A Dynamic Distribution Model for Combat Logistics

Abstract

New warfare doctrine for the U.S. Marine Corps emphasizes small, highly mobile forces supported from the sea, rather than from large, land based supply points. The goal of logistics planners is to support these forces with as little inventory on land as possible. We show how to configure the land based distribution system over time to support a given battle plan with minimum inventory. Logistics planners could use the model to support tactical or operational decision making.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 23, 1999
Accession Number
ADA374638

Entities

People

  • Kevin R. Gue

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Doctrine
  • Dynamic Programming
  • Inventory
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Research
  • Operations Research
  • Sea Based
  • Ships
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.