Air Force Journal of Logistics articles from June 2002

Air Force Journal of Logistics archives from June 2002

Air Force vehicle fuel consumption reporting. (Research Focus).
June 22, 2002... Vehicle fuel-consumption reporting is nothing new; requirements to report fuel data are driven by public law. The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 41, requires each federal agency to develop accounting and reporting procedures to ensure...

Premium transportation: an analysis of Air Force usage. (Research Focus).
June 22, 2002... Using premium transportation is a wise, economical decision for the Air Force; however, opportunities may exist for using alternatives to premium transportation in the CONUS. Air Force supply policies are closely linked to the use of...

Isolated mission: manufacturing spare parts through rapid prototyping. (Research Focus).
June 22, 2002... While carry-along, planned-rendezvous, and preposition strategies are usually envisioned, their advantages seem to weaken when the supply chain is lengthy and risky, as is the case in a Mars mission. Introduction Maintaining the...

Readiness: a commander's responsibility. (Research Focus).
June 22, 2002... The differences between a ready force and an ill-prepared one are the confidence, attitude, decisiveness, and endurance of the people. Overview Background The purpose of the military, when not engaged in contingency operations, is...

Development of a master's degree in Operational Logistics for logistics officers. (Inside Logistics).
June 22, 2002... Wouldn't it be great if logistics officers could work toward and receive a Master of Science in Operational Logistics while qualifying in their career field? The Chief's Logistics Review is bringing major changes to the Air Force. Many...

Is agile logistics focused logistics in hiding? (Inside Logistics).
June 22, 2002... Should effects-based logistics be developed to replace agile logistics? Does the logistics career field need its own published doctrine? Any military professional can make the statement, "Logistics is the key to successful operations in a...

AFMC Management Sciences Division logistics analysis. (Current Logistics Research).
June 22, 2002... Questions are never indiscreet. Answers sometimes are. -- Oscar Wilde Air Force logisticians are constantly faced with difficult decisions. "Should I buy part X or part Y?" "Which requisition should I satisfy first?" "Which part should...

Innovative or insane? Civilian contract air refueling. (Point of View).
June 22, 2002... The article by Major Mark D. Camerer (Volume 26, Number 1) advocates actively pursuing civilian contract air refueling (CCAR) capability to aid in the defense of the nation. The article cites numerous sources and facts and then concludes that...