OPTIMUM LOADING PLANS FOR THE M113 ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIER

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Abstract:

A field experiment was conducted to determine optimum loading plans for M113 armored personnel carriers used with three different rifle platoons -- the ROAD 65 mechanized rifle platoon and the optimum mechanized and alternate mechanized platoons developed by USACDCEC for 1965-1970. Supply requirements were developed for one day in combat, and the maximum number of one-day supplies were then loaded in the carriers. Loads were changed as the experiment progressed, allowing incorporation of the observations and comments of personnel involved in the experiment. An optimum loading plan for each of the three platoons was derived.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMBAT DEVELOPMENTS EXPERIMENTATION CENTER FORT ORD CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 May-21 Jul 1961
Pagination:
0138

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.4.1_Food Service; JCA_4.4_Logistics Services; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_4.2.4_Assess Global Requirements Resources Capabilities and Risks; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*ARMORED VEHICLES, *MILITARY SUPPLIES, AMMUNITION, AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES, FOOD, HANDLING, INFANTRY, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), RELIABILITY, TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES), TERRAIN, TRANSPORTATION, WATER, WEAPONS, WEIGHT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Combat Vehicles
Keyword(s):
MODIFICATION, M 113 TANKS
Report Date:
1961 Nov 01