to Objective Maneuver Environment?

Thesis: Supply, specifically bulk liquids, will be the lynch pin that cripples the STOM concept’s ability to adequately address how logistics support will be rendered to the combat elements. Discussion: Operational Maneuver from the Sea’s implementing concept of Ship to Objective Maneuver is dependent on a sea based logistic concept to support it. Bulk liquids will be one of the major logistics requirements needed by the Ground Combat Element during operations ashore. Traditional methods of near shore off loading and logistics dumps ashore will no longer exist. Ship to Objective Maneuver scenarios will most likely be resupplied by air. New innovative ways to support the Ground Combat Element must be conceived, tested, procured and implemented, if this concept is going to work. Not yet determined is the size and composition of the Ground Combat Element. Personnel and equipment will both require