The Quarter Master Corps at 250: Still Supporting Victory

This article traces the 250-year evolution of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps from its founding in 1775 through modern operations. It chronicles key developments including Civil War expansion, World War transformations, Cold War adaptations, and contemporary multifunctional logistics integration, highlighting the Corps' enduring mission of sustaining military operations and supporting victory.

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Army Sustainment Enterprise's Delayed Approach to Data Modernization

This article examines the Army sustainment enterprise's challenges in implementing artificial intelligence for predictive logistics. It identifies five critical areas requiring improvement: data collection, storage, transfer, analysis, and visualization, while highlighting the need for standardization across units and echelons to enable effective predictive capabilities and decision-making

By LTC Nate Platz and CPT Bailey K. Smith

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Base Clusters: Displace, Disperse, Defend to Survive

This article details the 325th Brigade Support Battalion's development and implementation of base cluster operations during training for JPMRC 24-01. It explores their innovative two-cluster design that enhances survivability against near-peer threats, covering placement criteria, security considerations, mission command structure, and lessons learned from extended operations.

By Capt. Jonathan P. Davis

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Battlefield Algorithm. Leveraging Predictive Analytics in Contested Environments

The article discusses how the military can adopt corporate predictive analytics practices to enhance logistics and operational readiness in contested environments, particularly during large-scale combat operations (LSCO). By leveraging real-time data and advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the military can anticipate supply chain disruptions, optimize resource allocation, and improve decision-making processes.

By SGM Noel DeJesus

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C2 Fix Initiative What It Means for Sustainment Forces

This article examines the Command and Control (C2) Fix Initiative, which modernizes Army division communications networks to enhance mobility and survivability on increasingly lethal battlefields. It details how these changes benefit sustainment units through improved satellite communications, tactical radios, and mission command software while highlighting challenges and ongoing improvements.

By MG Michelle K. Donahue