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Logistics Contractors and strategic logistics advantage in US military operations

Logistics in War

iii] The deliberate divestment of military logistic capabilities has necessitated that the US use contracted and host nation support for a number of logistic related services in combat operations. Contractors enable combat forces to concentrate on core military activities and focus on the development of warfighting capabilities. [x]

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Sustaining machines – the logistics of autonomy in military organisations

Logistics in War

Militaries using autonomous weapons will, if we are optimistic about the technology, necessarily look very different in twenty, thirty years in the future. It is largely self-evident that bringing new technology into military organisations is challenging. Naturally, it’s important that these outcomes are prepared for.

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MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice

The Logistics of Logistics

from MIT in 1996 in Transportation and Logistics Systems, a MSCE from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BSCE from the Virginia Military Institute. In this role, he pioneered the development of the Freight Market Intelligence Consortium (FMIC). He received a Ph.D.

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Making ‘self-reliance’ meaningful – preparing the military to operate alone

Logistics in War

Discussions about self-reliance or military interoperability, like many other conversations among defence planners, infrequently begin with a conversation on supplies, maintenance and repair, or other logistics functions or capabilities. Australia’s military logistics is intertwined with the strategic fortunes of its coalition partners.

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Building a better prepared Australian Defence Force after the Defence Strategic Review – supply-chains and logistics and the way in which both improve military resilience

Logistics in War

Supply chain resilience is, of course, a part of this narrative – as we are reminder every time we hear about guided-weapons or military fuels. Force posture is underpinned by supply chains, distribution and the technical systems – military and civilian – that ensure that the right ‘stuff’ gets to the right location.

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Maersk Pauses Shipments in Red Sea Again Following More Attacks

MTS Logistics

and its allies intervened, by use of military helicopters, which returned fire on Houthi forces and fired on Houthi boats. military intervention, have caused container spot rates to skyrocket. Of course, much can change very quickly. Additional Houthi ships further threatened more attacks.

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Surviving your time as a military logistician

Logistics in War

Our success as military logisticians rests directly with our ability to quickly and decisively understand the needs and requirements of our commanders. The military logistician must also clearly identify risks and threats to ensure that orders/instructions are made on an informed basis. Logistics mantra #2: Are you sure?