Operational Logistics

This book explores the theoretical foundations and applications of military operationallogistics (OpLog). OpLog theory has two facets: qualitative and quantitative.The qualitativefacet is imbedded in the theory of operational level of war or operational art. Itincludes principles, imperatives and tenets, which are stated and analyzed in the firstfew chapters. The quantitative facet relates to the scientific aspects of OpLog. It is manifestedby formal network models representing structural and operational features of anOpLog system. The book examines the two facets and integrates them into a unifiedpresentation. Important OpLog applications a re described and discussed. Chapter 1 presents a general introduction to military logistics. Chapter 2 discusses thepx;font-family: monospace;">general structure and characteristics of logistics and describes its three levels strategic,operational and tactical. Chapter 3 describes the foundation of OpLog. Chapter 4deals with OpLog planning. Chapter 5 addresses the issue of logistic information, andChapter 6 deals with forecasting logistic demands. Chapters 7 and 8 are new additionsto this second edition. They address logistics aspects of two contemporary operationaltopics insurgencies and humanitarian assistance.Chapter 9 describes the first versionof the logistic network model. Chapter 10 addresses an important OpLog characteristic Flexibility. Chapter 11 discusses two major challenges in OpLog practice: force accumulation,4419px; font-family: monospace;">and medical treatment and evacuation. Chapter 12 presents an inter-temporalnetwork optimization model designed to determine deployment and employment of3333px;font-family: monospace;">the OpLog support chain during military operations.