The Army's Use of Containerization for Unit Deployments

Abstract

Initially provides background information surrounding Unit Deployments of U.S. Armed Forces to contingency areas. Makes recommendations that the Department of Defense expand the use of both containers and containerships to deploy unit equipment. Additionally, provides a methodology of container selection appropriate for each battalion-type. The commercial carriers perspective on the use of the Intermodal Transportation system for unit equipment is also included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 07, 1991
Accession Number
ADA244260

Entities

People

  • Susan R. Sowers

Organizations

  • University of Washington

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • International Organizations
  • Land Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Transportation
  • Maritime Industry
  • Military Applications
  • Military Equipment
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • United States Transportation Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.