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1.  When did modern logistics begin?

2.  What is the relationship between strategy, tactics, and logistics?

3.  What was Mahan's thesis relative to logistics?

4.  How was the bulk of logistic support carried to the war zones in World War II?

5.  How did the mobile service squadrons operate during World War II?

6.  What was different about the overall logistic problems during the Korean War as compared with World War II?

7.  What two logistic lessons were relearned in Korea?

8.  Where were the three major port facilities constructed in Vietnam to support U.S. and allied forces there?

9.  What was Operation Desert Sortie in 1991?

10.  What will probably have to be done from the logistics standpoint if the United States becomes involved in total war?

11.  What are the seven principles of logistics that must be reflected in logistics planning at all levels?

12.  What are the six functional areas of logistics?

13.  What are the four elements of logistics that come into play in each functional area?

14.  What are prepositioned stocks of war matériel intended to do?