Logistic Support in the Vietnam Era. Monograph 15. Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants
Abstract
To make an in-depth study of petroleum, it was determined that the structure and operations of the worldwide logistics system would be reviewed not only as it existed during the Vietnam era (1 January 1965 to present) but also earlier. There have been many major studies and reviews during the past decade which primarily addressed procurement and distribution of POL from the point of view of contracting, ordering, and financing, and the peripheral aspects of overall management of these elements to the delivery of bulk supplies to the major storage sites. The review evaluates support in terms of results to the deployed military forces which are critically dependent on the petroleum products being supplied. Emphasis has been placed on identifying strengths and weaknesses, as well as differences and commonalities among the petroleum supply systems of the Services. These elements along with operational logistics in the combat area provide the basis for evaluating the total system readiness, effectiveness, responsiveness, and economy of petroleum support to the ultimate user.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 18, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0877973