Solar Solutions: Empowering Military Training and Operations with Portable Solar Generators

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of a military environment (whether that be training, exercises, or operations), efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability are paramount. As technology advances, so does the need for innovative solutions to enhance training effectiveness while minimising logistical burdens. One such solution gaining traction is the integration of portable solar generators into the military… Read More

A Brief Overview of the Principles of Sustainment

Introduction Principles of sustainment or principles of logistics are a set of military principles from the United States Army doctrine. They are essential to maintaining combat power, enabling strategic and operational reach, and providing US Army forces with endurance. While these principles are independent, they are also interrelated. US Army Doctrine Publication 4-0, published 31… Read More

What is the Defence Logistics Agency (US)?

Introduction The Defence Logistics Agency (DLA) is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defence (DoD), with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Located in 48 states and 28 countries, DLA provides supplies to the military services and supports their acquisition of weapons, fuel, repair parts, and other… Read More

What is a Tooth-to-Tail Ratio?

Introduction The tooth-to-tail ratio (T3R), in military jargon, is the amount of military personnel it takes to supply and support (“tail”) each combat soldier (“tooth”). While both “tooth” and “tail” soldiers may find themselves in combat or other life-threatening situations, “tooth” soldiers are those whose primary function is to engage in combat. What is It?… Read More