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 square_25

link 9.01.2017 0:21 
Subject: теория снабжения gen.
How would you translate "теория снабжения" into English? (Let's assume a military context.)

Thank you!

 tumanov

link 9.01.2017 1:47 
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/usmc/mcdp/4/mcdp4_ch2ea.pdf

...
Chapter 2
Logistics Theory

A real knowledge of supply and movement factors must be
the basis of every leader’
s plan; only then can he know how
and when to take risks with those factors, and battles are won
by taking risks.”
1
—Napoleon

. . . it [the description of logistics] precludes that view of lo-
gistics which sees it only as a game for the G-4s and the
mathematicians—a game to be settled with loading tables,
slide rules and transportation schedules.
Logistics becomes, in fact, the very core of generalship . . . to
get military forces into a theater of war in superior strength
and husband that strength until they shall prevail.”
2
—S. L. A. Marshall

Having reached a common understanding of the nature of
logistics, we turn to an examination of the theory of lo-
gistics. This examination will provide insight into key aspects
of this function that, in turn, will serve as the basis for creating
effective logistics.
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