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Author(s): Jr. Edgar F. Raines Ph.D
ISBN(s): 9780160841828, 0160841828
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Author: Jr Edgar F Raines Ph D

Profusely illustrated with full color maps and photographs. Center of Military History Publication number CMH 55-2. Contingency operations series. Second volume in the U.S. Army Center of Military History’s Contingency Operations Series, provides an account of how Army logistics affected ground operations during te Grenada intervention and, in turn, how combat influenced logistical performance. Emphasizes the role of individuals and the decisions they made basd on the necessarily incomplete and sometimes misleading information available at the time during an unexpected and short-notice contingency operation.

The Rucksack War U S Army Operational Logistics in Grenada October November 1983 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Setting the Stage: Pre-Invasion Logistics

  • Chapter 1: The Pre-Existing Logistical Posture
    • Overview of U.S. Army readiness and logistical capabilities in the early 1980s.
    • Doctrine for rapid deployment and contingency operations.
    • Existing supply chains and support structures in the region.
  • Chapter 2: Initial Call-Up and Mobilization
    • The rapid decision-making process.
    • Challenges of assembling disparate units and equipment on short notice.
    • Early logistical friction points (transport, communication).

Part II: The Invasion Phase: Logistics Under Fire

  • Chapter 3: Landing and Initial Sustainment (D-Day and D+1)
    • Airfield seizures (Point Salines, Pearls).
    • Bringing in initial supplies (fuel, ammunition, water, rations).
    • Challenges of air-landed logistics on undeveloped airfields.
    • The role of C-130s and C-141s.
  • Chapter 4: The Push Inland: Supporting Advancing Forces
    • Logistics support for light infantry and airborne elements.
    • Terrain challenges and lack of infrastructure.
    • Medical evacuation and resupply under combat conditions.
    • The role of helicopters in tactical resupply.
  • Chapter 5: Fire Support and Ammunition Logistics
    • Supplying artillery and close air support.
    • Ammunition expenditure rates vs. planned stocks.
    • Challenges of distributing diverse ammunition types.

Part III: Consolidation and Stabilization: The Logistical Backbone

  • Chapter 6: Establishing the Logistical Base
    • Securing ports and airfields for sustained operations.
    • Setting up supply depots and distribution nodes.
    • Role of Sealift and Maritime Prepositioning Ships (if applicable).
  • Chapter 7: Classes of Supply: Challenges and Solutions
    • Rations and Water: Ensuring adequate food and hydration.
    • Fuel and Petroleum Products: Distribution and storage.
    • Ammunition and Explosives: Managing stock and delivery.
    • Medical Supplies: Supporting casualties and ongoing health needs.
    • Repair Parts and Maintenance: Keeping equipment operational.
    • Engineer Support: Infrastructure repair and development.
  • Chapter 8: Personnel and Equipment Movement
    • Influx of follow-on forces and support units.
    • Handling prisoners of war and displaced persons.
    • Equipment recovery, maintenance, and retrograde.
  • Chapter 9: Communication and Command & Control of Logistics
    • The impact of limited or poor communication infrastructure.
    • Adapting C2 structures for a rapidly evolving operation.
    • Integration of active and reserve component logistics.

Part IV: Lessons Learned and Legacy

  • Chapter 10: Logistical Shortfalls and Improvisation
    • Specific examples of logistical failures or near-failures.
    • How units and individuals adapted and innovated to overcome challenges.
    • The “rucksack” mentality: carrying what you can, living off the land (metaphorically).
  • Chapter 11: Assessing Logistical Performance
    • Strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. Army’s logistical response.
    • Comparing actual performance to doctrine and expectations.
  • Chapter 12: Enduring Lessons for Future Operations
    • The importance of pre-mission logistical planning, even for “small” operations.
    • The need for agile and adaptable logistical units.
    • Implications for joint operations and inter-service cooperation.
    • The continuing relevance of Grenada’s logistical lessons for contemporary conflicts.

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