From a historical perspective, ten major themes stand out in modern US military logistics. 1. The tendency to neglect logistics in peacetime and expand hastily to respond to military situations or conflict. 2. The increasing importance of logistics in terms of strategy and tactics. Since the turn of the century, logistical considerations increasingly have dominated both the formulation and execution of strategy and tactics. 3. The growth in both complexity and scale of logistics in the 20th century. Rapid advances in technology and the speed and lethality associated with modern warfare have increased both the complexity and scale of logistics support.
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