TRANSCOM crafting follow-on capability study with a broader scope

By Courtney Albon / October 2, 2019 at 12:09 PM
U.S. Transportation Command has begun work on a follow-up to last year's mobility capability requirements study that will have a broader scope than the 2019 analysis and will consider what forces are needed to support the National Defense Strategy. TRANSCOM Commander Gen. Steve Lyons told reporters today at a Defense Writers Group breakfast the study is a departure from past MCRS efforts, which have focused predominantly on the strategic mobility fleet. "We've broadened the scope considerably," Lyons said. "The department,...

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