Title: Operational Art and Logistics: Achieving Excellence in the Design and Conduct of Military Campaigns
Abstract: Abstract : This paper examines the essential elements of operational art and the vital role logistics serves in realizing the benefits of operational art. The operational art and logistic issues discussed in this paper are examined against the backdrop of Operation Restore Hope. This paper focuses on the military activity of campaigning - the thesis of this paper follows. The operational level of war is waged by commanders who plan, organize, conduct, and sustain campaigns or major operations to achieve strategic objectives. Deciding when, where, and for what purpose military forces will be employed within a theater to achieve strategic aims is the very essence of operational art. Operational logistics is enabling function of-operational art - logistics assists the commander in achieving focus, opportunity, and flexibility in the design and conduct of campaigns. Operational art and logistics achieving excellence in the design and conduct of military campaigns.
Publication Year: 1994
Publication Date: 1994-06-17
Language: en
Type: report
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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