Are Civilian Munitions Carriers Ready for Two Major Theater Wars

摘要

The United States military relies upon the civilian sector to provide the bulk of transportation assets for the movement of ammunition from the Army's depots to the seaports. Due to numerous factors, this business is extremely competitive and the number of carriers is limited. When the economy is strong, these companies may not have excess capacity ready to respond to the needs of the military. The transition period from peace to war is a time of potential transportation shortages, particularly during the earlier stages. Without the civilian munitions carriers, the ammunition will not make it to the warfighter.