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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