U.S. Army Desert Operations Handbook by Department of the Army

Author:Department of the Army
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 4

COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT

There is a lack of every kind of resource in the desert, especially of the sophisticated infrastructure of ports and railways for their high capacity for moving combat supplies. Logistical support is always a challenge, and an arid environment burdens all types-supply, aviation, communications, and maintenance. Commanders must be sensitive to the constraints, and those providing support must work to overcome them. A unit’s tactical effectiveness in the desert depends to a large degree on the combat service support available. Equally, its vulnerability lies in its exposed lines of communications and the immobility of its bases of supply and support.

CONTENTS

Section I

Base Development Plan

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