Logistics - DEFENCE MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, Issue 40

Feeding the warrior
Jim Fagan, Executive Director of the Research & Development Associates for Military Food & Packaging Systems, reports on the rise of the ration, and how it supports US Forces in combat.

Good to talk, better to meet
The Defence Travel Modernisation Initiative's Group Captain Andy Towler considers current efforts to improve efficiency in the management of travel resources for military and civilian staff.

Addition or substitute?
Thomas Withington gauges the significance of the recent airlift requirements set out by DSCOM.

Building the future
Air Commodore (Rt'd) Graham Maynard looks at modern modular and portable structures, and the challenge of integrating individual buildings into the working military environment.

On the right track
Defence Management Journal looks at how the MOD is utilising the larger and greener capabilities of the rail network for the transportation of military assets.

Ply-ing for trade
Clip-Lok SimPak (GBE) UK Ltd's James Milne charts how the Green laws are changing packaging, providing potential environmental, financial and transportation benefits for defence organisations.