Operations order for 38 Group, R.A.F. participating in Operation "Market" Details Glider delivery and dropping of Paratroopers. Contains Appendices for: Order of battle; Air movement table (including allocation of aircraft); Flight plan (including...
To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of "Point of Origin"and "Point of Destination" contracts in the procurement of army supplies and to recommend a general procurement policy with respect to the use of such contracts.
This study investigates the interwar periods following World War I, World War II, and Vietnam. During each period the Army message to Congress is explored. The study also examines downsizing effects on training, morale, and readiness. Post-Cold...
Looks at the various issues involved with the evacuation of the sick and wounded from the battlefield. Discusses the complex process of evacuation as it pertains to water transportation.
Office of the Commanding General, Army Service Forces, War Department
The objective of this plan is to insure that the missions of the Control Division, Army Service Forces, are carried out in effecting redeployment, readjustment, and demobilization during period I. Sections include: Control Division plan; plans and...
The purpose of this monograph is to analyze the U.S. Army battlefield distribution system from a “Systems Thinking” perspective. The method involves a holistic analysis of the distribution systems as it functions within its environment. Because...
This study evaluates the state of the Boer forces with regards to their characteristics as a culture, as fighting troops, equipment used and staff organization.
The only feasible method of transporting divisions of personnel and equipment is, and used to be, by sea. What planning, management and coordination of shipping requirements existed within the US Army and civilian agencies prior to and during World...
Studies the Traffic Management problems of the National Military Establishment and recommends reorganizations that will result in more efficient and effective traffic operations.
On January 11, 2007, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) launched a direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon and destroyed one of their satellites. Uncovering Chinese motivations for this action has been problematic because the Chinese government...
Communicating official messages to soldiers within the United States Army is an endeavor that leaders at every level have conducted since the inception of the organization. Army doctrine links communication to leadership via the terminological...
Contains an agenda and remarks for the conference. Discusses background of the Army Ground Forces Conference, the college, organization and curriculum. Issues covered include availability of officers for detail as students, current problems not...
The study conducts a comparative analysis between the stockpile-based logistics system used in the Gulf War and the developing distribution-based logistics system which is the cornerstone of Joint Vision 2010's focused logistics. The primary...
The author examines the broad aspects of economic mobilization with particular reference to the problem of supply and to submit recommendations on actions considered necessary in preparation for a future war.
This is an analysis of the problem of supply in economic mobilization. It describes requirements for military/civilians/allies, impacts of economic mobilization on the national economy, allocation and priorities of both civilians and the military,...
This paper discusses developing a plan for adjusting the armed forces logistical organization and procedures in a theater of operations to conditions resulting from unification.