Accession Number:
ADA327185
Title:
Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Use of Intermodal Containers in Joint Operations.
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF WASHINGTON DC
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1997-01-07
Pagination or Media Count:
150.0
Abstract:
This publication describes joint tactics, techniques, and procedures for effective and efficient use of intermodal containers and systems to deploy, sustain, and redeploy forces. It covers all types of International Organization for Standardization ISO intermodal containers and flatracks for the surface transportation system and 463L pallet andor container systems for the air transportation system. This publication describes planning and operational procedures for employing intermodal principles and intermodal containers in operations from unit installation andor depot through air andor seaports of embarkation andor debarkation into the theater of operations and return. Use of intermodal containers and systems is applicable to all types of cargo.
Descriptors:
- *RAIL TRANSPORTATION
- *MARINE TRANSPORTATION
- *AERIAL DELIVERY
- *CONTAINERIZED SHIPPING
- PORTABLE SHELTERS
- LOGISTICS SUPPORT
- MILITARY SUPPLIES
- DEPLOYMENT
- MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
- THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS
- MILITARY DOCTRINE
- REPAIR
- SUPPLY DEPOTS
- JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES
- CARGO
- MILITARY PUBLICATIONS
- AIRLIFT OPERATIONS
- LOGISTICS PLANNING
- PALLETS
- SHIPPING CONTAINERS
- CARGO HANDLING
Subject Categories:
- Containers and Packaging
- Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies