Chapter 4971: Logistics collaboration

General Hassan nodded, "But we can no longer delay. If we continue to delay, the situation may even change even more."
"The only problem right now is that with our current strength, I am afraid we can't secure the victory." General Quinn shook his head. "Most of the First Corps of the Jihadist League is armed with some well-known terrorist organizations.
Moreover, they have been developing in the north before, and they have not suffered any loss during several anti-terrorism operations.
According to the information we have so far, they originally had a force of nearly 5,000, with heavy equipment such as rocket launchers and armored vehicles. The overall strength cannot be underestimated.
Especially recently, they have got the support of some local armed forces. According to current intelligence statistics, their strength may reach seven or eight thousand.
Looking back at our words, because we want to remove part of the defensive force. The ones that are really used for offensive, I'm afraid we add up to only about 3,000, plus your mercenary troops, barely 5,000.
We do have an advantage in equipment, but the opponent has a defensive advantage. We use five thousand against eight thousand, and we are on the offensive side. To be honest, there is not much advantage. "
"Another big issue is logistics. The surrounding area of ​​Emiri Kli is full of desert. Our troops must fight the enemy in the desert.
The logistical problem becomes very serious. Hassan looked at Lin Rui and said.
"If the soldiers and horses are not moved, the food and grass go first. This is an unchangeable rule in war. If an army does not have sufficient logistical support, then this army is destined to be unable to fight effectively.
When deploying in desert areas, 80% of what the Army needs to move is not soldiers but materials-weapons, equipment, and supplies, and this is the scope of logistics. "Lin Rui paced back and forth.
"The biggest problem at the moment is this. If the problem of logistical supplies is not resolved, this battle cannot be fought." General Quinn nodded.
After thinking for a while, Lin Rui turned his attention to Jiangan, the actuary, "actuary, what do you think?"
"Logistics in desert areas has always been a big problem." The actuarial said in a low voice, "The Americans have done a good job in this regard. I think we can also learn from the US military."
"Learn from the US military? How to learn?" Hassan said helplessly. "The US Army uses the Army Field or Tactical Global Combat Support System GCSS. It includes the Army Standard Maintenance System SAMS, Unit Level Equipment Support System ULLS, and Integrated Equipment Support Analysis System. ILAP etc.
A large amount of computer data analysis provides real-time guarantee for the visualization of all assets.
Coupled with their powerful airdrop power, we simply cannot learn. I heard that American soldiers can drink iced Coca-Cola in the deserts of the Middle East. How do you rely on us to learn? "
The actuary Jiangan shook his head, "I'm not talking about specific methods, but similar patterns.
Since the mid-1990s, under the active guidance of government policies, military contracts signed by the U.S. Army and local governments have gradually increased. A large team of contractors covers heavy equipment transportation, drinking water supply, fuel supply, equipment maintenance, translation, civil affairs, and Security and other fields have become close partners of the U.S. Army.
For example, in 1997, under the leadership of the LOGCAP project of the "civil logistics enhancement plan, the U.S. Army signed a commercial emergency plan contract with Deyang."
According to the contract, Deyang Company should be ready to provide a 20,000-strong force with the service items specified in the contract, including the construction and maintenance of military facilities, to ensure that it can perform tasks for up to 180 days.
In addition, Deyang Company will also serve as a backup source to provide necessary support and assistance when the army is insufficiently equipped or prepared. At the same time, when deploying to the theater of operations, Deyang will use its own commercial transportation capabilities to avoid competing with the Army for tight air and sea resources.
According to statistics, during the Iraq War, the US Army employed a total of 100,000 local personnel from different countries and professional backgrounds. This is also the opportunity for the rise of private military companies like ours.
We certainly do not have the wealth of the US military, but we can use similar methods. "
"What method?" General Hassan asked, looking at the actuary.
"Logistics subcontracting, non-governmental cooperation." The actuary nodded Jiangan.
"What do you mean?" General Hassan asked.
"It is to split the whole logistics out and subcontract it to others. As long as the price we offer is high enough, someone will take over.
Those armed forces that are still in the hesitation will naturally come over when they see a profit. We can sign a contract with them and let them be responsible for transporting supplies for us.
In fact, our entire operation has to pass through areas controlled by multiple local armed forces. We can make them responsible for transportation in their respective regions.
Establish multiple logistics supply stations along the line. They don't have to help us fight wars, they just help us transport supplies and they have money to get. I think they will not refuse such a good thing. "The actuary replied Jiangshi.
"But if they don't abide by the contract, these guys often turn back and have no credibility." General Quinn shook his head. "We are fighting fiercely on the front line, and the rear transportation supply is suddenly interrupted. The pressure on us is too great."
"So this is the function of the multiple supply sites I mentioned. We asked them to deliver logistics materials to the supply sites so that even if the transportation is interrupted later, the material inventory at these sites can still support our continued operations.
Of course, to make this kind of thing happen, there must be a weighty person who can restrain them. From this point of view, General Mutombo's son-in-law, General Hassan, the commander-in-chief of the local joint forces, is enough.
No one dared to offend you in these places, especially after you became General Mutombo and his son-in-law, you got his assistance.
As for the western part of Western Sahara, most of it is General Mutombo's sphere of influence, and no one dares to offend him.
On the other hand, there is no need for these local armed forces to fight in person. Just let them transport supplies. What do they not want?
Some of these places are armed with camels, motorcades, and transport personnel. And they have been active in this desert for hundreds of years. Transporting goods in the desert is commonplace for them.
As long as we provide sufficient funds, some people are willing to do it for us. "The actuary replied Jiangshi.
"This is a way that can be tried. Moreover, it can also win over those armed leaders who are temporarily in hesitation.
Not willing to fight with us, yes. Then we pay him to help us with transportation, which they can't refuse.
And as long as they agreed, they would be standing in the same camp with us. Lin Rui nodded.