Logistics Management Systems in Desert Shield/Desert Storm - How Well Did They Do?

Abstract

Desert Shield/Desert Storm was a resounding logistical success. Record am personnel and tonnage were moved across record distances in record times. This is an effort truly worthy of praise. It is also a effort worthy of close review and analysis. This paper evaluates and analyzes current and pending logistical management systems to see if they provide efficient support during contingency operations. The lessons learned from Desert Shield/Desert Storm and the in-process Combined Arms Support Command study of the Total Distribution System coupled with doctrine and literature review provide the basis for the paper.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 1992
Accession Number
ADA251296

Entities

People

  • Greg R. Gustafson

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automation
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Infrastructure
  • Lessons Learned
  • Literature Surveys
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Standards
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sustainment
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Systems Analysis and Design