Theater Distribution Flashcards

1
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Is the primary means that enables freedom of action, Operational, reach, and prolonged endurance.

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Distribution

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2
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Is the synchronization and optimization of transportation, it’s networks, and material management

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Distribution management

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3
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This type of distribution connect national resources to support and execute joint operations

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Global distribution

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4
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Is the flow of equipment, personnel and materials within theater to meet the geographical Combat and Commanders and Mission.

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Theater distribution

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5
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Begins at the port of debarkation or theater source of supply and ends at the point of need:
designated by the Geographical combatant commander’s or subordinate commander
The receiving point for forces for use/consumption

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Theater Segment

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6
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The means for distribution and The Capabilities for supporting Distribution Operations

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Physical network

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7
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Provides policies, processes and systems for the use of physical resources

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Financial net work

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8
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Combination of all information systems that support theater distribution

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Information network

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9
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Rapid transmission of global distribution data

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Communication networks

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10
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The advantages of approach to a stockpile in theater supply

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More is better

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11
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The advantages of approach to a On time Delivery in theater supply

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Right place at the right time

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12
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The disadvantages of approach to a On time Delivery in theater supply

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Wrong place at the wrong time

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13
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The disadvantages of approach to a stockpile in theater supply

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More is slower

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14
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What classes of supply move in the theater distribution system

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Class one through seven, nine and 10

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15
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Centralized management, optimize, infrastructure, maximize, throughput, rapid and precise response, continuous, seamless, two-way flow resources, time, definite delivery. All these principles rely upon solid property, accountability and asset disability as a leader ship function. These are principles of what.

A

Principles of theater distribution 

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16
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Essential for efficient and effective distribution operations. US Transcom deployment and distribution operations center (strategic level). ESC/TSC distribution management center (Operational to tactical). Are examples of what type of management

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Centralized management

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17
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Fundamental to execution of central management

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Control, visibility, capacity

18
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What subcategories make up the control fundamental of centralized management

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Oversight and direction

19
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What subcategory of Vizza Bility makes up the fundamental to execution, centralized management

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Assets visibility and in transit visibility (ITV)

20
Q

What are the subcategories to capacity fundamental to execution for centralized management?

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Infrastructure and transportation assets

21
Q

What are some examples of infrastructure

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Roads railways, waterways structures, sea ports, airports, open staging areas, distribution nodes in warehouses

22
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In optimize infrastructure, optimize means synchronize the movement of

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Forces and material

23
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In optimize infrastructure capacity balance is made up of what

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Vehicles and infrastructure

24
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Refers to the quantity of cargo in passengers that can pass the report or a transportation terminal on a daily basis

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Throughput

25
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Efficient distribution system is made up of what

A

Maximize his tonnage minimizes handling improves velocity

26
Q

What three items helps improve velocity

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Containerization, pallets, flat racks

27
Q

The ability to receive, prioritize, and fill customer requests in the minimum time possible in the exact quantity and point of need requested

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Rapid and precise response

28
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Effectiveness of rapid and precise response is measured by

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Speed and accuracy

29
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Two way flow of resources is

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Continuous and seamless

30
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The flow sustainment material in retrograde cargo between the strategic, Operational, and tactical levels

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Two way flow of resources

31
Q

To maximize transportation assets you need to

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Increase efficiency and reduce operational energy consumption

32
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Two way flow resources requires continuous, monitoring and adjusting based on feedback, true or false?

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True

33
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The consistent delivery of requested logistics support at a time in specified destinations, is known as

A

Time definite delivery

34
Q

Reinforces commanders confidence in the ability of the logistics, system to support operational requirements, and eliminate the need for stockpiled material

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Time definite delivery

35
Q

This is where a movement requirement is originated, processed for onwards movement for terminated

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Node

36
Q

This is where an organization that sorts and distributes inbound cargo from multiple supply sources

A

Hub

37
Q

Is the transportation mode operators responsibility for scheduled delivery to a receiving unit?

A

Spoke

38
Q

Physical distribution system

A

 Hub and spoke

39
Q

In support of LSCO, where are stock piles limited to and Why?

A

Sanctuary, foreign supplies must be limited to what can be maintained, meaning, properly stored, maintained or cared for and moved

40
Q

Identify some of the strategic partners in the global distribution network

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DLA, USAMC, USTRANSCOM, SDDC, TSC, ESC, SUSTAINMENT BDE. 

41
Q

What is the “So What” of theater distribution?

A

Meet the geographical combatant commanders mission