Contractor Logistics Support of the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) During Operation Iraqi Freedom

Abstract

The MTVR is being fielded by the Marine Corps as a replacement of its aging fleet of five-ton cargo trucks. The MTVR program includes the Marine Corps' first use of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for a large tactical ground transportation vehicle. MTVRs were employed during the buildup, major combat, and initial occupation phases of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). This MBA project examines the role of CLS in the supply and maintenance support of the MTVR during the aforementioned phases of OIF. Through a literature study of CL S-related materials, examination of CLS contracts between the Marine Corps and Oshkosh Truck Company, interviews with Marine Corps MTVR program management personnel, and interviews with those who maintained and operated MTVRs during OIF, an in-depth study is presented. Analysis is applied to the data gathered to develop recommendations to optimize the use of CLS in support of the MTVR in a combat environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA420611

Entities

People

  • Brian R. O'leary
  • Herman S. Romero

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Employment
  • Howitzers
  • Information Systems
  • Land Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Transportation
  • Warfare

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