Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Use of Intermodal Containers in Joint Operations.

Abstract

This publication describes joint tactics, techniques, and procedures for effective and efficient use of intermodal containers and systems to deploy, sustain, and redeploy forces. It covers all types of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) intermodal containers and flatracks for the surface transportation system and 463L pallet and/or container systems for the air transportation system. This publication describes planning and operational procedures for employing intermodal principles and intermodal containers in operations from unit installation and/or depot through air and/or seaports of embarkation and/or debarkation into the theater of operations and return. Use of intermodal containers and systems is applicable to all types of cargo.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 07, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327185

Entities

Organizations

  • Joint Chiefs of Staff

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Transportation
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Control Systems
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Geographic Regions
  • Land Transportation
  • Landing Craft
  • Logistics
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • Operating Systems
  • Personnel Management
  • Surface Transportation
  • Transportation Infrastructure
  • United States Transportation Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.