Redefined: The Navy Supply Chain

摘要

RADM Michael J. Lyden, Commander, USN, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), and Chief of the Navy, Supply Corps, set the stage with a quick lesson in Naval Logistics formed aboard USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy, also known as "Old Ironsides." She sailed from Boston August 23, 1779, on her first deployment; the captains log chronicled:rn1. 475 Officers and Menrn2. 48,600 Gallons of Waterrn3. 74,000 Pounds Cannon Shotrn4. 115,000 Pounds Black Powderrn5. 79,000 Gallons Rum.