Containerization of unit equipment during surge deployments
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Authors
Green, Bruce E.
Subjects
Containerization of Unit Equipment
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Unit Integrity
Containers
Container: Policy, Supply and Availability, Tracking and Visibility
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Unit Integrity
Containers
Container: Policy, Supply and Availability, Tracking and Visibility
Advisors
Brown, David G.
Boger, Dan C.
Date of Issue
1993-03
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Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to examine issues and concerns resulting
from the utilization of containers to transport unit equipment during
surge phase deployments and to appraise transportation decision-makers of
potential problem areas. This thesis provides an overview of container
operations during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. It examines the
effects of containerization of unit equipment on unit integrity from both
the unit commander and the transportation provider perspectives. It
examines container policy, availability and supply, and militarily useful
configurations. The use of procured and leased containers is examined and
potential costs and benefits associated with each method, as well as the
effects on the container market as a whole, are assessed. Tracking capabilities
and visibility of in-transit containers are also examined from
both the military and commercial perspective.
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Thesis
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105 p.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.