Apoio às operações especiais de mergulhadores de combate no âmbito das operações anfíbias. A doutrina logística do GRUMEC: avanços e desafios

Abstract

This study explores the evolution of the Logistics Support doctrine in the Special Operations of the Brazilian Navy, focusing on Combat Divers and their role in Amphibious Operations. Historically, the logistics responsibility overburdened the operators themselves, compromising mission effectiveness. In response, the Combat Divers Group initiated a doctrinal development process that culminated in the creation of a specialized Logistics Department. The research, applied and exploratory in nature, employs a descriptive and qualitative approach to identify the impacts and contributions of this change. Based on bibliographical and documentary research, the study aims to fill a doctrinal gap and propose the standardization of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, along with the creation of new specialized logistics structures. The analysis demonstrates that the formalization of Combat Logistics Support enhances operational readiness, optimizes resources, and increases the combat power of Special Operations units, ensuring mission sustainability and effectiveness in complex environments.