The influence of logistical capacity on deterrent power

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https://doi.org/10.26792/rbed.v10i1.75307

Abstract

Considered as one of the Brazilian National Defense’ Capabilities, deterrence depends on
the armed forces’ logistical capabilities, which are in charge of obtaining, distributing and
managing combat means. This offensive potential is responsible for creating deterrence’s
dismaying and restrictive effect. In this sense, the central question is to define how military
logistics is able to create dissuasive conditions. This article aims to present an analysis of
the effects of military logistics in the three basic conditions for successful deterrence: i)
level of opponent motivation; ii) clarity about the object of deterrence; and iii) the actions
the defender will take, and the defender’s capability and will to fulfill threats. In this context, a review of the literature directly related to the theme is presented, dealing with the
Theory of Deterrence and the Theory of Logistics as theoretical references. Following,
the structural and procedural aspects of military logistics are compared to these conditions
in terms of the direct and indirect influence in creating deterrence. This analysis considers the consequence suitable for military employment in force projection and sustainment
phases. The main conclusions are the effects of logistical resources on military readiness
to pursue credibility for deterrence. The main implication of this research is its potential
to guide the priorities of investments in logistics linked to creating a reliable deterrence.

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Rodrigo Silva Campos de Moura, Air Force Institute of Tecnology (AFIT)

Mestre em Ciências Aeroespaciais pela Universidade da Força Aérea (Unifa). Especialização em Logística pelo Instituto de Logística da Aeronáutica (ILA). Mestrando em Logistics and Supply Chain Management no Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), EUA.

Fábio Ayres Cardoso, Universidade da Força Aérea (UNIFA)

doutor em Gestão Tecnológica pelo Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica(ITA), Brasil. Mestrado em Logistics and Supply Chain Management pelo Air Force Institute ofTechnology (AFIT), EUA. Professor e pesquisador de Logística Aeroespacial na Universidade da Força Aérea (Unifa).

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2024-01-09

How to Cite

Silva Campos de Moura, R., & Ayres Cardoso, F. (2024). The influence of logistical capacity on deterrent power. Revista Brasileira De Estudos De Defesa, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.26792/rbed.v10i1.75307

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