary elements of self-sufficiency, and describe the interrelationships among these elements.  We present a framework of self-sufficiency which (1) Marine Corps units can apply to internally increase their self-sufficiency, and (2) others can use to conduct further in-depth research on how to increase or optimize Marine Corps units’ self-sufficiency.Findings• Three main elements influence self-sufficiency: environment, time, and supply chain• Each element interacts with another to either increase or decrease the self-sufficient capability of a unit• Increased unit self-sufficiency relies less on the supporting supply chain and  allows more focus on mission accomplishment, rather than logistical sustainment• Self-sufficiency, as it relates to the Marine Corps, is defined as a capability that isdependent on the three primary elements of environment, time, and supply chainPublication Number: NPS-LM-13-090Joshua A. Brindel, Capt, USMC Corey J. Meche, Capt, USMC David A. Fowler, Capt, USMCAdvisors:  Dr. Aruna Apte, Associate ProfessorDr. John Khawam, Assistant Professor

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