War Reserve Materiel Prepositioning Its History, Its Significance, and Its Future

Abstract

This study puts USAF War Reserve Materiel (WRM) into perspective. Its purpose is to serve as an introduction for those who wish to further their knowledge of USAF WRM prepositioning. To fully understand the relevant issues concerning the placement of critical European WRM stockpiles, several areas of research are encompassed in this review. An historical analysis of US military logistics is provided. Then, an overview of current, world-wide events taking shape around the world, with particular emphasis given to their effects on US decision-making strategies, is accompanied by a synopsis of both US and Soviet military doctrine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA249836

Entities

People

  • Jack E. King Jr

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airframes
  • Birds
  • Combat Areas
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • Political Systems
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design