Author : James S. Moore
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (747 download)
Book Synopsis The U.S. Military's Reliance on Bottled Water During Military Operations by : James S. Moore
Download or read book The U.S. Military's Reliance on Bottled Water During Military Operations written by James S. Moore and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The United States has been the world's leading superpower when it comes to capability and capacity since the end of World War II. History continues to show us that we will provide military forces in support of domestic, international conflicts and instability worldwide, now and in the future. With our capacity and capability we can do many things, especially provide drinkable water to our military forces, partners and those who are tasked to help in support of the military and humanitarian operations we conduct. This thesis examines the U.S. military's increasing reliance on the use of bottled water in conducting these military operations. The U.S. military has been conducting operations across all spectrums of conflict throughout history, and most recently in Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti and support to Japan. In all of these operations, the U.S. military was heavily reliant on the use of bottled water to support our forces, as part of the tool to win the hearts and minds of the people in the execution of our mission. The military has the capability to produce its own water once established in an area of operations, but bottled water has been the drink of choice by a majority of our forces and other personnel. Bottled water is not always economically effective and is very resource intensive, but some indications show that it may be a necessity in the early stages of the mission in a theater of operations, mainly because it is easy to procure and the choice of a majority of the military force. This thesis begins with a review of the history, economic impact, and planning considerations when using bottled water in military operations. The paper will then offer a look at our water supply capability and dependence upon bottled water through two elements of operational design, operational reach and arranging operations, while looking at our water support capacity through the lens of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, and Policy (DOTMLP-P). Lastly, this thesis will propose alternatives and considerations regarding this military problem."--Abstract