Operation Desert Shield: Thunderstorms of Logistics: Did We Do Any Better During Post Cold War Interventions

摘要

Demand-generated logistical support is essential to establishing the seamless/transparent distribution system necessary to sustain a deployed force. Operation Desert Shield and Storm utilized 'Push-Logistics' which resulted in an overwhelmed logistics pipeline, poor intransit/total asset visibility (Logistics Intelligence), and ultimately, loss of customer confidence. To reinforce this study, I compare logistical challenges found in post Cold War intervention operations (Operations Restore Hope, Support Hope, and Joint Endeavor) with those found in Operation Desert Shield and Storm.