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‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics creates national power

Logistics in War

Theorists, writers, military professionals and many others are looking for indicators of strategic activity, some obvious and some not so conspicuous. The ability to apply military power to influence strategic decision making, if not through direct and forceful coercion, is an ultimate expression of national strength.

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‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics and distance influence national power

Logistics in War

Theorists, writers, military professionals and many others are looking for indicators of strategic activity, some obvious and some not so conspicuous. The ability to apply military power to influence strategic decision making, if not through direct and forceful coercion, is an ultimate expression of national strength.

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The five most popular ‘Logistics In War’ posts of 2017

Logistics in War

It is less important that military forces are available than they are actually employable. The assumption that a force is employable because of its pre-determined ‘notice to move’ is proven unfounded when, as has been the case incredibly frequently in history, substantial logistics weaknesses exist elsewhere.

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The ‘So What’ of my experiences in East Timor – Reflections on East Timor by a Logistics Unit Commander Part 4

Logistics in War

“In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. The principles, anchored in real case studies for context, should foster proactive leadership and initiative.

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Swinging into action – reflections on East Timor by a logistics Unit Commander Part Three

Logistics in War

“In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. He is currently advising the UAE defence force professional military education program. .

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Planning to sustain the force – Reflections on East Timor by a Logistics Unit Commander Part Two

Logistics in War

. “In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. This would not be like a month-long exercise in the local training area.