The Evolution of the Department of Defense Transportation System: Current Problems and Trends.

Abstract

The evolution of the Department of Defense Transportation System is dynamic and complex. This thesis analyzes the transportation system within the Department of Defense since World War II. It also identifies major problem areas and shows the cause and effect relationship, with emphasis given on the need and directions toward reorganization. Furthermore, this study looks at Strategic Mobility Interface with the three Transportation Operating Agencies (TOAs), and its reliance on the National Transportation System to conduct defense transportation activities. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA122811

Entities

People

  • Robert F. Steed Jr

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Transportation
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airlift Operations
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Land Transportation
  • Logistics
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Second World War
  • Surface Transportation
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transportation Infrastructure
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Theoretical Analysis.