LESSONS LEARNED, HEADQUARTERS, 1ST LOGISTICAL COMMAND,

Abstract

There were no major unit arrivals in which the command was involved during February, March and April. Command activities during this period were highlighted by the US Force response to the Communist Tet attacks and the establishment of the US Army Support Command, Da Nang (Provisional) in the 1 corps Tactical Zone (CTZ). It was assembled from 1st Logistical Command assets located among the other three support commands and this headquarters. During the reporting period, 109 emergency airdrop missions were executed in support of US Army, US Marine Corps and Free World Military Assistance Forces. A total of 12,830.14 short tons of all classes of supplies were delivered. The largest recipient was the Marine Corps at Khe Sanh, which received a total of 8,335.70 short tons. A total of 45 major tactical operations were logistically supported during the three month period.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 14, 1968
Accession Number
AD0392590

Entities

Organizations

  • Adjutant General's Corps

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Birds
  • Business Administration
  • Command And Control
  • Court Martial
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Security Personnel
  • Supply Depots
  • Surveillance
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.