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The article focuses on the initiative employed by the U.S. Army's 4th Sustainment Brigade in Iraq to improve the operation of their combat logistics patrols (CLPs). To improve their CLPs, the brigade used a 5-day combat escort team (CET) validation exercises which allow military leaders to validate units' CET tactics, techniques and procedure. A discussion on the daily phases of the 5-day CET exercises is offered.

The article describes the telepresence system, an advanced technology and business processes which are significant in improving logistics effectiveness and efficiency through the use of human-computer-machine interface. Telepresence is achieved through the use of sensors, communication, remote action, and feedback stimuli which allow personnel to project their presence around the world. In addition, telepresence will help sustain combat power in operation without requiring much human resource.

In this article, the author suggests augmenting the U.S. Army's Brigade Support Battalions with civilian mechanics to alleviate the shortfall of field maintenance. In garrison, army units are required to maintain an equipment operational readiness rate of 90 percent. This is nearly impossible because not enough mechanics are available in garrison to perform the required maintenance and needed repairs of their vehicles. This personnel shortage exists because authorizations are based on wartime requirements.

Discusses the role of the Quartermaster Corps in the United States Army's Revolution in Military Logistics. Maximized throughput; Consolidated supply support activity; Logistics maximizers; Fuel distribution; Sustaining soldiers; Mortuary affairs.

Discusses the evolution in the United States Army Reserve logistics. Revolution in Military Logistics campaign plan; Core competencies of the Army Reserve; Army Reserve in Army XXI.

The article focuses on the command maintenance program on military vehicles and equipment of the United States Army. The program focuses on various battlefield operating systems, reports on the combat readiness of unit equipment, and gives Soldiers confidence on their vehicles. weapons, and personal equipment. The Eight-Step Training Model that helps develop a comprehensive command maintenance program is presented.

Discusses the use of requirements determination process, which brings together the combat developer and the materiel developer, in determining the future operational capabilities of the United States Army. Warfighting concept defined in the Army Training and Doctrine Command; Evolution of the future operational capability developmental process.

Describes the operation of the medical logistics during Operation Iraq Freedom. Recognition of the role of the Division Medical Operation Center's Medical Material Section and the Installation Medical Supply Activity in planning , forecasting and distributing medical supplies and equipment; Citation of the equipment upgrades and the use of contingency sets, unit deployment packages and readiness surveys in adding to the military's combat readiness; Battle preparation details; Conduction of operations by the Division of Medical Supply Office during combat; Mission changes; Efforts to provide medical maintenance supplies in the wake of the extended stay in Iraq.

Reports on the study of the use of interactive and immersive technologies to train combat service support (CSS) soldiers by the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command's Training Directorate, the National Simulation Center's Logistics Exercise and Simulation Directorate and the Army Training and Doctrine Command Analysis Center Fort Lee, Virginia. Demonstration of the Virginia Tech Computer Automatic Virtual Environment.

The article offers information on the published documents related to military art and science. Joint Publication (JP) 4-10 offers instruction for contracting operations and defines several terms related to contracting community. Field Manual (FM) 3-07 features a total approach of planning and assessing stability operation by building concepts. FM 7-0 contains lessons on training soldiers in offense, defense and stability or civil support operations for the military cycle.

The article reviews the web site https://safety.army.mil from the Army Combat Readiness and Safety Center.

The article reports on the new guidance for joint force operations released by the joint logistics community in the U.S. The Capstone Concept for Joint Operations (CCJO) version 3.0 outlines the vision of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), Admiral Mike Mullen of the joint force operations. The CCJO describes joint operations as the integration of the four areas of military activity such as combat, security, engagement, and relief and reconstruction.

The article reports that U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey Jr. discussed the need for the armed force to pursue innovation and development to effectively fulfill its duty. Speaking at the 2007 meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) in 2007, Casey explained that the Army should be rebalanced by following the imperatives of sustain, prepare, reset and transform. He believes the imperatives will help the country's armed force to function operationally.

The article reports that the U.S. Army is changing its safety program to incorporate safety into the fabric of daily operations. As a part of this change, the Army Safety Center at Fort Rucker, Alabama, became the Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) in February 2005. The organizational change is designed to advance the concept of composite risk management, which seeks to develop a fuller evaluation of potential dangers and thus create more effective risk mitigation. Composite risk management will focus on sustaining readiness and managing all risks by shifting from an accident-centric approach to a soldier-centric approach.