MILITARY LOGISTICS FORUM
October 2013 Volume 7, Issue 9
Features
Cover / Q&A
U.S. Army Materiel Command Special Pull-Out Supplement
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Depot Maintenance
U.S. Army depots play an important and diverse role in maintaining and sustaining equipment and systems on behalf of warfighters. Each depot has its own areas of expertise and each develops its own relationships with contractors. By Peter Buxbaum
Exclusive interview with
1 Major General Lynn A. Collyar
Commander U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
7 EAGLE
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The Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise program is designed to reduce redundancy and excess capacity through improved oversight of service contracts. By Melanie Johnson and Jody Fasko
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Net Zero is a holistic strategy for managing existing energy, water and solid waste programs with goals of exceeding minimum targets where fiscally responsible; providing greater energy and water security; and increasing operating flexibility. By Kristine Kingery
Sheltering troops and gear in the field is always a tough challenge. Defense customers increasingly demand better shelter performance. By Henry Canaday
The Army’s Approach to Net Zero
Tougher, Smarter Shelters
Departments
MRAP Sustainment and Logistics Purpose-built to meet specific operational requirements, the challenge is to keep the right-sized fleet operational. By Scott Nance
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Preparing for the Unknown
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Faced with ongoing funding uncertainties, threats of government shutdowns and the effects of sequestration, this generation of warfighters is entrenched in one of the most complex readiness dilemmas our nation has ever encountered. By MaJ. Gen. Kevin Leonard (USA, Ret.)
Materiel Handling Equipment
The last piece of equipment during the loading process and the first piece during the offloading process. By Scott Nance
Industry Interview
2 Editor’s Perspective 4 Log ops/people 18 Supply Chain 28 Log Leadership Lessons 35 Resource Center
Larry Lanzillotta
Sector Vice President and Capture Manager for Land Forces Programs Northrop Grumman
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21 General Dennis L. Via
Commander U.S. Army Materiel Command