Research Domain

Research Domain: Naval Logistics and Sustainment

Forward positioning, prepositioned stock doctrine, and maritime supply chain resilience.

  • Additive Manufacturing QC in Maritime Operations

    Survey of Current State and Near-Term Outlook for At-Sea Deployment A Crucible Insight White Paper | May 2026 Abstract This white paper assesses the quality-control architecture governing additive manufacturing in DoD maritime operations, with specific attention to shipboard and at-sea deployment across the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command.…

  • Mosaic Warfare Logistics

    Logistics and Sustainment for Distributed, Attritable Forces in Contested Environments A Crucible Insight White Paper | May 2026 Abstract This white paper assesses the logistics and sustainment posture required to support mosaic-aligned operational concepts (distributed, attritable, composable forces operating inside an adversary’s weapons engagement zone) against current United States capability. The analysis draws on Joint…

  • David Daniel

    Founder and Director of Research — DOTMLPF-P Analysis, Force Design, Battle Doctrine, Advanced Weapons Systems