A global military logistics network
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The US Army uses a logistics-based distribution system for transporting its supplies, which rely less on material handling equipment. The distribution system emphasizes the use of strategic configured loads (SCL) wherein military supplies are loaded into container roll-on/roll-off platform (CROP). The platform is identified by its radio frequency tag that provides all shipment information. Army units use M915 with M872 trailers to unload the platforms from its containers and distribute it to military units.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 1999
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Micro-electrical-mechanical systems applications to logistics
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The micro-electrical-mechanical systems (MEMS) can be combined with active radio frequency identification devices to provide standoff asset visibility, self-reporting status communications and data storage to record, alert and provide immediate feedback to soldiers and logisticians on the status of assets. The overall goals of MEMS technology exploration are described.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 2005
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Field artillery and mortar systems
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A Multiple Launch Rocket System, which is a high mobile, automated system that fires surface-to-surface rockets and missiles from the M720 platform, is described. The MLRS delivers large volumes of firepower in a short time against critical, time-sensitive targets.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 2005
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