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STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS CRITICAL THINKING

1. ''''hen did modern logistics begin? 1. List the advantages and disadvantages of prepositioned war
materiel in various locations throughout the world. Based on
2. What is the relationship between strategy, tactics, and
your list, are such stocks a good or bad idea?
logistics?
2. There are logistics billets on the staffs of most major
3. What will probably have to be done from the logistics
commands both afloat and ashore. Should these billets be
standpoint if the United States becomes involved in total war?
filled by individuals whose entire careers are spent in logistics,
4. What are the seven principles of logistics that must be
or by individuals who have more generalized backgrounds in
reflected in logistics planning at all levels?
operations and other warfare specialties? Give the rationale for
5. What are the six functional areas oflogistics? your choice.
6. What are the four elements of logistics that come into play in
each functional area?
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7. What are prepositioned stocks of war materiel intended to do?
logistics war materiel
mobilization acquisition
prepositioned stocks commodities
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