Finding Alternatives to MHE on the Battlefield

摘要

Logisticians must prepare to sustain the next fight without repeating mistakes from previous combat operations. Since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Army has restructured the force while keeping the same inefficient logistics techniques that fely heavily on legacy force materials-handling equipment (MHE) and distribution procedures. The success of future combat operations will depend on more efficient logistics capabilities that include reducing reliance on MHE forward on the battlefield, eliminating large commercial container detention fees, and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of supplies to their final destinations.