Theater Distribution Flashcards
Is the primary means that enables freedom of action, Operational, reach, and prolonged endurance.
Distribution
Is the synchronization and optimization of transportation, it’s networks, and material management
Distribution management
This type of distribution connect national resources to support and execute joint operations
Global distribution
Is the flow of equipment, personnel and materials within theater to meet the geographical Combat and Commanders and Mission.
Theater distribution
Begins at the port of debarkation or theater source of supply and ends at the point of need:
designated by the Geographical combatant commander’s or subordinate commander
The receiving point for forces for use/consumption
Theater Segment
The means for distribution and The Capabilities for supporting Distribution Operations
Physical network
Provides policies, processes and systems for the use of physical resources
Financial net work
Combination of all information systems that support theater distribution
Information network
Rapid transmission of global distribution data
Communication networks
The advantages of approach to a stockpile in theater supply
More is better
The advantages of approach to a On time Delivery in theater supply
Right place at the right time
The disadvantages of approach to a On time Delivery in theater supply
Wrong place at the wrong time
The disadvantages of approach to a stockpile in theater supply
More is slower
What classes of supply move in the theater distribution system
Class one through seven, nine and 10
Centralized management, optimize, infrastructure, maximize, throughput, rapid and precise response, continuous, seamless, two-way flow resources, time, definite delivery. All these principles rely upon solid property, accountability and asset disability as a leader ship function. These are principles of what.
Principles of theater distribution 
Essential for efficient and effective distribution operations. US Transcom deployment and distribution operations center (strategic level). ESC/TSC distribution management center (Operational to tactical). Are examples of what type of management
Centralized management