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This book explores the theoretical foundations and applications of military operational¬†logistics (OpLog). OpLog theory has two facets: qualitative and quantitative.The qualitative¬†facet is imbedded in the theory of operational level of war or operational art. It¬†includes principles, imperatives and tenets, which are stated and analyzed in the first¬†few chapters. The quantitative facet relates to the scientific aspects of OpLog. It is manifested¬†by formal network models representing structural and operational features of an¬†OpLog system. The book examines the two facets and integrates them into a unified¬†presentation. Important OpLog applications a re described and discussed. Chapter 1 presents a general introduction to military logistics. Chapter 2 discusses the¬†px;font-family: monospace;”>general structure and characteristics of logistics and describes its three levels ‚Äì strategic,¬†operational and tactical. Chapter 3 describes the foundation of OpLog. Chapter 4¬†deals with OpLog planning. Chapter 5 addresses the issue of logistic information, and¬†Chapter 6 deals with forecasting logistic demands. Chapters 7 and 8 are new additions¬†to this second edition. They address logistics aspects of two contemporary operational¬†topics ‚Äì insurgencies and humanitarian assistance.Chapter 9 describes the first version¬†of the logistic network model. Chapter 10 addresses an important OpLog characteristic¬†‚Äì Flexibility. Chapter 11 discusses two major challenges in OpLog practice: force accumulation,¬†4419px; font-family: monospace;”>and medical treatment and evacuation. Chapter 12 presents an inter-temporal¬†network optimization model designed to determine deployment and employment of¬†3333px;font-family: monospace;”>the OpLog support chain during military operations.