Logistics
Series: MCDP -- 4.; MCDP -- 4.
Publisher: Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Subjects: Handbooks, manuals; Supplies and stores; Naval Logistics; United States. Marine Corps; United States
Description: "Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 4, Logistics, describes the theory and philosophy of military logistics as practiced by the United States Marine Corps. It provides all Marines with a conceptual framework for the understanding and practice of effective logistics. The Marine Corps' view of logistics is based on our common understanding of the nature of war and on our warfighting philosophy as described in MCDP 1, Warfighting ... MCDP 4, Logistics, does not supersede any current doctrinal publication" -- pages [i-ii].
Notes: Cover title.

"21 February 1997" -- page [i].

Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-123).

Also available online from the Internet Archive. Address as of February 10, 2014:  https://archive.org/details/logistics00unse_0.
Table of contents: title: 1. The nature of logistics. What is logistics? ; How important is logistics? ; Characteristics of logistics ; Logistics as science ; Logistics as art ; Logistics as relationships ; Logistics as organization ; Logistics as a complex system ; Logistics and war ; The human dimension ; Violence and danger ; Friction ; Uncertainty ; Fluidity ; Disorder ; Logistics and operations ; Conclusion; title: 2. Logistics theory. The evolution of logistics ; The logistics process ; Functional areas of logistics ; Levels of logistics ; The logistics system ; Distribution systems ; Command and control ; Effectiveness versus efficiency ; Approaches to logistics ; Conclusion; title: 3. Creating effective logistics. The challenge to logistics ; Maneuver warfare ; Centers of gravity and critical vulnerabilities ; Focus of effort and the main effort ; Tempo ; Commander's intent ; Marine logistics ; Core capabilities ; Planning ; Command and control ; Building capabilities ; Leadership ; Discipline ; Attention to detail ; Responsiveness ; Doctrine ; Education ; Training ; Procedures ; Organization ; Equipment and technology ; Conclusion.