Army materiel command: Translating requirements into capabilities

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General Benjamin S. Griffin, commanding general of Army Materiel Command (AMC) stated that Army troops in Iraq operate trucks and helicopters at six to 10 times the rates anticipated when those items entered service. AMC has also played a vital role in getting new body armor to troops and civilian employees serving in combat zones worldwide.

Author: Roos, John G.
General services, Management dynamics, Iraq, Active Military Personnel, Management, Usage, Safety and security measures, Military aspects, Company business management, Military personnel, Body armor, United States. Army. Materiel Command

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The author examines a gunshot detection device that can identify the location of snipers through the analysis of the gunshot sounds. Topics include military research, acoustics, and planned use for the device.

Author: Roos, John G.
National security, Military R&D, Defense Research & Development, Military equipment, Military research, Military planning, Military paraphernalia, Mechanization, Military, Acoustics

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What has U.S. learned

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The author examines lessons leaned by the U.S. military in the war in Iraq. Topics include military tactics, military campaigns and the use aerial bombing.

Author: Roos, John G.
International Affairs, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Military Action, Military operations, Tactics, Military tactics, Military maneuvers, Military campaigns, Bombing, Aerial, Aerial bombing, Iraq War, 2003-, United States. Armed Forces

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