文档介绍：SUBCOURSE EDITION
TR0603 3
RAIL OPERATIONS PLANNING
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THE PASSING SCORE FOR ALL ACCP MATERIAL IS NOW 70%
PLEASE DISREGARD ALL REFERENCES TO THE 75% REQUIREMENT.
TRANS SUBCOURSE 603
RAIL OPERATIONS PLANNING
INTRODUCTION
Two world wars, the Korean war, and the Vietnam conflict have
brought into sharp focus the tremendous demands of global warfare on
transportation of all kinds.  Despite lack of time, adverse weather,
and   enemy   opposition,   the   Army   must   always   have   adequate
transportation immediately available for use anywhere in the world.
Not only is it necessary to move men and equipment to danger spots
wherever they may be located, but it is also necessary to keep them
constantly supplied with all the stores and equipment the situation
requires.  The planning for such operations is a tremendous task.
When it es desirable to use a railroad located in a theater
of  operations,   planning   is   especially   difficult.     The   condition   of
the   railroad   and   the   capability   of   its   equipment   may   be   unknown;
without   constant   maintenance,   weather   alone   can   cause   rapid
deterioration.  Add war­inflicted damage and it is clear that the job
of   reestablishing   operations   will   not   be   easy.     Enemy   bombers   and
saboteurs   can   further   complicate   matters.     A   single­track   railroad
through   rugged   territory   or   through   an   area   where   the   people   are
hostile to U. S. forces can prove particularly difficult to operate
and maintain.  Nevertheless, a plan must be made for the operation.
It may be your job to appraise a rail line and to plan for its
use.   After studying the reference text to this subcourse,