Iran. Environmental Conditions Affecting Logistics

Iran occupies a significant portion of the 12,000-mile Central Barrier of mountains, plateaus, basins, and deserts that stretches across the Eurasian continent from the Pyrenees to Bering Strait. Its importance as part of this Barrier, between the heartland of Eurasia and the southern coastal areas,...

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Main Author: Lackey, Earl E.
Other Authors: QUARTERMASTER CORPS WASHINGTON DC
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1951
Subjects:
Logistics
Military Facilities and Supplies
*MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
*LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
*IRAN
SHELTERS
TERRAIN
SEASONAL VARIATIONS
CLIMATE
SUPPLIES
STORAGE
CLOTHING
GEOGRAPHY
Bering Strait
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA392259
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Summary:Iran occupies a significant portion of the 12,000-mile Central Barrier of mountains, plateaus, basins, and deserts that stretches across the Eurasian continent from the Pyrenees to Bering Strait. Its importance as part of this Barrier, between the heartland of Eurasia and the southern coastal areas, is as great today as at any time in history. The environment of Iran is discussed in detail in this report, emphasizing those aspects which determine the requirements of ground troops for supplies of clothing, food, shelter, and personal equipment.

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