THE ENDURING NEED FOR C5ISR SUSTAINMENT: A robust and agile C5ISR supply chain serves as a necessary insurance policy for warfighters of today and tomorrow.

The article discusses the importance of a robust and agile supply chain for command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems in the Army. The Army has shifted towards a new model focused on continuous modernization and the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies to deliver new capabilities to the field more rapidly. However, there is a concern that this shift may lead to a throwaway mentality and neglect of sustainment responsibilities. Sustainment is crucial for readiness and maintaining a stable supply chain for repair parts. The article emphasizes the need for a balance between modernization and sustainment to ensure the Army's ability to fight and win. [Extracted from the article]