CSS of a Heavy-Light Force in a Desert Environment

Abstract

This monograph explores the combat service support (CSS) challenges encountered in operations involving a heavy/light force in a Desert environment with particular interest in determining whether current CSS doctrine is adequate in addressing these challenges. The monograph first establishes a doctrinal base using the logistics imperatives, followed by an analysis of historical precedents for logistics support of light forces used with heavy forces during World War II, the 1973 Middle East War, and at the National Training Center. Historical experience suggests pushing logistics support forward to combat elements, maintaining a strong logistical base, improvising water resupply procedures, and coordinating constantly as key factors to properly support a heavy/light mix in a desert environment. Keywords: Logistics, Environments, Desert operations, Heavy division, Ordnance, Light brigade, Level organizations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 27, 1989
Accession Number
ADA225462

Entities

People

  • Yves J. Fontaine

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Ammunition
  • Combat Forces
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • North Africa
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Students
  • Vans
  • Warfare

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military Science