Traces the history of air warfare. Begins with a brief history of flight and continues on to the World War II era. Discusses the development of the airplane itself, the development of armament, the development of uses and capabilities. Also...
Analyzes the basic factors and principles affecting selection of depot sites and expressing the principles and policies to be essential during operations. The subject of the study is seen as one of the most important links in a chain of supply...
Focuses on the development of the military staff in command organization. Explores the history of military organization and its development in ancient and Roman civilization, Europe and the United States. Survey ends at World War I
Studies the Air Battle of Ploesti: its strategic importance, German defenses, Allied operations, the results of operations and lessons to be learned. Discusses the importance of petroleum, the vulnerability of oil refineries, German defenses at...
Seeks to determine the feasibility of creating a single maintenance service or the consolidation of two or more existing maintenance services for increased efficiency of operations. Reviews the system of separate maintenance responsibility of each...
Studies and analyses the methods used in the determination, revision, publication and utilization of replacement factors and consumption rates. Emphasizes the importance of replacement factors and consumption rates and directs attention to the...
Studies historical examples of land transportation having a serious affect on operations. Seeks to discover reasons for failure and outlines possible solutions.
Seeks to explain the logistical system used in the Chilean Army. Covers headquarters, field, commander and staff training, special problems in logistical operations and possible application of logistical methods and principles taught at the...
Attempts to show some of the steps required in the planning phase of an amphibious operation, that the same steps are required regardless of the size of the operation, and that the members of the staff of the troop unit engaged should be familiar...
Seeks to make an evaluation of the logistical organizations, including an evaluation of the Technical Services system of the Army, the Bureau System of the navy and the functional command system of the Air Force.
Discusses problems involved in operation of various means of transportation and attempts to establish policies for the integration of transportation within a theater of operations, and policies for use of civilian means available and their...
Attempts to outline the major functions and activities of the G-4 of a field army during activation, movement within the zone of interior, movement to overseas areas and during various tactical and administrative operations in which an army might...
Seeks to develop a form to be used by the Logical Sections of all three services in making logistical estimates on combined operations. Makes drafts of the proposed form and of the proposed field procedure.
Compares the administration of a British Base Area incorporating a port with a similar organization in the US Communications Zone. Outlines the layout and logistical support given by a British Base Area at a Port, compares organization, functions...
Studies the methods used in the past for control of movements into ports of export freight in wartime and recommends policies, procedures, or methods for the more effective control of this type of movement.