Containerization: An Integral Part of U.S. Force Projection Capability

Abstract

This paper argues that the containerization of military cargo and its intransit visibility are as important as the movement of the cargo itself. A review of the history of military containerization and lessons learned from the 1990-91 Gulf War, reveal that the U.S. armed forces have experienced systemic problems with containerization for over 25 years. The paper concludes with recommendations for future corrective actions including: (1) the development of a single DOD-wide automated intransit visibility system; (2) the possible adaptation of commercial tracking systems for military use; (3) the revision of cargo documentation procedures; (4) training of logistics personnel and; (5) the acquisition of container handling equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA276883

Entities

People

  • Edward D. Bishop

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Materials Handling
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Transportation Command
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.