The automated Materials Handling Support System (463L): a modern cargo system for the Military Air Transport Service
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Authors
Konopik, Joseph F.
Young, Jack L.
Subjects
Advisors
Baker, W.R.
Date of Issue
1965
Date
1965
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Language
en_US
Abstract
Air cargo transportation has assumed a major role in the defense readiness posture of the United States military service since World War II. The airlift of cargo outside the continental limits of the United States is provided by the Air Force's Military Air Transport Service (MATS) for all of the military services. MATS cargo services were recently modernized by introduction of an automated materials handling system labeled the Materials Handling Support System (4631). The evolution of this system in MATS is discussed from inception through performance evaluation, encompassing the
areas of equipment identification, implementation and operational policies and procedures.
The effect of the 4631 System on Naval Logistics Support is evaluated by synopsizing reports and assessments emanating from Navy officials involved in transportation management and air cargo functions.
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Thesis
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Department
Business Administration and Economics
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
59 p.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.