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What is the origin of the word 'logistics'?
What is the origin of the word 'logistics'?
- Sanskrit word 'lokaniti' meaning 'transportation'
- Arabic word 'al-malja' meaning 'supply chain'
- Latin word 'logistica' meaning 'management of resources'
- Ancient Greek word 'logos' meaning 'ratio, word, calculation, reason, speech, oration' (correct)
What does military logistics primarily focus on?
What does military logistics primarily focus on?
- Strategic combat planning
- Managing how and when to move resources to needed places (correct)
- Weapons development and procurement
- Tactical maneuvering of troops
What is the primary goal of maintaining supply lines in military science?
What is the primary goal of maintaining supply lines in military science?
- Psychological warfare
- Gaining territorial advantage
- Strategic deployment of troops
- Ensuring an armed force has resources and transportation (correct)
What does logistics involve in terms of managing and controlling the flow of goods?
What does logistics involve in terms of managing and controlling the flow of goods?
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What resources does logistics primarily focus on managing and controlling?
What resources does logistics primarily focus on managing and controlling?
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