Logistics wins the battle
Logistics wins the battle
Went to the Commissary yesterday for the weekly groceries and while driving home passed the flight line. Saw a couple of transport planes on the ramp and it started me thinking. [ un believable I know ]
The BIG news of late is that six B-52 from here were sent to Diego Garcia to beef up our readiness in case of an up tick in hostilities. What is not mentioned is what it takes to send and keep those six bombers there. Here is a short list which may, and most likely has , many things missing.
Six Bombers
At least 18 Tankers for refueling during the trip
A questionable number of transport A/C for support ie. maint troups
Equipment and spares
Questionable number of Naval Supply Ships . Many of which have been making that trip since Viet Nam. [ been there, done that. Don’t want to do it again. ]
My point being. I do not think there is another Country that could in any way support long distance wars the way we have done since this Nation was created.