FLEs: What are they and why do we need them?

Snow discusses the importance of organizing and deploying a forward logistics element (FLE) to support offensive operations. However, FLE often has difficulty in supporting the mission because tactical logisticians and maneuver planners lack understanding on how to organize and employ it. For a succ...

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Published inArmy Logistician Vol. 35; no. 4; p. 14
Main Author Snow, Michael W
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Fort Lee Superintendent of Documents, United States Army 01.07.2003
Subjects
Logistics
Military exercises
Military personnel
Military strategy
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Summary:Snow discusses the importance of organizing and deploying a forward logistics element (FLE) to support offensive operations. However, FLE often has difficulty in supporting the mission because tactical logisticians and maneuver planners lack understanding on how to organize and employ it. For a successful FLE use, three basic principles must be considered, including its inclusion in the overall plan, and units should follow standing operating procedures.
ISSN:2153-5973
2153-6015