Logistics Index

Logistics Overview

Logistics studies the systems used to supply, sustain, transport, maintain, and support military forces in peacetime and conflict. The field examines the movement of personnel, materiel, fuel, equipment, and maintenance resources required for force readiness and operational endurance. Effective logistics enables strategic reach and sustained combat power.

Disciplines

• Force Support

  Study support services sustaining military personnel and operational effectiveness.

• Maintenance Systems

  Examine repair, upkeep, readiness, and lifecycle support of military equipment.

• Military Supply

  Study procurement, storage, and distribution of military supplies and materiel.

• Sustainment

  Explore long-term support systems maintaining force capability over time.

• Transportation

  Study movement of troops, equipment, and supplies across operational environments.