The Role of Army Railroading at the Operational Level of War

Abstract

Little emphasis is being placed upon military railroading to day by Defense Department planners. Rail is overshadowed by motor transport and theater air when it comes to supporting large unit operations. In doing that, logisticians may be short changing themselves and, worse still, the units they are obligated to support. A new look at Army railroading at the operational level of war is warranted because little has been written about it over the last several decades. Current terminology, doctrine and capabilities are summarized before further analysis is undertaken. Keywords: Logistics; Logistics planning; Military doctrine; Military supplies; Operational art; Railroads; Rail transportation; RALES; Sustainability; Tactical rail; Transportation. (KT)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 15, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215587

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  • Bradley E. Smith

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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