The Logistics of Civil Affairs and Military Governments: The US experience 1939-1949

Abstract

Although the role of the logistician in civil affairs and military governments (CA/MG) is critical, little has been written on the logistical aspects of CA/MG. The importance of CA/MG logistics has been recognized in both the central European theater and in low intensity conflicts. However, military training does not ordinarily prepare the military logistician for CA/MG. Hence, an analysis of the largest US CA/MG effort (World War II) is an important step in preparing future logisticians to deal with such issues. This thesis examines the US logistics efforts under CA/MG during World War II and immediately following the war. It looks at our efforts in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany. Logistics lessons learned from these efforts are developed and related to current CA/MG planning and training efforts. Keywords: Logistics management, Civil affairs, Military government, Theses, History.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA229618

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  • William L. Scott

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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