The Palletized Load System: Just Another Truck?

Abstract

This monograph examines the Palletized Load System to determine if it will effectively support the transportation requirements of current and evolving doctrine. The PLS, a self loading and unloading truck and trailer system, will be fielded in the near future. This technology represents a significant investment in addressing shortfalls in ammunition distribution under the Maneuver Oriented Ammunition Distribution System (MOADS). To assess the impact of the Palletized Load System on logisticians' ability to support AirLand Battle doctrine and and the evolving AirLand operations doctrine, the monograph first traces historical and theoretical influences on the system. These include the evolution of truck technology, the impact of mechanized transport and mobility on doctrine, and the development of unit load devices and containerization. The monograph briefly addresses current transportation challenges, the design of the Palletized Load System, and its planned use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 19, 1991
Accession Number
ADA258100

Entities

People

  • Daniel V. Sulka

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Combat Forces
  • Control Systems
  • Doctrine
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • International Organizations
  • Land Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Operations
  • Munitions
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transportation
  • Unit Load Device
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.