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Positioning of Logistic Resources by the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for Securing Combat Operations

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Augustyn S.

Safety & Defense

2024

vol. 1

8-13

This publication presents the possible use of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for securing logistics supply chains during combat operations. The study's main purpose is to present how positioning conducted by the GNSS can be an element of military logistics assets support in the logistics chain delivery process. To achieve the stated goal of the research, the following research problem has to be defined: How does the positioning of logistics assets by the (GNSS) affect the security of combat operations? Specific research problems were identified for the research problems: What is the essence of using a satellite GNSS for military logistics? What are the effects of using a satellite GNSS in securing combat operations? Participants in the research were experts responsible for implementing innovative technologies from the space industry into the GNSS, while the GNSS was the subject of the research. The research hypothesis set in this paper is as follows: The use of the GNSS as satellite system affects the efficiency of the optimization of the logistics supply chain, increased troop safety and increasing allied forces interoperability. An Ishikawa diagram and GNSS system reliability indicators were used to analyze of the specific problem in detail. This publication was based on doctrinal documents such as: "Doctrine of the Land Forces" DD-4.2, "Logistics Doctrine of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland" D-4 (B) version 2. For the purposes of analyzing the GNSS, information was drawn from "GNSS Technology and its Application in Implementation and Control Measurements" and a publication entitled "Air transport supported by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in the social security aspect - SARS - Cov-2, Covid-19 pandemic". An additional analysis and evaluation of the logistics supply chain and making relevant conclusions that can influence the further development of this system.

Alternative Security of the Combat Readiness Recovery Using 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering

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Augustyn S., Kowalski R.

Safety & Defense

2023

vol. 2

40-51

Disrupting spare parts supply chains can harm the smooth running of an organization. In the case of military vehicles, weapons or other types of equipment used on the battlefield, this is a serious threat that may result in the inability to continue some tactical operations. An ad hoc way to maintain the ability to take action while the appropriate spare parts are delivered and to improve damaged devices may be to produce the damaged components locally. Such a temporary solution is possible for relatively simple elements whose structure, mechanical properties and principle of operation can be determined on a reverse engineering basis. This article describes the concept of alternative solutions for temporarily repairing damaged devices by producing spare parts in mobile specialized production subunits. This paper characterizes the types of 3D printing, contemporary examples of use in foreign armies, priorities of international alliances related to 3D printing, and a case study of repairing an unmanned aircraft by means of 3D printing. Using the experience and knowledge of foreign armies, adapting the possibilities of 3D printing applications to one's own needs, defining legal regulations and creating properly equipped subunits makes it possible to implement the presented concept. Creating conditions for implementing the described concept facilitates the production of a suitable product range in peace, crisis or conflict situations, which may significantly contribute to increasing the level of readiness of the national defense systems.

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Positioning of Logistic Resources by the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for Securing Combat Operations

Alternative Security of the Combat Readiness Recovery Using 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering