Traditionally, expeditionary forces were essentially self-sustaining with an organic logistics capability and with a full array of supporting arms.

"This is an exercise that has long been planned to test our logistics capabilities," a ministry spokesman said.

Finally, shortcomings in transportation and supply indicated the need to improve logistics capabilities.

As for the ability of the Iraqi security forces to provide indigenous combat support or service support, he wrote, "Their logistics capability is only now beginning to appear."

Part of the resources provided by this initiative would be directed to the support of the Colombian Army by strengthening its combat and logistics capabilities.

Those problems have occurred even though the United States has spent $133 million on the weapons program and $666 million on Iraqi logistics capabilities.

Christie advocated the use of lightweight tanks with long range and high speed, designed to penetrate enemy lines and attack their infrastructure and logistics capabilities.

Iraq's logistics capability was also improved, with 2,000 heavy equipment transporters bought.

For example, he convinced army planners to first calculate logistics capabilities before determining operational plans.

The PAF also has a tertiary role of providing strategic air transport and logistics capability to Pakistan.