Air Force Logistics: A Historical Perspective (1940 to 1983)

Abstract

The objective of this research was to develop a historical presentation of Air Force logistics since 1940. An extensive literature review coupled with disquisitions with prominent Air Force logisticians identified twenty-four topics which were considered important to a historical perspective of Air Force logistics. The Delphi technique was used to solicit expert opinion regarding the significance and relevance of those topics. Finally, over 600 primary and secondary supporting references were reviewed for inclusion in the presentation. The result was a topical bibliography of over 450 entries which describe the evolution of Air Force logistics since 1940.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA134951

Entities

People

  • Charles G. Carpenter
  • Stanley J. Collins

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airlift Operations
  • Business Administration
  • Employment
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recreation
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies